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Which password applies to what? The OpenThings cloud account (openthings.io / OpenSprinkler.com) for remote access was reset - not the shop account. Here is the explanation and how you can get access again.

The US manufacturer (OpenSprinkler.com) released an update to its “OpenSprinkler” app a few days ago. Due to a bug in this new app version, it currently no longer works with our extended OpenSprinklerShop firmware. According to the manufacturer, this is not intentional, but a bug that is being fixed - but this may take some time. The solution is simple: […]

Important in advance: This security incident only affects the US website OpenSprinkler.com and the cloud services operated there. OpenSprinklerShop.de is not affected by this. Your customer, order and payment data stored by us is stored on a separate infrastructure in Germany and was never part of the incident. Our partner OpenSprinkler (USA) contacted us on July 26, 2026 about a […]

New: OpenSprinkler Pro and ESP32 upgrade board optionally with connection for an external antenna. The U version of the radio module (U.FL connection) is used, an antenna cable (pigtail to SMA) is included - the antenna itself is not included. Extra charge €20.

All variants are now available again, including the new variant with an external antenna connection!

In a nutshell: The new OpenSprinkler manual for OpenSprinkler 3.0 – 3.4 OpenSprinkler Pro OSPi is now ready! You can find the instructions here: English: https://OpenSprinklerShop.github.io German: https://OpenSprinklerShop.github.io/index-de/ French: https://OpenSprinklerShop.github.io/index-fr/ Italian: https://OpenSprinklerShop.github.io/index-it/

The new OpenSprinkler Pro is here - modern ESP32-C5 platform with WiFi 6, BLE, Zigbee and Matter, up to 72 zones, three hardware variants (AC/DC/Latch) and full smart home integration. From €269.

We have been using OpenMeteo and DWD (German Weather Service) as weather servers on OpenSprinklerShop.de:3333 / :3334 etc. for over 2 years now. These OpenSprinkler weather services have been available in the firmware and on weather.OpenSprinkler.com for over a year. For this reason, we are now switching off test operation. At /su use weather.OpenSprinkler.com and then confirm with your […]

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The ESP32 Upgrade Board turns your OpenSprinkler 3.2 or 3.3 with ESP8266 into a significantly more powerful and future-proof control center. Instead of just providing reliable watering, the upgrade opens up a new class of functions for your existing controller: more computing power, more memory, modern wireless standards and significantly more reserves for sophisticated expansions. A particular advantage is the support […]