Rain Bird RC2 8 Station WiFi Controller

Rain Bird RC2 8 Station WiFi Irrigation Controller

The Rain Bird RC2 is a professional-grade WiFi irrigation controller that puts full remote control of your irrigation system in the palm of your hand. WaterSense certified and weather-smart, it automatically adjusts watering schedules based on local weather data — saving up to 50% in water use without compromising your landscape.

Designed with the professional irrigation contractor in mind, the RC2 is equally at home managing a single residential property or a portfolio of commercial sites from the IQ Central Control dashboard. ACMA-RCM certified for use in New Zealand and Australia. 

Key Features

• WiFi Remote Control — use the free Rain Bird 2.0 app to water a single zone, all zones, or set a custom schedule from anywhere
• IQ Central Control Compatible — remotely manage the RC2 from the IQ Central Control dashboard; ideal for contractors managing multiple NZ sites
• Batch Editing — apply changes (e.g. rain delay) to groups of controllers simultaneously — perfect for HOA or multi-property management
• WaterSense Certified — superior programming designed to meet the most stringent water restrictions
• Weather-Smart Scheduling — automatically adjusts run times daily based on local weather data; saves up to 50% in water use
• Automatic Rain Delay — skips watering cycles when rain is detected; ideal for NZ's variable rainfall patterns
• Cycle & Soak — breaks run times into shorter cycles to eliminate runoff and improve soil absorption
• Seasonal Adjust — automatically scales watering schedules to match seasonal conditions across NZ's diverse climates
• Program Templates — create and store your 3 most-used programs for fast, repeatable setup on new sites
• Guest Mode — quick on-site access when WiFi isn't available; load a saved template and have irrigation running in under one minute
• Shared Access — owner can grant or revoke remote access from their mobile device at any time
• Master Valve Control — included on all models
• ACMA-RCM Certified — fully compliant for use in New Zealand and Australia

Technical Specifications

• Stations: 8 (4, 6 and 8 station models available in some markets)
• Programs: 3 independent programs, 4 start times per program
• WiFi: 2.4 GHz, WEP and WPA security compatible
• App: Rain Bird 2.0 (free, iOS 8.0+ and Android 6.0+)
• Input: 230V∿, 50–60Hz, 0.14A (international/NZ model)
• Output: 24V∿, 50–60Hz, 1.0A maximum
• Master valve control: Yes
• Operating temperature: -10°C to 65°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 66°C
• Operating humidity: 95% max @ 4°C to 49°C (non-condensing)
• Dimensions (outdoor): 20.1cm (W) × 20.0cm (H) × 9.0cm (D)
• NZ/AU Certification: ACMA-RCM
• Other certifications: CE (EU), UKCA (UK)

Ideal For

New Zealand irrigation contractors, property managers, and homeowners looking for a professional-grade WiFi controller that saves water, reduces site visits, and scales from a single residential property to a full portfolio of commercial or HOA-managed sites.