Hunter Hydrawise WAND User manual

WAND Wi-Fi Setup –New User
March 2020

Requirements to Setup WAND
1. X2 controller installed and powered
2. WAND Wi-Fi module
3. 2.4 GHz router and Wi-Finetwork
4. Smartphone with internet access
5. Google Play account or Apple iCloud
account to download Hydrawise app
6. Email account to receive Hydrawise
account activation invitation

Wi-Fi Setup Steps (20 mins)
Step 1: Wi-Fi signal and network check (2 min)
Step 2: WAND installation (1 min)
Step 3: Hydrawise account signup (8 min)
Step 4:Add X2 controller to your account (3 min)
Step 5:Add Wi-Fi to WAND (6 min)

Step 1A: Wi-Fi Signal Check
Use your smartphone to check the signal
strength for the desired Wi-Finetwork
connection at the controller location
Important!
•If the strength is poor the connection will
not work
•Obstructions such as interior walls and
landscaping can block the signal
In this case, move the controller or router to
improve the signal or add a Wi-Fi repeater

Step 1B: Wi-Fi Network Check
Check if your Wi-Finetwork is 2.4 GHz by
calling your Internet Service Provider (ISP),
logging into the router setup webpage, or use
a Wi-Fianalyzer app
Important!
•5 GHz Wi-Fi networks are not compatible
with WAND

Step 2: Installing WAND
1. Remove Wi-Fi cover
2. Insert WAND module

Step 3A: Signup for HydrawiseAccount
1. Download the Hydrawise App
•AppleApp store for iPhone devices
•Google Play storefor Android devices
2. Open the Hydrawise App
3. Click the Register button
•Enter your name and email address
•Confirm your email address

Step 3B: Activate Your Hydrawise
Account
1. Open the Hydrawise account activation
email sent to the email address used to
register
2. Click the “Let’s Get Started!” button
Important!
If you did not receive an email:
•Re-check your inbox folder in five minutes
•Check your spam folders
•Verify correct email address shown on the
Hydrawise register screen

Step 3C: FinalizeAccount Details
1. Create your unique password and confirm
2. Click the OK button

Step 4: Add X2 to Your Account
1. Click Run the Setup Wizard button
2. Click Let’s Get Started button again
3. Enter a unique name for your X2 controller
4. Enter the serial number found on the white sticker
affixed to your WAND module or laser etched on the
front
5. Enter controller location for accurate weather data
6. Click the continue button