Easily create schedules and control outdoor faucets with the Rachio Gen 1 Smart Hose Timer and Rachio app. Program and run watering when you need it, right from your phone. Smart watering keeps your yard or garden watered and looking good while minimizing water waste. No need to be home to water or watch the weather -Rachio can automate your hose for worry-free watering. Water your yard on-demand without a sprinkler system WiFi connected and controlled from anywhere. Keep watering even if you lose connection Versatile programming for a variety of uses. Run water from the valve & adjust from your phone Skips when it rains, waters when it's hot, and informs you of freezes Ensures watering with verified flow detection Complete device history for trustworthy watering 2 AA Batteries required (not included) Have complete control over your watering needs just with the selection of this extra ordinary Rachio 2-Gen Hose Timer Kit.