Is the new smart hose timer device compatible with the current API? If so how is it represented compared to a regular rachio controller?

@lnjustin are you looking to just not have to pass the open duration as a required attribute, or do you want to actually have it so the valve is open indefinitely? We’re working on some requirements now.

[image] chris: are you looking to just not have to pass the open duration as a required attribute, or do you want to actually have it so the valve is open indefinitely? For my use case to control motion-activated deer sprinklers, the valve would actually be open indefinitely. The deer sprinkl…

I would +1 this for API use it is sad to see Rachio losing customers, I have been waiting for a API and will be looking to make a switch as well next year for gardening since this doesn’t tend to be a top priority :frowning:

@jprocket45 see note above: API support for Smart Hose timer? - #53 by chris

@chris I am sorry that I missed this, this is what happens when I don’t read all comments thank you for the update!!!

@lnjustin We’re working out the details on the on/off, no duration feature now. More to come, but looking like we can make this happen.

I’d like to use IFTTT with my Hose Timer. Is this also dependant on API integration? Or is it possible to access the hose timer via IFTTT without API?

Just setup two fo the Smart Hose Timers, great product! Would love an api for Home Assistant access. I bought two hubs to reach two diff areas so need to fill them up with another 6! +1 api

Chris, I would use the smart timers for some mist systems i have. Basically would want small “on/open” times. It appears from playing with the app that i can do it so i guess my feature request is to not put a small limit on the api for the open time. Basically, keep the ability to open for say …

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API support for Smart Hose timer?

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chris June 29, 2023, 2:03pm 63

haha, no problem!