A remote-control service
It speaks the same language as the old service: the controller and the app find it just as before. It is hosted in France.
Irrigation Caddy: your sprinkler controller can be controlled remotely again
The manufacturer has gone, and its online service and app no longer work. We have brought the Irrigation Caddy ICEthS1 back to life: a new remote-control service hosted in France, a firmware connected to this service and the Android app, installable again on recent phones.
What no longer works
- The manufacturer’s online service no longer responds: remote control is impossible.
- The original Android app no longer installs on Android 14 and later.
- The controller itself keeps watering according to its programs, and its web interface remains reachable on your local network.
What we have brought back to life
The controller firmware
Identical to the original 2.0.197 firmware, with one exception: it contacts the new service instead of the old one.
The Android app
The original app, installable again on recent Android versions, with many defects fixed: mixed-up zone names, program options displayed incorrectly, crashes.
The controller web interface (optional)
A version fixed for Internet access, and a modernised version, readable on a phone and in dark mode.
Screenshots taken with demonstration data.
The bbAICMobile app, screen by screen
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Status of the controller and its zones
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A program: days, start times, durations
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Start watering right away
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Water a single zone
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Several controllers on the same account
From the app, remotely
- See the status: current zone and program, time remaining, rain sensor
- Start or stop watering, skip to the next zone
- Edit the three programs: days, odd or even, every N days, start times, duration per zone
- Start a program right away, a manual watering or a single zone
- Manage several controllers from the same account
An action taken in the app is carried out 2 to 20 seconds later. Zone names, the rain sensor, the time and the network are set in the controller web interface.
Compatibility
- Irrigation Caddy ICEthS1 (Ethernet), firmware 2.0.197
- Android phones, including recent versions
- iPhone: not supported
IC-W1 Wi-Fi model: we need the original firmware file supplied by the manufacturer (IC-W1-2.3.4300-firmware.zip, or image.hex). If you have kept it, mention it in your request.
You also need a Windows PC connected by cable to the same network as the controller for the update, and a controller set to DHCP (automatic address).
Free, with help if you need it
Access, the app and the service are free today. Should it ever become paid, it would be a small subscription, around €5 a year, to cover hosting maintenance costs, and you would be notified in advance.
The procedure is detailed step by step. If you would rather be guided through the update or installation, we can help: this assistance is not included in the free access and may be charged, on quotation.
Your data
The service is hosted in France. It stores the status and settings of your controller, your programs and the watering history. Your account password is never stored in plain text.
The app communicates in encrypted form (HTTPS). The link between the controller and the service is not encrypted: the original firmware cannot do it.
Request free access
We create your account on the service, then you receive by e-mail a personal link that opens the detailed procedure and the downloads.
Have you received a code?
The link in our e-mail opens your access directly. You can also enter your code here.
Frequently asked questions
Does my controller still work without the manufacturer’s service?
Yes. It waters according to its three programs and its web interface remains reachable on your local network. Only the app and remote control depended on the discontinued service.
Which models are supported?
The ICEthS1 (Ethernet) with firmware 2.0.197, which is the tested model. For the IC-W1 Wi-Fi model, we need the original firmware file supplied by the manufacturer (IC-W1-2.3.4300-firmware.zip, or image.hex): if you have kept it, mention it in your access request.
Do I need to change the controller firmware?
Yes: the firmware provided is the original one, in which only the service address changes. The update is done from a Windows PC connected by cable to the same network as the controller, with the manufacturer’s original tool.
Will I lose my programs?
On the test controller, no. The manufacturer did warn, however, that an update may erase settings and programs: write them down before you start.
Can I roll back?
Yes: the original firmware is among the downloads, and is restored with the same procedure.
How long between a tap in the app and watering?
About 2 to 20 seconds: the controller fetches its orders from the service roughly every ten seconds.
Can I rename my zones or change settings from the app?
No, the app never allowed it. These settings are made in the controller web interface, on your local network; they are then sent up to the service automatically.
Is there an iPhone version?
No, Android only.
Is it really free?
Yes, today: access, the app and the service are free. Should it ever become paid, it would be a small subscription, around €5 a year, to cover hosting maintenance costs, and you would be notified in advance. Personalised installation help, however, may be charged.
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Irrigation Caddy is a trademark of its original manufacturer. This service is independent: it is neither provided nor endorsed by that manufacturer.