Rain Bird

Rain Bird Smart Irrigation Controller for Homey - Multilingual Edition v1.4.0 This professional-grade Homey app provides comprehensive smart irrigation control for Rain Bird WiFi-enabled controllers. Completely revitalized from the original abandoned project with modern features, enhanced reliability, and multilingual support. SUPPORTED CONTROLLERS: • Rain Bird ESP-Me (WiFi Module) - Professional irrigation management • Rain Bird ESP-TM2 (WiFi Module) - Advanced timer control with smart features • Rain Bird ESP-RZXe Series - Residential/commercial outdoor controllers • Rain Bird ESP-ME3 - Latest generation professional controllers • Rain Bird RC2 Controllers - Legacy support with full functionality TESTED & VERIFIED: ✅ ESP-RZXe6i (6-zone outdoor controller) - Full functionality verified ✅ RC2 Series Controllers - Complete compatibility confirmed 🔄 ESP-TM2, ESP-ME, ESP-ME3 - Compatible (community tested) KEY PROFESSIONAL FEATURES: • Sequential Zone Management: Zones start automatically one after another • Water Usage Tracking: Monitor consumption with configurable flow rates • Real-time Controller Health: Connection monitoring with offline detection • Rain Sensor Integration: Automatic weather-aware irrigation control • Multilingual Interface: Full support for Dutch, English, and German • Advanced Flow Cards: Professional automation with proper timing control • Error Recovery: Intelligent fault handling and automatic reconnection • Zone Grouping: Create efficient watering schedules for multiple zones AUTOMATION CAPABILITIES: • Smart Sequential Watering: No manual delays needed between zones • Weather-Aware Scheduling: Automatic rain sensor integration • Usage Monitoring: Track daily/monthly water consumption • Health Monitoring: Proactive alerts for controller issues • Schedule Optimization: Intelligent timing based on zone requirements FLOW CARD FEATURES: Actions: Start/stop zones, sequential automation, status synchronization Triggers: Zone events, rain detection, usage tracking, system alerts Conditions: Zone status, rain sensor state, controller connectivity TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: • Protocol: Rain Bird WiFi API via local network connection • Polling: Intelligent 10-second status updates during activity • Response Time: Sub-second zone control and status updates • Error Handling: Automatic retry with exponential backoff • Memory Usage: Optimized for Homey platform constraints • Network Requirements: Local WiFi network access to controller INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: • Rain Bird controller with WiFi connectivity enabled • Controller IP address (static recommended for reliability) • Controller password (often blank by default) • Homey Pro on same local network as controller • Internet connection for initial app installation PROFESSIONAL USE CASES: • Residential lawn and garden automation • Commercial landscape irrigation management • Water conservation and usage optimization • Weather-responsive irrigation scheduling • Multi-zone sequential watering programs • Emergency stop and manual override capabilities COMMUNITY DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT: This version specifically addresses issues and feature requests from the active Homey Community Forum, including zone sequencing problems, flow card timing issues, rain sensor synchronization, and multi-controller support. MAINTAINER: NobrainerHomey (nobrainerhomey@gmail.com) ORIGINAL WORK: Wim Haanstra (sorted.bits) - Revitalized with permission LICENSE: GPL-3.0 - Open source with community contributions welcome SUPPORT: Homey Community Forum and GitHub issue tracking DONATIONS: PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nobrianerhomey The app transforms basic Rain Bird controllers into intelligent, automated irrigation systems fully integrated with your Homey smart home ecosystem.