Hunter PRO-HC PHC-1200 Residential Outdoor Professional Grade Wi-Fi Controller with Hydrawise Web-Based Software - 12 Station

I finally got this installed for the Spring start up last week. It was a slight learning curve, but I am so happy with having the power to control my sprinkler system through an app on my phone. I put out some grass seed to patch some bare spots and was able to immediately whip out my phone and start the zone up - too cool.

I had a 12-year-old Hunter Pro-C that finally bit the dust, giving me a great excuse to upgrade to a WiFi controller. Before the 12-zone Pro-HC arrived, I had labeled the existing wires and took the Pro-C off the wall. Installation of the hardware was about 30 minutes and learning/configuring/testing the system took another hour.Amazon: Got the new Pro-HC less than 24 hours after ordering and had it up and running a few hours later.Seller: Jamie from Sprinkler Parts Wholesale left a nice note in the box about their commitment to service and promised to answer any questions promptly. The replacement went flawlessly so I did not need to ask for any help.Hunter: Great product overall and no regrets with the purchase. One small gripe about the bottom mounting holes which were about 3/8" off from the old Pro-C. Not a big problem but added 10 minutes to the installation.Hydrawise App: I've read many negative reviews about the app but I don't see their issue. Remember, this was designed for professional landscaping companies to remotely manage customer systems. Sure, there is a learning curve for homeowners but what doesn't these days? I suggest watching one of the numerous Youtube videos on the app.

I was looking for a WIFI irrigation controller to replace my outdoor Hunter programmable controller. I wanted a rugged outdoor controller that is easy to use and can stand the outdoor environment. After reviewing many controllers that are available on the market, I have selected the Hunter PRO-HC PHC-1200. Installing the controller was easy, and I find the fact that I have the app on my iPhone, iPad and online reassuring. It was easy to assign my local airport weather station to the app, and it took minutes to name all the zones and attach pictures to each zone. It’s incredibly easy to start each zone manually or just let the programed zones work automatically. I am expecting significant savings since the controller takes into account local weather conditions into effect. You can control how the controller operates considering local rainfall.The preset Predictive Watering adjustments on my controller are:1. Don’t water when today’s forecast temperature is less than 68 F2. Water 30% less when today’s forecast temperature is less than 77 F3. Water 30% more when today’s forecast temperature is above 86 F4. Don’t water when the chance of rain higher than 80 %5. Don’t water when today’s forecast wind speed is higher than 19 mph6. Use forecast temperature to predict smart wateringIncredible control power at your fingertips …

Use this smart irrigation controller to keep your lawn watered properly under any weather condition

I have been using the 6 zone model of this controller for 3 years without issue. This season I decided to connect my front and back yard zones on a single controller and this handled all 9 zones effortlessly. I can fire off a single zone, have them all zones rune in sequence, or create any number of custom schedules to handle flowerbeds, new grass, or odd/even watering days, etc.. all from my phone. This is a rock solid system and can be purchased here on Amazon cheaper than it can be provided by the landscaping company. I highly recommend this controller!

Great Controller! I now have 3 of these. One home and 2 rental properties. I was able to install them within 30 minutes or so. I recommend to not use the Advanced mode - the Standard Mode allows much more control over the system in my opinion. The system uses the weather forecast to suspend the system for rain or freezing temps so no need for sensors. Very customizable. The app is easy to use and so convenient. This truly saves me time and money from not having to be there physically. The reports are very useful as well! I can see when the system ran, how long for each station, and when it is scheduled to run.

My Hunter Hydrawise controlled stopped watering for 10 days while on vacation and after I got it reset it stopped 7 days later and again stopped 10 day after that. It has stopped watering 3 times with no apparent reason. The controlled is suppose to keep watering even if it has issues connecting to WiFi. I tried to contact Hunter technical support with no response. I did received a reply email stating not to expect any help because they are overwhelmed with problems. Their controller is now in the junk.

had used a Pro-HC for5 years and it failed. It would acknowledge that there was a WiFi reading - plenty of 'bars' for signal, but would not connect to my phone, nor to my system managers hookup; though it kept a record of water being irrigated (as if it was following the proscribed schedule) - the actual watering was sporadic - some times it might, other times it might not. Could always override the system by tapping the areas that I wanted to water - in real time. So got tired of that nonsense - called my installer/manager and he had the same issues, and was told by Hunter it was my problem, not the controller.. Bought a new one; had it installed; it works just fine - - - so give it a "qualified" five star, since it is doing what it is supposed to do. Hopefully it won't fail me as the last one did. By the way, Hunter kept telling me it was my WiFi and did nothing to help the situation. Of that I am displeased - that's why the one-star for tech support.