X

Oso PlantLink connects your garden to the Internet (pictures)

The PlantLink smart sensor system can monitor the moisture level of the soil near your plant, and send you reminders when it's time to water.

Andrew Gebhart
plant-link-product-photos-2.jpg
1 of 11 Colin West McDonald/CNET

Oso Technologies PlantLink

Oso Technologies' PlantLink allows your garden to let you know when it needs water.  Click through for more details on how this device lets your flowers call for help.

Read the full review of the Oso Technologies PlantLink.

plant-link-product-photos-1.jpg
2 of 11 Colin West McDonald/CNET

Oso Technologies PlantLink

The Basestation gives you the green light once it's connected to your Wi-Fi router.

plant-link-product-photos-8.jpg
3 of 11 Colin West McDonald/CNET

Oso Technologies PlantLink

Place the sensor in the soil by your plant.

plant-link-product-photos-13.jpg
4 of 11 Colin West McDonald/CNET

Oso Technologies PlantLink

The sensors use these prongs to detect soil moisture.

setupplantlink2-jpg.jpg
5 of 11 Screenshots by Andrew Gebhart/CNET

Oso Technologies PlantLink

PlantLink's website will walk you through the setup.

plant-link-product-photos-10.jpg
6 of 11 Colin West McDonald/CNET

Oso Technologies PlantLink

The sensor takes AAAA batteries.

plant-link-product-photos-11.jpg
7 of 11 Colin West McDonald/CNET

Oso Technologies PlantLink

These circuits are well protected by the sensor's lid.

screen-shot-2014-05-21-at-12-32-04-pm.png
8 of 11 Screenshot by Andrew Gebhart/CNET

Oso Technologies PlantLink

You'll get emails reminding you to water.  The name and type of plant are my doing. Everything else is PlantLink's charm.

screen-shot-2014-05-21-at-12-30-54-pm.png
9 of 11 Screenshot by Andrew Gebhart/CNET

Oso Technologies PlantLink

It tracks the moisture level of your plant over time.

plant-link-product-photos-14.jpg
10 of 11 Colin West McDonald/CNET

Oso Technologies PlantLink

You can put a plant tag in the slot on top of the sensor.

plant-link-product-photos-5.jpg
11 of 11 Colin West McDonald/CNET

Oso Technologies PlantLink

The cords to connect the Basestation are included.

Read the full review of the Oso Technologies PlantLink.

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos