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Quick verdict
Finally, a Zigbee soil moisture sensor that feeds real data into Home Assistant. Stick it in your garden bed or a potted plant and automate your watering based on actual moisture levels instead of guessing. Cheap enough to deploy several across different zones.
Standout: Zigbee soil moisture and temperature sensing for smart garden automations.
Notes last checked Mar 22, 2026.
Compatibility snapshot
Home AssistantgoodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally.
Apple HomenoneNo official support on this platform.
Google HomenoneNo official support on this platform.
AlexanoneNo official support on this platform.
Works offlineyes
Setupeasy
Extra hub neededyes
Powerbattery
Local control facts
Home Assistant: zha integration, Local Polling (home-assistant.io, checked Sep 10, 2026)
Why it stands out
measures both soil moisture and soil temperature
affordable for monitoring multiple garden beds or pots
Zigbee connectivity for fully local automations
pairs well with the ThirdReality watering kit for automated irrigation
Reasons to hesitate
Zigbee range may be limited outdoors, so plan your mesh accordingly
requires a Zigbee coordinator
probe durability in harsh weather is unproven long-term
Best for
automating garden watering based on actual soil conditions
monitoring houseplant moisture levels through Home Assistant
Avoid if
your garden is far from your Zigbee mesh range
you need professional-grade soil analytics
Privacy and local-control notes
Pure Zigbee sensor with no cloud dependency. Fully local operation through ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT.
Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: ZHA / Zigbee2MQTT.
Buying reality check
Price notes: Budget-friendly for a smart soil sensor. Pair with the watering kit for a complete automated irrigation setup.
