Smart devices are huge business right now. It’s estimated that over 39 million U.S. households use smart speakers, like Amazon Echo or Google Home, today. Connecting with devices around your home through Wi-Fi is only going to become more popular in the next decade. We even predict that one day very soon, the list of smart home essentials might even include smart sprinklers. There are already several options on the market to choose from, so you may want to know a little bit more about these smart devices and what they can do for your yard before buying. Here are three facts about smart sprinklers that you probably didn’t think to ask about.
1. Provide water conservation methods during droughts.
Yes, Wi-Fi enabled controllers can allow you to have perfect control over your irrigation. But did you know that you could also create settings that will help conserve water in times of drought? In areas that have water conservation issues, it’s imperative that households do their part to reduce usage. For most homeowners though, it’s important to balance that need for conservation with a healthy-looking lawn. A smart controller can allow you to do that without all the guessing games. These devices use weather data to provide the right irrigation at the right times.
2. Send you important data about the health of your lawn.
Your smart sprinkler controller can do more than just irrigate your lawn. The right system can also send important data that allows you to determine if your current irrigation strategy is working or not. You’re given instant access to your lawn, allowing you see if it is being over or under watered and to decide what to do about it with quick adjustments. In fact, some smart sprinklers can even be controlled and accessed through your Google Assistant or Amazon Echo, literally putting the information at your fingertips on your phone or with your smart speaker device at home.
3. Offer remote access every day or during emergencies.
In Australia, during a bushfire, one homeowner was able to save their home by access their smart sprinkler system remotely. While this is an extreme case, it does highlight both the benefits and accessibility of smart sprinkler systems. With your phone or smart device, you can tap into your system to turn it on or off and access data when you need it wherever you are. This connectivity is becoming more and more prevalent and some people are even becoming concerned about the nature of this new technology, but ultimately the process is meant to make our lives easier rather than more difficult.
Bio: “San Francisco native Darren Johnson is a full-time college student, writer, and SEO expert in training, with a focus on making websites more engaging through their content. Right now, he’s working with the team at landscapingbychuck.com. You can find him on the Twitterverse @DarrenACJ