Rain Bird
The Intelligent Use of Water
American irrigation maker whose ST8 smart timer and LNK WiFi module bring app and weather-based control to home sprinkler systems.
About Rain Bird
Rain Bird Corporation, founded in 1933 and headquartered in Azusa, California, is one of the world's largest irrigation manufacturers, making everything from golf-course and agricultural systems to residential sprinklers. On the smart-home side, Rain Bird's ST8 Smart Indoor/Outdoor Timer and the LNK2 WiFi Module add app control and weather-based automatic scheduling to both new and existing controllers such as the ESP-TM2 and ESP-Me3. The Rain Bird app adjusts run times using local weather to cut outdoor water use, and the controllers work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Rain Bird stays privately held and sells through both professional installers and retail.
Where Rain Bird Is Available
Region availabilityRain Bird products are generally available across most major regions. Availability can still vary by retailer and product line.
Key Features
- ST8 Smart Indoor/Outdoor Timer
- LNK2 WiFi Module retrofit
- Weather-based Seasonal Adjust
- Rain and Freeze skip
- Rain Bird app zone control
- Flow sensing
- Works with Alexa & Google
- ESP-TM2 / ESP-Me controller support
Is Rain Bird Worth It?
Rain Bird is a mid-range option in the Smart Irrigation space, best suited for balanced feature-to-price ratio. Key strengths include competitive pricing with solid features and easy self-installation.
Best For
- users seeking balanced quality and value
- DIY installers
Key Strengths
- competitive pricing with solid features
- easy self-installation
- no mandatory subscription fees
Not Ideal For
Limitations
Best Rain Bird Setups
Rain Bird for Beginners
Get started with essential smart home features
Rain Bird Full Setup
Complete your smart home with comprehensive coverage
Rain Bird for Power Users
Advanced features for automation enthusiasts
Common Rain Bird Problems and Fixes
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What Users Like and Dislike
Pros
- ST8 Smart Indoor/Outdoor Timer
- LNK2 WiFi Module retrofit
- Weather-based Seasonal Adjust
- easy to install without professional help
Cons
- product range may be limited
Compatible With
Connectivity
Additional Info
- DIY Friendly