The summer heat is very present in Europe. So much so that inventions of all kinds have become extremely popular, for example to say goodbye to air conditioning. Or not; Xiaomi, without going any further, has presented one capable of cooling rooms in 40 seconds. But what happens to those who forget to water their plants? This Kickstarter invention promises to revolutionize the way these living beings are cared for.
His name is Smart plants and as they say, it’s a crowdfunding project already done. The idea is simple; This small device uses a series of sensors which control aspects such as humidity or temperature
The goal of SmartyPlants is to prevent users, especially those who are less versed in botany, from accidentally killing their indoor plants. In addition, its system is extremely simple, since it is enough to insert the sensor into the plant’s pot to start collecting the necessary information.
Prevent your plants from dying
It is a device that acts as a sensor, but in an ultra-vitaminized version. The user must introduce the product into the soil of the pot, and the sensor will collect the information and send it to a mobile application. It is specially designed for plants placed inside homes.
The Smarty Plant’s sensors can collect data on light, humidity, temperature, and nutrients needed by the plant, as well as soil moisture. In fact, you can analyze the room you are in and make recommendations on plant types to get the best one that fits the user’s environment. The factory owner can also add a nickname through the app.
Sensor located in a flower pot.
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It is compatible with major smart home automation systems, allowing you to set up automatic irrigation systems and view information from anywhere in the home. Send notifications to the plant owner to warn them if they make mistakes this can cause the death of the plant itself, and includes a complete history of issues that can be tracked.
It even has AI image analysis. This last point is extremely important, since the image analysis can be adjusted according to the type of plant and its specific needs, covering its entire foliage. Photosynthesis is also covered, as SmartyPlants can analyze light spectra to maximize this process to its limits.
The most beneficial thing about gadget The fact is that contrary to what it may seem, The device does not require connection to the electrical current. It has a rechargeable battery and lasts six months. A long duration, thanks to the fact that the sensor does not have a screen; It depends entirely on the application, which can be configured for iOS or Android.
SmartyPlants is currently part of the already completed Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. Thus, the user can purchase the device at a discounted pre-sale price, with levels let them begin from 41 dollars for the purchase of a single Smartyplants. The highest offer includes 20 sensors for a price of 564 dollars.
