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Any "real" smart controller with plant sensors

Hello Experts, 

I am a new homeowner, with little knowledge of how to water my lawns and flowers. I want to replace the pre-installed ugly traditional controller with smart ones. 

I did some research on current smart controllers, e.g. Rachio, Rainmachine. But I am not satisfied with any of them. For my understanding, there should be a plant sensor which monitors my yards and work with the controllers. Rachio or Rainmachine do not include a plant sensor. How can they work, or I have to setup the programs by myself, like the traditional controller?

Anybody knows is there a real smart product, integrated with sensor, and is fully automatic for persons with no expert knowledge like me. I do not want to learn watering tips and set up the programs by myself. Is it possible? Any recommendation?  

Thanks, 

David. 

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146

    Hi David - I think you may be in the US - this is primarily a UK-based forum ... watering lawns is not usually a problem for us image

    Perhaps it would be helpful to look at professional systems used for golf courses etc?


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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