Ratings & Reviews for Rain Bird 4 -Station Digital Wi-Fi Compatible Indoor only Smart Compatible Irrigation Timer
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the smart app control, customizable eight-zone irrigation system, and water-saving features like seasonal adjustments and cycle-and-soak programming. Most highlight seamless remote scheduling and weather-responsive controls that reduce water waste significantly. Installation is widely described as straightforward, typically completed in under 30 minutes with clear instructions and intuitive app guidance. However, some customers report persistent WiFi connectivity issues requiring workarounds like signal boosters, though most find the product reliable and convenient overall.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Does the job, but wireless is a bit fussy
Would RecommendThis controller succeeds or fails on the strength of your wireless connection to the controller and whether (or not) you like the app on your phone that controls it. The instructions say you should have "at least two bars" of wireless connectivity which isn't true -- my Pixel 3A shows 75% wireless strength at the location and the controller couldn't make the connection unaided. I plugged a $17 wireless repeater a few feet away from the controller and now connectivity is reliable. You don't ne...
From 8 -Station Digital Wi-Fi Compatible Indoor_SLASH_Outdoor Smart Compatible Irrigation Timer Verified Purchaser
Wi-fi range is very limited
Would Not RecommendTitle says all. The control panel location is located on the opposite side of the garage. All of the support wiring is located at this point. Once the door to the interior of the house is closed, the wi-fi signal is so weak that the communication between the Rain Bird control panel and my cell phone is for all practical purposes useless since the signal does not penetrate the interior walls.. Also, there are no digital readouts for setting the days and times as was on the Toro which the Rain ...
From 8 -Station Digital Wi-Fi Compatible Indoor_SLASH_Outdoor Smart Compatible Irrigation Timer
Read the instructions really carefully.
Would RecommendIt works well.
From 8 -Station Digital Wi-Fi Compatible Indoor_SLASH_Outdoor Smart Compatible Irrigation Timer Verified Purchaser
This really works!!!
I am thrilled that I got this to replace my rain bird Wi-Fi controller that only worked when I stood next to the controller. This new unit was easy to install and setup. Best part was the Wi-Fi feature really does work well. I can turn the sprinklers with my phone. I tied to contact the controller from about a mile from home and it worked fine
From 8 -Station Digital Wi-Fi Compatible Indoor_SLASH_Outdoor Smart Compatible Irrigation Timer Verified Purchaser
The easiest set up ever
Would RecommendI replaced my ST8O-2.0 after it was damaged in a lightning storm. This ARC8 was the easiest and quickest to get up and running it took me about 15 minutes. Great Product! Much improved!
From 8 -Station Digital Wi-Fi Compatible Indoor_SLASH_Outdoor Smart Compatible Irrigation Timer
Terrible Product
Would Not RecommendThis product is poorly designed and is not a practical way of watering your garden! Installed it but couldn’t easily set up any programs. All I got was pages of preset information. I took it back to Lowe’s immediately. It’s a shame that such a quality brand like Rainbird to produce such a piece of junk!
From 8 -Station Digital Wi-Fi Compatible Indoor_SLASH_Outdoor Smart Compatible Irrigation Timer
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Junk
Would Not RecommendStay away from, have spent hours trying to get set up correctly.
From 8 -Station Digital Wi-Fi Compatible Indoor_SLASH_Outdoor Smart Compatible Irrigation Timer
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