AUT Journal of Electrical Engineering

AUT Journal of Electrical Engineering

IoT Based Watering System Activation on Smart Garden

Document Type : Research Article

Authors
Rini Puji Astutik
Budy Gunawan
Arbi Alfian Mas'ud
Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Muhammadiyah Gresik, Gresik, Indonesia.
10.22060/eej.2025.24495.5716
Abstract
Watering and maintaining garden plants are essential daily activities for garden owners. However, for busy individuals, this task is often neglected, causing the plants to dry out and eventually die. This study proposes an IoT-based automatic watering system designed to activate irrigation based on soil moisture readings. The system employs soil moisture sensors and the Blynk IoT platform for real-time monitoring and control. The experience results show that the automatic watering mechanism performs more effectively than manual watering, maintaining optimal soil conditions and ensuring plant health. Additionally, user can monitor system status remotely through a smartphone. The proposed system transforms an ordinary garden into a smart garden that support autonomous, efficient, and sustainable plant care.
Keywords
Automatic
Irrigation
Monitoring
Soil Moisture
Remotely
Subjects
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