RainMachine
The RainMachine integration is the main integration to integrate all platforms related to RainMachine smart Wi-Fi sprinkler controllers.
There is currently support for the following device types within Home Assistant:
- Binary Sensor
- Sensor
- Switch
Note that some entities are disabled by default. If you are missing a sensor or binary sensor, check the configured integration!
Configuration
Adding RainMachine to your Home Assistant instance can be done via the user interface, by using this My button:
RainMachine can be auto-discovered by Home Assistant. If an instance was found, it will be shown as “Discovered”, which you can select to set it up right away.
If there wasn’t any discovered automatically, don’t worry! You can set up a manual integration entry:
- Browse to your Home Assistant instance.
- In the sidebar click on Configuration.
- From the configuration menu select: Integrations.
- In the bottom right, click on the Add Integration button.
- From the list, search and select “RainMachine”.
- Follow the instruction on screen to complete the set up.
Services
rainmachine.disable_program
Disable a RainMachine program. This will mark the program switch as
Unavailable in the UI.
| Service Data Attribute | Optional | Description |
|---|---|---|
program_id |
no | The program to disable |
rainmachine.disable_zone
Disable a RainMachine zone. This will mark the zone switch as
Unavailable in the UI.
| Service Data Attribute | Optional | Description |
|---|---|---|
zone_id |
no | The program to disable |
rainmachine.enable_program
Enable a RainMachine program.
| Service Data Attribute | Optional | Description |
|---|---|---|
program_id |
no | The program to enable |
rainmachine.enable_zone
Enable a RainMachine zone.
| Service Data Attribute | Optional | Description |
|---|---|---|
zone_id |
no | The zone to enable |
rainmachine.pause_watering
Pause all watering activities for a number of seconds.
| Service Data Attribute | Optional | Description |
|---|---|---|
seconds |
no | The number of seconds to pause |
rainmachine.start_program
Start a RainMachine program.
| Service Data Attribute | Optional | Description |
|---|---|---|
program_id |
no | The program to start |
rainmachine.start_zone
Start a RainMachine zone for a set number of seconds.
| Service Data Attribute | Optional | Description |
|---|---|---|
zone_id |
no | The zone to start |
zone_run_time |
yes | The number of seconds to run; defaults to 60 seconds |
rainmachine.stop_all
Stop all watering activities.
rainmachine.stop_program
Stop a RainMachine program.
| Service Data Attribute | Optional | Description |
|---|---|---|
program_id |
no | The program to stop |
rainmachine.stop_zone
Stop a RainMachine zone.
| Service Data Attribute | Optional | Description |
|---|---|---|
zone_id |
no | The zone to stop |
rainmachine.unpause_watering
Unpause all watering activities.
Switch
The rainmachine switch platform allows you to control programs and zones within a RainMachine smart Wi-Fi sprinkler controller.
Controlling Your Device
After Home Assistant loads, new switches will be added for every enabled program and zone. These work as expected:
- Program On/Off: starts/stops a program
- Zone On/Off: starts/stops a zone (using the
zone_run_timeparameter to determine how long to run for)
Programs and zones are linked. While a program is running, you will see both the program and zone switches turned on; turning either one off will turn the other one off (just like in the web app).