Operational blind spots
Without ongoing root-level visibility, wet areas, dry areas and changing conditions can be difficult to identify early.
Trusted by organisations across sport, education, local government and property
The operational problem
What happens between site checks stays hidden.
Spot checks show one place at one moment. Conditions can change across a site before the next inspection or scheduled irrigation cycle.
Manual inspection burden
Repeated site checks take time and still provide only a snapshot, making it harder to prioritise the areas that need attention.
Different industries, shared visibility problems
Find the right approach for your site
See how root-level measurements inform decisions from golf greens to green roofs.
Agriculture
Compare root-level conditions across monitored growing areas and respond where attention is needed.
Explore Agriculture → GolfFind moisture differences across greens, tees and fairways before they become harder to manage.
Explore Golf → Sports FieldsSee changing root-level conditions across stadiums and training grounds between inspections.
Explore Sports Fields → RacecoursesGive track teams more evidence when planning irrigation and preparation.
Explore Racecourses → Green CitiesMonitor difficult-to-access growing areas and identify unnecessary watering.
Explore Green Cities → LandscapingGive crews and property managers a clearer view across monitored commercial sites.
Explore Landscaping →From blind spots to informed action
Make each irrigation decision with better evidence
Hydrosight combines root-level monitoring, weather context, compatible irrigation controls and reporting in one platform.
Find wet and dry areas
Compare moisture, EC and temperature readings from selected root areas.
Account for weather
View observations and forecasts beside soil measurements before irrigation runs.
Use compatible existing controllers
Connect selected Rain Bird and Hunter Hydrawise systems without replacing the whole irrigation system.
Act on configured thresholds
Reduce or disable selected Rain Bird runtimes, or skip a Hunter Hydrawise scheduled run when soil is already wet.
Alert teams to conditions
Configure soil-moisture threshold alerts and notify users about irrigation actions.
Document irrigation outcomes
Record whether compatible irrigation ran, was skipped or was reduced, including saved runtime.
Evidence from the root area
Measurements for better decisions
A single probe reports three root-level measurements wirelessly to the Hydrosight Portal.
Moisture (%)Volumetric water content at the installed probe depth.
EC (dS/m)Electrical conductivity readings that help identify changing soil conditions.
Temperature (°C)Soil temperature at probe depth for germination and growth monitoring.
Inside the Hydrosight Portal
See how soil conditions change over time
Go ahead, explore it. Every rise and fall below is real data from a Hydrosight sensor in Australia, revealed through the same Portal customers use to understand what is happening beneath the surface.
THE PORTAL, WHERE YOU NEED IT
Make decisions where the work happens
Use Hydrosight on your phone or tablet to open the site map, compare current soil and weather trends, and review irrigation outcomes while you are on site. Your team sees the same picture without waiting to get back to a desk.
How Hydrosight works
Choose where visibility matters, install at root level, then follow changing conditions in the Portal.
- Choose the areas to monitor
Start with the areas that are hardest to inspect, irrigate or keep consistent.
- Install at root level
Make a hole with a standard hole cutter, lower the sensor into it, slide the probes sideways into undisturbed soil, then plug the hole so the installation is fully underground.
- Act on changing conditions
Use moisture, EC and temperature trends in the Portal to decide where to inspect, irrigate or adjust management.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about installation, connectivity, the Portal and getting started.
How is a Hydrosight sensor installed?
Make a hole with a standard hole cutter, lower the sensor into it, slide the probes sideways into undisturbed soil, and plug the hole. The complete IP68-rated sensor remains below the surface.
How deep should the sensor be installed?
Install it around the active root system. For typical turf, this is usually about 5-8 cm below the surface. Other applications may require shallower or deeper placement depending on what needs to be measured.
Can I relocate the sensor?
Yes. The sensor can be repositioned whenever your monitoring needs change.
Do I need Wi-Fi or a gateway?
No. Each sensor sends readings directly over NB-IoT, subject to confirmed coverage at the installation location.
Can Hydrosight work with my existing irrigation system?
Selected Rain Bird and Hunter Hydrawise systems are supported. Share your controller model and site setup with us so we can confirm compatibility and available automation before deployment.
How long does the battery last?
Battery life is typically 3-5 years, depending on reporting frequency and network conditions. Battery replacement is included in the package, so Hydrosight will provide a new replacement sensor at no additional cost when replacement is due.
What if I need a feature that does not exist yet?
Tell us what would make Hydrosight more useful for you. We value customer feedback and, when a request makes the product better, we do our best to implement it.
Can we start with a focused trial?
Yes. Start with the area that is hardest to inspect or manage. We agree the measurement question, sensor placement, trial period and success criteria before installation so the result can be evaluated clearly.
What does Hydrosight cost, and is there an ongoing subscription?
Hydrosight combines sensor hardware, cellular connectivity and Portal access. Pricing and any ongoing service costs are set out clearly in a site-specific proposal.
Choose one problem area to measure
Identify the hardest area to inspect. Hydrosight can help define the sensors, trial question and success check for a focused site trial.