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Rain Bird Connectivity

Centralized, Streamlined, Smart

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Introducing a streamlined experience with the Rain Bird 2.0 app and IQ4 Central Control. WiFi ready or LNK2 compatible controllers can be remotely managed by the app, IQ4 or both!

It's never been easier to optimize irrigation schedules, pinpoint problems, and help your customers save. You can minimize site visits, maximize your team's efficiency, and rest easy with 24/7 visibility into every site's irrigation.

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Did You Know?

Rain Bird is the only irrigation manufacturer to put end-to-end control all under one roof. Access our full range of connected controllers—residential to commercial—all from our streamlined, connected platforms.

Comprehensive Control at Your Fingertips

Manage all systems from Rain Bird 2.0 App and/or IQ4™ Central Control Catch small issues before they become big problems
Easy, intuitive controller installation and programming with "Extra Simple Programming" (ESP) Save water with weather-responsive technology
Reduce client call-backs through remote diagnostics Set up tailored reporting and proactive alerts

Rain Bird 2.0 App

IQ4™ Central Control

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Explore Your Options

Select the level of control your business needs, then remotely manage all sites from anywhere in the world with 24/7/365 access.

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Rain Bird 2.0 App

Fast, Reliable Connection

Install and maintain WiFi capable controllers with the 2.0 app to simplify off-site management and make on-site manual operations a breeze. Ensure healthy, beautiful landscapes while reducing site visits and maximizing efficiency at every turn.

 

Increase Efficiency

Quickly search or filter controllers within the app or easily locate them in the field on a map. And assign site level imagery, create controller groups or give custom station and controller names for a highly customizable experience.

 

Easily Share and Manage Shared Controllers

Eliminate duplicate efforts and ensure alignment amongst teams and customers, regardless of experience level, the 2.0 app is easy to operate, making collaboration a breeze.

 

Improve Water Management

Save up to 50% more water with intelligent irrigation technology unlocked by Rain Bird 2.0 App. Help your clients conserve resources while meeting local watering restrictions.

 

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*Available now for RC2 and ESP-BAT-BT


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IQ4™ Central Control

Central Control, Decentralized

Put advanced water management tools in your hands, anywhere in the world, from any device. Your teams and clients can easily review, update, and manage every aspect of irrigation systems. Save water, detect problems faster, and manage multiple sites. 

 

Reduce Site Visits

Features built for a deep dive into a single controller and tools that make updating thousands of controllers, across multiple sites, fast and easy. Customization preferences make IQ the state-of-the-art remote water management system a fit for any site.

 

Increase Efficiency

Use batch editing to make big changes a small effort, Scheduled Reports to automatically distribute key information to your team and customers, and Map to never wonder where the valve box is located again.

 

Strengthen Team Collaboration

Tiered user access makes it easy to manage varied permissions for multiple team members. IQ4's Map feature makes it easy for every team member to know critical details about each irrigation installation for quick, easy management of onsite issues.

 

Improve Water Management

Automatic ET (weather) based adjustments paired with system performance reports make it easy to level-up your water management...save up to 50% more water, comply with local watering guidelines and deliver results your customers demand. 

 

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Rain Bird 2.0 App + IQ4™ Central Control

Multiple Levels of Management

Need the best of both worlds? Get the flexibility of using Rain Bird 2.0 App integrated with the power of IQ4™ Central Control. Make quick adjustments to schedules and programs from the app in real-time. Then, utilize more advanced water management tools such as ET from a desktop on the IQ4 platform.

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Complete Your Fleet

Rain Bird makes it easy to find the perfect controllers, sensors, and accessories for any site. Explore our comprehensive range of intelligent irrigation tools designed to work together to provide superior results for your clients and complete peace of mind for you and your team.

WiFi-Connected Controllers

Flow Sensors

Non-Connected Controllers

Rain/Freeze Sensors

Modules

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Intelligent water management systems

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WiFi-Connected Controllers

For use with Rain Bird 2.0 App or IQ4™ Central Control

*Requires LNK2 WiFi Module

Note: For ESP-LXME2 and ESP-LXIVM Series controllers, use IQNCC cartridges for additional connectivity options to IQ4.

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Non-Connected Controllers

Without Remote Management Capabilities

*LXD is internet capable with the IQNCC cartridge only


 

Controller Modules

Add connectivity to our most popular controllers

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LNK2 WiFi Module

Coming Soon! Rain Bird 2.0 App or IQ Central Control to WiFi capable controllers (ST8, ESP-TM2, ME3, RZXe, and LXME2 and LXIVM). 

IQ-NCC-4G

IQ-NCC-4G

Brings IQ Central Control to any LX Series controller via cellular, ethernet or radio (ESP-LXME, LXD, LXIVM, LXIVM Pro).

Note: To access the Rain Bird 2.0 app a LNK2 module is required.


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Flow Sensors

Identify leaks and get ahead of flow-related problems

Flow Sensor Comparison Chart

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Rain and Freeze Sensors

Detect precipitation and cold temperatures

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Find a Distributor Near You

Use our dealer locator to find your nearest authorized Rain Bird distributor or call 1-800-RAINBIRD, Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 5 PM Pacific to speak with a Rain Bird representative.

 

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Find a Distributor Near You

 

Use our dealer locator to find your nearest authorized Rain Bird distributor or call 1-800-RAINBIRD, Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 5 PM Pacific to speak with a Rain Bird representative.

 

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