RAINPOINT Water Timer for Garden Hose - 2 Zone Sprinkler Timer with Rain Delay/Manual Watering/Automatic Irrigation for Yard Lawn

EDITED REVIEW: ORIGINAL: Stopped working. Purchased 2 one 16Aug25, the other 09Jun25, 1 stopped working Jul26. Less than one year usage. Would not purchase again. /END ORIGINAL. UPDATED 8/26/26: Two things. Before discarding the non-working unit, while fidgeting with another older unit from another manufacturer, which cleary had corrosion on bat connections, I looked up how to clean, and in so doing discovered general recommendation for irrigation timers to 1. Use highest quality Alkaline bats that are designed for outdoor/high heat - these are Engergizer Ultimate Lithiums. 2. Periodically clean bat leads with water / baking soda paste and then with rubbing alchohol and let completely dry. So I got the bats and cleaned the leads as described and voila - it worked! So now it's back doing it's magic. Then on 8/26, today, Rainpoint Customer Service reached out via email to follow-up and offered a free replacment. So I change my review to 5 as with the updated battery practices, the unit is working, it's easy to program, and I see Rainpoint has world class customer support people like Xian A. -Thank you.

Review: Rainpoint Timer for Water Hose Overview The Rainpoint Timer for Water Hose is an innovative and efficient device designed to automate your garden watering system. With its user-friendly interface, durable construction, and reliable performance, this timer is a great addition to any gardening setup. Design and Build Quality The Rainpoint Timer boasts a robust and weather-resistant design, ensuring it can withstand various environmental conditions. Made from high-quality materials, the timer feels solid and durable. The buttons are well-placed and responsive, making it easy to set and adjust the watering schedule. The clear, large display is easy to read, even in bright sunlight, allowing you to monitor and modify settings without hassle. Features This water hose timer is packed with features that cater to both novice and experienced gardeners. Key features include: • Multiple Watering Schedules: The timer allows you to set multiple watering schedules per day, giving you the flexibility to customize the watering routine based on your plants’ needs. • Manual Watering Option: For times when you need to water outside the set schedules, the manual watering option is a convenient addition. • Rain Delay: The rain delay feature conserves water by pausing the schedule during rainy days, resuming automatically once the weather improves. • Child Lock: The child lock feature prevents accidental changes to your settings, ensuring the watering schedule remains consistent. Performance The Rainpoint Timer performs admirably, delivering water precisely according to the set schedule. The flow remains consistent, ensuring your garden receives the right amount of water without wastage. The rain delay feature works effectively, detecting rain accurately and adjusting the schedule accordingly. This not only saves water but also ensures your plants are not overwatered. Ease of Use Setting up and programming the Rainpoint Timer is straightforward, thanks to the intuitive interface and clear instructions provided. The large display and responsive buttons make navigating the settings a breeze. Even if you’re not tech-savvy, you’ll find this timer easy to operate. Pros • Sturdy and weather-resistant build • Easy-to-read display and user-friendly interface • Multiple customizable watering schedules • Efficient rain delay feature • Manual watering and child lock options Cons • Initial setup may require some trial and error to perfect the schedules • Slightly higher price compared to basic models Conclusion The Rainpoint Timer for Water Hose is a reliable and efficient solution for automating your garden watering system. Its durable design, user-friendly features, and consistent performance make it a valuable tool for maintaining a healthy garden. While it may be priced slightly higher than basic models, the added features and convenience justify the investment. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, this timer will undoubtedly make your watering routine more manageable and efficient. Highly recommended!

Update: received a replacement for the broken timer. Will edit the review again if I run into the same issues. Original: Was initially very happy with this timer, was working great to keep my garden healthy all year. However, after only using this for less than a year I have already ran into issues. First, the timer reset itself and was watering less frequently than I originally set it up for. Then, the shutoff valve broke and the system would stay on after it started. Luckily, I can usually hear it running and go turn it off before it runs for days on end... At this point it's completely useless after only about 9 months of use. For the price I should have been able to get years of service out of this thing, will be staying away from battery powered timers from now on.

Just got this timer a couple days ago to replace a cheaper one that I bought at the beginning of the growing season. It’s a 2 zone but I’m only using 1 zone right now. Extremely easy to use. Had it setup to water at 2 different times in just a couple minutes without needing the manual. Flowers are already looking better than they have all year. It did cost a little more than the 1st one we had, but this is worry free and worth a little extra. I feel like if we wanted to take off for a few days I wouldn’t have to worry about my wife’s flowers getting watered, which is priceless if you know what I mean. 5 stars all the way. Happy gardening.

These water timers are awesome!! It has completely changed my lawn care and lawn condition! I purchased the single zone and 2 zone water timers and setting them up was super easy and very personalized to your liking. You can choose the time of day, how often, etc. I personally have it at twice a day for 30 minutes. The quality is great and reliability is unmatched! When I ran into a problem after 1 year, I contacted the seller and they worked with me to get me a replacement for my damaged one. Great customer service and quick response time! I would recommend this for sure!

Casey was extremely helpful and polite. We were very pleased with the Rainpoint water timer we purchased. However it quit working after about 6 months use. We contacted Rainpoint and Casey didn’t hesitate to send us a replacement. We received our replacement in less than a week. Awesome customer service. We will definitely remain a Rainpoint customer.

Great product, easy to program, easy to install, works as advertised.

It works quite well. Can leak a bit at times. After 4 months, I had it stop working. Changed the batteries and it still didn’t turn on. After removing the batteries again and twisting the knob around a few times, it is back to working. Hopefully it doesn’t happen again.

Unaffected by rain. The fastest growth I ever saw on the cucumbers, and Morning Glories. “Re”learnt what I thought I knew. This is fun, very productive – AND SO EASY! Finally, this year, completed the seven-zone (so far) fully automated drip irrigation system. Proper watering is the biggest part of the green thumb. This is one of the many timers we got from Amazon. Very well-made plastic and metal components and their assembly. Large easy to read AND UNDERSTAND LCD display, one single knob, and control buttons. Very easy to read manual. I did not need to read it first – read it later to see if I had missed anything. I have both the 1-zone and this 2-zone timer from Rainpoint. Almost identical except the two zones’ two metal outlets here, and one more button on the front to switch between the two zones when programming. Load the batteries on the back, the unit comes alive. Click, click – normal. Turn the dial=round knob=knob to “Set Clock”, set the current time. Rotate knob to accept/set. Turn dial to “Start Time”, set the start time for that zone. Turn knob to accept/set. Move knob to “How Long”, set duration. Choose between hours and minutes from the + or – button. Press OK to move between hours and minutes. Move knob to “How Often” to (set the previous knob setting) and choose how often/frequent you want the same action to be repeated. Press the Ok button to see the Days and Hours options to choose. Turn knob to “ON”, now you are ready to go. The whole process is easier than my description just above. Want to set the second zone now? Choose the same process as above, just press the “Zone” button to choose the second zone in each of the steps as above. At each step, just keep an eye on the LCD display to be sure which of the zones you are programming. Now, the dial selector arrow is pointing at ON. You will see the LCD display show the battery level on the top right side, and the current time and the “NEXT” time the zone will be activated = timer opening up the valve within to let water out from that zone. That’s it! If we had these ten years back, I would not have given up on the whole backyard vegetable lot. No worries, I am already moving forward with the drip irrigation system and the timers in other ways, for example, my expectation of the vegetables output and speed from every plant.

Very easy to use. Good quality and well built. Highly recommend!

We have been using the water timer now for a week. So far so good. It was easy to set up and turns the water on as programmed. We love the second spot so we can have 2 zones for our irrigation system.

RAINPOINT 2-Zone Sprinkler Timer: This timer is perfect for watering two different areas of your yard. Whether you’re watering lawns that have one section in the sun, with the other section in the shade, or if you wish to water your lawn and garden independently, this 2-zone timer gives you the power to control each zone’s watering amount and frequency independently. There are two sets of instructions included in the box. A quick start guide and a full instruction book. Both offer excellent instructions with pictures, making the setup and operation easy. This sprinkler controller has a large display screen, so it’s easy to see your settings. As you rotate the knob to switch settings, the screen displays the required info, so it’s very easy to follow along and program. Once you set the timer’s clock, you can then program each zone, to turn the water on at a set time, with a set frequency and for a certain amount of time. Both zones can run together, or at different times. This way, you can tailor your watering schedule to the needs of each zone without overwatering. If after you’ve set everything up and you find each zone is getting too much or not enough water, you can easily go back through the settings and make adjustments. You can increase or decrease the watering time and or interval, to fine tune your watering to your yard’s needs. There is also a delay button, so you can pause a watering session on either or both zones, if it happens to be raining. You can also manually turn on either or both zones, if you wish to add extra watering for whatever reason. The timer will then resume it’s normal programming after you rotate the knob to off to stop the manual watering cycle, then back to on, so it will be ready for the next programmed setting. This sprinkler controller has brass fittings on both ends for better connections to your hoses. It comes with a rubber washer with a screen filter for a secure, leak-free connection to your tap. They even include a spare filter washer plus Teflon tape, for drip-free connections. The hoses both thread easily on to each male connection and can also be removed easily. This sprinkler timer is waterproof, so it’s designed to be left outdoors. You can mount it wherever it is convenient for you, either from the tap, or where your two zones split off, if you run a hose from your tap. This is a solid, well made device, that can completely turn the water off when the watering session ends. It won’t waste any of your water by dripping when it should be off. Then, when a watering session begins, this device will turn on either or both zones fully (as programmed by you), with an internal click that opens each valve via battery power. Batteries are not included, so you’ll need to provide two AA batteries for this device to work. If your yard has areas that have different watering needs, this 2-zone controller is ideal for you. Once you setup your hoses and program the timers, you’ll never have to worry about remembering to water your lawn and/or garden again.

I'm quite happy with this item so far! We have one outdoor tap that needs to service both our front and back yards. This device allows us to have one hose going each direction AND have a timer that will accommodate each! Setup of the timer was really intuitive and although there are instructions provided, they weren't really needed for most of the process. The need for two AA batteries (not included) was a bit of a surprise as the product description is lacking, but I had batteries so it was not a big deal. The battery compartment seems quite protected from moisture. Connection to the water supply and hoses was simple, even with our quick connect attachments, but as others have mentioned, there is a lot of plastic. I do fear that the timer body won't handle much wear and tear before one of the necks becomes damaged. Overall, I'm happy with my order and look forward to consistent watering this summer thanks to the help of this device!