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Sensory Plant Detectors

The Flower Power App by Parrot Lets You Digitally Monitor Your Plants

— January 10, 2013 — Eco
Those looking to go a bit more green this year but don’t think you have the time to do it are in luck, because the new flower power app by Parrot lets you digitally monitor your plants from any mobile device.

The app comes equipped with a rod-shaped device of which you place in the soil of whichever plant you’d like to monitor. It then wirelessly connects with the flower power app to send users continuous updates on their plant’s health.

The app updates every 15 minutes, allowing plant-loving enthusiasts to monitor everything from their plant’s water levels, temperature and even sunlight intake. Even incorporating a to-do list for users to remember when the next required watering should be, the flower power app is a fantastic option for those who want to go green by using a bit of technological innovation.
Trend Themes
1. Digital Plant Monitoring - The Parrot Flower Power app allows users to monitor their plants health from any mobile device and get real-time updates on their soil and sunlight intake.
2. Real-time Sensor Data - The app uses real-time updates and sensor data to provide plant enthusiasts with detailed information on their plant's health, helping them make more informed decisions for their care and maintenance.
3. Smart Gardening - The Flower Power app is part of the growing trend of smart gardening technology, which utilizes IoT innovations to help consumers take better care of their plants and natural environments.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home - The Flower Power app could be integrated as part of a larger smart home ecosystem, helping to automate the care and maintenance of indoor and outdoor plants.
2. Agriculture - The sensor technology and real-time updates used in the app could also have disruptive potential in agriculture, helping farmers monitor and optimize the health and yield of their crops.
3. Environmental Sustainability - The growing interest in plant monitoring technology reflects a broader trend towards environmental sustainability, as people seek to take better care of their local ecosystems and natural environments.
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