Smart Sprinkler Controller Apple HomeKit User Guide VERSION 1.
Table of Contents What’s in the Box 4 Overview 5 Select Button and Run/Stop Button 6 Reboot Button and Wi-Fi Reset Button 7 Main LED Indicator 8 Understand Your Irrigation System 9 The Yardian Installation 11 • Step 1 Replace your old controller 12 • Step 2 Install your Yardian controller 14 • Step 3 Download the Yardian app 18 • Step 4 Pair your Yardian to your profile 20
• Step 5 Set up the Internet connection 21 ◦5-A Ethernet connection 22 ◦5-B Wi-Fi onboarding 24 ▹For Android users 27 ▹For iOS users 31 Setup of the Yardian App 37 • Home 38 • Control 40 • Yard 42 • Program 44 How to Use Apple Home App to Control Yardian 46
What’s in the Box 1. Yardian Pro, the controller Yardian must be connected to the power adapter included. Output Operating Temperature 3 24VAC, Max. 1A -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C) 2. Power adapter Input Output 100 – 240VAC, 50 – 60Hz 36VDC, 1.66A 4 3. Power cord 4. Labeling stickers 5.
Overview 1 A Main LED B Reboot button C Wi-Fi reset button D Terminal blocks E Select button F Run/Stop button G Zones LED H Product label I Power supply port J Ethernet port K USB port E J F K G A B SN : ------------ MAC : ------------ Input : 36VDC, 1.66A Model: PRO1900 FCC ID: 2AS9BYP1 YID : Output : 24VAC, Max. 1A C www.yardian.
Select Button and Run/Stop Button Select button Run/Stop button Auto Scan • Press/hold Select and Run/Stop at the same time ◦LED in green: solenoid valve attached ◦LED in red: faulty solenoid valve detected (over current) Instant Control SN : ------------ MAC : ------------ Input : 36VDC, 1.66A Model: PRO1900 FCC ID: 2AS9BYP1 YID : Output : 24VAC, Max. 1A • Click www.yardian.
Reboot Button and Wi-Fi Reset Button Reboot Button Press to reboot the system SN : -------- MAC : -------- Input : 36VDC, 1.66 Output : 24VAC, Max www.yardian.com | Mad Wi-Fi Reset Button Reset Wi-Fi Press and hold for around 5 seconds, release when the LED is blinking green and blue. Reset to factory default Press and hold for around 10 seconds, release when the LED turns red.
Main LED Indicator Wi-Fi Station Mode Connecting to Your Router Connected to the Internet Model: PRO1900 1 second 1 second SN : ------------ MAC : ------------ Input : 36VDC, 1.66A FCC ID: 2AS9BYP1 YID : A1B2C34D Watering System Output : 24VAC, Max. 1A www.yardian.
Understand Your Irrigation System Rain Sensor Controller Water Main C S1 24VAC OUT : 36VDC, 1.66A Model: PRO1900 FCC ID: 2AS9BYP1 YID : Z2 Master Valve Wire Valve Z4 Valve Sprinkler Wires Wire from controller to corresponding valve Common Wire A1B2C34D -- ------------ M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 C C Master Valve Water to Zones : ------------ Input www.yardian.com | Made in Taiwan S2 C : ------------ MAC Output : 24VAC, Max.
Digital version user guide
The Yardian Installation Set up your Yardian in a few easy steps The Yardian should be mounted less than 6.5 feet (2 meters) from the floor for easier accessibility.
1 S t ep Replace your old controller Take a picture of your current wiring. This will help you identify the correct sequence of wires. Exposed sprinkler wires with 24VAC could generate an electric shock in wet locations. Please ask your retailer or contractor if sprinkler accessories may be needed.
Disconnect your old controller and remove sprinkler wires. Adhere a numeric labeling sticker to tag each associated wire for easy identification. Remove your old controller from the wall.
2 S t ep Install your Yardian controller Open the top cover. Mount your Yardian to the desired location. HERE Place your thumb on the top right corner to make it easier to open the cover.
Step 1 15 Mark the wall for the screws. Mount the Yardian with the screws. A1B2C34D Connect sprinkler wires according to the corresponding labels. SN : ------------ MAC : ------------ Input : 36VDC, 1.66A Model: PRO1900 FCC ID: 2AS9BYP1 YID : Output : 24VAC, Max. 1A www.yardian.com | Made in Taiwan S1 24VAC OUT M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 C C Please specify your rain sensor type (normally open or closed) SN MAC in the app if applicable.
Step 2 Plug the power cord into the home outlet. SN : ------------ MAC : ------------ Input : 36VDC, 1.66A Model: PRO1900 FCC ID: 2AS9BYP1 YID : Output : 24VAC, Max. 1A www.yardian.com | Made in Taiwan S2 S1 24VAC OUT A1B2C34D -- ------------ M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 C C Ensure to connect the power cord to a socket-outlet with earthing connection.
Step 2 Close the top cover. PRESS HERE CAUTION This product contains CR1225 battery.
3 S t ep Download the Yardian app Create an account. Sign in the Yardian app with your account. 2:00 PM iOS 9.0+ and AndroidTM 5.
Step 3 Enter your profile name and locate your Yardian. 2:00 PM Add Profile Yardian location settings will help to get the weather information with accuracy.
4 S t ep Pair your Yardian to your profile Select the Yardian device settings card to start pairing. Enter the 8-digit Yardian ID (YID) on the device. 2:00 PM 2:00 PM My Yardian Yardian Pairing Yardian Device Settings Please Enter Your YID: Unpaired Please Click To Pair A 1 B SN : ------------ MAC : ------------ Input : 36VDC, 1.66A 2 C 3 4 D Model: PRO1900 FCC ID: 2AS9BYP1 Next A1 B2 C3 4 D YID : YID: Output : 24VAC, Max. 1A www.yardian.
5 S t ep Set up the Internet connection Yardian is now paired to your profile. Next, set up the Internet connection for Yardian. You can choose to use an Ethernet connection (see Step 5-A) or a Wi-Fi connection (see Step 5-B). Step 5-A Ethernet connection p.22 Step 5-B Wi-Fi onboarding p.24 The Ethernet connection has a higher priority than the Wi-Fi connection when an Ethernet cable is detected to be connected.
5-A S t ep Ethernet connection Connect the Ethernet cable to Yardian. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an open port on your router. Ethernet Cable SN : ------------ MAC : ------------ Input : 36VDC, 1.66A Model: PRO1900 FCC ID: 2AS9BYP1 YID : Output : 24VAC, Max. 1A www.yardian.
Step 5-A Check your Yardian LED: if it turns into solid blue, it means that Yardian has successfully connected to the Internet. Congratulations! You have completed the setup process for your Yardian. WARNING Software may be updated when Yardian is connected to the Internet. Please DO NOT turn off the power when the LED is blinking RED. Interrupting the software update process may result in system malfunction.
5-B S t ep Wi-Fi onboarding Please stay close to the Yardian device when doing "Wi-Fi onboarding". The Yardian app will automatically lead you to the "Wi-Fi onboarding" process. If it does not, please select the Yardian device settings card and go to "Wi-Fi onboarding". 2:00 PM My Yardian Yardian Device Settings YID: A1B2C34D Offline Yardian will use historical ETo and rainfall weather data for watering schedules when it is offline.
Step 5-B 25 Check Yardian’s LED status. Yardian should be in Wi-Fi AP mode to proceed (LED blinking green and blue). If your Yardian is not blinking green and blue, please press and hold the Wi-Fi reset button for around 5 seconds until the LED blinks green and blue. LED in purple! ? If your Yardian is in Wi-Fi AP mode for more than 15 minutes, you will be asked to reboot Yardian (Press the reboot button).
Step 5-B Wi-Fi connection process may vary depending on the operating system, please follow the instructions based on the operating system of your mobile device. For Android users p.27 For iOS users p.
Step 5-B For Android users 2:00 PM Please allow the Yardian app to access the device’s location to get a list of available networks. Wi-Fi Onboarding Step1.
Step 5-B 2:00 PM Select the Yardian SSID. Wi-Fi Onboarding Step1. Select Yardian SSID YardianA1B2 The Yardian app will scan for nearby wireless signals to provide you with a list of wireless networks to choose from.
Step 5-B 2:00 PM Specify your home Wi-Fi router SSID and password. Wi-Fi Onboarding Step 2. Specify Your Wi-Fi Router SSID My Wi-Fi Router SHOW ALL Step 3.
Step 5-B Check your Yardian LED: if it turns into solid green, it means that Yardian has successfully connected to the Internet. Congratulations! You have completed the setup process for your Yardian. WARNING Software may be updated when Yardian is connected to the Internet. Please DO NOT turn off the power when the LED is blinking RED. Interrupting the software update process may result in system malfunction.
For iOS users Step 5-B 9:00 Settings This step will help to build your Yardian as an Apple Home accessory as well as connect to the Internet. Please turn on Wi-Fi on your mobile device and make sure you have installed Apple's Home app. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi My Wi-Fi Router CHOOSE A NETWORK...
Step 5-B 9:00 Go to the Home app for connecting Yardian to the Wi-Fi & HomeKit network.
Step 5-B 9:00 Tap “Add accessory” to start. Use the HomeKit setup code on the Yardian device. My Home Follow the instructions in Home app to complete the configuration. SN : ------------ MAC : ------------ Input : 36VDC, 1.66A Model: PRO1900 FCC ID: 2AS9BYP1 YID : Output : 24VAC, Max. 1A www.yardian.
Step 5-B 9:00 My Yardian Go back to the Yardian app. Check the Yardian status: if it shows “Online”, it means you have successfully connected your Yardian to the Internet.
Step 5-B Congratulations! You have completed the setup process for your Yardian. WARNING Software may be updated when Yardian is connected to the Internet. Please DO NOT turn off the power when the LED is blinking RED. Interrupting the software update process may result in system malfunction.
Video feature is only available for selected models
Setup of the Yardian App Easy access to the settings with 4 simple tabs
Home You may review all information here Receive the latest information regarding your watering schedule, Yardian notifications, and more.
My Yardian Yardian Device Settings YID: A1B2C34D Online Week Schedule Standby Mode: Stop All Watering Activities Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 6/13 Sunday Watering Schedule 0% 2021-06-07 Show All Zones : Smart : Manual : Conditional °C | °F MyZone 1 Zone 1 Smart Program 6/7 6/8 6/9 6/10 6/11 6/12 6/13 79° 81° 81° 81° 81° 82° 82° 72° 72° 72° 72° 72° 73° 72° 05:30 - 05:35 MyZone 2 Manual Program 06:30 - 06:35 Home Control Yard Program
Control You get to control all zones here Control your zones to start watering at any desired time with just a touch of the button on your mobile device.
Control Instant Skip Settings Skip watering tasks for minutes Default minutes Instant Control Selected zones MyZone 1 MyZone 1 2 minutes Enabled zones MyZone 2 Home Control Yard Program Video 2min Unselect All 2min Select All 2min
Yard Profile your yard You may set up and manage all your yard profile information here. Our app can automatically detect the connected zones and enable them.
A Go to the “Yard” tab. My Yard MyZone 1 MyZone 1 Zone 1 Watering For One Minute Warm Season Grass Spray Head Name MyZone 1 Loam Enable Smart Program/running at 100% Plant Warm Season Grass MyZone 2 Zone 2 Spray Head Fruit, Deciduous Spray Head Loam Flat Exposure Manual Program Some shade MyZone 3 Control Soil Types Slope Loam Home Sprinkler Heads Zone 3 Yard Program Video Zone Area 1000 square feet Watering History B Tell us about your garden.
Program Program the watering schedule Set up watering program(s) for each zone according to your needs.
My Program Smart Manual Conditional Add New Manual Program Smart Program designs automatic watering schedules based on your zone profiles, weather data, watering restrictions, and your preferences for each zone. Program MyZone 2 Manual Program allows you to create your own watering schedule. You have the choice to apply “Seasonal Adjustment” in your manual programs.
How to Use Apple Home App to Control Yardian iOS users can also do Yardian basic controls from the Home app. After you have done the settings in the Yardian app, go to the Home app and find Yardian, you can see switches for enabled zones. To control this HomeKit-enabled accessory, iOS 9.0 or later is recommended.
9:00 Drag the switch to run or stop watering the zone. Yardian Irrigation System Scheduled Tap the gear icon for zone setting. In each zone card, you can: • Enable or disable zones; • Name the zone; • Set watering duration for each zone.
The Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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