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Wi-Fi Setup Steps (20 mins)

Step 1: Wi-Fi signal and network check (2 min)

Step 2: WAND installation (1 min)

Step 3: Hydrawise account signup (8 min)

Step 4: Add X2 controller to your account (3 min)

Step 5: Add Wi-Fi to WAND (6 min)

Summary of Contents for Hydrawise WAND

Page 1: ...WAND Wi Fi Setup New User March 2020 ...

Page 2: ...stalled and powered 2 WAND Wi Fi module 3 2 4 GHz router and Wi Fi network 4 Smartphone with internet access 5 Google Play account or Apple iCloud account to download Hydrawise app 6 Email account to receive Hydrawise account activation invitation ...

Page 3: ...etup Steps 20 mins Step 1 Wi Fi signal and network check 2 min Step 2 WAND installation 1 min Step 3 Hydrawise account signup 8 min Step 4 Add X2 controller to your account 3 min Step 5 Add Wi Fi to WAND 6 min ...

Page 4: ... desired Wi Fi network connection at the controller location Important If the strength is poor the connection will not work Obstructions such as interior walls and landscaping can block the signal In this case move the controller or router to improve the signal or add a Wi Fi repeater ...

Page 5: ...ork Check Check if your Wi Fi network is 2 4 GHz by calling your Internet Service Provider ISP logging into the router setup webpage or use a Wi Fi analyzer app Important 5 GHz Wi Fi networks are not compatible with WAND ...

Page 6: ...Step 2 Installing WAND 1 Remove Wi Fi cover 2 Insert WAND module ...

Page 7: ...ise Account 1 Download the Hydrawise App Apple App store for iPhone devices Google Play store for Android devices 2 Open the Hydrawise App 3 Click the Register button Enter your name and email address Confirm your email address ...

Page 8: ...ctivation email sent to the email address used to register 2 Click the Let s Get Started button Important If you did not receive an email Re check your inbox folder in five minutes Check your spam folders Verify correct email address shown on the Hydrawise register screen ...

Page 9: ...Step 3C Finalize Account Details 1 Create your unique password and confirm 2 Click the OK button ...

Page 10: ...ick Let s Get Started button again 3 Enter a unique name for your X2 controller 4 Enter the serial number found on the white sticker affixed to your WAND module or laser etched on the front 5 Enter controller location for accurate weather data 6 Click the continue button ...

Page 11: ...WAND Wi Fi Setup Existing User March 2020 ...

Page 12: ...on under My Controllers list 3 Enter a unique name for your X2 controller 4 Enter the serial number found on the white sticker affixed to your WAND module or laser etched on the front 5 Enter controller location for accurate weather data 6 Click OK 7 Click the Setup Wizard button in the right menu dropdown ...

Page 13: ...Add Wi Fi to WAND ...

Page 14: ...outer PBC Connect with Smartphone SAP uses the Wi Fi on your smartphone tablet or computer to connect your X2 to the internet You ll select your wireless network and enter your password Connect with Router PBC uses your WPS supported router to connect X2 to the internet You ll press your router s WPS button to automatically connect ...

Page 15: ...Connect with Smartphone SAP ...

Page 16: ...he SAP in app button on your device 2 Turn on SAP mode on X2 controller by pressing the WAND button 2x The solid amber LED on the X2 will blink 2x per second and SAP text will appear on X2 s LCD 3 Click Continue when LED is blinking twice button ...

Page 17: ...t the HunterX2XXX Wi Fi network name matching the last 3 characters of your WAND serial number 3 Disable Mobile Data only on your device when prompted 4 Return to the Hydrawise app and click the Rescan button 5 A list of nearby Wi Fi networks will appear 6 Select your wireless network and click the Connect button ...

Page 18: ...a on your smartphone when prompted WAND will connect to your Wi Fi network 9 Once connected the WAND LED will turn solid green the word ONLINE with a solid Wi Fi icon will appear on the controller LCD The Hydrawise app will show a Connection Successful message 10 Click the continue button to continue set irrigation schedules ...

Page 19: ...i network name matching the last 3 characters of your WAND serial number 2 Disable Mobile Data only on your device when prompted 3 Return to the Hydrawise app and click the Rescan button 4 A list of nearby Wi Fi networks will appear 5 Select your wireless network and click the Connect button ...

Page 20: ...bile Data on your smartphone when prompted WAND will connect to your Wi Fi network 8 Once connected the WAND LED will turn solid green the word ONLINE with a solid Wi Fi icon will appear on the controller LCD The Hydrawise app will show a Connection Successful message 9 Click the continue button to continue set irrigation schedules ...

Page 21: ... computer 2 Select the HunterX2XXX Wi Fi network name matching the last 3 characters of your WAND serial number 3 A new window will appear or launch a web browser on your device or enter www hunterx2wifi com in the address bar 4 Select or enter your Wi Fi network name and password of your router ...

Page 22: ...the Connect button to join to your network WAND will connect to your Wi Fi network 6 Once connected the WAND LED will turn solid green the word ONLINE with a solid Wi Fi icon will appear on the controller LCD 7 Return to the Hydrawise website to set irrigation schedules ...

Page 23: ...Connect with Router PBC ...

Page 24: ... WAND PBC Setup 1 Click the PBC button 2 Turn on PBC mode on X2 controller by pressing the WAND button 3x The solid amber LED on the X2 will blink 3x per second and Pbc text will appear on X2 s LCD 3 Click Continue button ...

Page 25: ... Your router is attempting to connect to the Hydrawise cloud 6 Once connected the WAND LED will turn solid green the word ONLINE with a solid Wi Fi icon will appear on the controller LCD The Hydrawise app will show a Connection Successful message 7 Click the continue button to continue set irrigation schedules ...

Page 26: ...redentials Solid Controller is Online and connected to the Hydrawise server Solid Incorrect Wi Fi password entered or Wi Fi network lost Be in range of Wi Fi signal and verify with your smartphone Verify correct Wi Fi network name and password used Verify Wi Fi network is a 2 4 ...

Page 27: ...i Fi may automatically connect back to your saved networks A No Internet popup may appear select Continue Without Internet to remain connected to WAND Trouble Connecting 1 Forget the saved HunterX2XXX Wi Fi network in your device Wi Fi settings then restart Wi Fi setup 2 Uninstall WAND re insert then restart Wi Fi setup ...

Page 28: ... FDR factory default reset appears on X2 s LCD DONE text will appear and WAND has been reset removing the previously setup Wi Fi network Return to the online setup wizard in your Hydrawise controller settings account page to reconnect the WAND to Wi Fi ...

Page 29: ...operation functions such as Start Stop Zone or Program and Test All Zones can still be activated at the controller All programming is now managed via Hydrawise cloud based software from a smartphone tablet or computer browser An irrigation schedule must be created online as X2 s existing schedule does not upload to Hydrawise ...