# Irrigation

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To access the Irrigation System, simply tap the three dots in the upper right corner, then select the *Irrigation* button.

## The Basics

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Managing irrigation is a bit like listening to music, the main controls are as follows:

* **Start:** press the green button with the sprinkler symbol to start the irrigation cycle.
* **Pause:** Did you forget to move something off the lawn? Temporarily pause the cycle by pressing the blue button. Pressing the *Start* button again will resume the cycle from where it was paused.
* **Stop:** using the red button, you can completely stop the cycle. By pressing the *Start* button again, the cycle will restart from the beginning.
* **Back / Forward:** these two buttons allow you to go back to the previous stage or move to the next one.

{% hint style="info" %}
We talked about the *irrigation cycle*, as it's essential to divide the garden into zones to ensure adequate system pressure, thus ensuring a correct water supply. Each zone corresponds to a specific phase of the cycle.
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In addition to the main buttons, these are the elements you will find on the page:

* **Weather Forecasts:** useful if you're away from home to avoid watering when it rains.
* **Rain Gauge:** If you have installed a rain sensor, you can check the condition of your lawn; the system will automatically avoid initiating the irrigation cycle if the garden is sufficiently moist.
* **Irrigation Cycle Information:** here you can find a summary of what is happening; if the cycle is in progress, the percentage of completion, and which phase (zone) is being irrigated at that moment.
* **Zones / Phases:** Below are the zones/phases that have been configured, which you can modify in terms of time, order, and name.

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{% hint style="info" %}
You can link irrigation to weather conditions to automatically skip the cycle if rain is forecasted; contact your technician to activate this option.

Remember, since these are *forecasts*, they cannot match the performance of a rain sensor.
{% endhint %}

## Zones / Phases

When we talk about *zones* or *phases*, we're essentially referring to the same thing. Each garden zone is associated with a specific phase of the irrigation cycle. You can manage the system by adjusting these phases.

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The box representing the zone (or phase) is characterized by:

* **Play Button:** if you want to water a specific zone, you can press the *play* button and choose whether to start only that phase or include the following ones.
* **Name:** the name helps you distinguish between the phases and [you can modify it](#modifying-the-configuration) as you wish.
* **Duration:** the phase duration is expressed in minutes, and you can change it by tapping directly on the value.
* **Completion Percentage:** this percentage value indicates the progress of the specific phase.

### Modifying the Configuration

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To modify the phase configuration, press the three dots in the upper right corner, then select *Edit Configuration.*

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Here are the actions you can take:

* **Reorder Phases:** to reorder the phases, simply press and hold the phase you want to move, then drag it to your desired location.
* **Modify Name:** click directly on the text to edit the name.
* **Modify Duration:** click directly on the value to edit the duration.

Once you've completed your modifications, press the three dots in the upper right corner again, then *Close Edit* (press *Cancel* if you want to discard the changes).

## Calendar

Ideally, you'll schedule an automatic execution of the irrigation cycle, reserving *manual* start or stop for isolated cases.

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To configure the schedule, press the three dots in the upper right corner, then select *Calendar.*

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Once you've opened the calendar page, press the three dots in the upper right corner, where you can:

* **New Event:** tap this option to create a new event.
* **Activate All:** press this button to activate all the configured events.
* **Deactivate All:** press this button to deactivate all the configured events.

### Creating an Event

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Creating an event is quite simple and allows you to set a name for the event (e.g., *Evening Irrigation*), define the start time for the cycle, and choose the days of the week when you want to activate this configuration.

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If you want to water more than once a day, you will need to create an equivalent number of events.
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To modify an existing event, simply tap on it.
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