Knowledge Center Device Help

Pairing the RC2 or ARC Controller to the Rain Bird 2.0 App

You can choose to access in Permanent or Guest Mode. Updating to the newest firmware may take up to 2 minutes. Permanent Mode allows full access to all the App’s advanced settings and requires WiFi. The controller should flash blue to begin pairing. Enter the SSID and Password of your network to connect via WiFi. […]

Advanced Water Saving Features with the RC2 in the Rain Bird 2.0 App

Cycle+Soak Select the station you wish to enable Cycle & Soak by toggling right. Set the duration of the “cycle,” which is the time water will run, and then the duration of the “soak,” which is the “pause” time that allows the water to penetrate the plants while preventing runoff in slopes or compacted soil. […]

Setting up Automatic Watering with the RC2 in the Rain Bird 2.0 App

On the ControllerNotice:When operating in automatic mode, each program will run according to the start times, run days, and run times for each zone in sequence until all scheduled watering has been run.• Press the AUTO button to start automatic watering according to scheduled program(s).• To advance to the next zone, press the NEXT button.• […]

RC2/ARC Series WiFi Smart Controller: Resetting the Controller

Reset only WiFi settings back to Pair mode(Note: This action will reset WiFi to factory default settings and cannot be reversed; watering schedules will be retained.) Hold the WiFi icon button on the controller interface for approximately five seconds:1) STATUS will turn solid amber2) Once rebooted, STATUS will blink blue If you have previously connected […]

How to Download the Rain Bird 2.0 App

Add a New Controller to the Rain Bird 2.0 App Once created, choose Permanent Access or Guest mode (if no WiFi is available) to begin the setup. Have the SSID and password of the network ready if connecting with Permanent Access.

Setting up FG100 in the Rain Bird 1.0 App

Rain Bird App (LNK2) With an LNK2 module installed in your ESP-ME3 controller you will be able to unlock additional flow functionality. View and Edit Learned Flow Rates If you have learned flow rates then you will be able to view and edit them on the Change Flow Settings screen. Adjust Alarm Threshold You can […]

How Does Flow Detection Work With FG100 Flow Sensor and ESP-ME3 Controller

Feature Overview The features described here refer to functionality of the ESP-ME3 controller. Some features require the ESP-ME3 to be connected to the Rain Bird app using the LNK2. Flow sensing features will vary by controller. Please refer to the documentation of your specific controller. Learn Flow Rain Bird controllers use Learn Flow technology to […]