What is an Aircard?

What is an aircard?

The aircard is a cellular data modem that connects into your Weathermatic irrigation controller. It establishes communication with Weathermatic's servers using cell service, enabling you to control and manage your irrigation controller using SmartLink. The aircard is a necessary component for utilizing the SmartLink service.

Does it require a WiFi signal?

No. Unlike competitors' products which require WiFi signal to be present at the installation site, Weathermatic's aircards use cellular signal; the same signal used by your cell phone. This enables you to install the controller virtually anywhere.

What models are offered?

Weathermatic offers a variety of aircards to meet your needs. Our current offerings are listed below:

SL-AIRCARD-M1NA   (SmartLink Aircard for Cellular Network - No service plan)

SL-AIRCARD-M1NA-EXT   (SmartLink Aircard for Cellular Network with 50 ft Extension - No service plan)

 SL-AIRCARDFLOW-M1NA   (SmartLink Aircard with flow for Cellular Network - No service plan)

SL-AIRCARDFLOW-M1NA-EXT (SmartLink Aircard with flow for Cellular Network with 50 ft Extension (No service plan)

What cell service provides does the aircard connect to?

Currently, the latest aircard model (M1NA) connects to AT&T and T-Mobile cell towers. The aircard will automatically connect to whichever provider has the highest signal strength. You can check coverage for these providers using the links below:

AT&T Coverage Map

T-Mobile Coverage Map