Late summer means scorching sun, rare rains and gardens that need a lot more attention. For the average homeowner, this means wasted time with the hose or complicated programming of the classic irrigation system. For a smart home, however, the solution is simple: watering automation through VIKI.
How VIKI irrigation works
VIKI integrates humidity, temperature and light sensors and uses the collected data to decide when and how much water to provide to the plants. Everything is managed through the smart board and friendly interface, where the owner can:
– set irrigation programs for each area of the garden;
– monitor watering through graphs and reports;
– receive notifications when a program has been executed;
– adjust the duration or frequency of watering in real time.
Irrigation by areas
The garden can be divided into several circuits – lawn, trees, flowers, vegetables – and each receives the necessary water on a separate schedule. If the water network does not have enough flow to cover the entire space simultaneously, VIKI “breaks” the program into stages, so that each area is irrigated correctly.
Water tank and precise control
In many implementations, the system includes a rainwater storage tank (also with a dechlorination function) and actuators controlled by VIKI. These decide when to fill the tank and when to start the irrigation circuits. The result? Efficient water use and a healthy garden, without the risk of overwatering.
Urban garden – same technology, different scale
If in a large yard we are talking about lawn and trees, in a city apartment the challenge is different: a few pots on the balcony or even a terrace transformed into an urban garden. And here VIKI makes the difference:
– each pot or area of the terrace can be connected to the irrigation circuit;
– sensors transmit information about humidity and light;
– in the absence of natural light, VIKI can turn on special lamps to support photosynthesis.
With a smart irrigation system managed by VIKI, your garden becomes autonomous and efficient. You set the rules once, and then you can go on vacation or to work, knowing that each plant receives water exactly when it needs it.
Whether you have a generous yard or a balcony transformed into a corner of nature, VIKI gives you the comfort of knowing that your garden is in good hands.