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Netro Sprite + Netro Pixie Z1

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-04-11 06:26:49 UTC

Dear customer,


No, connecting the Netro Pixie Z1 to WiFi and the app requires the use of the Netro Hub and can not be directly connected through the Netro Sprite.


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

Pixie linked to 2 iphone

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-04-11 06:25:02 UTC

Hi Paolo,


Yes you can control one Pixie with two different iPhones.


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

Wiring multiple controllers

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-04-11 01:47:49 UTC

Hi John,


We have received your email and we will get back to you soon.


Thanks,

Netro Support

Feature request for the system - objective deeper roots and less water consumption

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-04-11 01:46:57 UTC

Dear customer,


Currently, our system has considered the factor of soil evaporation to help you better control watering and save water. However, we have not yet considered the transpiration process of grass in the watering algorithm. If we take transpiration into account, it will help us better understand the water needs of grass, avoid over or under-watering, and improve watering efficiency.


We will take your opinions into consideration and strive to add the consideration of transpiration in the future development plan, so as to further improve the intelligence and practicality of the system.


Thanks,


Netro Support

Reorder zones in the Netro App

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-04-11 01:44:55 UTC

Dear Abraio,


Netro app does not offer the option to reorganize the order of garden areas. We are actively working on developing new features to enhance the app's functionality and better cater to the needs of our users. Thank you for your valuable feedback.


Thanks,

Netro Support

Phone number

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-04-06 08:13:02 UTC

Hi Graham,


We have replied to your email. If you need assistance over the phone, we are available M-F from 1pm to 5pm PST at 866-313-8058 (US number).


Thanks,

Netro Support

Smart Schedule is Confusing Dumb Me

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-04-04 06:15:46 UTC

Hi Michael,


The default setting of Netro watering controller's smart watering level is advanced and your zones will be watered automatically by Netro with smart schedules.

Netro will do everything for you, like skipping smart watering and programs when there is large amount of rain(>0.2inch/ 5.08 mm) or watering regulations and manual restrictions.

If you selected clay, clay loam or loam as the soil type which accepts water slowly, often as little as 1/4 inch per hour, Netro will break the watering into many pieces to avoid water runoff.

If you do not want smart zone schedule to override your own programmed schedule, you can set up the Smart Zone level from Advanced to Basic, which only skip rainning days for your programmed schedule.

For more information about Netro smart watering, here is an article about Netro three watering modes which might be helpful. https://netrohome.com/forum/posts/111


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support




No wifi connection

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-03-28 06:03:21 UTC

Dear customer,


We have also received your email and we will get back to you soon.


Thanks,

Netro Support

No 24V output?

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-03-27 07:28:04 UTC

Dear Bigolin,


Please check the wires. Are they loose or disconnected from the slots? Please check if the valves are connected correctly. If you believe the wires are correctly installed,  please check if there is a main valve/faucet that is turned off manually. 

Could you please also check whether there are shorted zones or open zones? You just need to use a multimeter to measure the resistance between the common wire and each zone (remove the wires from the slots before testing the resistance). The normal reading would be 20-60 Ohms. If the reading is less than 10 Ohms then you might have a shorted circuit in the solenoid and if it is larger than 80 Ohms you might have an open circuit. 


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support



Dont't start manual irrigation

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-03-27 06:45:53 UTC

Hi Simone,


Please check the wires. Are they loose or disconnected from the slots? Please also check the common wires and the master valve if you have one. If you believe the wires are correctly installed,  please check if there is a main valve/faucet that is turned off manually. 


To test if the controller is working properly, use a multimeter (AC voltage mode) to test the voltage between the common wire and the zone wire when the zone is active. Normally the voltage should be between 24V and 28V.

You might also want to check whether there are shorted zones or open zones. You just need to use a multimeter to measure the resistance between the common wire and each zone (remove the wires from the slots before testing the resistance). The normal reading would be 20-60 Ohms. If the reading is less than 10 Ohms then you might have a shorted circuit in the solenoid and if it is larger than 80 Ohms you might have an open circuit. 


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

cannot connect my pixie to mi wifi with unifi Access point

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-03-27 06:44:22 UTC

Hi Christophe,


Could you please send us email to support@netrohome.com with your Netro account registered email?

We will have our technician look into this issue. 

Thanks
Wency, 
Netro Support

Often offline, automatic reconnection?

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-03-20 07:30:59 UTC

Hi Carlo,


Could you please send us email to support@netrohome.com with your Netro account registered email?

We will have our technician look into this issue. 

Thanks
Wency
Netro Support

Is Netro that smart?

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-03-16 08:02:10 UTC

Hi Alessandro,


There are two moisture values: the top soil moisture reported by the sensor, and the deep soil moisture estimated by Netro. We have a AI model to estimate the deep soil moisture. 

Do you mean skip watering feature? It is through Settings->Sensors. It allows user to select a sensor and tap the "Watering Adjustment" to input the value of "moisture to skip watering/ add watering". This skip watering feature uses the top-soil moisture from Whisperer sensor, not the overall moisture level. The smart watering uses overall moisture.


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

Whisperer is suddenly crazy

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-03-16 07:58:18 UTC

Dear customer,


Could you please send us email to support@netrohome.com with your Netro account registered email?

We will have our technician look into this issue. 

Thanks

Wency

Netro Support

Feature request

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-03-16 07:57:46 UTC

Hi Alfonso,


Thanks for your request and I will forward it to our R&D.


Thanks,

Netro Support

Shedule

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-03-10 01:42:40 UTC

Dear customer,


 If you do not want smart zone schedule to override your own programmed schedule, you can set up the Smart Zone level from Advanced to Basic through Settings->Zones->Smart Zone, which only skip rainning days for your programmed schedule.

For more information about Netro smart watering, here is an article about Netro three watering modes which might be helpful. https://netrohome.com/forum/posts/111


Thanks,

Netro Support

Notifications/Wunderground

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-02-27 05:45:02 UTC

Hi Fernando,

1.We have implemented the app notification when the device starts to water. Currently it is ready for beta testing. Please let us know if you are interested in trying this feature and if yes we will enable it internally for you. In the next app release there will be a public on/off control for this feature.

2. We have updated the station ID for you now.


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support


Smart zone manual setup

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-02-20 08:00:06 UTC

Hi Vieri,


If you are not sure about the exact flow rate, you can select "default" and see if it meet your watering needs. If not, you can adjust the value.


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

Error: "Unable to get your location. Please enable the location service on your phone." when adding Whisperer as Standalone device

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-02-20 07:53:51 UTC
Dear customer,


Thanks for your information and this bug will be fixed in the next release. Could you please add your device using a US address as a workaround (e.g. OR, 97229). After that, please sent us your complete address and gps info to support@netrohome.com and we can help you setup the location. 

 

Thanks,
Wency
Netro Support

Location Setting

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2023-02-20 06:24:30 UTC
Dear customer,

Could you please let us know your current complete address info through support@netrohome.com? We will update that for you. 

Thanks,

Wency 

Netro Support