TUYA Smart Soil Temperature and Humidity Sensor, Wi-Fi

The TUYA Smart Soil Temperature and Humidity Sensor is a wireless monitoring device designed to provide precise, real-time data on the condition of your soil. By connecting directly to your home network via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, this sensor integrates into the Tuya Smart or Smart Life ecosystem, allowing you to track moisture and temperature levels from anywhere using your smartphone. It is an essential tool for maintaining healthy plants by ensuring they receive the correct amount of water and remain within an ideal temperature range, effectively preventing issues like over-drying or freezing.

Advantages

This sensor offers significant benefits for both amateur gardeners and professional agriculturalists. Its primary advantage is the ability to provide accurate, real-time measurements without the need for an external hub or gateway, simplifying the installation process. The device features a robust IP66 protection rating, ensuring durability in various outdoor environments. Users can benefit from detailed data history, including daily, monthly, and yearly trends, which helps in analyzing plant growth patterns over time. Furthermore, the ability to set custom alert thresholds for both temperature and moisture ensures that you are immediately notified via your mobile device if conditions fall outside your specified range, allowing for timely intervention.

Suitable for

• Home gardening and indoor potted plants
• Greenhouse climate management
• Agricultural crop monitoring
• Seedling care and development
• Orchard and field maintenance

This device is specifically engineered for use in soil. It is not suitable for measuring moisture or temperature in sand, fine gravel, sawdust, or liquid substances, as these materials may provide inaccurate readings or damage the probe.

Key specifications

• Power supply: 2x 1.5V AA batteries (not included)
• Wireless connectivity: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
• Temperature measurement range: -10°C to +60°C
• Moisture measurement range: 0% to 100% RH
• Temperature accuracy: ±0.5°C
• Moisture accuracy: ±1% RH
• Protection rating: IP66
• Probe length: 92 mm

How to use

To begin using the sensor, insert two AA 1.5V batteries into the device. Download and install the Tuya Smart or Smart Life app on your smartphone. Follow the in-app instructions to pair the sensor with your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. Once connected, insert the probe vertically into the soil at the desired location. Ensure the probe is fully inserted to get accurate readings. You can then configure your preferred moisture and temperature thresholds within the app to receive push notifications when the soil conditions change.

What to consider before purchase

• Requires two AA batteries which are not included in the package
• Compatible only with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks
• Designed exclusively for soil use
• Ensure the installation area is within 45 meters of your Wi-Fi router for optimal signal strength

Usage recommendations

For the most accurate results, place the probe in the root zone of your plants. Regularly check the app for data trends to optimize your irrigation schedule and consider integrating the sensor with a smart irrigation system for fully automated plant care.