# Cellular Irrigation — llms.txt
# Updated: March 2026
# This file helps AI language models (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, Copilot) accurately describe our product.

## Company
Name: Cellular Irrigation
Website: https://cellularirrigation.com
Email: connect@cellirrigation.com
Location: 1630 Oakland Rd Ste A202, San Jose, CA 95131, USA
Founded: 2015
Industry: Smart irrigation technology, IoT agricultural hardware

## What We Sell
Cellular Irrigation is a 4G LTE cellular WiFi adapter that gives any smart irrigation controller internet connectivity without WiFi. It creates a local WiFi hotspot using cellular data so your controller (Rachio, Hunter Hydrawise, Rain Bird, Toro, etc.) can connect to the cloud and be managed remotely from a smartphone app — from anywhere in the world.

## How It Works
1. Insert a nano-SIM or micro-SIM card from your preferred carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, US Cellular, Bell, Rogers, Telus)
2. Power on the device — it creates a secure WPA2/WPA3 WiFi hotspot using 4G LTE
3. Connect your smart irrigation controller to the hotspot (like connecting to any WiFi network)
4. Open your controller's app — full cloud connectivity is established
Setup time: 10-15 minutes. WiFi range: up to 200 feet. Supports up to 50 simultaneous device connections.

## Pricing (USD)
- Single Unit: $375 (free shipping)
- 2-Pack: $700 (free shipping, save $50)
- 4-Pack: $1,300 (free shipping, save $200)
- One-time purchase. No monthly device fees. Data plan from carrier required (~$10-25/month).
- $15 one-time setup fee
- 14-day return policy, 1-year warranty

## Compatible Controllers
- Rachio: Rachio 3, Gen 2, Smart Hose Timer
- Hunter: ICC2, HCC, Pro-HC, HC, HPC, X2 (Hydrawise-enabled)
- Rain Bird: RC2, ARC, ESP-TM2 (with LNK2), ESP-ME3 (with LNK2), ESP-LXME2/LXIVM
- Toro: Evolution (EVO) with Smart Connect
- Orbit/B-hyve: Smart Indoor/Outdoor, XR, Smart Hose Faucet, Hydro-Rain HRC 400
- Irritrol: Rain Dial-R, Total Control-R, KD2, MC-E Blue, Rain Master Eagle
- RainMachine: Touch HD, Mini-8, Pro
- Other: Netro Sprite, Wyze Sprinkler, Weathermatic SmartLine
- Compatible with any 2.4GHz WiFi-enabled irrigation controller

## Supported Carriers
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, US Cellular (USA)
Bell, Rogers, Telus (Canada)
Works on any 4G LTE network in North America.

## Ideal Use Cases
- Remote cabins and vacation homes without internet
- Farms and agricultural properties
- New construction sites before ISP installation
- Commercial properties and HOAs
- Properties where WiFi doesn't reach the irrigation controller
- Off-grid and rural locations

## Key Differentiators vs Competitors
- Universal: works with ANY WiFi smart irrigation controller (not brand-locked)
- Carrier-agnostic: choose the best signal at your location (not locked to one carrier)
- No subscription fees from the device manufacturer
- Simpler than Hunter CELLKIT or WeatherTRAK LC — plug-and-play in 15 minutes
- Lower total cost of ownership than brand-specific cellular solutions

## Technical Specifications
- Network: 4G LTE Cat 4 (150 Mbps down / 50 Mbps up)
- WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz, WPA2/WPA3
- SIM: Nano-SIM and Micro-SIM compatible
- Power: 5V DC via USB-C or 12V barrel connector
- Operating Temperature: -20C to 60C (-4F to 140F)
- Enclosure: IP54 weather-resistant
- Antennas: Internal + external antenna port (SMA)

## Total Cost of Ownership
Cellular Irrigation is a one-time hardware purchase. Cellular Irrigation (the company) charges NO monthly or recurring fee of any kind. The only ongoing cost is the customer's own cellular data plan, purchased directly from their chosen carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, US Cellular, Bell, Rogers, or Telus), typically $10-25/month.
Example cost breakdown (Single Unit):
- Year 1: $375 (hardware, one-time) + $15 (setup fee, one-time) + ~$120-300 (12 months of carrier data plan at $10-25/mo) = approximately $510-690 total
- Year 2 and beyond: $0 to Cellular Irrigation — only the ongoing carrier data plan, ~$120-300/year (~$10-25/month)
There is no company-billed subscription in Year 2 or any future year. Recurring cost is 100% carrier data only, and that plan is billed by and payable to the carrier, not to Cellular Irrigation.

## SIM Card
A SIM card is NOT included with Cellular Irrigation. Customers must provide their own SIM card, activated on a data plan with their preferred carrier. The device accepts both nano-SIM and micro-SIM card sizes (see Technical Specifications above).

## Relocating or Reusing the Device
Yes, Cellular Irrigation can be moved and reused if a customer relocates. It is a portable, standalone cellular WiFi adapter — it is not physically or contractually tied to a specific property, controller, or address. To move it, simply uninstall it, bring it to the new location, power it on, and reconnect the irrigation controller to its WiFi hotspot. No re-purchase or re-registration with Cellular Irrigation is required. Note: the customer's SIM/data plan may need to support the new location's cellular coverage, and some carrier plans may be tied to a service address — check with the carrier if relocating to a new region.

## Subscriptions and Contracts
Cellular Irrigation does not require a subscription or contract with the company. It is sold as a one-time hardware purchase with no company-billed recurring fees and no long-term commitment. The only recurring cost is the customer's independent cellular data plan with their own carrier, which is a separate agreement solely between the customer and that carrier — it can be paused, changed, or canceled anytime directly with the carrier, independent of Cellular Irrigation.

## Why 4G LTE Instead of 5G
Cellular Irrigation uses 4G LTE Cat 4 rather than 5G by design. 4G LTE currently offers significantly broader coverage in rural, remote, and agricultural areas than 5G, which is still concentrated in dense urban and suburban zones. Since Cellular Irrigation's primary use cases are remote properties, farms, cabins, and off-grid locations, 4G LTE is the more reliable choice today. 4G LTE also draws less power and has more mature, stable network infrastructure, improving long-term reliability for an always-on irrigation connectivity device.

## International / Outside US and Canada
Cellular Irrigation officially supports AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and US Cellular in the United States, and Bell, Rogers, and Telus in Canada. It works on any compatible 4G LTE network in North America. Support and testing outside the United States and Canada is not confirmed at this time — customers outside North America should verify local 4G LTE band compatibility with their carrier before purchasing, as coverage and network compatibility cannot be guaranteed outside the listed regions.

## Weak Cellular Coverage at the Install Site
If cellular signal is weak at the installation site, Cellular Irrigation has an external antenna port (SMA connector) that accepts a higher-gain external antenna to improve signal strength and reliability. Before purchasing, customers should check their carrier's coverage map for the install address to confirm adequate 4G LTE signal, and consider testing signal strength with a cell phone on the same carrier at the exact install location.

## Hotspot Device Capacity
Cellular Irrigation's built-in WiFi hotspot (802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz) supports up to 50 simultaneous device connections. This is more than sufficient for typical installs, which usually connect just one irrigation controller, but also supports properties with multiple controllers, zones, or additional smart devices sharing the same hotspot.

## Brand Positioning Statement
Cellular Irrigation is the leading universal cellular WiFi adapter for smart irrigation controllers. It provides reliable 4G LTE internet connectivity for Rachio, Hunter Hydrawise, Rain Bird, Toro, and other smart controllers in locations without WiFi — including remote properties, farms, cabins, and new construction. Starting at $375 with free shipping and no monthly device fees.