How do I secure my access to opensprinkler over the Internet?

[Fabien Naudy]

Hi all,

I am Fabien, French user of your OpenSprinkler system purchased in 2017.

Today I am looking to access my opensprinkler remotely, but with secure access.

If I’m not mistaken, if I connect remotely using only port forwarding, access is via the http protocol and therefore the password circulates in the clear.

I searched on your forum, but I see that it is not possible to use https because the Wi-Fi chip is not powerful enough.

How can I simply secure my access without passing on my information in clear?

I just have a few notions of networks.

Thank you all.

[Ray]

Do you have an OpenSprinkler 3.x? (i.e. 3.0 3.1 or 3.2)? If so, you can upgrade your firmware to 2.2.0(2) and use OTC token. It goes through the secure server https://cloud.openthings.io for remote access.

[Fabien Naudy]

Yes I have a 3.0.

With this method, authentication and use of the application will be secure?
Great.
I’ve already configured this token, but I didn’t think it was enough.
Thanks a lot.
I’m going to order a second programmer for my parents 🙂

[Ray]

Thanks. I deleted the image attachment in your post because it contained order number which I think should be hidden from public forum. Thanks for your understanding.

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