# Smart Home Sprinkler Controllers The Skydrop 'Arc' Works with Amazon Alexa and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydrop-arc References: [gadgetify](http://www.gadgetify.com/skydrop-arc-smart-sprinkler/) & [amzn.to](https://amzn.to/2t9KNC4) The Skydrop 'Arc' sprinkler system is an advanced piece of equipment for the modern smart home that will enable users to maintain optimal connectivity to their outdoors space at all times. Integrated with a [smart irrigation interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-smart-valve-controller-t1), the system is capable of saving 20% of the water you might otherwise use to keep your garden healthy. The unit connects to your existing [smart home framework](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-ecosystems) with integrated support for [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hydroponic-garden) Alexa, Nest, Ecobee, Google Home and much more to ensure optimal conservation at all times. The Skydrop 'Arc' sprinkler system enables users to maintain control over 13 different zones to keep dryer areas well-supported and shadier areas from becoming too damp. The unit connects to the Internet to take local weather data into account to ensure it can operate autonomously to keep users feeling efficient. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 69% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Home Sprinkler Systems:** The trend towards advanced sprinkler systems that integrate with smart home frameworks and conserve water through IoT technology presents the opportunity for disruptive innovation in home automation and irrigation industries. - **Smart Irrigation Interfaces:** The trend towards IoT-powered smart irrigation interfaces that autonomously adjust water usage presents the opportunity for disruptive innovation in landscaping and agriculture industries. - **Internet of Things for Water Conservation:** The trend towards integrating IoT technology in water conservation systems for homes and gardens presents the opportunity for disruptive innovation in environmental and sustainability industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Automation:** Smart sprinkler systems integrate with existing smart home frameworks and home automation systems, presenting opportunities for innovation in home automation technology. - **Landscaping:** Smart irrigation interfaces present opportunities for innovation in landscaping industries, allowing for precise and autonomous control of water usage in gardens and landscapes. - **Agriculture:** Smart irrigation interfaces present opportunities for innovation in agriculture industries, providing efficient and environmentally-conscious water usage in crop cultivation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Smart Hose Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hose-timer-starter-kit.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) - [Automated Indoor Garden Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hydroponic-garden.md) - [Field Irrigation Planning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irrigation-planning.md) - [Whole-Home Smart Water Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moen-smart-water-network.md) - [Climate-Controlled Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-flower-system.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md)