# Precision Irrigation Garden Devices The 'Dripio' Keeps Gardens Efficient and Healthy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dripio References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/smart-drip-irrigation-controller/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dripio/dripio-smart-watering-technology?ref=4lsu6z&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The 'Dripio' smart irrigation controller has been developed as a solution for [avid gardeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oko-sensor) to install when seeking out a more efficient way to hydrate their plants, trees or landscaping. Connecting to your homes exterior water source, the device will instantly go to work providing [drip irrigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-smart-valve-controller-t1) to specified areas to keep them optimally hydrated throughout the season. The WiFi-connected solution will let you create schedules and activate the system remotely on your smartphone or tablet to further integrate it into your [smart home setup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-ecosystems). The 'Dripio' smart irrigation controller also allows users to set certain areas to receive more or less water to make it ideal for gardens with a multitude of different plants to keep everything flourishing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Irrigation Technology:** The growing demand for efficient and automated irrigation systems presents opportunities for businesses to develop IoT-enabled devices such as the 'Dripio.' - **Remote-controlled Irrigation Systems:** There is a need for irrigation systems that can be controlled and scheduled remotely through a mobile device or smart home hub, opening up opportunities for innovative solutions. - **Precision Agriculture Solutions:** Precision agriculture technologies that can help optimize water usage in small-scale, residential settings present an area for development. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home Technology:** The 'Dripio' smart irrigation controller's integration with smart home systems presents opportunities for technology companies, smart home device manufacturers, and home automation service providers. - **Greenhouse and Gardening:** There is an increasing demand for precision irrigation technology in gardening, agriculture, and urban farming, which presents opportunities for companies in the greenhouse and gardening industries. - **Iot and Agricultural Technology:** With the rise of smart cities and sustainable urban agriculture practices, there is a growing market for IoT-enabled agricultural technologies like the 'Dripio' smart irrigation controller. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Plant Hydration Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube-smart-watering-system.md) - [Connected Smart Hose Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hose-timer-starter-kit.md) - [Automated Plant Irrigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-irrigation.md) - [Plant Watering Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardyn.md) - [Miniature Plant Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-monitors.md) - [Climate-Controlled Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-flower-system.md) - [AI-Powered Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leafypod.md)