Hunter 1-Zone Bluetooth Tap Timer – BTT-101

Product details

At a glance

• Single-zone automatic garden watering from an outside tap
• Bluetooth programming from an iOS or Android smartphone
• Battery operated – no mains electrical supply required
• Timer and Cycling watering modes
• 1-second to 6-hour run times
• Up to 2 watering start times
• Manual push-button operation
• Suspend automatic watering for up to 99 days
• Maximum Bluetooth communication range approximately 10m
• Two AA alkaline batteries included
• 2-year Hunter manufacturer’s warranty

Why choose a 1-zone Bluetooth tap timer?

The Hunter BTT-101 provides a simple way to automate one garden watering system directly from an outside tap. It combines battery operation with Bluetooth smartphone control, so there is no need for mains electricity, a separate controller or complicated wiring.

It is ideal where one irrigation system needs to operate automatically, such as hanging baskets, patio pots, a flower border, greenhouse or small sprinkler system. Once programmed, the timer opens and closes automatically at the required times, making it particularly useful during warm weather or when the garden is unattended.

Bluetooth control from your smartphone

The Hunter BTT-101 is programmed using the free Hunter BTT app on a compatible iOS or Android smartphone. Bluetooth provides a direct connection to the timer without requiring Wi-Fi, a hub or an internet connection.

Watering schedules, run times and manual operation can all be controlled through the app when you are within Bluetooth range. Hunter specifies a maximum communication distance of approximately 10m, although walls, buildings and vegetation can reduce the effective range.

Once a watering programme has been saved, the timer stores the schedule internally and continues to operate automatically without the smartphone being nearby. One smartphone can also be used to manage multiple Hunter BTT controllers.

Timer mode and Cycling mode

The Hunter BTT provides two programming modes to suit different types of garden watering.

Timer mode

Timer mode is used for conventional automatic watering. Choose when watering should start and how long the irrigation system should run, and the BTT-101 will operate the system automatically according to the programmed schedule.

Cycling mode

Cycling mode repeatedly switches the water on and off within a defined watering period. This allows short watering periods to be separated by pauses rather than applying all of the water continuously.

Cycling mode is particularly useful for drip irrigation, seed germination and propagation. It can also help where water needs time to soak into the soil between applications.

What can the Hunter 1-zone tap timer water?

The Hunter BTT-101 is suitable for automating a wide range of smaller garden watering systems, including:

• Hanging baskets, patio pots and planters
• Flower bed and border drip irrigation
• Greenhouse watering systems
• Hedge irrigation
• Drip irrigation and dripline
• Small garden sprinkler systems

The available flow and pressure from the outside tap will determine how large an irrigation system can be operated. For larger systems, or where different areas need separate watering schedules, more than one watering zone may be required.

For more automatic watering options, see our garden tap timers.

Hunter 1-zone or 2-zone Bluetooth tap timer?

The Hunter 1-zone and 2-zone BTT controllers provide the same convenient Bluetooth smartphone control. The main difference is the number of watering systems that can be controlled independently.

Choose the 1-zone BTT-101 if everything connected to the tap can be watered together. If two areas need different schedules or need to operate separately, consider the Hunter 2-Zone Bluetooth Tap Timer.

Hunter Bluetooth tap timer or standard garden tap timer?

Both options provide reliable automatic garden watering, but the main difference is how they are programmed and controlled.

The Hunter BTT-101 is the better choice if you want the convenience of programming and operating the irrigation system from your smartphone. If you prefer a conventional timer with controls directly on the unit, the Garden Tap Timer provides a simple alternative.

Installation and connection

The Hunter BTT-101 is designed to fit directly onto a standard outside garden tap. The BTT-101 has a 1″ BSP inlet with a ¾” connection and a ¾” outlet for connecting garden hose or irrigation pipe using suitable fittings. A quick coupler adapter is also included.

The controller is powered by two AA alkaline batteries, which are supplied, so no electrical wiring is required. Once fitted to the tap, download the Hunter BTT app, enable Bluetooth on your smartphone and connect to the controller while within range.

If you still need to use the outside tap for hand watering, a brass tap manifold can be installed before the controller to provide a separate outlet for a hose or watering lance.

The timer is designed for outdoor irrigation use but should be protected from frost. Before freezing conditions, isolate the water supply, disconnect and drain the timer as necessary and store it in a frost-free location.

Technical specification