MIYO Hibernation

The temperatures are getting colder and the garden is going into hibernation. It is now time for MIYO , the smart and fully automatic irrigation system, to think about hibernation. We have summarized what to look out for.

In late autumn, plant lovers take the last wintering measures, put their green roommates under cover, wrap pots and take important precautions to avoid frost damage. In order to get MIYO safely through the cold season, all mobile devices, i.e. sensors and valves, must be dismantled and winterized indoors when the outside temperature drops to 4°C. Since they no longer receive a solar charge, winter mode must be activated in the app in the settings of each irrigation area. This puts the devices into an energy-saving mode that bridges many months without recharging. It is important that the devices go into hibernation well charged. Charging can take place before or after activating winter mode. As soon as the Sensor measures a temperature of 4°C, the MIYO app automatically warns that it is time to winterize. At a temperature of 0°C, an error message also shows that sensors and valves really need to be dismantled now. 

How to prepare for winter mode?

Give the devices plenty of sun. When temperatures are above zero, MIYOs can also be charged in winter mode if this was previously not possible due to weather conditions, for example.

How do I deactivate MIYO sensors before winter?

First, winter mode must be activated in the app for each irrigation area. Then carefully pull the floor sensor out of the ground. The soil sensor should be stored in dry conditions and at temperatures above zero during the winter months.

How do I deactivate MIYO valves before winter?

The first step is to turn off the water supply for the garden and remove the Valve . Then activate winter mode in the app for each watering area. But be careful, this will open the Valve ! The device should then be stored in a dry place at above-zero temperatures.

How do I deactivate MIYO Cube before winter?

When MIYO valves and sensors are supplied for the winter and all circuits are in winter mode, the Cube can simply be disconnected from its power supply. All settings remain stored locally even without a power supply.

After MIYO has supplied your beloved plants with water as needed and sustainably as possible all summer long, the rest period in winter is well-deserved. The cold season is also ideal for thinking about your individual garden design and developing new ideas for the coming season. We at MIYO are of course available to answer any questions you may have about fully automatic irrigation, whatever the weather, and are working on ever better solutions for a smart garden.