Irrigation automation

Updated: 2 Nov 2024
Description

In the PIERRE Smart home system, Irrigation can be automated using various devices and methods to optimize water usage and ensure efficient lawn and garden care. Here’s how irrigation can be automated:

1. Soil Moisture Sensors:  

  •  Irrigation can be automated based on real-time soil moisture levels. When the sensor detects that the soil is too dry, the system automatically turns on the Irrigation, and when the desired moisture level is reached, it turns Off.

2. Rain Sensors:  

  • If a Rain sensor detects rainfall, the system can automatically shut Off the Irrigation to avoid overwatering, conserving water and preventing waste.

3. Motion Sensors:  

  • Motion sensors can trigger the Irrigation system to turn Off when movement is detected in certain areas, such as a garden or pathway. 

4. Time-Based Automation:  

  • Irrigation can be scheduled to run at specific times of the day. For example, you can set the Irrrigation system to water your garden every morning at 6 AM or during the cooler evening hours to maximize water efficiency.

5. Remote Control via Mobile Devices:  

  • Users can remotely control and automate the irrigation system through their smartphones, allowing them to manage watering even when they’re not at home.

6. Custom Scenarios:  

  • Irrigation can be included in custom scenarios with other devices. For instance, you could automate the Irrigation to start after outdoor lighting turns Off or when certain environmental conditions are met.

These automation options provide an efficient, flexible, and eco-friendly solution for managing your irrigation system.

Steps
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Automating an Irrigation System Based on Rain Sensor and Time
Description

Automate your irrigation system in the Pierre app by setting conditions based on the rain sensor and time. This ensures the system waters the garden only when needed, preventing unnecessary water use.

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Edit Irrigation from the Dashboard
Find the Irrigation on the Dashboard

Open the Dashboard, find the Irrigation and log press its card.

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Open I/O
Open I/O

In the Menu, under Settings, tap on the I/O.

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I/O list - Irrigation
I/O list - Irrigation

Open I/O list, scroll to the Irrigations and tap on the card of the Irrigation, in this case on the Drip.

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Timer, Edit, Automation, Used In - Irrigation
Timer, Edit, Automation, Used In - Irrigation

Tap on the tab Automation.

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Add new Automation - Irrigation and Rain sensor
Add new Automation - Irrigation and Rain sensor

Tap the +Add Automation in order to add automation for the Irrigation.

In this case we will create automation for the Irrigation that will be active every day in period of time from 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock, when Rain sensor is inactive.

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Add new item for the Irrigation - New Time condition
Add new item for the Irrigation - New Time condition

There is possibility to add:

  • New Time condition,
  • New Delay
  • Existing I/O.

Tap the New Time condition.

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New Time Condition - Irrigation
New Time Condition - Irrigation

You should set Days, Start time and End time in this step.

Tap in the field of each of them to set them.

For more details follow next steps.

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Select Days
Select Days

Select Days when the I/O will be active by clicking on the check box/check boxes next to the days from the list.

In this case select all days from Monday to Sunday.

Tap button Done.

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Start time and End time
Start time and End time

Start time and End time fields will show you clock and icon of the keyboard in order to set these two parameters.

Tap the button OK. In case that you want to cancel it tap the button Cancel.

(Time conditions are used in auto mode or triggering I/Os activation/deactivation in a set time frame. It can be added as a part of the scenario or I/O in to Auto mode condition section.)

 

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Add new Automation for the Irrigation
Add new Automation for the Irrigation

In order to add Rain sensor to this automation tap the +Add new Automation.

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Add new item for the Irrigation
Add new item for the Irrigation

In this step you should add new item.

Tap the Existing I/O.
 

 

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Existing I/O - Rain sensor
Existing I/O - Rain sensor

Scroll through I/O list and find desired I/O from the list.

Tap on the Rain sensor in order to add it to this automation.

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Existing I/O - Rain sensor - status
Existing I/O - Rain sensor - status

Irrigation will be turned On in case that Rain sensor is not active.

Tap the button Not active.

Tap the button Save.

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And
And

Tap And button.

You can use drag and drop to change the order of the I/Os on the list.

In this case both I/Os will be included, because we use And button.

Tap the button Done.
 

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