Timers & Smart Controllers
Run Your Sprinklers From a Remote or Your Phone
Timer installs, upgrades and Wi-Fi troubleshooting in Statesboro, Savannah & Brooklet, GA
How to pick a timer
The controller is the timer that runs your zones. We install irrigation systems that can be operated with a remote or an app on your phone, repair faulty timers and malfunctioning remotes, and troubleshoot Wi-Fi issues if the system is connected to your phone.
- Count the zones. Up to 8: ESP-TM2, RC2, X-Core or X2. 9–14: ESP-TM2-12, X2-14 or Pro-HC-12. More than that, or you might add zones later: a modular model (ESP-ME3, HPC, Pro-C, PRO EX 2.0, PRO-EX3).
- Want phone control? Built-in Wi-Fi: RC2, ARC, Pro-HC, HPC or HC. Add-on Wi-Fi: ESP-TM2 or ESP-ME3 with LNK2, X2 with WAND, K-Rain with BRIDGE or a Wi-Fi hub.
- No power where the valves are? Use a battery Bluetooth controller: ESP-BAT-BT, NODE-BT or K-Rain BLUE.
- Add a rain/freeze sensor to any of them.
Not sure which one you have?
Snap a photo of your timer and tell us what it's doing. We'll help you decide whether to repair it or upgrade.
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Controller comparison
Current models from the brands we install, checked on each brand's official site in November 2026.
| Brand | Model | Zones | Wi-Fi / app | Mount / power | Smart watering | Sensors | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain Bird | ESP-TM2 | Fixed 4, 6, 8, 12 | Add-on Wi-Fi (LNK2 module) | Indoor/outdoor | Yes with LNK2 (daily weather adjust); WR2 rain sensor | Rain sensor (bypass by station) | Typical homes up to 12 zones |
| Rain Bird | ESP-ME3 | Modular 4 to 22 | Add-on Wi-Fi (LNK2 module) | Indoor/outdoor | Yes with LNK2 | Rain sensor, flow sensor, master valve/pump start | Larger homes/light commercial, room to add zones |
| Rain Bird | RC2 | Fixed 8 | Built-in Wi-Fi (Rain Bird 2.0 app) | Indoor/outdoor | Built-in weather adjust | Rain sensor (WR2) | Homeowners wanting app control out of the box, up to 8 zones |
| Rain Bird | ARC series | Fixed 4, 6, 8 | Built-in Wi-Fi (app) | Indoor or indoor/outdoor models | Smart (app-based) | See model specs | Small homes, smart retrofit |
| Rain Bird | ESP-BAT-BT | Fixed 1, 2, 4, 6 | Bluetooth app (no Wi-Fi) | Battery, in valve box | Monthly seasonal adjust | See model specs | No power at the site (gates, medians, far corners) |
| Hunter | X-Core | Fixed 2, 4, 6, 8 | None | Indoor or outdoor models | Yes with Solar Sync ET sensor | 1 sensor input; rain/freeze | Simple, budget-friendly homes |
| Hunter | X2 (+ WAND) | Fixed 4, 6, 8, 14 | Add-on Wi-Fi/Bluetooth (WAND module, Hydrawise) | Outdoor | Yes with WAND (Hydrawise) | 1 input; rain/freeze | Homes up to 14 zones wanting optional app control |
| Hunter | Pro-C | Modular, up to 32 (with EZ decoder) | Not Hydrawise (Centralus compatible) | Outdoor | Yes with Solar Sync | 2 inputs; rain/freeze | Contractor-grade expandable, no app needed |
| Hunter | HPC | Modular 4 to 23 conventional, up to 32 with EZ decoders | Built-in Wi-Fi (Hydrawise) | Outdoor | Yes, Predictive Watering (Hydrawise) | 2 inputs; Clik sensors, HC flow meter | Larger homes wanting Wi-Fi + expansion |
| Hunter | Pro-HC | Fixed 6, 12, 24 | Built-in Wi-Fi (Hydrawise) | Indoor/outdoor | Yes, Predictive Watering | 2 inputs; Clik sensors, HC flow meter | Rugged smart controller for homes/light commercial |
| Hunter | HC (HC-600i, HC-1200i) | Fixed 6, 12 | Built-in Wi-Fi (Hydrawise) | Indoor only | Yes | Rain, freeze, wind, flow, soil moisture | Garage-mounted smart controller |
| Hunter | HCC | Modular 8 to 38 (plastic) / 54 (metal) | Built-in Wi-Fi (Hydrawise) | Outdoor | Yes | 2 inputs; Clik, flow | Large estates/commercial |
| Hunter | NODE-BT | Fixed 1, 2, 4 | Bluetooth app (no Wi-Fi) | Battery (9V), waterproof, in valve box | Monthly seasonal adjust | 2 inputs; rain, soil moisture | No power at the site; drip zones |
| K-Rain | PRO EX 2.0 | Modular 4 to 28 (4- and 14-station modules) | Wi-Fi with RF module + Wi-Fi hub (kits available) | Indoor or outdoor models | Weather IQ (Wi-Fi mode) | Rain, rain/freeze, flow sensor | Expandable homes/light commercial |
| K-Rain | PRO-EX3 | Modular 4 to 24; up to 40 with 2-wire module | Wi-Fi with optional 3100-BRIDGE module (K-Rain app) | Indoor/outdoor | Adaptive Irrigation Mode (AIM) | Rain, freeze, flow (FlowLogic) | Newest K-Rain, room to grow |
| K-Rain | K-Rain BLUE | Fixed 1, 2, 4 | Bluetooth app | Battery, IP68 in valve box | Water budget 10-200% | Rain and rain/freeze | No power at the site |
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