# Connected Irrigation Valves This Smart Device Helps Reduce Home Water Consumption By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-05-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-water-consumption References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/smart-irrigation-valve-adds-connectivity-and-automation-any-hose.html) & [zilker.co](http://www.zilker.co/) 'Zilker' is a [smart gardening device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod) that helps consumers [reduce home water consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-bergvattnet). With a significant portion of each home's water use reserved for the outdoors, there is a growing need for devices that help reduce water waste. This tool eliminates water inefficiencies to ensure that consumers are not using any more water than they need to. Zilker is a drop-in water value that adds a number of smart features to any hose or manual sprinkler. The device itself include a small hub that is designed to communicate with the accompanying values fitted onto each hose. Once installed, the flow is controlled automatically based on a schedule determined by the user and local weather conditions. Users can also use the iOS app to manually control the delivery from each valve. The smart device is a simple way for users without [connected sprinkler systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivint-water-sensor) to reduce their home water consumption. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 45% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Gardening Devices:** There is a need for more smart gardening devices that can help reduce water waste and increase efficiency in outdoor water usage. - **Iot-enabled Irrigation Systems:** The integration of IoT technology into irrigation systems can lead to more efficient outdoor water usage and the reduction of water waste. - **Automated Flow Control:** Automated flow control systems can help reduce water waste and improve efficiency in outdoor water usage. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smart Home Technology:** Smart home technology companies can develop new and innovative devices for outdoor water usage and irrigation systems. - **Water Conservation:** Water conservation industries can benefit from the development and implementation of new, innovative irrigation technologies. - **Home and Garden Retail:** Home and garden retailers can offer IoT-enabled irrigation systems and other smart gardening devices to customers to help reduce water waste and improve efficiency in outdoor water usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Water Valve Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-smart-valve-controller-t1.md) - [Connected Plant Hydration Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube-smart-watering-system.md) - [Automated Plant Irrigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-irrigation.md) - [Plant Watering Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube.md) - [Smart Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1.md) - [Automatic Leak-Prevention Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo-smart-water-monitor.md) - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [Whole-Home Smart Water Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moen-smart-water-network.md) - [AI-Enhanced Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo-smart-water-monitor-and-shutoff.md)