Dashboards can be customized based on user preference, allowing users to add, remove, and organize widgets according to their specific needs. Customization settings are tied to the user profile, not the organization, meaning each user can maintain a personalized dashboard view regardless of the organization they are managing. However, threshold settings are tied to organization and will maintain for each user within that organization.
To access all features, including real-time soil temperature and moisture levels, upgrade to the Pro Plan and gain full sensor integration for precise turf management.
The Advanced Plan also unlocks enhanced monitoring and analytics tools, helping you optimize conditions efficiently.
Upgrade today at GreenCast Connect or through the GreenCast Connect Billing Portal to unlock the full potential of your dashboard and take control of your turf management!
Need help? Contact GreenCast Connect Support through the app’s Help & Support section under Settings.
1. Accessing the Dashboard
Open the GreenCast Connect app.
Tap the “Dashboard” tab at the bottom of the screen.
2. Weather Widgets
Overview: Displays up-to-date weather information, including current conditions, forecasts, and alerts.
Purpose: Helps you stay informed about weather trends that affect turf health and maintenance schedules.
Features:
Click on these widgets to get more information and data:
Ambient Temperature
Soil Temperature
Dew Point
Precipitation (PoP)
Evapotranspiration
Net Water Gain/Loss
Humidity
Leaf Wetness
Sun Intensity (UVI)
Current Conditions:
Real-time data for:
Temperature
Humidity
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Forecast:
Hourly and 7-day forecasts to plan upcoming maintenance activities.
Customization:
Customize weather widgets with the option to enable:
Weather Overview
Hourly Forecast
Daily Forecast
Live Weather
Ambient Temperature
Soil Temperature
Dew Point
Sun Intensity (UVI)
Sun Hours
Precipitation
Evapotranspiration
Net Weather Gain/Loss
Humidity
Leaf Wetness
Wind Speed and Direction
3. Monitor Widgets
Overview: Displays real-time environmental data, such as soil temperature, soil moisture, and light levels.
Purpose: Helps you track current conditions affecting your turf.
Weather Alerts: Notifications for severe weather conditions, such as frost, storms, or heatwaves.
Customizable: Add, remove, or reorder widgets to prioritize the information most relevant to you.
Monitor widgets include:
Severe Weather events
Spray Window Monitor
Pest Risk Monitor
GDD Trackers Monitor
4. Spiio Area Widgets
Overview: The Spiio Area Widget is designed to aggregate data from multiple soil sensors installed within a specific zone or area
Purpose: Offers a comprehensive overview of soil health across a larger zone, helping you manage and optimize resource usage over a wider area.
Detailed Interaction:
Click on the widget to access more detailed information about sensor data.
Edit context related to the area by clicking the edit icon in the top right corner.
Install a sensor or edit sensor threshold directly from the widget by clicking the edit icon in the top right corner.
View moisture, salinity, and temperature data for timeframes including 24 hours, 3 days, 7 days, 14 days, or 1 month.
5. Spiio Place Widgets
Overview: Displays real-time data from an individual soil sensor, such as soil moisture, temperature, and salinity levels at a specific installation point.
Purpose: Provides localized insights into soil conditions at the exact location of the sensor, helping you monitor and manage specific soil health parameters.
Detailed Interaction:
Click on the widget to access more detailed information about sensor data.
Add a picture for visual reference of the installation location.
Add personal notes to track specific observations or changes.
Edit context related to the sensor, such as installation settings or sensor name.
Install, replace, or permanently remove a sensor directly from the widget.
View soil moisture, salinity, and temperature data for timeframes including 24 hours, 3 days, 7 days, 14 days, or 1 month.
6. Pest Risk Widgets
Overview: Displays pest risk levels based on current and forecasted conditions.
Purpose: Identifies high-risk periods for pest outbreaks.
Features:
Notifications for elevated risk levels.
Examples of Tracked Pests:
Anthracnose Foliar Blight
Brown Patch
Smith-Kerns Dollar Spot
Gray Leaf Spot
Large Patch
Microdochium Patch
Pythium Blight
Fairy Ring
Pythium Root Disfunction
Pythium Root Rot
Spring Dead Spot
Summer Patch
Take-All Patch
Take-All Root Rot
Crab Grass Germination
Goosegrass Germination
Poa Annua Germination
7. GDD (Growing Degree Days) Widgets
Overview: Tracks cumulative Growing Degree Days (GDD), a critical metric for timing turf management practices.
To activate GDD widgets, navigate to settings > GDD Trackers and add a new tracker.
Purpose: Helps predict pest emergence and optimal application windows for fertilizers and control products.
Features:
Displays Active and/or Archived GDD trackers based on selections in Organize Dashboard.
Configurable GDD thresholds based on local conditions.
Notifications when thresholds are reached.
Detailed Interaction:
Click on the active GDD tracker to access more detailed information such as:
Start date of the GDD tracker
Threshold type (accumulated GDD or calendar days)
Threshold
Base temperature
Tracker Type (turf or pests)
Ability to pause, restart, or archive the GDD tracker as needed.
Edit the GDD threshold directly within the tracker settings for more accurate monitoring.
Note: once a GDD tracker is archived it cannot be undone.
8. Growth Potential Widgets
Overview: Displays turf growth potential based on temperature and environmental factors.
Purpose: Assists in optimizing mowing schedules, fertilization, and irrigation.
Features:
Cool season growth potential and warm season growth potential.
Color-coded indicators for low, moderate, and high growth potential.
Data visualization over time for trend analysis.
9. Organize Dashboard
Overview: Organize your Dashboard layout to prioritize the data most important to you:
From the dashboard page, tap the plus (+) icon at the top-right corner.
Reorder Widgets:
Tap and hold the right side of a widget.
Drag the widget up or down to adjust its position.
Add or Customize Widgets:
From the same page, tap the plus (+) icon at the top-right corner.
Add new widgets or modify existing ones.
10. Customizing Widgets
Overview: Personalize your dashboard to display the information most relevant to you.
Adding Widgets:
Tap the “+” icon at the top-right corner of organize dashboard.
Select from a list of available widgets:
Weather
Monitor
Pest Risk
GDD
Growth Potential
Removing Widgets:
Select the red icon (-) to remove from dashboard.
Tips for Using the Dashboard
Customization:
Tailor the dashboard to fit your needs by selecting widgets that align with your management goals.
Regular Monitoring:
Check the dashboard daily for updates on environmental conditions and risk assessments.
Actionable Insights:
Use data from widgets to plan applications, adjust maintenance schedules, and mitigate risks.