Which systems offer real-time alerts for indoor plant monitoring?

Real-time alerts help growers maintain ideal conditions by notifying them instantly when environmental factors like temperature, humidity, CO₂ levels, or light intensity shift outside optimal ranges.

These alerts allow for quick action, reducing stress on plants and helping maximise yields.

Here are some leading systems offering real-time alerts for indoor plant monitoring, including a breakdown of their features, pros, and cons:

Pulse Pro

• Monitors: Temperature, humidity, CO₂ levels, light intensity (PPFD), and vapour pressure deficit (VPD)

• Alerts: Real-time alerts via mobile app and cloud platform

• Pros: Wide sensor coverage, good for general environmental monitoring

• Cons: No leaf surface temperature monitoring; light measurement limited to PAR (not full ePAR spectrum).

• Approximate price: $499 USD

Growlink Controller

• Monitors: Varies by setup (can include temp, humidity, CO₂, soil moisture)

• Alerts: Real-time alerts with remote access; integrates with automation systems

• Pros: Supports climate automation (lighting, irrigation); flexible sensor options

• Cons: Complex setup; additional cost for full sensor suite; light spectrum measurement limited or unavailable

• Approximate price: $400+ USD depending on configuration

Grow Sensor

• Monitors: Temperature, humidity, CO₂ levels, light intensity (PPF/PPFD and full ePAR spectrum), and leaf surface temperature

• Alerts: Instant real-time alerts via the cloud with mobile-friendly access

• Pros: Precision monitoring of all key factors; advanced light spectrum analysis; automatic data logging; super user friendly app, reliable alerts; simple setup

• Cons: Does not monitor soil moisture, pH, or EC directly, but supports integration of external devices

• Price: Highly competitive for its feature set – priced at £599.