Android smartphones can be used for all sorts of things. Unlike older phones, its usage is not limited to calls and messages, but They have a world of possibilities. In Europe, moreover, these can be multiplied thanks to certain accessories that can be very useful. For example, it is possible to carry out medical tests with the mobile phone such as an electrocardiogram or a blood oxygen measurement.
On the other hand, you can also use it as a laser meter that offers the most accurate measurements possible. Of course, you can do a lot of things with an Android mobile, even monitor the health of the plants you have at home to know what they need and what condition they are in. This can be done with a smart meter that analyzes your vital functions.
Thanks to these devices, take care of plants and keep them healthy It will be much simpler, since you will have all the necessary information to know when to water or prune it. This way, you can always keep them beautiful and free of insects, which is important in summer to avoid bites in the house.
Plant care
Thanks to Google Lens and some specialized applications like PlantsDoctor, it is possible to identify the condition of a plant, its species and the recommended care, which it is much easier to take care of them properly. However, these tools do not provide information on the current status of these plants.
There are devices that do this. These are usually shaped like a lollipop and work by inserting their elongated part into the soil of the plants we want to monitor. Thanks to its sensors, it will be able to extract a large amount of valuable information on the status of our plantations. They usually work using the home WiFi connection, so the information is accessible from anywhere.
Some of the variables they measure are sun contact, light levels, temperature, moisture, and nutrients in the soil. So, It is possible to know when each of the plants needs to be watered and when it is advisable to change the substrate to a new one with more nutrients. They also usually have a list of problems to follow with a recommended treatment.
In short, its sensors are responsible for collecting information about the state of the plant, taking into account what species it is and its characteristics. In addition, Apps are able to send you automatic reminders to waterfertilize and even prune the plants so that their condition is always good, so you won’t even have to worry about remembering it. If it is detected that the soil is in poor condition and the plant is sick, a notification will also be sent.
Other alternatives
There are other devices on the market that also allow you to monitor the condition of your plants. This 4-in-1 meter, compatible with the Xiaomi Home app, can also measure soil moisture, light, fertility and soil temperature, as well as Compare it with the recommended data for each species.
Logically, it is splash resistant and, like the rest of the models, they work with a button battery that must be changed from time to time. It can be purchased in a pack of one unit for 27.99 dollarsbut there are also others with several models, ideal if you have a garden with several that you want to follow.
Smart plants
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SmartyPlants is another device that also has a huge database with thousands of different plants, which will help you identify your species also with the help of your mobile camera. Also will use artificial intelligence to detect problems you may encounter the plant based on what appears in the photo or the user’s own comments.
In a complementary, but not mandatory, way, it has the possibility of creating a specialized care plan for each of them, in addition to giving the user access to a vast library of articles and information on how to take better care of them. In addition, it is compatible with Google Home, Alexa, IFTTT and Home Assistantso you can even ask voice assistants for information.
Other simpler, but also very useful, devices are the moisture meters, which work as an irrigation monitor with which it is possible to know when each plant should be watered, but for a lower price, only 9.90 dollars. These devices are also inserted directly into the soil to check their status, and the information is displayed on your meter.
