No WiFi? No Problem!Guest Mode is ideal for installers setting up irrigation schedules in areas where WiFi is unavailable and residents do not own the house.
RC2 – ARC – ST8
How to Set up Irrigation using Guest Mode with the Rain Bird 2.0 App
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 Manual Watering with the RC2 in the Rain Bird 2.0 App
On the Controller• To start manual watering, press the MANUAL button.• To advance to the next zone, press the NEXT button.• To stop manual watering on the controller, press the button. In the Rain Bird App
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 […]
Creating a Watering Schedule with the RC2 in the Rain Bird 2.0 App
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.
How to Enable Advanced Features in Your RC2 or ARC Controller in the Rain Bird 1.0 App
How to Set up Your RC2 or ARC Controller in the Rain Bird 1.0 App
After connecting to a WiFi network, you can unlock the power of the RC2 or ARC by following a few simple prompts. This video will walk you through each step and show you how easy it is.