# RainMachine

> RainMachine - The Cloud Independent Smart Wi-Fi Forecast Sprinkler

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rainmachine`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Green Electronics LLC
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 50,316
- **Rating:** 1.44 / 5 (571 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.9.20
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-05
- **First published:** 2013-06-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rainmachine)
- **Website:** [http://www.rainmachine.com](http://www.rainmachine.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://rainmachine.com/privacy/rainmachine-mobile-app-privacy.html](https://rainmachine.com/privacy/rainmachine-mobile-app-privacy.html)

## Description

RainMachine is a cloud-independent smart Wi-Fi sprinkler system controller designed to help you efficiently manage your garden watering. Using free, accurate local weather data from billion-dollar satellites, it dynamically adjusts watering schedules to save water while keeping your garden healthy.

The RainMachine Android app connects to your RainMachine hardware, offering full control to adjust watering cycles, zones, and program settings either at home or remotely. With intuitive controls, you can pause watering, enable weather-based restrictions, and access your sprinkler system from anywhere without mandatory fees. Premium services for enhanced remote access are optional, with direct access available through port forwarding.

RainMachine supports devices sold since 2015, making it a flexible and eco-friendly irrigation solution for modern gardeners.

## Rankings

- #299,738 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

RainMachine was once praised for its reliable smart sprinkler control with weather-based watering and easy remote access. However, multiple users now report severe problems including frequent connection failures, unreliable local WiFi access, slow and unstable app performance, and frustration with the recent switch to a paid subscription model that locks out free access. Many consider the app virtually unusable and feel the company "bait and switched" customers by introducing fees years after purchase. Despite these issues, the hardware and system concept are still regarded positively.

### Pros

- Originally worked well and offered easy remote sprinkler control from anywhere.
- Device and app are easy to set up with helpful suggested watering times that save water.
- The system could connect to weather servers to adjust watering automatically.
- Remote access used to work effectively without the need for complex configurations.
- Web interface allows local control by entering IP address in a browser.

### Cons

- Recent app updates introduced a paid subscription for remote and even local access, causing major user dissatisfaction.
- Persistent connection issues with the app losing WiFi connectivity and failing to reconnect reliably.
- App often gets stuck showing premium subscription prompts, blocking access to device controls.
- Local network access in the app is unreliable or completely broken for many users, even on same WiFi.
- Performance is slow, with long load times and unstable app behavior, such as crashes and failure to respond.

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