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Suspect a shorted solenoid

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-26 02:08:31 UTC
Dear customer,

Though the chances of damage is very low, we suggest testing all the solenoids with an amp meter.

Thanks,
Wency
Netro Support

Wunderground

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-26 01:54:48 UTC
Dear Kasper,

We have set the PWS ID for you now.

Currently the app has a bug to prevent user add station ID from the app, it will be fixed soon in our next release. If you want to change Weather underground station ID, you can let us know. We will change for you. 

Regards, 

Wency

Netro Support

List of Wunderground station IDs?

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-26 01:54:24 UTC

Dear customer,


Netro does not have the list of Wunderground station ID.


Thanks,
Wency
Netro Support

How can add zones

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-25 06:47:24 UTC

Hi Veronica,


You can go to Settings->Zones, enter each zone and edit the zone specifications.


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

Need Sprite to water less often

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-25 06:46:10 UTC

Dear customer,


EPA standard encourage longer water time and less water frequency, which will help growth of the roots. It will also break long water time to several small slots to prevent water runoff. If you think the smart schedules water too much , you can either change to different smart zone mode (ECO), or you can set up your own programs and set up your smart zone in basic level. Please check this article for more info. https://netrohome.com/forum/posts/111 


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

Clock on sprite

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-25 06:43:48 UTC

Hi Rory,


The time zone is your local time.


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

Weather Undergound Station Help

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-25 06:41:52 UTC
Dear Kasper,

We have set the PWS ID for you now.

Currently the app has a bug to prevent user add station ID from the app, it will be fixed soon in our next release. If you want to change Weather underground station ID, you can let us know. We will change for you. 

Regards, 

Wency

Netro Support

Can Pixie measure water flow?

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-24 03:14:43 UTC

Hi Ethan,


Currently Netro does not support measuring water flow rate.


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

How do I program to give my plants 50 gallons of water every other day?

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-22 03:00:53 UTC

Hi Ethan, 


Netro uses the area and depth flow rate(inch/hour) to calculate the water usage and the equation we use is 

Area(inch^2) x depth flow rate (inch/hour) x time (hour) = water usage(inch^3) 

To have 50 gallons every other day for your zone, you will first need to calculate the watering duration according to the equation and then adjust smart watering or create your own programs. 

 You can choose boost mode to increase the watering amount. You can also choose "customized" mode to adjust watering by providing the preferred moisture level and flow rate of your sprinklers. (you will see the estimated water time after adjusting the percentage) 


Thanks, 

Wency 

Netro Support


Whisperer too weak

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-22 02:54:06 UTC

Hi Alfonso,


I will forward your request to our developers.


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

Total reset

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-22 02:52:39 UTC

Dear customer, 


Please follow the steps to do a total reset. 

1.Power off the device(unplug the power adapter) 

2.Wait for 2 seconds, replug the power back in 

3.Wait for 3 minutes for the device to start up 

4.Press and hold the reset button for 8 seconds to do a hard reset 

5.Wait for 3 minutes. This should set the light to slow blinking. 

Then you can go to the Netro app -> settings-> controller -> change wifi network/password. 


Thanks, 

Wency

Netro Support

Wunderground Personal Weather Station

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-22 01:23:16 UTC

Hi John,


We have updated it for you now.


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

Why gap in smart schedule?

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-19 01:15:46 UTC

Hi Ethan,


Netro's algorithm encourages longer water time and less water frequency, which will help growth of the roots. It will also break long water time to several small slots to prevent water runoff.


Some zones are watered multiple times a day, you probably selected clay, clay loam or loam as the soil type which accepts water slowly, often as little as 1/4 inch per hour and that is why we break the watering into many pieces to avoid water runoff.


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

Not adhering to custom smart schedule

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-19 01:13:56 UTC

Hi Ethan,

 

Netro algorithm works like "If moisture level drops below the lower bound without any watering today, Netro will add water". Today is over 50% at the beginning of today so no watering scheduled today. The moisture may drop to below 50% because of high evaporation. In such case, Netro will add watering schedules.

 

Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

 


How to remove rain delay

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-19 01:04:16 UTC

Hi Gyanendra,

To cancel a rain delay, you can go to the schedule page, select the date with grey dot and there will pop up the restriction,  please select the restriction and it will show option to cancel. 
Rain delay is to forbidden watering in the next following days after rain and it is one-time setting. If you want to save the settings, please go to settings->preferences -> rain -> days to skip.

Thanks,
Wency
Netro Support

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-19 01:03:01 UTC

Hi Valeria,


The yellow check mark means the server did not receive signal when the schedules are executed.  All your schedules will be pre-downloaded on the local and updated every day. When the unit finish execute a schedule on the local, it will send signal to the cloud and the green check mark means the server receive the signal. However, when there is internet glitch, the server cannot receive the signal and will have yellow check mark.   


Could you please have someone to do a instant manual run? If you instant manual run without issue, please do not worry about the yellow check mark.


Thanks

Wency

Netro Support


Update Feature

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-19 01:00:21 UTC

Hi Alfonso,


I will forward to request to our R&D. Currently Netro only displays the data for a year to Netro users.


Thanks,

Wency

Netro Support

Purchase in Canda for Spain use

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-19 00:57:47 UTC

Dear customer,


We can help you setup the location in Spain from our server side could you please let us know your location info and the GPS location? Please send it to 

support@netrohome.com.



Regards, 

Wency
Netro Support

Overwatering

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-19 00:56:45 UTC

Hi Kurt,

Netro gets weather forecast data from our weather provider, which could be not accurate enough, as weather forecasting is challenging. You can check the weather data on the home tab or in the discover page. The rain amount is small(less than 0.1 inch) so it did not increase the moisture level a lot, this is why Netro still watered your zones after rain.


If it is not correct, you can select other weather provider in settings->weather provider, you can also select the weather station ID with the Wunderground option. Currently the app has a bug to prevent user add station ID from the app, it will be fixed soon in our next release. We can help you change.

With incorrect weather data, Netro’s smart algorithm could be not optima. You can also adjust the rain data through Discover page->"+" button on the upper right corner-> Correct rainfall. 

If you think the smart schedules water too much , you can either change to different smart zone mode (ECO), or you can set up your own programs and set up your smart zone in basic level. Please check this article for more info. https://netrohome.com/forum/posts/111 


Regards, 
Wency
Netro Support










Sync warning even when online

19
Wency Pan
Updated at 2022-08-17 07:24:08 UTC

Hi Ethan, 


By default, your Pixie turns on its WiFi module once every hour to sync up with the server. When the timer is sleeping, it is unaware of the schedule changes. Your Pixie timer is in the sleeping status during the time frame in your one time run. The next sync time is 2022/08/16 16:05. Therefore, it will have to wait until the next sync-up to start the watering.  


If you have to create a one time run to water instantly, you can go to Settings -> Preferences-> "Keep Online" and enable the feature. Please check this article for more info:https://www.netrohome.com/en/shop/user_guides/2


Thanks, 

Wency 

Netro Support