The Spiio™ Soil Sensor provides real-time, actionable insights into soil conditions, helping turf managers make data-driven decisions. By monitoring soil temperature, moisture, salinity, and light, these autonomous, wireless sensors allow for site-specific turf management strategies that optimize growth, irrigation, and maintenance.

Spiio Soil Sensors

1. Real-Time, Wireless Soil Monitoring

Spiio soil sensors continuously collect and transmit data every hour.
Data is sent wirelessly via cellular communication to a cloud-based dashboard.
The dashboard is accessible on a smartphone, tablet, or computer at your chosen frequency.
Once installed, the sensors operate autonomously with a battery lifespan of 3 to 5 years.

2. Key Measurements & Sensor Data

Each Spiio soil sensor tracks four key metrics that impact turf health:

Soil Temperature:
- Measures from -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C).
- Helps predict germination, freeze/thaw cycles, and growing degree days and more.
Soil Moisture:
- Measures volumetric water content (VWC) as a percentage (%).
- Helps optimize irrigation scheduling and detect drought stress.
Soil Salinity:
- Displays electrical conductivity (EC) in dS/m, mS/cm, or TDS.
- Helps assess salt buildup and soil flushing effectiveness.
Light Exposure:
- Measured in Lux or footcandles (when the top is exposed).
- Useful for shade studies and turf performance evaluation.

3. Compact & Easy Installation

Dimensions: 7.1 in x 1.9 in x 1.9 in (180 mm x 47 mm x 48 mm).
Bury at varying depths, depending on signal strength and monitoring needs.
Simply subscribe, connect, and bury the sensor to start collecting data.

GreenCast Connect Desktop & Data Insights

The GreenCast Connect Desktop on App.GreenCastConnect.com provides an interactive, real-time view of soil conditions and allows users to:

Access historical data to track trends and make informed decisions.
Set custom thresholds for soil conditions to receive alerts when values exceed limits.
Monitor GPS-specific weather data for precise, localized forecasting.

Applications for Turf Management

Spiio soil sensors help turf managers make data-backed decisions for:

Preventative Disease Management:
- Use soil temperature thresholds to trigger patch disease treatments.
Irrigation Optimization:
- Avoid overwatering or drought stress by monitoring moisture levels.
Salinity Control:
- Assess soil flushing effectiveness and reduce salt buildup risks.
Traffic Management:
- Evaluate soil moisture after rain events to make cart path decisions.
Winter Turf Protection:
- Monitor freeze/thaw cycles under tarps in northern climates.
Pre-Emergent Herbicide Applications:
- Time treatments based on growing degree days (GDD) and soil conditions.
Shade Studies:
- Analyze light exposure to improve growing conditions.
Stakeholder Reports & Capital Planning:
- Use data-driven insights to support budgeting and resource allocation.

Weather Forecasting & Additional Insights

The weather dashboard within GreenCast Connect provides hyper-local forecasts covering an area of 3.25 square miles (8.5 km²)with data on:

Ambient Temperature
Wind Speed
Relative Humidity & Dew Point
Precipitation & Evapotranspiration (ET)
Sun Hours & Weather Trends

Customizable color-coded thresholds and hourly breakdowns help users make quick, informed decisions.

Get Started with Spiio Today

Upgrade your turf management strategy with Spiio soil sensors and access actionable insights through the GreenCast Connect app and web dashboard.

Download the GreenCast Connect app via IOS or Android.
Visit GreenCastConnect.com

Need Help?

Self-Service Support: Help Center, Live Chat & Instagram

You can access help and support directly from within the GreenCast Connect app.

How to Access Support in the App:

Open the GreenCast Connect app.
Go to Settings.
Select Customer Service.

From there, you can browse the Help Center or start a chat with our support team.

Help Center:

Our Help Center includes step-by-step guides, troubleshooting articles, and frequently asked questions to help you quickly resolve common issues on your own.

Help Center: https://intercom.help/greencast-connect/en