Live Logging is available when a flow meter is connected to the Spruce Controller (Gen2). Live logging displays the real-time GPM (gallons per minute) coming form the meter and can be used to investigate varying flow conditions. While Live logging is running, multiple valves may be actuated to compare […]
Past Incidents
Please contact Spruce Support Contact with any issues, concerns or questions. 2021 2021-09-30 08:00 – 2021-09-30 23:00 (PST) The SSL root certificate from our SSL issuer expired, affecting communication from the app to our device server. As a result, the app was incorrectly reporting that the controller was offline, and users […]
Spruce Instruction Guides [view/print/save]
Click on any of the following instruction books to view, print or save a copy of the original included instruction or setup guides. Spruce Controller Gen2 Instruction Manual Gen3 Spruce Sensor Quickstart Instructions Gen2 Spruce Sensor Quickstart Instructions
Flow Meter FAQ (GEN2)
Spruce Gen2 Controller flow meter FAQ What is a flow meter? A flow meter measures the actual water flow through the pipe. Some models have a paddle wheel that turns with the water, others use advanced technology that detects changes in turbulence or sound. The specific technology does not effect […]
Flow Meter Installation (Gen 2)
Flow Meter Requirements The Spruce controller is compatible with 2-wire pulse flow meters. These flow meters have 2 wires and produce a pulse at a frequency proportional to the gallons flowing through the meter. The meter must be installed upstream of the sprinkler valves. When water is flowing, the meter […]
Firmware History
Newest release captures all previous feature updates except where noted Weather Update 12/12/2022 Weather services for prediction, historical and evapotranspiration have been updated to use Apple WeatherKit. The previous service darksky.net was acquired by Apple and has end-of-life in March 2023. The weather services are similar but are not identical. […]
EPA WaterSense Certification
Update March 2021 – Currently No Spruce Products are listed as EPA certified products Why have we delisted? Spruce products are primarily used with our Spruce Sensors, and there is a new EPA certification for sensor systems that would be more appropriate for our system. The EPA certification is most […]
Connect to Google Assistant
Link Google Assistant with Spruce Use the Send to device link from the Google Assistant page Alternatively, Open the Google Home or Google Assistant App Search for Spruce Irrigation Enable the skill and link your account with your Spruce App account credentials Alternatively Say, “Ok Google, talk to Spruce Irrigation” Google […]
Connect to Amazon Alexa
Link Amazon Alexa with Spruce Enable the skill from the Amazon store Open the Amazon Alexa app and go to “Skills” Search for Spruce Enable the skill and link your account with your Spruce account credentials Alternatively Say to Alexa “Alexa, open Spruce” Go to the Alexa app Home Page Find […]
Adding a Range Extender
The Spruce Gen 2 Controller can utilize range extenders to increase the sensor range and coverage. Below is a list of recommended range extending outlets. The important designation to recognize is that it is ZigBee – this is mandatory for the outlet to pair with the Spruce Controller and act as a repeater […]