# Weather-Analyzing Gardening Gadgets The Netro 'Sprite' Water Controller is Fully Automated By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-controller References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/netro-smart-water-controller-helps-you-manage-your-garden-21-09-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/391917434/netro-scientifically-water-your-garden) With consumer interest in gardening as a pastime increasing, new products and smart innovations like the Netro 'Sprite' water controller are being developed to help enable effective results. Funding now on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houseplant-care-technology), the Netro 'Sprite' is a fully automatic device that can manage up to 12 different zones in and around the land on your property. The Netro 'Sprite' device will analyze local weather in real-time and provide watering only when necessary. The device works with plant sensors to ensure each one gets the proper and optimal level of hydration. One of the best features of the Netro 'Sprite' water controller is the water regulation capabilities it has; it will ensure water is only used sparingly when needed to aid areas where drought is prevalent or occurring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 70% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Gardening:** Developing automated devices that analyze local weather and regulate watering for optimal plant growth could disrupt the gardening industry. - **Iot-enabled Gardening:** Smart innovations like the Netro 'Sprite' water controller use plant sensors and real-time data to reduce water waste and increase efficiency in the gardening industry. - **Weather-based Irrigation Systems:** Innovative irrigation systems like the Netro 'Sprite' use weather data and water regulation capabilities to effectively manage water usage and reduce waste, representing a potential transformation of water management in agriculture. ### Where This Applies - **Home Gardening:** The Netro 'Sprite' and similar smart gardening devices have potential to revolutionize the traditional home gardening industry and change the way people manage their gardens at home. - **Agriculture:** Weather-based irrigation systems like the Netro 'Sprite' could potentially transform the agricultural industry by reducing water waste and increasing efficiency in crop production. - **Smart Irrigation:** Smart irrigation systems like the Netro 'Sprite' could disrupt the traditional irrigation industry by offering more technologically advanced solutions to manage water usage in landscaping. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant Watering Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube.md) - [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) - [Indoor Houseplant Care Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houseplant-care-technology.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) - [Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evergrow.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardyn.md)