WiFi Water Timer Technical Specifications
- Brand Shrivee
- Product type WiFi water timer and smart sprinkler controller for garden hoses
- Listed color Green
- Listed material Brass
- Inlet Brass
- Product dimensions 7′ D × 2.1′ W × 5.1′ H
- Number of settings 7
- WiFi frequency 2.4 GHz
- Wireless connection Dedicated gateway with stated RF range of up to 984 ft (300 m)
- App compatibility Smart Life and Tuya
- Voice assistant compatibility Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Watering duration range 1 minute to 24 hours
- Schedule controls Start time, weekly frequency, and watering duration
- Watering modes Timed watering, weekly cycles, mist, rain delay, and manual irrigation
- Ingress protection rating IP55
- Filter Built-in filter
- Included components WiFi water timer, gateway, waterproof gasket, and instruction manual
- Warranty 1 year
A garden hose timer is supposed to make watering less of a daily negotiation with the weather, your calendar, and the one plant you keep forgetting about. Shrivee’s smart sprinkler controller aims to do exactly that, pairing app-based scheduling with voice control and a dedicated gateway for a more flexible lawn-watering setup.
The appeal is convenience: set a routine for the lawn, adjust it when conditions change, or start watering manually without heading outside to the tap. The Smart Life/Tuya app and Alexa or Google Assistant support make this smart water timer feel at home in an existing connected-home setup. Its mix of scheduled watering, repeat cycles, misting, and rain delay should suit more than one kind of garden, from thirsty beds to a basic sprinkler routine.
There are practical touches here, too. A brass inlet and built-in filter suggest attention to the parts most exposed to everyday hose use, while the weather-resistant housing is intended for outdoor duty. The included gateway is central to the product’s extended-range pitch, so placement and setup matter: homeowners should plan to put it somewhere with a reliable connection rather than assume every corner of a large yard will behave like the living room.
The trade-off is the familiar one with connected irrigation: convenience depends on a smooth setup and an app that fits your habits. Before buying, check that your home Wi-Fi and preferred voice assistant are compatible, and confirm the timer works with your hose and watering equipment. Smart scheduling can make plant care more consistent, but it does not replace checking soil, local watering rules, or the forecast—especially during a hot spell or after heavy rain.
At $30.32, this Shrivee WiFi water timer looks like an approachable way to add app-controlled watering without turning the garden into a major smart-home project. For shoppers seeking a smart hose timer with flexible schedules, rain delay, manual control, and voice-assistant support, it offers a useful feature set on paper. The main question is whether its app-and-gateway setup proves as painless in your yard as the concept of never remembering to turn off the sprinkler sounds.
Pros
- The brass inlet offers a sturdy connection point for everyday garden-hose watering.
- A dedicated gateway can extend control up to 984 ft in suitable conditions, making this smart sprinkler controller useful for larger yards.
- Smart Life and Tuya app support, plus Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility, make it easy to manage watering from a phone or by voice.
- Flexible watering durations—from one minute to 24 hours—suit everything from quick plant refreshes to longer irrigation sessions.
- Weekly schedules, manual watering, mist mode, and rain delay provide options for changing weather and different garden needs.
- The built-in filter helps catch debris before it reaches the valve, while IP55 protection adds resistance to dust and water spray.
Cons
- Remote smart control depends on the included gateway, adding another device to set up and keep connected.
- WiFi support is limited to 2.4 GHz, which may require checking router settings during installation.
- IP55 protection is not the same as waterproofing for immersion, so the timer should be sheltered from heavy exposure and standing water.
- The specifications list seven settings without explaining each one, making it difficult to know exactly what customization they provide.
- The listed dimensions use feet, an unusual unit for a compact hose timer; confirm the actual size before buying or planning storage.
- The one-year warranty provides a limited coverage period for a device intended for recurring outdoor use.
