Rain Bird Wi-Fi Controller – Setup & Alarm.com Integration

Getting Started

Install your Rain Bird controller, connect it to Wi-Fi, and configure zones and programs in the Rain Bird app before linking it with Alarm.com. For more details, see the Rain Bird Wi-Fi Controller Installation Guide.

Hardware Compatibility

Alarm.com supports the following Rain Bird controllers:

ESP-TM2 with LNK Wi-Fi Module – Compatible models feature an all-green control plate.
ESP-Me or ESP-ME3 (post-Nov 2016) – Compatible units display the LNK Ready icon.

Adding Rain Bird to Alarm.com

Locate and record the serial number on the back of the LNK Wi-Fi Module.
Open the Rain Bird app, select your controller, and tap Settings → Connected Home.
Toggle Alarm.com on.
In the Partner Portal or MobileTech app, navigate to Equipment → Rain Bird → Add Controller and enter the serial number.

Control & Monitoring

View and manage irrigation directly from the Alarm.com mobile app. The Irrigation Card shows current watering activity, last use, and modes such as Rain Delay or Seasonal Adjust.

Start or stop watering individual zones.
Activate Rain Delay when needed.
View zone history for performance insight.

Usage Tips

Rename zones in the Rain Bird app for clarity.
Tap Stop Watering before changing active zones.
To water specific areas manually, use Water All Zones and deselect unwanted zones.

Troubleshooting

If the Rain Bird tab or Irrigation card is missing, confirm the account includes the Irrigation Service Package.
If the controller loads but zones do not, ensure it’s powered on and the Rain Bird app is on the home screen.
If the controller password is changed, toggle the Alarm.com connection off and back on in the Rain Bird app’s Connected Home section.

Note: After making configuration or network changes, wait a few minutes before requesting an equipment list update via the Partner Portal or MobileTech.