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Rain Bird ESP-ME3

Rain Bird / ESP4MEI, ESP4ME3, ESP4ME3EUR, ESP4ME3AUS

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Does the Rain Bird ESP-ME3 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Rain Bird ESP-ME3 is a 4-station sprinkler controller that expands to 22 stations with plug-in modules and connects to Wi-Fi once an LNK2 WiFi Module is added. It suits Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Unknown
Unknown

Key facts

Rain Bird ESP-ME3 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
TypeSprinkler controller[2]
Zones4, expandable to 22[2]
ConnectivityWi-Fi with the LNK2 WiFi Module, sold separately[2]
MountingIndoor (ESP4MEI) or indoor/outdoor (ESP4ME3)[2]
Works withAlexa[1]

Integration paths

How the Rain Bird ESP-ME3 connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloudLNK2 WiFi Module (sold separately), Wi-Fi network, Rain Bird app[2]unknownunknown
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Releases

  1. 2019
    1. Announced [3]

Cite this page

Rain Bird ESP-ME3. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/rain-bird-esp-me3. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRrainbird.com / LNK2 WiFi Module Smart Home Integration - Rain Bird
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  2. [2]
    MFRrainbird.com / ESP-ME3 Series Controllers - Rain Bird
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  3. [3]
    MFRrainbird.com / New Rain Bird ESP-ME3 controller offers enhanced versatility (2019-04-08)
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