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Smarten Up Your Spigot with SONOFF’s Zigbee Irrigation System

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So, you think you’ve got a complete home automation setup, do you? If you already have a smart thermostat, motion detectors, smart lighting, Wi-Fi door locks, and security cameras, you’ve certainly built a solid foundation. But have you considered automating anything beyond the walls of your home? If you haven't, smart irrigation is well worth checking into. An intelligent watering plan can keep your grass green all summer without wasting water or money.

If you’d like to dip your toes into smart irrigation, the SONOFF Hydro DUO Dual-Channel Zigbee Smart Water Valve With Flow Meteris a great place to start. It only costs about $42, yet it allows you to manage two independent irrigation zones through your existing smart home setup. Installation couldn’t be much easier. It attaches to a standard hose bibb on one end, and the other side has a pair of outlets that any hose can...

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