# Setup & How-To's **URL:** https://community.rainpoint.com/c/setup-how-tos/7.md [Latest](https://community.rainpoint.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.rainpoint.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.rainpoint.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Setup & How-To's category](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/about-the-setup-how-tos-category/60)
**Author:** [@Kris.Is.A.Cool.Boy](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Kris.Is.A.Cool.Boy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 7:51am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/about-the-setup-how-tos-category/60 "2025-10-28T07:51:22Z")
Solve Your RainPoint Settings Issues. Find expert help and solutions here. (Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to… --- ## [Older gateway](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/older-gateway/791)
**Author:** [@JKB](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/JKB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/older-gateway/791 "2026-09-23T08:42:46Z")
I currently have a TWG004WRF gateway Lot 202104 with 2 TTV103WRF timers. I need additional capacity. The 2 zone brass fittings timer has a disclaimer that the gateway needs to be lot \> 202108. the 2 zone with plast… --- ## [Re-connect Smart hub](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/re-connect-smart-hub/743)
**Author:** [@hwstusc](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/hwstusc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:07am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/re-connect-smart-hub/743 "2026-09-22T07:07:34Z")
I have had the smarthub TWG004WRF connected for a few years. My smart water timer died, so I bought another one. Unfortunately, I disconnected the hub from my wifi when trying to connect the new timer. I CANNOT get the a… --- ## [% reading levels](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/reading-levels/729)
**Author:** [@LawnAvenueUk](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/LawnAvenueUk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/reading-levels/729 "2026-09-15T02:47:43Z")
What % readings should I be aiming at to maintain good lawn watering levels :+1: ( Uk based) --- ## [For Home Assistant users: ha-rainpoint - a Home Assistant integration to control RainPoint devices](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/for-home-assistant-users-ha-rainpoint-a-home-assistant-integration-to-control-rainpoint-devices/620)
**Author:** [@funkadelic](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/funkadelic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/for-home-assistant-users-ha-rainpoint-a-home-assistant-integration-to-control-rainpoint-devices/620 "2026-08-17T18:26:01Z")
Hi folks, I own several RainPoint Smart+ devices and wanted them properly controllable in Home Assistant, so I built an integration for it. This integration actually grew out of helping my 11 year old son set up his rai… --- ## [Choosing the correct Soil Type](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/choosing-the-correct-soil-type/549)
**Author:** [@slaightmt](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/slaightmt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/choosing-the-correct-soil-type/549 "2026-07-30T01:26:56Z")
What Soil Type should I choose in the app for the two soils described below: Organic Potting Soil (peat moss, compost, worm castings, perlite, and processed bark) Heavy native (Virginia, USA) red clay soil amended with… --- ## [Manual water procedures](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/manual-water-procedures/469)
**Author:** [@rferretti](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/rferretti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/manual-water-procedures/469 "2026-07-03T18:37:38Z")
when attempting to turn on timer to a manual, the time defaults to the number of days that I have the zone setup to water. The time does not go to the amount of time, based on instructions, that I need to complete for m… --- ## [Drip Irrigation System Not Delivering same water Pressure Down the Line](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/drip-irrigation-system-not-delivering-same-water-pressure-down-the-line/459)
**Author:** [@kibwolf](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/kibwolf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 1:35am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/drip-irrigation-system-not-delivering-same-water-pressure-down-the-line/459 "2026-07-02T01:35:11Z")
Hello, I purchased the Drip Irrigation System, Quick-Connect Garden Watering System Kit/DG-DIS201 with 50 feet of main line and 100 ft of irrigation tubing. We ran about 40’ of main line using all the 4 way & 2 way coup… --- ## [1-Zone WiFi Water Timer with WiFi Hub with Alexa?](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/1-zone-wifi-water-timer-with-wifi-hub-with-alexa/449)
**Author:** [@smeltn](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/smeltn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/1-zone-wifi-water-timer-with-wifi-hub-with-alexa/449 "2026-06-27T23:28:28Z")
I have the Model NO.: TTV103WRF+TWG004WRF and I just got the rainpoint ty app and got the hub and timer setup and working. I want to add it to Alexa where I can tell it to turn it on for a few minutes here and there or … --- ## [❔Do I really need a full smart watering setup for a small balcony?](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/do-i-really-need-a-full-smart-watering-setup-for-a-small-balcony/441)
**Author:** [@wojinnianershi](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/wojinnianershi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/do-i-really-need-a-full-smart-watering-setup-for-a-small-balcony/441 "2026-06-26T02:02:35Z")
I’m trying to figure out if a full RainPoint smart watering setup is really necessary for a smaller summer watering routine. My balcony isn’t huge — I only have a small patch of grass and a few potted plants on the pati… --- ## [Sensor soil setting](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/sensor-soil-setting/407)
**Author:** [@zippgirl](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/zippgirl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/sensor-soil-setting/407 "2026-06-17T16:18:45Z")
The soil type selection on the soil moisture sensor greatly influences the reading you get, but I need help knowing what type of soil I have to ensure it is accurate. These are above ground beds filled with garden soil a… --- ## [Rainpoint / Homgar Integration for Home Assistant Smart Home Ecosystem](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/rainpoint-homgar-integration-for-home-assistant-smart-home-ecosystem/232)
**Author:** [@deanp](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/deanp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 5:33am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/rainpoint-homgar-integration-for-home-assistant-smart-home-ecosystem/232 "2026-06-02T05:33:41Z")
For anyone interested in taking your Rainpoint / Homgar irrigation system to the next level, I’m happy to report that it is now possible to monitor and control your Rainpoint devices from within the “Home Assistant” open… --- ## [Has anyone had issues with the rain sensor response or slow WiFi connection?](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/has-anyone-had-issues-with-the-rain-sensor-response-or-slow-wifi-connection/271)
**Author:** [@Kayn](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Kayn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/has-anyone-had-issues-with-the-rain-sensor-response-or-slow-wifi-connection/271 "2026-05-30T22:54:34Z")
I’ve been using the RainPoint smart watering system for a little while and wanted to ask if anyone has had a similar experience. For the rain sensor, sometimes it feels like the response is not very sensitive or not rea… --- ## [Need Help Connecting My Mini Box Hub to Alexa](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/need-help-connecting-my-mini-box-hub-to-alexa/276)
**Author:** [@ZXC38](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/ZXC38)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 10:01am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/need-help-connecting-my-mini-box-hub-to-alexa/276 "2026-05-28T10:01:53Z")
Hi everyone, I just received my Mini Box Hub and WiFi Hose Timer today, but I’m having trouble getting the hub connected to Alexa. The setup seems to get almost all the way through, but then it just doesn’t complete th… --- ## [Connecting HTV210B to Display Hub?](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/connecting-htv210b-to-display-hub/247)
**Author:** [@deanp](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/deanp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/connecting-htv210b-to-display-hub/247 "2026-05-28T03:14:21Z")
@Ruddy - I just bought another water timer - a HTV210B. When I went to add it as a subdevice to my Display Hub (HIS019WRF-V2), the HTV210B doesn’t show up as an option. Are they not compatible? Do I have to run one gatew… --- ## [HCS048B Smart Flow Meter?](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/hcs048b-smart-flow-meter/265)
**Author:** [@deanp](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/deanp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/hcs048b-smart-flow-meter/265 "2026-05-22T13:36:29Z")
Hey @Ruddy - since the HTV210B I purchased doesn’t have water flow information, I was thinking of adding a water flow meter to my system so I can monitor water usage on the drip irrigation leg of my HTV210B. I see walmar… --- ## [Recover Deleted Setup](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/recover-deleted-setup/258)
**Author:** [@vcbmoore](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/vcbmoore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/recover-deleted-setup/258 "2026-05-16T11:18:53Z")
We have two homes, one in NJ and one in AZ with Rainpoint Irrigation systems. While installing a new Wifi Extender, I inadvertently deleted the Rainpoint setup in the remote location. Is there anyway to recover the del… --- ## [For New Gardeners](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/for-new-gardeners/237)
**Author:** [@ZXC38](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/ZXC38)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/for-new-gardeners/237 "2026-04-17T07:57:26Z")
Hi Guys, I’m getting ready to move soon, and one of the things I’m most excited about is finally having a backyard of my own :herb: I’ve already started imagining how I’d like to turn it into a more relaxing and functi… --- ## [HWG040 (ethernet) vs. HWG023 (gen2 wifi)](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/hwg040-ethernet-vs-hwg023-gen2-wifi/231)
**Author:** [@deebo](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/deebo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 3:52am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/hwg040-ethernet-vs-hwg023-gen2-wifi/231 "2026-04-13T03:52:51Z")
Can someone at RainPoint confirm if the Ethernet gateway is compatible with all the same devices as the Gen 2 Wifi gateway? The chart on this page indicates that the ethernet version may not be able to connect to blueto… --- ## [Why the Rain sensor not work immediatly!](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/why-the-rain-sensor-not-work-immediatly/229)
**Author:** [@W.H](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/W.H)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/why-the-rain-sensor-not-work-immediatly/229 "2026-04-10T03:49:20Z")
LAST week, we had a light raining at weekend morning in Newcastle. The rain sensor Hanged outside my window was not working! It did not stopped my water valve and luckily the rain did not last too long. The other part of… --- ## [Remote wifi access](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/remote-wifi-access/216)
**Author:** [@Bassman59](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Bassman59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 3:41am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/remote-wifi-access/216 "2026-03-13T03:41:38Z")
Just installed a hub and controller and all appears to be ok. I was just wondering if it is now possible to control my irrigation remotely from another location. --- ## [Weekend Project: Building a Garden Bed](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/weekend-project-building-a-garden-bed/203)
**Author:** [@Zoey](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Zoey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 6:29am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/weekend-project-building-a-garden-bed/203 "2026-02-26T06:29:11Z")
Finally got around to building a new garden bed this weekend. Nothing fancy, just a simple wooden frame to keep things organized. Went with Meranti wood — treated it myself with wood wax oil before assembly. Should hold… --- ## [🌞 How to Water Sunny vs. Shady Spots (Without Killing Your Plants)](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/how-to-water-sunny-vs-shady-spots-without-killing-your-plants/205)
**Author:** [@Ruddy](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Ruddy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/how-to-water-sunny-vs-shady-spots-without-killing-your-plants/205 "2026-02-24T06:42:31Z")
Let’s be real—your sunny driveway border drinks water like crazy, while that shady spot under the tree stays damp for days. So why are you watering them the same? Setting up different schedules for sun vs. shade is a to… --- ## [South Balcony Drip System – Finally Set Up!](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/south-balcony-drip-system-finally-set-up/201)
**Author:** [@OraQiao](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/OraQiao)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 3:51am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/south-balcony-drip-system-finally-set-up/201 "2026-02-24T03:51:58Z")
Just finished setting up drip irrigation for my south balcony pots! Using 4L/h drippers with 1-to-4 splitters. All the small containers on the shelving unit are now connected. One tiny problem: the tubing forces my wind… --- ## [🌱 How to Create a “Spring Wake-Up” Schedule for Your Lawn](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/how-to-create-a-spring-wake-up-schedule-for-your-lawn/197)
**Author:** [@Hanson](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Hanson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/how-to-create-a-spring-wake-up-schedule-for-your-lawn/197 "2026-02-10T02:49:06Z")
As winter fades, your lawn is slowly emerging from dormancy. The key to a lush, healthy green carpet this season isn’t a sudden deluge of water, but a gentle, gradual “wake-up” routine. Just like we ease into the day, yo… --- ## [Surviving 100°F+ Heat and 10–15°F Freezes With Drip Irrigation](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/surviving-100-f-heat-and-10-15-f-freezes-with-drip-irrigation/185)
**Author:** [@Scott](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Scott)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 2:18am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/surviving-100-f-heat-and-10-15-f-freezes-with-drip-irrigation/185 "2026-02-04T02:18:19Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my ongoing notes on how I protect my watering setup through extreme heat (100°F+) and hard freezes (around 10–15°F). I’m still improving this every year, but these changes have made my sys… --- ## [Spring Refresh for Your Irrigation System: Get Ready for Growing Season!](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/spring-refresh-for-your-irrigation-system-get-ready-for-growing-season/176)
**Author:** [@Hanson](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Hanson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/spring-refresh-for-your-irrigation-system-get-ready-for-growing-season/176 "2026-01-27T02:59:50Z")
As your garden comes back to life, it’s the perfect time to check and tune up your RainPoint smart irrigation system. Here’s a simple yet complete guide to make sure every plant gets the right amount of water this spring… --- ## [My cheap & easy winter greenhouse hack](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/my-cheap-easy-winter-greenhouse-hack/171)
**Author:** [@Pierce](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Pierce)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 3:38am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/my-cheap-easy-winter-greenhouse-hack/171 "2026-01-26T03:38:02Z")
Sharing my super simple DIY winter greenhouse hack – it’s cheap, easy, and really works! All you need is a large, clear water jug. Cut off the bottom, then make two cuts up the side to create a little “door” you can fli… --- ## [Soil Moisture Meter Mystery: Why Do I Get Different Readings Every Time?](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/soil-moisture-meter-mystery-why-do-i-get-different-readings-every-time/166)
**Author:** [@VeggieGrowerEva](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/VeggieGrowerEva)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/soil-moisture-meter-mystery-why-do-i-get-different-readings-every-time/166 "2026-01-15T01:31:42Z")
Fellow gardeners, I’ve hit a bit of a head-scratcher with my soil moisture meter and would love your wisdom. :thinking: I was doing some checks out of curiosity and ran into puzzling inconsistencies: The “Same Spot, Di… --- ## [Smart Scene Design: How to Create Weather-Responsive & Rhythm-Controlled Irrigation Scenes](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/smart-scene-design-how-to-create-weather-responsive-rhythm-controlled-irrigation-scenes/153)
**Author:** [@Hanson](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Hanson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 6:45am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/smart-scene-design-how-to-create-weather-responsive-rhythm-controlled-irrigation-scenes/153 "2026-01-08T06:45:06Z")
Irrigation isn’t just about simple scheduling—it’s about making smart decisions in harmony with nature. With RainPoint’s Smart Scene feature, your irrigation system can truly “read” the weather and “understand” plant rh… [Next page](https://community.rainpoint.com/c/setup-how-tos/7.md?page=1)