Rain Bird LNK2 Smart WiFi Module (2nd Generation), Compatible with TRU Rain Bird Irrigation Timers and ESP-LXIVM, ESP-ME, ESP ME3, ESP-TM2, LXME2, RZXe Controllers Made After 11/2/16

Best thing ever! Awesome addition to my irrigation system. I read through many negative reviews and have decided that they must have been reviewing a different product than the LNK2 that I received. It was uper easy to install, connect to Wi-Fi, set up and start using. Took literally all of ~10 minutes, if that. Programming my irrigation system from the app is much easier than from the controller box. The app took a little time to figure out, but now that I have, it's very straight forward. I really like being able to monitor and control my irrigation system remotely from the comfort of my couch, or while on vacation in another state.

Purchased this to simplify my sprinkler system, and itt did just that. After tirelessly working on the sprinkler system from the control panel I finally purchased this device and it all became so simple and now I can set zones, times, days and schedules all from my phone and never have to worry about my control panel

Bought this for our home. The Rain Bird System was already set-up in our home, but it did not have the Wi-Fi module key. I bought this so we could utilize the Rain Bird App on our phones and control the sprinkler system away from home. It works perfectly. The landlords of the house were super impressed. It is definitely worth the purchase. It was super easy to install it, it clips right into the system. The directions on the app are super easy to follow as well.

"It," being the LNK2WIFI Wifi module. The short answer for most people is "no." (But I think your should get one anyway.) The main benefit of this module is add remote control abilities to your existing WiFi capable Rainbird irrigation controller. As long as you have good 2.4 GHz WiFi reception at the controller**, this module will let you access all the features of the controller (via an app on your mobile device*) anywhere you have access to the internet. Other than turning on/off the controller, that is. If you are like most people, once you've dialed in your irrigation settings, you'll likely only access the controller for maintenance.Having said that, and since I'm spending your money, I think you should add this to your compatible controller (see list in item description.) If nothing else, just making the initial fine-tuning of your irrigation cycles more enjoyable. Compared to the cost of your irrigation system, this is a relatively minor expense. Raise your hand if you enjoy walking back and forth to the basement/garage where the controller is and where the valves are when you troubleshoot the irrigation system? Granted, a little exercise will do us all some good, but that's what gym memberships are for. Don't buy this for the promise of "additional capacities for additional feature sets in the future" in the ad copy. Just buy this because you want to remotely start the irrigation cycle or a specific sprinkler zone. Buy it because you want to tinker with your irrigation settings without having to go stand in front of the controller. What possible additional features could be added in the future? It isn't going to be 5 GHz WiFi. It's hardware. If there isn't a 5 GHz radio in there, it will never be able to connect to a 5 GHz network.A word about the app. It's functional, but it looks exactly like one of Rainbird's sell sheets. It doesn't appear to take advantage of the OS platform's UI elements. The app is functional, but I like my native apps to be, well, native.Here are the obligatory PRO/CON bullet points:PRO- Remote control of all your irrigation controller features.- Make available the "soak" feature that isn't surfaced on the controller. You get get around this by using an additional program on the controller, so it's not a big PRO unless you've max'ed out your programs.CON- 2.4 GHz Wifi- requires a WiFi network- IoT, connects to the internet. I recommend connecting this to an IoT only network, isolated from the main WiFi network where your computer and mission critical devices live.- the "automatic weather adjustments provide daily run time changes" feature appear to use weather info that is zip code based, which likely isn't specific enough for your use. It's one of those features that sounds good, but implementation is lacking. If you already have a rain sensor or soil moisture sensors connected to your controller, this feature is more questionable.- no access to the rain sensor data connect tot the controller. Basically, what the controller knows - the rain sensor stopped the irrigation cycle, but not how much moisture was detected by the rain sensor.*: It appears you can also access your controller, with this installed, via open source platforms such as "Home Assistant."**: I don't have issues with connectivity to the controller using the app. I do have good WiFi reception at the controller. You may consider a WiFi extender (or better yet, an additional access point) to provide more WiFi coverage at the controller.

This was part of a package deal for the new Rain Bird ESP-TM2 12 station Controller we bought to replace our 2004 Rain Bird Controller that had served us very well for 20 years. I submitted a review on the sprinkler system and it is an incredible system. This has only made the system even better than it is. This might sound lazy, but we can change the settings on our system from the couch, or from anywhere we might be on vacation. This is also made tying the sprinkler system into our home automation system and I thought it was something we really didn’t need, but it has made starting and stoping our system more convenient and changing the settings is know a few clicks away.I’ve read other posts where people are having issues with their wi-fi connection, even with a signal booster in the garage. We haven’t had any problems with the wi-fi not working properly and it is about 20 feet from the router. I’m not sure why people are having connectivity issues, unless other things like the water heater or furnace is in the garage area.This is easiest and best sprinkler controller that we have had. It’s easy for even the novice person to install. The setting up is simple, unlike our old controller. It’s completely digital and no moving parts like the settings on the older controller. The internet connection has only made it easier to access from nearly everywhere and there’s an app for it.

Works great, was easy to install... It took a couple times to get it to sync up w/my RainBird app, but nothing too complicated (And I have very little patience for things not to work). But now that it's installed and synched, it makes programming the controller a BREEZE! Highly recommend.

Using in a 6-station Rainbird TRU controller mounted in my garage. WAP is located in nearby guest apartment immediately adjacent to garage—so WiFi signal is strong. Has to use 2.4 GHz band, but as far as I know, all routers and WAPs that have 5GHz are dual band with a 2:4 GHz band as well. At first I wondered if I would use the remote controlling feature enough to justify the (considerable) expense of this module. Well—I love the convenience! Use it all the time—never use the controller front panel. Programming is much easier through the app, and in case of rain, the rain delay feature is a visual “slider” that you advance to the number of days you want to skip before the watering schedule resumes. Works like a CHARM. I cannot compliment the software enough. (One other thing—there was a glitch during initial setup and the WiFi connection never completed—got the spinning circle that did not go away. Just started all over and no problems the second time. Has worked perfectly since.).I first struggled with whether to add the LNK2 to my TRU controller or—for less $$—return the new TRU and buy the WiFi-control-only ARC8 for lower cost than the LNK2 alone. I was concerned that someone (family, sprinkler repair personnel) might need to control the unit in my absence, so bit the dollar bullet and got the LNK2. But to my understanding, the ARC8 software is exactly the same. For some people, that might be a cheaper way to go.In the case of the TRU controller, I didn’t see how the LNK2 would fit when looking at the TRU with the wire cover off. Ends up thr LNK2 does extend below the bottom edge of the back of the housing, but the cover is taller at the bottom than the controller back, and it easily covers thr LNK2. See picture.

This is the perfect item to turn my Rain Bird Sprinkler into a smart sprinkler. I love it! It was so easy to install and only took minutes. I first had to contact my internet carrier to request channel 2.4 GHZ. After that, it was easy Peezy. Love this item and would recommend it to all my neighbors.

Modulo che consente il controllo e la programmazione dell'impianto di irrigazione da remoto.

I do like it,

Worked perfectly ! Absolutely loved this control for my irrigation!

Muy buen producto y servicio por parte del vendedor. Me llego en tiempo y forma el módulo, aun que durante la actualización se quedó trabado (parece que fue una baja de señal en el Wifi pero al final el vendedor me estuvo ayudando a realizar pruebas, se diagnosticó con el experto de Rain Bird y se pudo hacer efectiva la garantía y recibir un nuevo módulo.Recomiendo mucho estos productos y al vendedor.

Chegou rápido em perfeito estado e mt prático para controlar minha irrigação