# Programing iic-800 irrigation controller **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Answers\ **Tags:** smart-controller\ **Created:** [July 20, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/programing-iic-800-irrigation-controller/703 "2022-07-20T14:27:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Megojim7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Megojim7](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Megojim7)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/programing-iic-800-irrigation-controller/703/1 "2022-07-20T14:27:10Z")
I recently purchased and installed the iic-800 controller. in regard to programing it doesn’t specifically mention a “program”, for example my old rainbird had a program A, B or C. The iic-800 gives great instruction on how to program the different zones, including start times. With the Rainbird you set one start time and then programmed the respective zone runtimes. I do not see a program feature where a program containing all zones would run consecutive upon one selected start time. In fact, the instructions imply that I must select a start time for each zone. Surely I am missing something as setting a start time for each zone while possible, is an arduous task. Would appreciate any feedback advice you could offer. Also having issues connecting to wifi but need to do some trouble shooting with my network first. Don’t think my signal is strong enough n the garage . . . . ---
**Author:** ![Tania](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.inkbird.com/tania/32/88_2.png) [@Tania](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Tania)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2022, 7:32am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/programing-iic-800-irrigation-controller/703/2 "2022-07-21T07:32:07Z")
Hello, May I confirm that the product you bought is the IIC-800-WIFI, not the IIC-800 (non-WIFI version) ? If yes, it is possible to control multiple zones together with multi-zone schedules. APP screenshot: ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/inkbird1/original/1X/509143386c7d915c781ce8fa13a674568ec96c01.png) For WIFI troubleshooting, maybe you can refer to this post: > [@Q&A: INKBIRD WIFI product connection troubleshooting](https://community.inkbird.com/t/q-a-inkbird-wifi-product-connection-troubleshooting/152): > > First of all, please ensure that the INKBIRD WIFI product is placed within the 2.4GHz wifi signal range. Please keep the product as close as possible to the 2.4GHz wifi router. (INKBIRD WIFI products do not support 5GHz wifi.) Please note that the WIFI signal may be affected by obstacles such as doors/walls/windows. Please make sure that the app is the latest version and the Bluetooth & location functions of your phone are turned on. If you are using iphone, please note that the local networ… ---
**Author:** ![Megojim7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Megojim7](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Megojim7)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/programing-iic-800-irrigation-controller/703/3 "2022-07-21T14:27:52Z")
Thank you for your reply. Yes I do in fact have the wifi version. However, as mentioned in my thread, thus far have not been able to connect. I fear it due to the controller being in my garage where the signal is pretty weak. I’m looking at avenues to rectify that. So your solution, via the app, while great, is not currently workable for me. Thus my question goes to a more specific solution via the controller. Can I program a start time (for all zones) via the controller itself. Thank you in advance for any info you can provide. ---
**Author:** ![Tania](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.inkbird.com/tania/32/88_2.png) [@Tania](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Tania)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2022, 10:53am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/programing-iic-800-irrigation-controller/703/4 "2022-07-22T10:53:56Z")
Please refer to the manual P16 ~P17, maybe it can meet your need? ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/uploads/inkbird1/original/1X/e63300052058336b4a4755e53cd3375af2dec397.png) ---
**Author:** ![Okjames](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/57b2e6/32.png) [@Okjames](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Okjames)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 9:47am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/programing-iic-800-irrigation-controller/703/5 "2025-05-01T09:47:50Z")
I to struggled with the programming that I learnt for other makes of controllers with A,B,C Runtimes. With Inkbird understand that each Zone (solenoid) can be programmed to start any time in a 24 hour period up to 6 times on nominated days. If you want multiple Zones to water in the mourning starting say at 0700 then set those Zones to the same 0700 time. They will come on sequentially starting with Lowest number Zone (say 3 then 4 then 5) operating for the nominated individual watering times. If a Zone needs to come on again in that day add another time to that Zone. Hope this helps!