HunterHPC-FP Hydrawise Face Panel Upgrade for Pro-C Timers HPC Front Panel WiFi HPCFP Face Plate

I ordered this controller to replace the non wi-fi controller I had. I also like that this controller takes into account the weather and automatically adjusted the watering durations. There is no need for the old rain sensor. These also make it very easy to program through the cell phone app instead of on the actually controller.

I installed this wireless unit on an existing Hunter controller at my house. The upgrade was worth it. The cost is reasonable and the upgrade was seamless. It enables you to control your system from a cell phone and synchs with the weather forecast to prevent unnecessary watering. I would highly recommend it.

**Review of Irrigation Controller**I recently upgraded from my old manual irrigation controller, which I could never figure out how to program, to this new model from the same company, and I couldn’t be happier! Initially, I thought I would need to overhaul my whole system, but this new controller was designed as an easy swap, and they weren't kidding. The installation was a breeze—literally took me 15 seconds. All I had to do was unplug the wire from my old controller, undo a button, press another to release the hinge, and the new controller snapped right into place. After that, I just plugged the wire back in, and it was ready to go.Connecting the controller to my Wi-Fi was also super simple. That said, I do agree with some other reviews that the buttons are tiny, and I accidentally pressed the wrong ones a few times when entering my Wi-Fi password, but it’s a small issue in the grand scheme of things.The app that comes with this controller is fantastic and very user-friendly, with a high rating of 4.8 stars in the App Store. I was able to test all my zones, take pictures of them, and store those images in the app, which makes identifying each zone so much easier. Now I can just look at a picture and know exactly what area I’m dealing with.If you have an older irrigation system, especially a Hunter model, I highly recommend this controller. I can't believe I waited this long to make the switch—this controller has completely transformed how I manage my yard!

The HPC-FP Hunter An intelligent and effective way to upgrade current Pro-C controllers to Wi-Fi-enabled irrigation management is with the Hydrawise Face Panel Upgrade. It enables seamless control without requiring rewiring or reinstallation. In order to preserve healthy landscapes and conserve water, the touch-screen interface and Hydrawise technology provide real-time weather-based adjustments and rapid alarms.Pros:Easy retrofit without rewiringWi-Fi connectivity for remote managementReal-time weather-based adjustments save waterCons:Compatible only with Pro-C controllers from March 2014 or newerRequires internet access for full functionality

The panel took seconds to install. Super easy! One minor fault is that the panel seems a bit more loose in the hinges than the original, but I rarely open the panel so it’s fine.I connected it quickly to our wifi and installed the app on my phone. In just a few minutes I had it programmed and scheduled. I really like the intelligence of the app - it waters down more or less based on my local weather. It seems to work very well. And being able to see the water history by zone is great - it tells me if it watered more because it was hot or less because we had rain or it was cool. And it has an automatic setting for gardens different than established lawns.Totally worth it to easily bring my existing watering system online and controllable from my phone. Would definitely purchase again!

Super easy to install, set up and run if you have good WiFi at your irrigation control panel. Great App allows fine tuning and control in changing weather conditions to improve irrigation and reduce water waste. Will install in my second home as well.

Super easy 'plug and play' installation to my existing Hunter controller. The app is great and I love that I can log in on my computer to update programs, zones, schedules, etc. from there as well as from the app on my phone. Well worth the money! My past experience with wifi irrigation controller in a previous home was with RainBird and that was so glitch-y and frustrating to use, Hunter is far and away the best and most user friendly --I cannot recommend this controller highly enough.