# Rain Bird

> Connect your Rain Bird controller to your mobile device.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rainbird](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rainbird)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rainbird`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rain Bird Corporation
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 936,885
- **Rating:** 1.56 / 5 (4,825 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.17.14
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-28
- **First published:** 2016-10-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rainbird)
- **Website:** [http://wifi.rainbird.com](http://wifi.rainbird.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.rainbird.com/corporate/privacy.htm](http://www.rainbird.com/corporate/privacy.htm)

## Description

Rain Bird's Chrome extension offers a seamless way to connect your Rain Bird sprinkler controller to your mobile device. Compatible with popular models like ESP-ME3, ESP-TM2, and ARC8, it allows you to remotely turn sprinklers on/off, customize watering schedules, and adjust watering automatically based on weather conditions. This smart watering tool helps you conserve water and reduce water bills while maintaining a healthy garden with minimal effort.

With simple setup and broad device compatibility, Rain Bird's smart watering app puts control at your fingertips. For more details, visit http://wifi.rainbird.com or call 1-800-RAINBIRD.

## Rankings

- #71,066 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.rainbird.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the convenience of remotely controlling their Rain Bird sprinkler systems and responsive customer support. However, many report persistent connectivity problems, especially on Android devices, along with a clunky and unintuitive interface. Frequent app bugs cause programmed watering schedules to become corrupted, and calendar and manual watering controls are often unreliable or hard to use. Despite its potential and hardware quality, the app's inconsistent performance and usability issues frustrate users.

### Pros

- Provides remote control over sprinklers, including scheduling and manual watering.
- Customer support is responsive and attempts to help with reported bugs and issues.
- App works well when connection and compatibility issues are resolved.
- Useful for troubleshooting irrigation zones and adjusting watering schedules.
- Allows control from different locations, including remotely when away from home.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues between app and controller, especially with Wi-Fi modules and Android devices.
- App interface is clunky, unintuitive, and difficult to navigate for many users.
- App bugs corrupt programmed watering schedules, especially cyclic programs and seasonal adjustments.
- Slow and unreliable real-time updates and calendar display problems leading to incorrect watering events visualization.
- Manual controls and time setting features are difficult to use and sometimes unresponsive.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rainbird)