Recommended hardware for Garzed

Everything you need to run smart watering with Garzed. Tested with our app — no guessing which model works.

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Smart hardware to start with

Each kit includes the hub plus one sensor or valve. The hub is required for either system to work — buy a kit if you don't already have the brand.

Ecowitt

Soil Moisture Starter Kit

GW1100 hub + 1 WH51 sensor

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The sensor reads soil moisture every 70 seconds and sends readings to the hub over wireless RF. The hub then streams that data to Garzed over your home WiFi. One hub supports up to 16 sensors.

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Rachio

Smart Hose Timer Starter Kit

1 valve + WiFi hub

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The valve mounts on any standard hose bib (or splitter) and runs on 2 AA batteries. The hub plugs into the wall and connects the valve to your WiFi so Garzed can control it. One hub supports up to 8 valves.

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Add more sensors or valves

Already have the hubs? Add individual sensors and valves to cover more plots and zones. These pair to your existing hub — no second hub needed.

Ecowitt

WH51 Soil Moisture Sensor

Sensor only · requires Ecowitt hub

Add one (or several for large plots)

One sensor per plot for most setups. For larger beds, add 2-3 sensors to the same plot — Garzed averages them for a more accurate reading. Pairs to your existing Ecowitt hub automatically. Battery-powered, multi-year life.

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Rachio

Smart Hose Timer Valve

Valve only · requires Rachio WiFi hub

Add one per plot you want to water

One valve per plot. Pairs to your existing Rachio hub. Use a hose splitter at the spigot to run multiple valves off a single hose bib.

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