RAINPOINT WiFi Water Timer, Smart Sprinkler System Valve With APP & Voice Control, Weather-Based Automatic Rain Delay, Brass Inlet & Outlet (No WiFi Hub)

Good product, but was hoping for better integration with google home. It works with google home, BUT I made the mistake of adding devices to the RainPoint TUYA app (as directed by the basic instructions). If you want to integrate to google home you need to download the smart life app, and pair the same way as you would with the RainPoint TUYA app. The good news is regardless of if you pair using the smart life app or the RainPoint TUYA app, the interface, scheduling, rain delay, etc is all identical. The only gripe I have is more related to how google home views the devices. It sees the timers as switches, so you can add schedules for switches that work just fine, but you have less easy “plug and play” control like you would through the smart life app. I know google home works with other smart watering timers so it could be something they could work on. The reason I’d rather use google home is because my spouse doesn’t have all of the 3rd party smart apps downloaded and signed into, so it’s easier for her to just use one app for everything (lighting, HVAC, misc monitoring, and now irrigation) instead of needing 6 apps with different credentials. That’s why we like google home. Once I have some schedules/rules made via google home, it should be easier. I’ve been pleasantly surprised when google home has improved existing integration like in this scenario, so fingers crossed. I hope this helps anyone who is hoping to integrate with google home! It works, could be more clear in instructions on how to do it, and has some room for better usability on googles side

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I ordered one about 6 months ago and was very happy with the quality brass fittings, ease of setup, connectivity and reliability. I have since ordered four more. I have read reviews saying the hub only supports three irrigation timers, but I have four connected to one hub and they work fine. I bought an additional timer, so I will need to buy an additional hub to support it. I love being able to modify settings remotely to adjust for weather and season. I also like being able to water based on time or quantity. Definitely a keeper.

Ok I’m done. These things are garbage. Ashamed to say I was a repeat buyer. pairing is the most dubious task ever but the killer is when you do get it paired they keep dropping off-line it maintains the schedule, but I gotta walk out to the spigot and press the button if I want to irrigate my lawn any other time I’m done with these craps they’re not versatile. They’re not easy to use zero functionality poor value.

Great convenience product. That being said, I purchased in August, packed it up in nov and now in February ( Texas weather) setting it up again. LEAKING at the water inlet side. Plumbers taped and new washer. Reached out to customer support. The company representative contacted me and with documented information, showed the issues with the product. This is a professional company and they stand behind their product. My defective product was promptly replaced. As a professional engineer I explained the issue and suggested updates that could avoid this leaking issue. Even a very well made product is subject to these problems. Plumbing joints for a hosebibs( where the hose and the water outlet connect are a source of issues with these products. Overall it’s a relatively reliable product and does an excellent job. As a suggestion, remove the product periodically and treat with a little WD40 and remove when watering isn’t necessary.

I purchased 2 of these to auto-water my flower pots, hanging baskets and window box planters because I often forget to water and my plants would die. I coupled them with a small diameter water hose kit designed for this purpose. It worked great. I wanted WiFi, Alexa integration, and iPhone control for easy to use app controlled scheduling. This timer had everything I was looking for, and unlike other timers with PLASTIC faucet connectors that develop cracks easily , this has quality metal fittings for durability and no leaks. Also I recently contacted customer service and was pleasantly surprised at how fast they responded and resolved one issue I had. I would definitely recommend.