How To Set Up the Rain Bird RC2 Controller

[@ricky__9657]

I Recently bought this controller and let me tell you it’s a hassle. I was told once connected to my WiFi I can access my controller from anywhere in the world ? Yet it won’t let me connect to it when I’m not home says things like “communication error” and “your rainbird has not communicated with your WiFi network”. Yet I go onto my internet provider page and can see it’s clearly connected and with good signal. I don’t get it why isn’t it working it worked for the first week. Do I need the LNK2 WiFi module ?

[@rjay2388]

I have this same issue. Only connects when I'm home and my phone is also on wifi. Defeats the whole purpose

[@todompol]

Facts. It simply doesn’t work or stay connected.

[@RainBirdCorporation]

Hi Ricky! We apologize for the issue you have encountered. We would like to help you better to determine what can be causing this. Can you please contact us at (800) 247 - 3782 from 5 am - 5 pm from Mon - Fri for better assistance.

[@rjay2388]

Did you end up calling rain bird? What did they say? I'm thinking of calling them on Monday

[@danparkinzon]

We have had exactly the same issue as this - did anybody get a resolution?

[@OBE1plays]

When it says tap controller to begin settup. About three controllers appear. How do I know which one is mines vs which on is my neighbors?

[@jd415]

What’s the difference between the Rain Bird ARC8 and the RC2?

[@kerimtarzi5444]

Recently bought RC2. During set up, I choose my home network and then enter the password but the app crashes. Tried it several times but no luck. Hot spot connection is ok, no problem. Alao downloaded Rain Bird 2.0 and no problem in setting up the wifi connection but couple of days ago, app sent a message “server timed out” and now that app is not working. I resetted RC2 completely to factory settings, alao deleted and reinstalled the regular app but still not working.

[@fpplsoftwashpressurewashin8757]

If i don't have a wi fi network to used, can i use my phones hot spot?

[@DjangoBlok]

I cannot enter the zip code. It indicates that it is an invalid zip code. Tried different options

[@chill1828]

It looks like that I can't control this controller with multiple phones. It doesn't set up on other phones or tables.

[@abrahamrodriguez6219]

If there is no Wifi network available, Is this timer able to be setup?

[@RainBirdCorporation]

Hello Abraham, I will be happy to help! If there is no Local WiFi connection in that controller location, you can always have it connected through Hotspot. Hotspot Mode is a simple remote access mode to your controller with the Rain Bird mobile app. Please click on the following link for more information: wifi.rainbird.com/articles/permanent-hot-spot-mode/

[@MrEskemobob]

I cannot find my bluetooth device in the app. It shows as a pairble device in phone bluetooth connections though

[@tomislavplenca979]

Turn manualy Location ON. Then try after

[@marcinchmaj4818]

My controller is downloading wrong time. Even changing several times ( I am living in Poland) it always goes back to US, CA time zone… RC2 model

[@RainBirdCorporation]

Hi Marcin Try to first start the set-up process like for the first time. Deleting the mobile app and reinstalling it Then at the controller RC2 Hold the PAIRING MODE button on the controller interface for approximately five seconds: 1) STATUS will turn solid amber 2) Once rebooted, STATUS will blink blue 3) Launch the Rain Bird App, tap the “Add Controller” icon, and follow the on-screen instructions.

[@D11r41k]

I can't find a connect to Google home section on this controller. Is it not compatible with Google home?

[@RainBirdCorporation]

Hello! Yes, it is compatible with Google Home. Please click on link on the following more information> wifi.rainbird.com/articles/how-do-i-connect-my-google-home-assistant-to-rain-bird/

[@D11r41k]

​​@@RainBirdCorporationhanks, but in the step 3 I don't have Connect Home.. I have info, weather, network and notifications. Does it mean I have an old controller?😅😅 We just installed it. Same as 0:29 in the video. Maybe it depends on the country? In which countries is this option available? I'm the Netherlands.

[@RainBirdCorporation]

@@D11r41k We apologize for the inconvenience. Google Home integration is only available in the United States, Canada, India, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Hopefully, we will have it available soon in your locations.

[@D11r41k]

@@RainBirdCorporation got it, thanks!