Hi, 

the longest program run is 60 minutes. To run your zone for around 8 hours, as a workaround, you can create 8 programs and then make sure to space the start times out so the start times do not overlap.

Regards,

Netro Support

Hi Jose,

Currently Netro can only run one zone at a time, so different zones for the same time cannot be created. This limitation is due to the fact that the power adaptor can only provide 600mA max current which is only enough for running one valve (when master valve is used).

Thanks,

Netro Support

Hi Swaroop,

Netro's algorithm calculates the soil moisture level by taking a lot of factors into consideration: soil type, sprinkler type, manual watering, rainfall, weather information, evaporation and other factors and the moisture level impacts the watering schedules. After installation, we set the moisture level to be normal level (e.g. 75%) by default. This value is usually not very far from the real fact. 

Thanks,

Netro Support

Hi Jon,

Netro gets the weather information everyday in the early morning from weather provider. We have checked Darksky and it did not report rain on May 27 or May 28. https://darksky.net/details/39.5407,-104.9608/2019-5-28/si12/en

Weather forecast is a challenging problem, especially for the rain amount, which may vary significantly in the same zipcode. Netro tries the best to provide accurate watering schedule even with incorrect forecast. First, we periodically update the weather data, once the weather data is changed, we update the un-executed schedules ASAP. Second, we re-check the weather data for the past, update our model, and adjust following schedules accordingly. For example, Netro may not water today due to large rainfall from forecast data. The next day, Netro re-check the weather data, if no rainfall found and your soil is dry enough, Netro will water accordingly.

We will compare the weather providers and work with the developer to check if the weather provider DarkSky has general accuracy issue in your area or it was just an exception. 

Regards,

Netro Support

Hi Junglim,

The Netro Sprite controller will try to reconnect every a couple of days. Meanwhile it will continue to water according to the previous watering schedules. I just checked your account and it is online now.

Thanks,

Netro Support

Hi Stan,

Could you please tap the text of the question, and then you will be directed to the question page displaying the answers. Please let us know if it works.

Regards,

Netro Support

Hi Oliver,

Yes you can control the Pixie timer remotely even not connected to your homework. To save power, Pixie has sleep mode. If it is in sleep mode, you can go to the Program, set the watering duration and start the Pixie remotely.

Regards,

Netro Support

Hi Joshua,

If you want to adjust the smart watering, please go to settings->zones->select a zone->smart zone and choose your preferred watering mode. We recommend you to choose "Frequent" mode to increase the watering frequency. You can choose "customized" mode to adjust watering by providing the preferred moisture level and flow rate of your sprinklers. I will forward your request to our develop team to check our algorithm.

Thanks,

Netro Support

Hi Henry,

It sounds like you are not using a correct power adapter. Are you using the original Netro power? if not can you please let me know what power adapter you are using? You can send a picture to support@netrohome.com and we will take a look at it.

Thanks,

Netro Support

Hi Jim,

The graph in Discover page and Zone page(Home page->Zones->Rain)displays the actual rainfall that has occurred.

Thanks,

Netro Support

Dear customer,

 Netro will allow one sensor to monitor up to 3 zones but the user needs to make sure the zones have similar environmental conditions. This feature will be ready in a future version of the app in one month. 

Thanks,

Netro Support

Hi Howard,

I'm not sure about this issue. Could you please send me a screenshot so we can look into this issue? Thanks.

 A user can authorize multiple users to access his or her Netro products without giving them the phone or password. To give access to other users, please log in your Netro account, go to Settings->Controller->Manage Users. Please make sure shared users must have a Netro account. You can find detailed instructions in this forum article  www.netrohome.com/forum/posts/147

Dear Mark,

Thanks for your suggestions and we will consider develop this feature. Netro allows users to restrict watering time and define rest time through Settings->Preferences->Scheduling. You can tap "Scheduling" to restrict your watering time and define rest time in "Preferences" page.

Dear Barry,

If you set the smart zone to "basic" level and set you own program, Netro will only skip schedules when it's rain, or of large wind, or because of regulations or other reasons. Netro will not add "smart" schedules even if not enough water by your schedule.