RAINPOINT HCS021FRF Soil Moisture Meter User Guide
- June 15, 2024
- RainPoint
Table of Contents
RAINPOINT HCS021FRF Soil Moisture Meter
Specifications:
- Model Number: HCS021FRF, HWG004WRF
- Power Source: Socket Hub
- Wi-Fi Compatibility: 2.4GHz
- Battery Requirement for Soil Sensor: 3 AA 1.5V alkaline batteries (not included)
Product Usage Instructions
Connection
- Download the Homgar APP and create your account by searching for “Homgar” in your app store or scanning the QR code provided.
- In the APP’s Home Page, locate the “+” button on the top right corner.
- Select “Socket Hub” and enter your Wi-Fi information. Make sure you are connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
- Plug the socket hub near your router and press and hold the button on the socket hub for about 5 seconds until it quickly blinks.
- Check the box on the app and proceed to start searching for devices.
- When the hub is successfully connected, click the “+” button on the top right corner of the APP home page to add devices or use Sub-devices on the hub’s home page to add devices.
- To add HCS021FRF soil sensor, find “Soil Sensor” or its icon and insert 3 new AA 1.5V alkaline batteries (not included) into the sensor.
- After successfully connecting, the real-time surface temperature, soil moisture, and light intensity will be displayed on the device home page.
Troubleshooting
Problem: Fail to connect with the hub
- Possible Factors:
- Unstable Wi-Fi signal.
- Distance between sensor and hub is too far.
- Solution:
- Try connecting again by holding the button.
- Stay close to the hub while connecting.
Problem: Lose connection with the APP
- Possible Factors:
- Hub disconnected.
- Unstable Wi-Fi signal.
- Solution:
- Take out the soil from the soil sensor and replace the batteries with brand new ones.
- Check the hub and reconnect it if disconnected. Then hold the button on the sensor to reconnect.
- Try connecting again by holding the button.
Problem: Hub disconnection
- Solution:
- Check if the router is working normally.
- If there was a power shutdown, reconnect the socket hub.
- Check if the Wi-Fi signal is unstable.
- If the distance between the hub and the router is too far, move the hub closer to establish a more stable connection.
Warranty:
Rainpoint provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. If you register and activate the warranty, you can extend the warranty period to 5 years. To register and extend the warranty, visit www.rainpointonline.com/pages/warranty or email us at service@rainpointus.com.
FAQ:
Q: Can I connect the socket hub to a 5GHz Wi-Fi network?
A: No, the socket hub only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks.
Q: What type of batteries does the HCS021FRF soil sensor require?
A: The HCS021FRF soil sensor requires 3 AA 1.5V alkaline batteries (not included).
Q: Where can I find setup videos for HWG004WRF and HCS021FRF?
A: You can find setup videos for HWG004WRF at http://bit.ly/3kUaX9F and for HCS021FRF at http://bit.ly/3jlwZle.
MODEL NO: HCS021FRF, HWG004WRF
Connection
-
Download the APP and register your homgar account Search for ＂Homgar ＂ and download the APP
-
Find “+” button on the top right corner of the APP’s Home Page. Select “Socket Hub”, then enter the Wi-Fi information and go next. (Only support 2.4Ghz WiFi)
- Plug on the socket hub near the router, press and hold the button on the socket hub for about 5 seconds until it quickly blinks. Select the check box and go ＂NEXT＂to start searching devices.
- When device found, please click “+” to add the device and edit the device name as your like. Then you successfully add the hub to your APP.
- After the hub is successfully connected. Select the＂+＂ button on the top right corner of the APP home page to add device, or you can go to the hub’s home page and use ＂Sub-devices＂to add devices.
- Find “Soil Sensor” or the icon to add HCS021FRF soil sensor. And then insert 3 new AA 1.5V alkaline batteries(not included) to the sensor.
Tips：Use the tool to unscrew the four screws of the back cover
- When the red light flashes rapidly, select “Next” on the app and start searching for the device.
- After successfully connecting, the real-time surface temperature,soil moisture, and light intensity will display on the device home page.
Note:
- Please make sure you are using 2.4GHz when connecting devices to the APP.
- Keep the hub always under 2.4GHz Wi-Fi to keep the connection well.
- If you miss the connection for the first time, please hold the button on the timer to start pairing mode again and reconnect on the APP.
If you need more detail information about the operation, please scan the QR code or search the link to access the video to check the device quickly and easily.
HWG004WRF Setup Video:http://bit.ly/3kUaX9F
HCS021FRF Setup Video:http://bit.ly/3jlwZle
Installation
-
Insert the batteries and tighten the screw
-
Dig an appropriate hole that can completely bury the soil probe
-
Bury the sensor in the soil and ensure that the sensor is vertically downward.
Tip: For accuracy, make sure that the part of the soil probe marked below “BEST” is buried in the soil.
Troubleshooting
Warranty
- Rainpoint provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. If you contact us to register and activate the warranty, you can get a longer warranty period.
- Please search the link below or email us to register and extend to 5-Year Warranty.
- Link: www.rainpointonline.com/pages/warranty
- mail: service@rainpointus.com
FCC STATEMENT
(FCC ID: 2AWDBHWG004WRF, 2AWDBHCS021FRF)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If you find it difficult to set up and want to watch the setting tutorial video, please subscribe to our channel RainPoint on YouTube.
Or scan the QR code to visit the RainPoint channel on YouTube quickly.
If the app and the user manual don’t have what you’re looking for, and need some help about Rainpoint, please contact us by
- Email: service@rainpointus.com
- WhatsApp: +1 626-780-5952
US Free Hotline(English): +1 833-381-5659
(MON-FRI 9:30 AM-5:30 PM PST)
EU Free Hotline(English Deutsch): +44 800-808-5337 (MON-FRI 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CET )
EC REP
NAME： VIAJE ELECTRONIC COMPANY LIMITED
ADDRESS： E588, 13 ADELAIDE ROAD, DUBLIN, D02 P950, IRELAND
Email：VIAJEELE@outlook.com