Presets

Learn how to create, manage, and apply presets to quickly change your valve's flow rate and timer settings.

What Are Presets?

Presets save a combination of flow rate threshold and timer settings with a name. Instead of manually adjusting both values every time you want to change your valve’s behavior, you can create a preset once and apply it with a single tap.

Think of presets as saved profiles for different situations. You might have one preset for everyday use, another for when you are running sprinklers, and a third for when you are on vacation.

How Presets Work

Each preset stores two values:

  • Flow rate threshold — the GPM limit that starts the timer
  • Timer — how long flow can exceed the threshold before shutoff

When you apply a preset to a valve, those values become the active settings for that valve immediately. The preset replaces whatever settings were previously active.

Presets vs. Modes

Modes (Home, Away, Standby) are system-wide behavior profiles. Presets are custom setting combinations you create yourself. You can think of modes as the broad strokes and presets as fine-tuning for specific valves.

Presets Are Property-Specific

Presets are saved per property, so each property can have its own set of presets tailored to its specific needs. If you manage multiple properties in the PlumBuddy app, each property’s presets are independent.

Creating a Preset

  1. Open the PlumBuddy app.
  2. Navigate to the valve you want to configure.
  3. Tap Presets in the valve settings.
  4. Tap Create New Preset.
  5. Set your desired flow rate threshold and timer values.
  6. Give the preset a descriptive name (for example, “Pool Filling” or “Winter Vacation”).
  7. Tap Save.

Your new preset is now available to apply to any valve on the same property.

Applying a Preset

  1. Open the PlumBuddy app.
  2. Navigate to the valve you want to adjust.
  3. Tap Presets.
  4. Select the preset you want to apply.
  5. The new settings take effect immediately.

Preset Ideas for Common Situations

Here are some presets that many PlumBuddy owners find useful:

“Everyday” Preset

  • Flow rate: 8 GPM
  • Timer: 30 minutes
  • Good for normal household use when people are home. Allows showers, laundry, and dishes without false alarms.

”Night” Preset

  • Flow rate: 3 GPM
  • Timer: 15 minutes
  • More sensitive for overnight when water use should be minimal. Catches toilet leaks and slow supply line drips.

”Vacation” Preset

  • Flow rate: 1 GPM
  • Timer: 5 minutes
  • Very sensitive for when nobody is home for extended periods. Any water use at all is suspicious and should trigger a quick shutoff.

”Pool Day” Preset

  • Flow rate: 15 GPM
  • Timer: 120 minutes
  • Relaxed settings for when you are filling a pool or running high-volume water activities. Be sure to switch back to your normal preset when done.

Overrides vs. Presets

PlumBuddy also has an Override feature that lets you set custom flow rate and timer values for a specific valve without saving them as a preset. An override replaces the active settings for that device only, without affecting other valves on the same property.

The override stays active on that valve until you select a preset for it. Changing modes or switching presets will replace the override values.

Use overrides for one-time adjustments. Use presets for settings you want to reuse.

Managing Your Presets

Editing a Preset

Open the preset from the Presets menu, make your changes, and save. The updated settings will apply the next time you select that preset.

Deleting a Preset

Open the preset and select Delete. If the preset is currently active on any valve, that valve will keep the current settings until you apply a different preset or override.

Organizing Presets

Give your presets clear, descriptive names so you can find the right one quickly. Names like “Everyday,” “Vacation,” and “Pool Filling” are much easier to work with than “Preset 1,” “Preset 2,” and “Preset 3.”