Lumary WiFi Solar Water Timer

This timer has the majority of the features that I could possibly want.

Pros:
No AA or AAA batteries to replace every 6 months to a year.

It uses Solar Charging and USB-C Charging.

Built in solar panel can be adjusted so that it is tilted upwards. (See picture).
Unit appears to be very solidly manufactured.

WiFi connection without having to have a separate hub.
I have not had any issues with the communication since connecting and mounting the timer outside.

Can be implemented into my Alexa System.

Comes with its own software (Lumary) for programming with various features such as the ability to program multiple schedules for day of week, start time and either duration in time or amount of water volume.

Great Tech Support. They responded within 24 hours on each of my 3 different emails. Two were with technical questions and one was a more generic question.

Cons:
It took over 10 attempts for the unit to connect to my WiFi. This unit requires 2.4 GHz WiFi. My router provides both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz It kept seeing the 5 GHz but not the 2.5. It did not connect until I moved to a different room than where my router is located, and flipped open the solar panel. (Not sure if either of these is why it finally connected).

Some terminology in the Lumary software could use improvement.

Improvement in the Scheduling portion of the software would be the ability to add # of weeks as an option for watering. Example on Wednesday every other week. However, this can be done in my Alexa software, so not a deal killer.

Overall:
If tech support had not been so prompt to respond, I would have rated it 4.0 stars because of the software. So, I rated it 5.0, but I would have rated this 4.5 stars if that option were available.

I have already recommended this product to a friend of mine.

I think highly of my Lumary lights. Lumary seems to have an ability to make things that are equal to the market leaders in quality, but not as expensive. So I love this smart water connection which irrigates based both on time of watering and volume of water dispensed. There's no need for a hub. The controller works by direct attachment to your home wifi. Nor is there any need for AC or disposable batteries due to the capable solar panel connected directly to the device.

USB-C charging is possible via a port in the side. You must have a 2.4ghz wifi connection. It will not work with 5ghz. When used with Lumary's proprietary smart app, local weather is shown and it is possible to delay watering on days when there is rain. Lumary also sells a four-zone version of this watering controller for those with more complex watering needs. Right now the four-zone controller isn't available on Amazon, but I suspect it will be soon.

This water timer is exactly what I needed for watering my outdoors plants. It is super easy to install and the app is easy to download and use. I like the piece of mind this provides by automatically turning off the water at the set time. No more large water bills from water left running when I forget that I turned the sprinklers on.

Great water timer! The device was amazingly easy to install - I'm talking less than 1-minute! The app is very intuitive and has and has an appealing user interface. Functions as promised, highly recommend!

I've been using this Lumary solar smart water timer for several weeks now, and I can confidently say it's one of the smartest investments I've made this year. What attracted me most, of course, was its solar-powered system. Previously, I always worried about the electricity costs of my watering timer or the need for frequent battery replacements. Now, with this device, it operates entirely on solar energy, meaning zero electricity bills, and I feel good about contributing to environmental protection. The high-efficiency solar panel and powerful super capacitor ensure reliable operation under any weather conditions, which is particularly important as I live in a rainy region.

Its smart control features are also exceptionally well-executed. Through the easy-to-use app, I can not only set detailed watering schedules and durations but also precisely control the water flow and volume, ensuring my plants receive just the right amount of hydration and avoiding water waste. The rain delay feature is simply ingenious; it automatically pauses watering after rain, saving me the hassle of manual adjustments. And the watering record function allows me to clearly understand the water usage each time, helping me better manage resources. The IP65 waterproof rating also fills me with confidence regarding its outdoor durability. This is not just a watering timer; it's a smart home addition that brings genuine value and peace of mind.