Hose timer comes with the smart gateway device that is both bluetooth and wifi capable allowing users to control watering timer through the app on smart phones Sprinkler timer can be set to run between 1 and 360 minutes and is programmable for multiple customized cycles for efficient time and money saving watering Water consumption can be tracked in the water hose timer app with accumulated water history data Garden hose timer comes with rain delay feature allowing users to pause watering from 1 to 7 days and features an alarm function in the app to alert users of water leakage Watering timer is battery operated (batteries not included) and the battery indicator in the app alerts users when batteries need to be replaced