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Work great, when it rains enough for my setting the lawn sprinklers Do Not come on. Easy to install just follow the easy well written instructions ! 😎 Saves water when it rains !

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Works as advertised , cost effective way to save water and not over water after rain.

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Did the job as I needed to replace the originals after 5 years

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Worked fine . Used to repair rain detector for irrigation system

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I can not give enough praise to rainpoint for their wifi watering system.. This soil moisture sensor integrated effortlessly with the wifi water timer and the app.. It connected instantly on the first attempt and the connection is solid as a rock.. It has not disconnected one time.. I was able to program it using the app to turn on the garden irrigation system when the soil moisture level falls below 30% and it will turn off the irrigation system when the moisture level reaches 60%.. You can also program it to turn the water timer on and off based on soil temperatures if you’d like.. With the app, you can see real time soil moisture levels and soil temperatures.. It also plots all of that data for the last 10 days onto a nice little line graph.. It works so well that I just ordered a second soil sensor so that I will have one to control each zone of my wifi water timer.. This system changed the game for me.. No more guessing when to water the garden.. With this system the soil in my garden will always stay within the optimal moisture parameters for whatever crops that I’m growing.. I highly recommend this watering system..

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I really have no idea what the 1-star reviews are about. From the time the Amazon box arrived until the sensor was connected and displaying data took less than 10 minutes and it has been running for weeks without interruption. It’s about 100′ from the valve and the gateway device and connectivity hasn’t been a problem.The soil moisture values compare favorably with a different handheld meter I have, and the temp matches another thermometer +/- a degree or two. Programming the sensor for the desired soil level wasn’t hard if you read the directions and it’s been working correctly, delaying watering as long as the soil moisture is above the preset level.This is a great addition to my garden and drip irrigation system.

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This rain sensor was easy to install and works great! I took it down for the winter with the irrigation system off, but don’t dread putting it back up on the gutter when we start the system up in the spring.

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Prevents overwatering and soil erosion by deactivating sprinkler during heavy rain fall.Easy to install and test.Operates flawlessly

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Works perfectly with the rain bird ESPTM2 eight station controller. It’s easy to set up and mount and connect to the controller.

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Wish it would rain more so I could be sure it works… LOL!! It has rained a few times but it was downpours so I can’t say the adjustment works but I am sure it is fine. Easy install and good quality. I like it.

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Worked seamlessly with my Toro controller. Install and setup was straight forward.Price was at the upper end of what I would pay.Had our first rainfall today and the unit worked flawlessly.

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Fully compatible with my Rainbird STP6PL irrigation controller. Easily installed and setup. Comes with everything needed to have success. Seems to be made from quality materials. World peace for sure was facilitated.

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I picked up this 3-pack to tinker with a weather station project, and I’m genuinely impressed by the simplicity of the technology here. It’s fascinating that this little board can detect moisture just by measuring conductivity across the nickel-plated sensing plate—so basic, yet so effective.Using this with an Arduino was completely seamless. You get both digital (for a simple rain/no-rain signal) and analog (for moisture level) outputs, which gives you a ton of flexibility. Setup was just power, ground, and one signal pin; the whole thing took about five minutes.If you’re into DIY electronics, these modules are cheap, super easy to integrate, and they work right out of the box. A great little component for any moisture-sensing project.

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I’m building out a complete DIY wifi enabled weather station. This is one of the many sensors involved in the project and will provide one more data point. The product was shipped quickly and worked right out of the box. Not necessarily a multi-buy product, but if you’re looking for a good quality rain sensor for your DIY project, this is a good one.

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I’m incredibly impressed with this robotic lawn mower! The visual navigation technology is a game changer—it easily detects and distinguishes lawn grass, making mowing both efficient and effortless. The obstacle avoidance system works flawlessly; it smoothly navigates around objects, and the collision sensors ensure it quickly adjusts its path if it bumps into anything.I also love the adjustable cutting height feature. The manual knob makes it simple to set the perfect grass length for my yard, and the results are always neat and even. It works best on clear-boundary lawns, and I appreciate the flexibility of placing it manually in any spots it might miss.Overall, this mower has taken the hassle out of lawn care and given me beautifully maintained grass with minimal effort. A fantastic investment for anyone looking to simplify their yard work!

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After testing this for nearly two months, I’m finally ready to share my thoughts. I previously tried two other robotic mowers, both more expensive and feature-rich on paper, but both ended up being returned because they just didn’t perform in reality.I chose the M800Plus for two main reasons: first, it’s for my fully fenced backyard, and second, about 40% of that yard has a 20-degree slope. After researching countless reviews, I decided on this model, and I can honestly say it’s been the best choice so far—especially considering the price.It offers easy installation, a reliable return-to-base function, and great cutting power. The app is also very simple and user-friendly. It might skip the fancy bells and whistles, but it stands out as a top-tier budget option—consistently reliable and impressively affordable.

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Bought this is my new Rain Bird wireless controller. Linked up super easily. Like that it has a freeze sensor as well. Colorado weather changes within minutes so it’s nice to know this will shut down the system if it reaches unsafe temperatures. Happy with the purchase.

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Great replacement for original wireless rain sensor. Easy installation and works as advertised.

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The media could not be loaded. After mowing my own lawn for 20 years, I’m finally taking a break.This mower is not just plug in and run. It takes some setup but this mower does a great job as long as you take the time to set it up correctly.I’ve run this mower 4x in my backyard and am pretty happy with it overall.SETUPSo there is a little bit of setup and planning required to set up this mower. The app will walk you through setup step-by-step which makes it easy. Essentially you leave this mower docked outside all the time. There are some screws to secure the dock to the yard, or you could dock it on concrete if it can drive easily to the yard or there is a small ramp.After that the satellite sensor needs to be plugged in and run to the halfway point in the yard. At first I was worried about the mower running over the cable but there are hooks to secure it low to the ground and out of the way so the mower can go over it in the yard without any issues. I made the decision to put the sensor up when I’m not using it, but that is a personal preference.SETUP IMPORTANT NOTESI had a few issues that I had to go back and fix before it mowed without missing spots. Map well, ensure the satellite sensor is not leaning, and my personal recommendation: Set the mower speed to Delicate, not Quick). Also, it isn’t going to tear through really tall grass, so make sure it is at a reasonable height before expecting it to keep your yard looking great. Since there is only one sessor I haven’t tried running it in my front yard too, but I suspect you would need to map the front and back all at once then split it into sections.MAPPINGTAKE YOUR TIME MAPPING. I used the manual mapping (although there is an auto-map function) and ended up doing it again after rushing it the first time. It recommends leaving space between the fence when mapping, but I’ve found that staying right up against the edge of the yard works best. You don’t have to have it right next to the yard since you can drive it to the starting point when mapping but it will need a clear path from the dock to the yard.I have some holes in my yard it got stuck in and was able to add “no-go” areas after the mapping was complete. You can either mark it directly on the map through the app, or even drive the mower to the no-go area manually. You can also split the yard into sections, mark sidewalks, etc. which will help with mowing large areas, certain sections, or generally scheduling mowing.MOWINGAfter fixing the issues mentioned above it did a fantastic job mowing my yard. I didn’t turn it over until the 4th run of mowing my backyard and realized the blades are small but VERY sharp, so be careful. This makes the mower extremely quiet to the point where I wasn’t sure if the blades were running until I saw the mowed grass behind the robot. You still need a weed-eater for edges against the fence and stuff like that (which is to be expected since you do that with a normal mower too.) I expected to have some issues with wet grass, but it did a surprisingly good job, although I don’t plan to run it right after rain. There is a setting to delay running until 3 hours after rain which is nice for scheduled tasks.APPThe app is helpful for setup, seeing the areas that have been mowed, etc. There are not a ton of settings, but there are some helpful things like auto-resume, obstacle avoidance sensitivity (flat ground, normal, high grass) and mowing direction. You can set it to mow along exact boundaries or edge mowing if you don’t map exactly it will get closer to edges (do not recommend it if you don’t have a fence separating your neighbors yard). There are also sensors for rain and pets that will automatically stop it.There are some extra settings that I don’t use but are nice to have like an anti-theft alarm and adding the location to Google maps.Overall this is a great little lawnmower compared to others that are 2x or 3x the price. It isn’t perfect and takes some time to set up but is worth it once it is up and running!

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The media could not be loaded. It’s been 3 weeks since I took delivery, and I’ve run it nearly every 3 days just to keep the grass consistent.After over a year of deliberation and research (and getting the grass to grow after a new build), it was time to buy a robot mower. I looked at every robot mower I could find and even watched over the last year as more than one startup failed. Even today, I wonder if the market has “settled”, and I think there may still be more robot mower companies than will survive over the next few years, but I am hopeful that ECOVAC is in for the long haul. ECOVAC has a few mower sizes, but for my sized yard the A3000 and the A2500 were the contenders. I opted for the A3000 to avoid the need for the RTK base station or the need to locate the base station where it would be ensured to get the satellites needed – There just wasn’t a good out-of-the-way spot with a good sky view and easy access to power (in spite of the generously long power cables).Our lot is a little over one-half acre and flat to gentle slope, and for the purposes of mowing, broken into four areas (see map picture). The front has a narrow strip on the west side that runs alongside the driveway and garage, up to a gate to the back. This gently slopes to the street, but part of it is a cliff to the neighbor’s yard, bordered with a concrete surface about 1 ft wide. The larger part of the front yard is gently sloping to the street with what is effectively a no-curb transition to the street and wraps around the house on the east side. Alongside the house is another gate from front to the backyard, which is fully fenced in. The fourth area is behind the backyard where the city has a large utility right-of-way, which is adjacent to another street. Unlike the front yard, the stretch of yard along this street is about 18-inche wide and about an 18-inch steep drop to the street.Key factors I considered included: lot size – cutting time, 2/4 wheel / tracks, cutting blade type, RTK antenna vs none, other online reviews, and absolutely no perimeter ‘wire’.Out of the box experience=========================I don’t have much to say about the grand opening of a packaging box. From my side, I see no need to praise a super fancy “experience” box that you throw away. That said, everything was well packed and came out easily – even w/o paying attention to the instructions. Assembly was easy as most things were completely obvious, and I only reviewed the guide to ensure I did not miss any important steps.Locating the Docking Station============================I had a couple of preferred places to choose from, one with a very convenient electric outlet, but crowding a walkway, and another that wasn’t in a walkway but without convenient power. I chose the latter as the walkway is used a lot. And the long power cord (on each side of the power brick) was generously long – so much of it coiled up. The place I chose puts the dock on a concrete pad (so the stakes used to drill into the ground to hold it in place could not be used). I actually haven’t done anything yet (after 3 weeks) – but have thought about laying down a bead of silicon caulking to stick the docking station down (see picture). The other aspect about the chosen location – it might not conform to the guide for the open space on 3 sides. But as I’ve watched it work its docking magic, it always succeeds.Mapping each Area=================I started with the auto-mapping option. In the fully fenced in area, it might have succeeded just fine, but the grass was quite tall. I had ignored the instructions recommending mapping after mowing the old-fashioned way, which would give the mower a better view of the terrain. With the tall grass, it occasionally wanted to take a diversion around one spot or another. I did try some manual intervention to back it to correct it, but in the end, I just mapped it all manually and I think I came out with a better map. And with three areas that had no clear boundary with the neighbor’s yard, I think I made the right call.The area behind the backyard fence was the next challenge, and I’ll admit, I struggled here for a couple of reasons. Taking the second challenge first – setting up a path to this area was a struggle. I guess I didn’t practice the path procedure enough to have it work well for me. Back to the first challenge, my concern was about how busy this street is. The steepest part of my yard is also the last stretch alongside the street. I wanted to manually map above that roll-off area (aka ‘small cliff’) so the mower wouldn’t find itself playing frogger in the traffic. I’ll just run the weed whacker on that edge from time to time, as grass doesn’t even grow there very well. Even my walk-behind often tried to tip over on that edge.There was one other problem – after I mapped the backyard, and the area behind the fence, the app “joined” those two areas. But I wanted them kept separate. I added a boundary where the fence was, but that didn’t seem to convince the app that these were two areas, so I added a second boundary nudged over just a tiny bit and then called the narrow strip down the middle a no-go zone. The vision system would have kept it from hitting the fence anyway – so really this was a small inconvenience in the mapping.Mowing Performance==================But what about the mowing performance? I can say it is doing great!I mentioned the grass was quite tall to begin with and even setting it up to the maximum height, it was still “work”. The main area of the backyard required a charge cycle about 1/2 way through it, and because the grass was so tall, it left wind rows. I changed the mowing direction and immediately ran it again, and that helped, knocking down the wind rows. But after the first week of keeping the grass at a shorter height, running it every few days, all evidence of that is gone, and it is doing a fine job.Even the area behind the fence is working well. The first few times I worried about it – so parked a lawn chair where I could just sit back and watch. Cars whizzing by as it drives toward the street, turning where I put the manual boundary. I’ve begun to trust it well enough to not have to sit and watch. But it does make some odd turns, like it is unsure which way to go – and this isn’t so comfortable to watch – and hoping it doesn’t make a bad move and end in the street.Once I got the lawn under control, it mows the full backyard in a single charge. And it mows the two areas in the front on a single charge. I have to open the gate for it to get outside the backyard, and I’ve usually better things to do that wait on it, so I generally just mow one area at a time, manually starting it. With this usage pattern, it always gets a chance to top off its charge.When it is mowing alongside the fence, it does a great job of hugging it pretty close, dodging out just a hair to swing around each fence post and then tucking back in along the panel sections.Connectivity============Some have expressed challenges with Wi-Fi connectivity, but for me, it has surpassed my expectation. My signal isn’t very strong at the extremes of my yard, and yet when sitting in the house, I not only see it moving on the phone-app map, but I can pull the video stream too, and it comes out quite clean – until just after dusk when it is quite grainy – but I easily forgive that. I didn’t expect that much reach, and that’s in all directions around the house, yard, and fence.Cleanup=======I don’t have much to say about this, it is water resistant, and I’ve hit it with a garden hose both topside and bottom side to keep it clean. With two dogs, the wheels needed a bit of additional attention – but all in all it was easy to clean.What could it do better?========================I’d like it to drive into the corners better. It cuts the corners, perhaps so it doesn’t have to back up. And some of the corners are not really corners – like a couple of areas bounded on three sides: a fence, the house, and a window well, or another spot between two window wells. Each is an area large enough for it to easily go into, if it backed out. I hope a future firmware update will give it that capability. And in two other corners, one is a 90-degree corner, and the other is even sharper – again if it could go into the corner and back out before making the turn that would reduce the trimming on my part.I’d also like to see it do a better job alongside the patio pavement. In the videos it will overlap the driveway and grass, and that is basically what I want here. But I haven’t figured out how to convince it to do so, so it leaves a narrow grass strip.I’d like to see it improve in some turning actions. It is kind of like an indecision when making a 180 turn (see the video). Most of the time it does this well, just a simple turn to run the other direction on the next track. But there are times when it just doesn’t seem to know which way to turn, so it turns partway one way and then spins the other way before it figures out how to finish the turn. When that’s alongside the street, especially the busy street, it is a bit disconcerting. I’d really like it to make those turns more consistently.Straight lines are quite good, but it’s like it ‘drifted’ a little over several days. Lines that were pretty much perfectly parallel to a fence were later on a few degrees off. The lines were still straight and parallel, so I’m confused on that. I did check how I had it set – and only to change directions weekly and not with any fractional angle.I would like more flexibility in the direction – sure, I can pick just about any direction, but there’s two settings I’d like to change – one is in the area alongside the busy street, I’d like to set it to always mow that area parallel to the street – it won’t worry me (or passing drivers) so much like when it headed straight for the street. And two, I’d like it to change directions more often than weekly. If each area could have independent settings for direction, change in direction, and how frequently, I think that would take care of this want.Automated gate opening/closing would be a great feature. I also recognize the difficulty of that with different gate styles, sizes, weights, and more. And of prime importance, it cannot let the dogs out. An alternative, in my case, would be automated garage door opening – I have an electric garage door at the front and the back and there’s a clear path between the two. This would have the convenience of the mower dock being in the garage (out of weather etc) and it would take the path it needed. But this doesn’t solve the escaping dog problem.Summary=======It’s only been three weeks since the A3000 appeared at my doorstep, but in that time it has performed very well. I’d say it has exceeded my expectation. This growing season is winding down, so it won’t have too many more weeks before I move it into the garage for the winter. I’ll need to read about the best practice for winter storage (in the garage, unplugged, ok, or does it need to be plugged in to keep the battery warm and healthy, and since I didn’t stake the dock, will I have to map again next spring). I also didn’t get the garage, but I’m thinking of picking one up over the winter.The bottom line – This is a premium mower, but that comes at a premium price. I’ve been watching the market for well over a year, and while I have had only a brief hands-on with one other brand, I’ve read about them all, watched numerous videos, evaluated their yards vs mine, and ultimately, I selected the ECOVACS Goat A3000, and I’m happy with that choice. From my side – recommended.