Want to keep your garden hydrated while you're away? The third generation of Aqua from Eve offers an automatic irrigation solution that can be controlled via smartphone. This spigot-connected water controller requires minimal setup and works directly with your home's wireless ecosystem.
The device, measuring 4 x 4 x 3 inches, fits onto a spigot and houses two AA batteries for power. It features just one button to manually turn the water on or off, making it user-friendly but also revealing some complications during use.
Despite its simplicity, reviewers found the Aqua to be leaky and difficult to operate effectively. However, it does offer an advantage over many competitors by not requiring additional hardware such as a Wi-Fi bridge for setup.
The Eve Aqua is part of a broader trend in smart home technology that aims to make home maintenance easier from afar. Yet, managing water flow with a smartphone app might be more complex than initially thought, raising questions about the true convenience of such solutions.
