# New plant sensor (wifi) by Elho
**URL:** https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924
**Category:** Off-Topic
**Created:** [October 24, 2024, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924 "2024-10-24T12:44:02Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Henk\_Renting](https://community.homey.app/u/Henk_Renting)
#### Post date: [October 24, 2024, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/1 "2024-10-24T12:44:02Z")
Perhaps an interesting new device for plant care: Elho introduces a new sensor based on wifi.
Of course there’s no Homey app (yet?), but it might be interesting now that the Xiaomi not working great, because if the poor Bluetooth implementation of Homey.
Price seems friendly too: 39,99 euro.
Senses moisture, light, nutrition and temperature and has a rechargeable battery that lasts 4-6 months according to Elho.
Updates are every 24h or faster when a large change is detected.
Unfortunately the information on the Elho site is in Dutch only (please use Google Translate or Deepl i.e.):
> **[smart pebble aardebruin - elho® - Give room to nature](https://www.elho.com/nl/producten/smart-pebble/smart-pebble-aardebruin/)**
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> Je eigen plantenfluisteraar, die je vertelt wat je plant precies nodig heeft, klinkt toch als iets dat we allemaal willen? Dit slimme apparaatje verstopt zich in je bloempot en helpt je te begrijpen hoe je plant zich voelt. Hij geeft automatisch aan...
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### Author:  [@Doekse](https://community.homey.app/u/Doekse)
#### Post date: [October 25, 2024, 11:02am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/3 "2024-10-25T11:02:57Z")
I saw that too—it wouldn’t be surprising if it’s actually a white-labeled Xiaomi sensor. I’ll have a look if I can get in touch with someone at Elho.
On another note, I recently got my hands on some sensors from [Fyta](https://fyta.de/), and they’re fantastic! There’s already a Homey app for them, which will soon be officially available as well!
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### Author:  [@Henk\_Renting](https://community.homey.app/u/Henk_Renting)
#### Post date: [October 25, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/4 "2024-10-25T13:06:56Z")
I haven’t seen Xiaomi plant sensors using wifi.
Are there any, @Doekse?
The fact that the Elho’s have wifi built-in and do not need an extra device, like the Fyta for that makes it more interesting for me. Pricewise too.
And since Athom doesn’t really seem to care about the Bluetooth problems of the Homey Pro 2023 (sorry to be blunt), I prefer wifi…
But thanks for the effort to get the Elho’s supported by Homey.
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### Author:  [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)
#### Post date: [October 25, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/5 "2024-10-25T14:01:52Z")
On AliExpress there are WiFi but also Zigbee Tuya Plant Soil sensors available, also for outdoor use and they juste need 2 x AAA batteries:
[Tuya/Zigbee Smart Soil Tester Wifi Humidity Temperature Moisture Sensor](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007484918204.html?isdl=y&aff_fsk=_omkkMP1&src=Connexity2023DEchannel&aff_platform=aff_feeds&aff_short_key=_omkkMP1&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%2124.98%2111.99%21%21%21%21%21%40%2112000040963211149%21afff%21%21%21&dp=17298641271930085339315091106008005&cn=326575&cv=610e70ea965cd4a9cc876e884e601a53&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0POFgNapiQMVYZqDBx1q7DuvEAQYAyABEgJkpPD_BwE&_fs_=true)
I know that the Tuya Zigbee App supports Soil Sensors, but I didn’t check if these from Ali are also supported. But I guess @johan_bendz is able to add them to the app, if they aren’t supported yet. 😉
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### Author:  [@Henk\_Renting](https://community.homey.app/u/Henk_Renting)
#### Post date: [October 25, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/6 "2024-10-25T14:15:59Z")
I know, but I would expect an Elho sensor has a better support (i.e. in terms of plants catalogue) than a Tuya sensor from Ali. Elho specializes in plant products (mostly plant pots)
And @Doekse wrote it could be a Xiaomi plant sensor, but Xiaomi doesn’t have a wifi version, as far as I know.
So curious, because a Xiaomi would do as well. The Bluetooth ones always worked well here on my HP19.
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### Author:  [@Doekse](https://community.homey.app/u/Doekse)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/7 "2024-10-29T16:14:14Z")
> [@Henk\_Renting](#):
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> I haven’t seen Xiaomi plant sensors using wifi
Ah sorry, didn’t check! I automatically assumed it would use Bluetooth. Wifi and battery powered sensors usually don’t go great together 🤔
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### Author:  [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2024, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/8 "2024-10-29T16:19:22Z")
Thy should never assume 😉
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### Author:  [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2024, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/9 "2024-10-29T17:03:57Z")
> [@Doekse](#):
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> Wifi and battery powered sensors usually don’t go great together
True, it heavily depends on the # of events it sends.
Specs
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### Author:  [@Henk\_Renting](https://community.homey.app/u/Henk_Renting)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/10 "2024-10-29T17:40:08Z")
And the fact that it probably only sends, so it can sleep in between updates
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### Author:  [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/11 "2024-10-29T17:45:09Z")
Yes, they might have restricted the # of events it sends, but I couldn’t find that info.
It’s possible doesn’t send every little change, but bundled updates N times a day
But that’s all assumptions 😅
> [@Peter\_Kawa](#):
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> Thy should never assume
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### Author:  [@Henk\_Renting](https://community.homey.app/u/Henk_Renting)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/12 "2024-10-29T17:57:32Z")
The [FAQ](https://www.elho.com/nl/faq/smart-pebble/app-pebble/hoe-vaak-geeft-mijn-pebble-mij-updates-over-mijn-plant/) on the Elho site tells us this (translated by Deepl):
> How often do I get updates on my Pebble?
> Regular updates: The Pebble provides updates every 24 hours.
> Instant update: For an instant update, hold down the button for 1 second. After about 10 seconds, you will see an update in the app. You can also pull down the screen to refresh.
> Additional updates: If the Pebble detects a significant rise in the water level (for example, after watering the plant), it provides an additional update within an hour.
> Troubleshooting: If you have not received an update for more than 24 hours:
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> - Press the button for a manual update. If successful, daily updates will resume.
> - Check that your Wi-Fi is working.
> - Check that your Pebble is charged.
> - Check that the Pebble is still paired with the PBX.
> - Check that the Wi-Fi settings have not been changed.
> - Re-pair the Smart Pebble by connecting to your Wi-Fi network in the Smart Pebble settings.
> - If problems persist, try deleting the Pebble from “My Pebbles” and re-pairing.
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### Author:  [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/13 "2024-10-29T18:06:07Z")
I can’t discover if they limited the number of updates
> [@Henk\_Renting](#):
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> The Pebble provides updates every 24 hours.
that would mean more than once a day?
They don’t seem to reveal if the number of updates are restricted to improve battey life.
> [@Henk\_Renting](#):
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> successful, daily updates will resume.
_daily updates_ could mean “once a day” 🫣🤔😅
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### Author:  [@Henk\_Renting](https://community.homey.app/u/Henk_Renting)
#### Post date: [October 29, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/14 "2024-10-29T18:09:37Z")
Once a day and on request is what I get from it as well.
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### Author:  [@Henk\_Renting](https://community.homey.app/u/Henk_Renting)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2024, 8:05am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/15 "2024-11-16T08:05:41Z")
> [@Doekse](#):
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> I’ll have a look if I can get in touch with someone at Elho.
Any news yet, @Doekse? 🙂
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### Author:  [@Doekse](https://community.homey.app/u/Doekse)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2024, 8:32am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/16 "2024-11-16T08:32:27Z")
Not yet unfortunately! Trying to find the right person.
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### Author:  [@Henk\_Renting](https://community.homey.app/u/Henk_Renting)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2024, 8:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/17 "2024-11-16T08:58:07Z")
Thanks for doing so then! 👍🏻
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### Author:  [@Doekse](https://community.homey.app/u/Doekse)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2024, 11:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/18 "2024-11-28T11:49:56Z")
I got in touch with the right person! Let’s see if we can arrange API access 🙏
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### Author:  [@hwin](https://community.homey.app/u/hwin)
#### Post date: [November 28, 2024, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/19 "2024-11-28T18:52:22Z")
woop woop! Looking forward to this 🙂
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### Author:  [@Autogedrocht](https://community.homey.app/u/Autogedrocht)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/20 "2025-03-02T13:56:18Z")
Any updates on this perhaps?
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### Author:  [@Doekse](https://community.homey.app/u/Doekse)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/new-plant-sensor-wifi-by-elho/118924/21 "2025-03-02T17:23:19Z")
The elho team is collaborating with an external software development partner for the plant sensor. While they currently have other priorities, a Homey integration is definitely on their to-do list.
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