{"id":125760,"date":"2026-03-26T07:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/?p=125760"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:08:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:08:33","slug":"home-assistant-soil-moisture-sensor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/26\/home-assistant-soil-moisture-sensor\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Assistant Soil Moisture Sensor Recommendation and Build Guide in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"125760\" class=\"elementor elementor-125760\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0fc875 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d0fc875\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-192fbcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"192fbcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91cafec\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1464\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/home-assistant-soil-moisture-sensor.jpg\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536 wp-image-125763\" alt=\"home assistant soil moisture sensor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/home-assistant-soil-moisture-sensor.jpg 1464w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/home-assistant-soil-moisture-sensor-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/home-assistant-soil-moisture-sensor-1030x422.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/home-assistant-soil-moisture-sensor-768x315.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/home-assistant-soil-moisture-sensor-32x13.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/home-assistant-soil-moisture-sensor-1024x420.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1464px) 100vw, 1464px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cefe9d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cefe9d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91cc0d7\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Looking for a plant soil moisture sensor that integrates well with Home Assistant?<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Then you\u2019ll definitely want to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/XIAO-Soil-Sensor-p-6452.html\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">XIAO Soil Moisture Sensor<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u2014a compact, low-power soil moisture monitor powered by the XIAO ESP32-C6. It seamlessly integrates with Home Assistant, keeping you connected to your soil\u2019s condition in real time.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Below, I\u2019ll explain in detail why this sensor is a solid option. After that, we\u2019ll guide you through setting it up with Home Assistant to monitor your plant\u2019s soil moisture and even automate watering when the soil becomes dry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea27cda e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ea27cda\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7fc8d1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b7fc8d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91cdb6b\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ed4727 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1ed4727\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68b40b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68b40b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91cf4b6\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why You Should Choose the XIAO Soil Moisture Sensor?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6f18a6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f6f18a6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5befa7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"5befa7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=1oNXgyYMY9M&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91d12bc\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-227674b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"227674b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91d1d57\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u2705 Native ESPHome &amp; Home Assistant Integration<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">The XIAO Soil Moisture Sensor features pre-flashed ESPHome firmware with auto-detection, giving you seamless Home Assistant integration right out of the box.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">But it&#8217;s also fully compatible with YAML and the Arduino IDE, unlocking limitless possibilities for custom firmware and advanced automation control.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">\u2705 <strong>Comprehensive Three Level Soil Moisture Monitoring and Alert System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.seeedstudio.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/upload\/image-sensor-2.jpeg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"786\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u2705 Designed for Real Plant Growing Conditions<\/b><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Uses capacitive sensing with a resin-coated probe and splash-resistant housing for accurate, corrosion-resistant performance in real garden conditions.<\/li>\n \t<li>Built-in LED and multifunction button allow quick status checks and manual resets.<\/li>\n \t<li>Pre-calibrated and supports custom soil calibration for different environments.<\/li>\n \t<li>Powered by a single AA battery for a simple, wire-free setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u2705 Cost-Effective<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">Buy directly from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/XIAO-Soil-Sensor-p-6452.html\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">Seeed Studio official store<\/a><\/span> for only <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"82\">$9.90<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29aa052 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"29aa052\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2079626 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2079626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91d3028\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Limitation<\/strong><\/p><p>It is a great Home Assistant indoor plant moisture sensor. However, since the 3D printed enclosure is not waterproof, it is usually not recommended for outdoor use.<\/p><p>It protects against side splashes so that you can use it indoors with complete confidence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1278d40 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1278d40\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93e8225 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"93e8225\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91d43d9\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d543e2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0d543e2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-921c6a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"921c6a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91d5798\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Build a Soil Moisture Monitor and Irrigation System with Home Assistant<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1fcb2f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c1fcb2f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9f92a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9f92a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91d6b0a\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p>Seeed has created a hands\u2011on tutorial for the XIAO Soil Moisture Sensor. It walks you through a quick start and also shows advanced options like tweaking the firmware logic and flashing your own customized version straight from Home Assistant. For the full details, check out the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wiki.seeedstudio.com\/XIAO_Soil_Moisture_Sensor\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">Wiki guide<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p>Besides, Seeed engineer Mengdu used the XIAO Soil Moisture Sensor to build both a plant soil moisture monitor and an automated irrigation system, complete with detailed step\u2011by\u2011step instructions you can follow.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31d998c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"31d998c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-656c5d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"656c5d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91d7852\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plant Soil Moisture Monitor System<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d77a7c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d77a7c9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60e7435 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60e7435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91d8c19\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"27\">This project creates a fully wireless, solder\u2011free smart plant monitor, making it easy to check your plant\u2019s soil condition at a glance via a desktop e\u2011paper display.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"28\">The hardware setup utilizes two integrated ESP32\u2011based devices:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"29\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"29,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"29,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">XIAO Soil Moisture Sensor:<\/b> Staked directly into the plant pot, it measures moisture levels and transmits the data over Wi\u2011Fi.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"29,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"29,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/XIAO-7-5-ePaper-Panel-p-6416.html\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">XIAO 7.5\u2011inch e\u2011Paper Display<\/span><\/a>:<\/b> Placed on your desk, this serves as a compact command center. It pulls the plant\u2019s status, local weather forecasts, and your daily calendar directly from Home Assistant, presenting them in a clean, distraction-free interface.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hackster.imgix.net\/uploads\/attachments\/1865817\/image_qsZqSJtp3w.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=740&amp;h=555&amp;fit=max\" width=\"740\" height=\"417\" \/><\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"30\">It takes a minimalist approach to create a highly practical assistant that supports both plant care and your everyday schedule. For the full build process and configuration details, check out <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hackster.io\/limengdu0117\/i-kept-killing-my-plants-this-e-paper-dashboard-saved-them-213974\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">the complete guide on Hackster<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff11cce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ff11cce\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-413a6ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"413a6ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91d9f97\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plant Soil Moisture Monitor and Automated Irrigation System<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-468dbb7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"468dbb7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-692d42d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"692d42d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"scroll69e4bd91db3c6\"  class=\"scrollMagicControl\" type=\"hidden\" effect = {} wpmp_enable_desktop=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_tablet=\"yes\" wpmp_enable_mobile=\"yes\" wpmp_trigger_hook=\"0.5\" wpmp_reverse=\"yes\" wpmp_class_CSS =\"custom\" split-text = {} value=\"scrollmagic\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<p>After building the monitoring system, Mengdu realized that while he knew when the plant needed water, the actual watering was still manual. To &#8220;close the loop&#8221; on smart home automation, he took things a step further and built a fully automated watering system.<\/p><p>Building on the previous setup, he added the &#8220;muscle&#8221;: a dedicated actuator module built from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Seeed-XIAO-ESP32C3-p-5431.html\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">XIAO ESP32-C3<\/span><\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Grove-Relay.html\"><span style=\"color: #1e70d3;\">Grove Relay<\/span><\/a>, and a small water pump to listen for the &#8220;water&#8221; command and execute it precisely. 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