Smart irrigation vs Domotics: how do they work?

In recent years, technology has brought about enormous changes in many sectors, including irrigation. Since the last century, the use of domotics in garden care has transformed the way irrigation systems are managed, automating the process. More recently, technological advancements have made irrigation automation truly ‘smart,’ extending to intelligent devices that intuitively optimize irrigation, making the process even more sustainable and efficient.

What is the difference between domotics and smart irrigation?

Domotics uses automated systems to control and optimize water flow in an irrigation system. The controls are centralized in a single device called a controller. Over the years, controllers have advanced in functionality and programming, transitioning from physical to digital interfaces. The latest controllers can be managed remotely via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, making garden management more flexible.

Smart irrigation goes a step further. It equips the system with tools that interact with existing devices and monitor environmental variables. This allows the system to autonomously adapt irrigation to the specific needs of each area.

How does a smart irrigation system work?

In addition to connected controllers, smart irrigation systems can include smart rain sensors and connectivity hubs. These devices collect real-time data and send it to a control center accessible via a mobile app. This allows users to monitor and manage the system easily and efficiently. For example, using the Rain Vision App, we can check our Acqua Vision smart rain sensor to ensure it has detected rain and stopped irrigation, even if we are not on-site.

For further optimization, you can use a Nuvola device. It synchronizes daily with local weather stations and blocks scheduled irrigation when rain is forecast.

What are the advantages of smart irrigation?

Using a smart system to irrigate gardens offers numerous advantages over traditional irrigation, including:

• Efficient use of water: Smart systems reduce water waste by using only the necessary amount based on the weather forecast.
• Time saving: Remote monitoring and control, along with green tools, save considerable time in maintenance.
• Flexibility and safety: Mobile devices allow users to turn on, turn off, or program irrigation from anywhere, ensuring simple and convenient management.
• Optimization of energy consumption: Intelligent systems can be configured to activate during times of lower energy consumption, reducing operating costs.
• Environmental sustainability: By adapting to weather conditions and the actual needs of plants, smart irrigation helps prevent environmental damage related to excessive water use.

Manage your irrigation systems remotely with a click

The growing availability of smart solutions is transforming how irrigation professionals manage their work. They can rely on increasingly efficient and high-performance devices to manage residential green spaces and more.

One of the most interesting applications of smart devices is in public parks and urban gardens. In these areas, impeccable irrigation management is crucial to ensure plant health and energy efficiency, while significantly reducing water consumption and maintenance time.

For remote management of irrigation systems, choose our Vision™ system: you can monitor, program, and manage the system’s operation with a single click, stress-free.