Connected devices come to your lawn and garden thanks to GreenIQ and AT&T
GreenIQ and AT&T announced the launch of new devices to help consumers grow their gardens and lawns while leveraging the power of 3G connectivity. The primary components of the new GreenIQ devices are new Hub flow meters that are 3G and Wi-Fi capable. The meters can be setup and managed through GreenIQ’s smartphone app, available for Android later this year.
Although individual consumers can take advantage of the new GreenIQ technology, expect most buyers to be companies offering professional services like lawn care companies. With the new support for connected Internet of Things devices, lawn care professionals will be able to manage multiple client lawns much more efficiently.
The Smart Garden Hub will give users the ability to enable volumetric watering, irrigation scheduling, earlier leak detection, and better usage monitoring to help control water bills. With the new support for 3G connections, exclusively available through AT&T, large green spaces like golf courses, football fields or other properties can be managed.
GreenIQ CEO Odi Dahan says, “our mission is to be the household name for the smart garden. We are committed to outdoor ecosystem innovation, so our customers can benefit from the ultimate smart garden experience, while protecting the planet and saving money at the same time.” AT&T’s Chris Penrose says the company’s decision t be the first and only wireless carrier to support GreenIQ is because “we share a vision with GreenIQ. We want to bring greater connectivity to the home — both indoors and outdoors — so customers can lead a more connected life. We’re proud to be the only U.S. wireless network provider for the GreenIQ connected product.”
GreenIQ’s Hub technology was recognized earlier this year with a Best of CES 2015 award. The new 3G-enabled Hub is expected to be available before the end of 2015.
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