{"product_id":"ambient-weather-wh31sm-soil-moisture-sensor-for-ws-2000-ws-5000","title":"Ambient Weather WH31SM Soil Moisture Sensor for WS-2000\/WS-5000","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Ambient Weather WH31SM Soil Moisture Sensor, designed to pair with your WS-2000 or WS-5000 console for a more informed view of your irrigation needs. This compact sensor is built to monitor soil moisture across multiple zones, delivering fresh data from your garden, lawn, or greenhouse. With a 915 MHz wireless link, readings can travel across your property—up to 300 feet in ideal conditions—while updates arrive about every 71 seconds. Its slim footprint (6 x 3.5 x 1 inches) makes it easy to tuck just beneath the foliage or alongside plant rows. The device runs on a single AA battery, keeping setup clean and portable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey capabilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne soil moisture sensor included for immediate use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to eight channels supported for WS-2000 or WS-5000 integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWireless range of 915 MHz; effective distance up to 300 feet under favorable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRefresh rate of 71 seconds for timely soil data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact dimensions: 6 x 3.5 x 1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePowered by a single AA battery (not included), enabling flexible placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-world use cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re maintaining a home garden, managing a thirsty lawn, or tending a greenhouse, the WH31SM helps you observe how soil moisture shifts with weather, irrigation, and plant growth. Use it to identify dry pockets in raised beds, time irrigation more efficiently, or monitor moisture variations across different plant zones. When paired with your weather station, you gain a clearer picture of how environmental factors interact with soil conditions throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical setup and tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace sensors near the root zone for representative readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistribute sensors across multiple zones to compare moisture levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep the sensor powered by a fresh AA battery to ensure consistent data delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the WS-2000\/WS-5000 interface to visualize trends and set thresholds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its straightforward design and wireless capability, the WH31SM offers a practical way to gain insights into soil moisture without guessing. The information you receive is best viewed as guidance to help you plan irrigation smarter, not as a guarantee of outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What consoles is the WH31SM compatible with?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: It supports up to 8 channels for WS-2000 or WS-5000 consoles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How often does the WH31SM update data?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: It refreshes every 71 seconds, with a wireless range up to 300 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Ambient Weather","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45738826891450,"sku":"B08TG6VJSS","price":107.83,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/3536\/8890\/files\/ambient-weather-wh31sm-soil-moisture-sensor-closeup_jpg.jpg?v=1774704613","url":"https:\/\/gardencanada.ca\/products\/ambient-weather-wh31sm-soil-moisture-sensor-for-ws-2000-ws-5000","provider":"Garden Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}