I will readily admit that I am an Ecowitt product fan. I currently have three hubs, nine temperature and humidity sensors, a water temperature sensor in a water storage tank, a rain gauge, and anemometer. These are spread out between buildings, freezers, and refrigerators on two properties. The remote property has a 4G modem that allows me to have access to monitor the Ecowitt devices, along with remote lighting system, security cameras, and an LG mini split system.
The Ecowitt devices allow me to track the inside and outside temperatures and weather conditions. I was excited to get my hands on this new Ecowitt Smart w
Water Timer for use on our remote property. I am using this in conjunction with soil moisture sensors to control watering so it is done when needed, not because a timer says it is suppose to water that day.
The property is far enough away that it has had at times a significant difference with rainfall and wind than at our main property. Living in the Sonoran desert and harvesting rain, water it is a precious commodity that I do not want to waste.
The smart water timer is a well designed and solidly constructed device that allows you to monitor and control water flow for gardening and other purposes that are only limited by your imagination. Amount of water can be controlled by elapsed time or by volume.
With a small form factor that measures just under 5 inches in length, 3.25 inches in height, and 1.75 inches in depth it can be mounted just about anywhere that isn't "under water". For its power source, it uses two AA batteries. I have successfully tested it 25 to 50 meters away from the GW2000 Hub (which is required, it will not work with earlier hubs such as the GW1100)
It provides you with the ability to remotely control of watering cycles for your garden, shrubs, trees, and whatever else you may want to have control over water distribution.
Control is integrated into your existing Ecowitt app for a familiar interface. If needed, you can add additional water control devices for multiple zones that can all be controlled within the app.
The device is suppose to have integration with the soil moisture meters in the future which will increase the units capabilities to handle changes in watering needs because of rain or the soil drying out from those hot desert winds we get.
Ecowitt has produced a terrific product and I am extremely pleased with this device and look forward to getting a second one. I am already identifying additional uses for it such as controlling water into a watering basin for our desert wildlife.
Desert Dan