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The Irrigation system in the Smart PIERRE application allows users to manage and customize their watering schedules with ease. Users can edit the Irrigation settings from both the Dashboard and the Menu, with the ability to rename the system and update its associated photo for easy recognition. The Used In feature highlights the scenarios and automations where the Irrigation system is utilized, offering clear visibility of its role in your smart home setup.
Key benefits of the Irrigation system include:
- Control via the On, Off, and Auto buttons directly from the Dashboard.
- The option to set a Timer for automatic Irrigation, with the Timer visible on the Dashboard for easy tracking.
- Integration with other devices, like Soil moisture or Rain sensors, to automate watering schedules based on real-time conditions.
- The ability to create custom automations, such as syncing Irrigation with outdoor lighting or activating sprinklers when motion is detected.
- The Irrigation system is fully integrated with the PIERRE smart home system, ensuring it works smoothly alongside other devices. For added security, the Slide to confirm feature prevents accidental adjustments, and all settings, including name and photo, can be edited directly from the Dashboard or Menu. This seamless control and customization make the Smart PIERRE Irrigation system an efficient and eco-friendly solution for your home.
Irrigation control is quick and simple, managed directly from the Dashboard.
There are three buttons for control of the Irrigation:
- On - Tap on this button to turn On the Irrigation.
- Off - Tap on this button to turn Off the Irrigation.
- Auto - If you tap the Auto button, the automation will activate when the conditions are met.
To turn On the Irrigation tap on the button On.
The icon of the Irrigation turns blue and picture of the Irrigation will be changed according to the status On.
To turn Off the Irrigation tap on the button Off.
The icon of the Irrigation is turned grey and picture of the Irrigation is changed according to the status Off.
If you click on the button Auto, you will activate previously created automation for the Irrigation if all conditions are fulfilled from the automation. The icon of the Irrigation turns blue and the picture of the Irrigation is changed according to status open.
If you click on the button Auto, when some of the conditions from the automation are not fulfilled, the Irrigation will not be activated. The icon of the Irrigation turns grey and the picture of the Irrigation is set according to the status Off. It is necessary that all conditions be fulfilled in order to automation be activated.
You can set a Timer to run from a specific moment until the time expires. This functionality is useful when we don't want to forget to turn off the irrigation. On/Off function resets Timer.
Set Activation for the Irrigation in hours, minutes and seconds (scroll through each column).
In this case Drip Irrigation will activate for 12 seconds.
Click on the button Start Timer and button Done.
If you set the Timer it will be shown on the Dashboard, too.
To edit the Irrigation settings follow next steps.
Open I/O list, scroll to the Irrigations and tap on the card of the Irrigation, in this case on the Drip.
Tap on Edit tab and edit following form:
- Name - Edit name of the Irrigation.
- Photo - (status On, Off) - Choose the source of the photo.
- Slide to confirm - When it is enabled you will be asked to confirm the desired operation to avoid accidental actions.
Tap Submit/Done.
GOOD TO KNOW:
Irrigation can be edited by long-press the Irrigation card on the Dashboard or tapping it in the I/O list.
You have four options:
Open Library - The phone’s Library will open. It is recommended to take pictures from the same angle for both irrigation statuses to achieve a complete and consistent view.
Open Camera - You can take a picture using your smartphone. For a complete and consistent view, it’s recommended to capture both irrigation statuses from the same angle.
Choose default image - These images are prepared in advance in order to provide a complete and seamless experience.
Remove image - Removes existing image.
Slide to confirm feature adds an extra layer of security, preventing accidental actions.
It asks you to confirm your choice once more.
Here's an example of how Slide to confirm feature is applied.
If you want that Irrigation turns Off, tap on Off button and Slide to Turn off from left to the right side.
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.
Open the Dashboard, find the Irrigation and log press its card.
In the Menu, under Settings, tap on the I/O.
Open I/O list, scroll to the Irrigations and tap on the card of the Irrigation, in this case on the Drip.
Tap on the tab Automation.
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.
There is possibility to add:
- New Time condition,
- New Delay
- Existing I/O.
Tap the New Time condition.
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.
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.
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.)
In order to add Rain sensor to this automation tap the +Add new Automation.
In this step you should add new item.
Tap the Existing I/O.
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.
Irrigation will be turned On in case that Rain sensor is not active.
Tap the button Not active.
Tap the button Save.
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.
The Used In tab shows all the scenarios and automations where Irrigation is applied, making it easy to see where this I/O is used without the need to search manually. If it isn't used in any, the list will be empty, and a message will display: "This I/O is not in use anywhere." This feature is particularly useful as it consolidates all relevant information in one place.
Click on the Used In to see list of the scenarios and automations where this I/O is used.
In this case Drip Irrigation is used in scenario My beautiful front garden.
