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The YouTube video discusses Brian's positive experience with the Rain Machine HD 12 smart Wi-Fi sprinkler controller, emphasizing its convenience, water savings, and user-friendly features. The Rain Machine app is highlighted for its ease of use, detailed monitoring capabilities, and potential for rebates due to EPA WaterSense certification. The speaker also points out the flexibility for developers to create custom apps for integration with Rain Machine. While some limitations are mentioned, such as the lack of IFTTT integration and warnings for conflicting schedules, overall, the Rain Machine is praised for its hardware, software, and water bill savings.
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In this segment of the video, Brian discusses his experience with the Rain Machine HD 12 smart Wi-Fi sprinkler controller. He highlights the frustrations of his previous manual sprinkler system and the convenience of the smart controller’s automated features. Brian appreciates the simple setup process, including the included tools and guidance for installation. He emphasizes the user-friendly touchscreen interface for programming and notes the device’s ability to adjust watering schedules based on GPS location and weather forecasts. Brian mentions that using the Rain Machine resulted in a significant water savings of 96% over two weeks compared to manual operation due to its efficient watering adjustments based on weather conditions.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the Rain Machine app and notes its usability on iOS devices and the website for stats and programming. The app allows easy addition of multiple Rain Machine devices without complex setup, enabling monitoring from outside Wi-Fi zones. The app provides detailed charts, graphs, and data on watering activity, including forecasts and rainfall. While the speaker mentions a bit of guesswork involved in programming watering schedules, they highlight the EPA WaterSense certification, which could lead to potential rebates. Additionally, the open API feature of Rain Machine allows for custom app development for seamless integration.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the flexibility for developers to create their own apps for different platforms. They mention the limitations of the rain machine, specifically its lack of integration with If This Then That (IFTTT), noting that the rain machine can only be triggered by actions, not cause actions. Despite some cons like no warnings for conflicting schedules and limited expandability on zones, the speaker praises the rain machine for its hardware, software, ease of use, and water bill savings. They express excitement for reviewing other sprinkler controllers in the future.