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Knowledge Base
How it works
- Overview
- How RainMachine computes water volume
- Evapotranspiration (ET)
- Can I use RainMachine in my Country? Yes!
Setting Up
- How to setup, change, reset RainMachine Touch HD-12/16 Wi-Fi?
- Before you start
- RainMachine Pro Quick Setup
- Connecting the wires to RainMachine Pro connectors
- RainMachine HD Quick Installation and Setup (video)
- RainMachine Mini-8 Quick Installation and Setup (video)
Account
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- RainMachine Pro-16 Quick Installation and Setup (manual)
- RainMachine Touch HD-16 Quick Installation and Setup (manual)
- RainMachine Touch HD-12 Quick Installation and Setup (manual)
- RainMachine Mini-8 Quick Installation and Setup (manual)
Using the App
- Devices Screen
- Dashboard
- Programs screen
- Settings screen
- Mobile Notifications
- Change RainMachine iOS app landing screen
Zones
- What is a RainMachine Zone?
- Troubleshooting: Why a zone won't turn on?
- Master Valve and Pump Relay
- Wiring one master valve (or pump) to two controllers
- Recommended Zone watering times (EPA WaterSense)
- Zone Minimum Rollover Threshold (Minimum Watering Time) feature
Programs
- Adaptive Frequency
- What is a Program
- Creating or editing a Program
- Program Zones Run Time: Suggested vs. Custom
- Auto-Adjusted or Fixed program zone times based on weather
- Manually Running a Program
Restrictions
- Hourly/Daily/Monthly Restrictions
- Freeze Protect
- Extra Watering on Hot Days
- Sensors
- Minimum Watering Time / Minimum Rollover Threshold
Weather Engine
- NetAtmo Weather Service September 2023 Update Fix!
- RainMachine Weather Engine
- Using [Premium] Apple WeatherKit
- Local Weather Push
- Seasonal Adjustments
- Weather Sensitivity
Remote Access
- Local Network Access
- Direct Access (Port Forwarding)
- Setting-up Remote Access account for RainMachine Cloud Servers
- Creating an Account for RainMachine Cloud Servers access on RainMachine Touch HD-12/16 touchscreen interface
- Remove Account from RainMachine Cloud Servers
- Sign in with Google & Sign in with Apple
Home Automation
- Apple HomeKit Integration for RainMachine Pro and RainMachine Touch HD (2nd gen)
- Apple HomeKit Wi-Fi setup for RainMachine Pro-8/16
- Alexa/Echo direct connection (no RainMachine Cloud Servers access required)
- Premium: RainMachine Amazon Alexa skill
- Premium: Google Assistant cloud smart home integration
- Premium: RainMachine and IFTTT
Networking
- How to connect RainMachine to Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Requirements
- WiFi Range
- WIFI Troubleshooting
- Setting IP and Netmask via DCHP or Manual
- Ethernet for RainMachine HD12/16
Software Updates
- How to update your device
- Device Firmware (2nd gen. 2015 and up)
- Device Firmware - Rainmachine Touch (1st gen. 2013-2014)
- Beta Channel Changes
Developers
- Using Postman to control RainMachine API environment
- Controlling RainMachine through REST API
- RainMachine REST API JavaScript implementation
- RainMachine REST API Python implementation
- Developing with RainMachine SDK
- How to integrate RainMachine with different weather forecast services
Troubleshooting
- RainMachine valves supply power testing
- Login Issues
- Forgot Password
- Reset and Change Password on RainMachine Devices
- Selling your house with your RainMachine device
- "No watering" hardware related issues