The Spiio™ Soil Sensor provides real-time, actionable insights into soil conditions, helping turf managers make data-driven decisions. By monitoring soil temperature, moisture, salinity, and light, these autonomous, wireless sensors allow for site-specific turf management strategies that optimize growth, irrigation, and maintenance.
How Spiio Soil Sensors Work
1. Real-Time, Wireless Soil Monitoring
Spiio soil sensors continuously collect and transmit data every hour.
Data is sent wirelessly via cellular communication to a cloud-based dashboard.
The dashboard is accessible on a smartphone, tablet, or computer at your chosen frequency.
Once installed, the sensors operate autonomously with a battery lifespan of 3 to 5 years.
2. Key Measurements & Sensor Data
Each Spiio soil sensor tracks four key metrics that impact turf health:
Soil Temperature:
Measures from -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C).
Helps predict germination, freeze/thaw cycles, and disease risks.
Soil Moisture:
Measures volumetric water content (VWC) as a percentage (%).
Helps optimize irrigation scheduling and detect drought stress.
Soil Salinity:
Displays electrical conductivity (EC) in dS/m, mS/cm, or TDS.
Helps assess salt buildup and soil flushing effectiveness.
Light Exposure:
Measured in Lux or footcandles (when the top is exposed).
Useful for shade studies and turf performance evaluation.
3. Compact & Easy Installation
Dimensions: 7.1 in x 1.9 in x 1.9 in (180 mm x 47 mm x 48 mm).
Bury at varying depths, depending on signal strength and monitoring needs.
Simply subscribe, connect, and bury the sensor to start collecting data.
Spiio Dashboard & Data Insights
The Spiio dashboard provides an interactive, real-time view of soil conditions and allows users to:
Access historical data to track trends and make informed decisions.
Set custom thresholds for soil conditions to receive alerts when values exceed limits.
Monitor GPS-specific weather data for precise, localized forecasting.
Applications for Turf Management
Spiio soil sensors help turf managers make data-backed decisions for:
Preventative Disease Management:
Use soil temperature thresholds to trigger patch disease treatments.
Irrigation Optimization:
Avoid overwatering or drought stress by monitoring moisture levels.
Salinity Control:
Assess soil flushing effectiveness and reduce salt buildup risks.
Traffic Management:
Evaluate soil moisture after rain events to make cart path decisions.
Winter Turf Protection:
Monitor freeze/thaw cycles under tarps in northern climates.
Pre-Emergent Herbicide Applications:
Time treatments based on growing degree days (GDD) and soil conditions.
Shade Studies:
Analyze light exposure to improve growing conditions.
Stakeholder Reports & Capital Planning:
Use data-driven insights to support budgeting and resource allocation.
Weather Forecasting & Additional Insights
The weather dashboard within Spiio provides hyper-local forecasts covering an area of 3.25 square miles (8.5 km²)with data on:
Ambient Temperature
Wind Speed
Relative Humidity & Dew Point
Precipitation & Evapotranspiration (ET)
Sun Hours & Weather Trends
Customizable color-coded thresholds and hourly breakdowns help users make quick, informed decisions.
Get Started with Spiio Today
Upgrade your turf management strategy with Spiio soil sensors and access actionable insights through the GreenCast Connect dashboard.
Subscribe today at Spiio.GreencastOnline.com
Or download the GreenCast Connect app via IOS or Android.