Bluetooth - This feature allows you to connect to your timer/controller via your smart-phone or iPad but usually only within about a certain foot range in direct line of sight.

WiFi - This feature allows you to connect to your controller from anywhere via the internet.Rather than oscillating back and forth, DC provides a constant voltage or current. Direct current is a bit easier to understand than alternating current. AC is used to deliver power to houses, office buildings, etc. As a result, the voltage level also reverses along with the current. Alternating current describes the flow of charge that changes direction periodically.

These systems can be either AC or DC and it is important to match valves and controllers to the same current.

Controller - This more often refers to units that connect to a valve manifold system.

All ‘timers’ are designed to attach to the standard faucet, hence the term hose-end.

Hose-end - This term refers to the threads of a standard outdoor faucet, which is a ¾ inch male hose thread.

These units will attach to a standard hose faucet, also known as a ¾ inch hose thread connection.

Timer is often used to refer to the ‘hose-end’ models.

A great place to start is to understand some basic terminology. It can be overwhelming and confusing when trying to choose one. Timers and controllers come in many different configurations. Selecting a Water Timer for Your Irrigation System Solution home Irrigation Solutions Buying Guides Do You Need a Water Timer?

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