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Soildrops Soil Moisture Sensor Installation Tutorial

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Estimated installation Time: 3 mins each sensor

Step 1: Place Your Sensor

  1. Sprinkler Zones: Center of the zone.
  2. Dripline Zones: Under a drip hole at the midpoint. This ensures accurate readings.
  3. Pro Tip: Place near the controller for a strong signal.

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Step 2: Moisten Soil

  1. Avoid damage by inserting into moist soil.
  2. Water the area manually or, use QuickRun (3-5 min) in the app.

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Step 3: Pair Your Sensor

  1. Near controller, hold button (5s) until LED blinks.
  2. In the app, tap 'Add Sensor' and scan the QR code.
  3. Wait for pairing confirmation.

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Step 4: Sensor Insertion

  1. Gently push sensor into soil. Stop and move if you feel resistance.
  2. Push sensor down until top is flush with soil. 

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Step 5: Wait for Data

Initial 0% moisture is normal – don't worry! You’ll recieve an accurate reading within 10 minutes.Congratulations, your sensor is now monitoring soil moisture.