A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device forrepelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided.When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust thesensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period forwhich the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the deviceso that the user can approach the device without being sprayed.The ability to set a particular time period for continuoussprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellantsprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring devicebut also as a watering device for grass and other plants. Remotecontrol by IR signals and RF signals is disclosed.