MIYO hibernation

The temperatures are getting colder and the garden is going into winter dormancy. It is also time for MIYO, the smart and fully automatic irrigation system, to think about hibernation. We have summarized what to pay attention to.

Plant lovers take their last winterizing measures in late autumn, place their green roommates under cover, wrap pots, and make important preparations to avoid frost damage. To safely get MIYO through the cold season, all mobile devices, such as sensors and valves, must be dismantled and wintered indoors when the outside temperature drops to 4°C. Since they will no longer receive solar charging, the winter mode must be activated in the app settings for each irrigation area. This puts the devices into an energy-saving mode that lasts for many months without new charging. It is important that the devices go into hibernation well charged. The charging can take place before or after activating the winter mode. As soon as the Sensor measures a temperature of 4°C, the MIYO app automatically notifies with a warning that it is time to winterize. At a temperature of 0°C, an additional error message indicates 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?

"As a first step, the water supply for the garden must be turned off and the Valve disassembled. Then activate the winter mode in the app for each irrigation area. But be careful, this will open the Valve! The device should then be stored dry and at positive temperatures."

How do I deactivate MIYO Cube before winter?

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

"After MIYO has sustainably and need-based supplied the beloved plants with water all summer long, the winter rest period is well-deserved. The cold season is also ideal for thinking about individual garden design and developing new ideas for the upcoming season. We at MIYO are, of course, available in all weather for any questions regarding fully automatic irrigation and are working on even better solutions for a smart garden."