Why smart, not just a timer
A standard tap timer waters whether it's pouring or not. A smart controller checks a rain sensor, soil moisture, even a local weather feed, and skips the cycle when the garden doesn't need it. In Cairns where a single afternoon storm can dump 50 mm, that adds up fast.
What we install
Typical savings
Most clients see watering hours drop by a third over a year, mostly by skipping cycles in the wet. A $40 sensor and a smart controller usually pay for themselves inside one season.