say yes to smart outdoor plugs

Control your garden via your phone – Sarah Bentham, an expert at Gardena, tells all

Smart plugs are often used indoors,

but did you know that you can also get an adapter to add smart control to your outdoor sockets too?

A smart plug or adapter is a must-have

for transforming your garden and getting the most out of your outdoor space. The Gardena Smart Power Adapter in particular is a simple solution for integrating your garden lights and other electric devices into your smart system, so you can simply and conveniently control your garden at the touch of your smartphone. All you have to do is plug the adapter into an available wall socket and you’re ready to go.

Controlling outdoor lighting is a big benefit

to using a smart plug, especially when you’re retrofitting plug-in lighting rather than mains-connected and controlled designs. This gives you control over illuminating your outdoor space without having to go and turn the switch on an outdoor socket manually.

With a smart garden adapter,

you can enjoy full connectivity with most other smart products too. This includes robotic lawnmowers, smart irrigation controls, smart sensors, and smart home and garden pumps.

With smart outdoor plugs

like the Gardena Smart Power Adapter, you even have the possibility to team up with your smart home assistant, such as Apple Homekit, or control your garden lights using voice control with Amazon Alexa. Not only that, but you can also set up a schedule for your smart power adapter, allowing you to customise your timetable to keep your garden just right.

Outside of your gardening equipment,

a smart adapter will also allow you to power other devices that help you make the most of outdoor living. This might include an outdoor entertainment system, for example, or an outdoor electric heater, giving you control over your garden’s temperature when entertaining guests, without having to leave the comfort of your chair.

Another great use for an outdoor smart plug

is with a water feature. This allows you to have easy control over this design element with your phone, while also helping you save energy by only turning it on when you are in the garden.