Your grow, finally intelligent.
Pro controllers cost $1,000+ and still can't think. Phyt AI runs on modular, open-source hardware—so your money goes toward intelligent software, not an overpriced box.
Irrigation today. Full grow automation tomorrow.
Watering shouldn't be guesswork.
The "did I water today?" anxiety
You second-guess yourself constantly. Your plants wilt while you're on vacation. Overwatering kills more plants than underwatering ever did.
Dumb timers, dumb results
Timer-based irrigation doesn't know your substrate is already saturated. Your plants don't care that it's noon—they care about moisture levels right now.
$2,000 commercial systems or DIY chaos
Professional controllers cost a fortune. Arduino projects mean spaghetti wiring and no support. There's nothing in between.
There's a better way.
Meet Phyt AI
A modular platform for automated growing—starting with intelligent irrigation, expanding to nutrients, climate, and beyond.
Precision Moisture Sensing
Capacitive sensors measure actual moisture content in soil, coco coir, rockwool, or any growing medium.
Modular Architecture
Scale from a single valve module to dozens. Mix and match compute modules + valve modules to fit any grow size.
Flexible Zone Config
8 valves per module, configurable into zones. Assign multiple valves or sensors per zone—design it your way.
AI Decision Engine
Our ML models learn your plants' patterns—moisture curves, environmental factors, growth stages—and water only when needed.
Pump & Valve Automation
Connect pumps, solenoid valves, or drip systems. Phyt AI triggers irrigation based on real conditions, not schedules.
Real-Time Dashboard
Monitor all zones across all modules from anywhere. Historical trends, watering events, predictions.
Open Source Core
Firmware and self-hosted backend are fully open source. Run it yourself forever, no cloud required.
Firmware Failsafe
Cloud down? WiFi out? Your plants stay safe. On-device firmware keeps watering even when connectivity fails.
Scale to any size grow
Start with one valve module. Add more as you expand. Our modular architecture grows with you—from a few plants to a full commercial operation.
Valve Module
~$150est.
The core unit. Each valve module includes:
- 8 controllable valve outputs
- Flexible zone configuration
- Built-in ESP32 compute
- WiFi connectivity
- Firmware failsafe (works offline)
Sensors sold separately. Assign multiple valves or sensors per zone as needed.
Compute Module
~$99est.
For larger operations (coming soon):
- Coordinates 2 valve modules (16 valves)
- Central scheduling & logic
- Local data aggregation
- Stackable—add more for larger setups
- Unified dashboard control
Each compute module supports 2 valve modules. Add more compute modules as you scale.
Sensors (Sold Separately)
Moisture Sensor
~$25
Capacitive, corrosion-resistant. Works with soil, coco, rockwool.
Reservoir Level Sensor
TBDcoming soon
Monitor water levels in tanks and reservoirs.
Temp/Humidity Sensor
TBDcoming soon
Environmental monitoring for VPD calculations.
Example Configurations
1-8 valves
1 valve module + sensors
~$350+
9-16 valves
2 valve modules + 1 compute
~$600+
17-32 valves
4 valve + 2 compute modules
~$1,100+
32+ valves
Scale with more modules
Custom
*Prices are estimates and subject to change. Sensors not included in module prices.
Smart irrigation in 4 steps
Plug in sensors
Each zone gets a capacitive moisture probe. Works with soil, coco, rockwool, and more.
Connect to WiFi
Scan a QR code, enter credentials, done. Or self-host and skip the cloud entirely.
Set your thresholds
Define wet/dry levels for each zone. Connect pumps or valves.
Watch it work
Calibrate once, then let Phyt AI water your plants only when they actually need it.
Built in the open. Owned by you.
We believe irrigation technology shouldn't be a black box. Our core is open source—you can run the entire system yourself, forever, without paying us a dime.
Firmware is open
ESP32 code on GitHub. Fork it, improve it, learn from it. Your device works without our servers.
Self-host everything
Run the entire backend on a Raspberry Pi or your own server. AGPL licensed so improvements come back to everyone.
Hardware designs will open
Once we're past beta and the design is stable, schematics and PCB files go public.
Our cloud service adds ML insights, longer data retention, and managed infrastructure—that's how we fund development. But the core irrigation system? That's yours to run forever.
Be one of the first 50.
8 valve outputs with built-in compute (ESP32-based)
Capacitive, corrosion-resistant (works with soil, coco, rockwool)
Control pumps and solenoid valves directly (12V compatible)
Assign multiple valves or sensors per zone as needed
Keeps watering even if cloud/WiFi goes down—your plants stay safe
Full cloud features included during beta period
Discord access, weekly calls, shape the roadmap
Est. retail ~$350. *Prices are estimates and subject to change.
Ideal beta testers
- •Growing with any irrigation setup (drip, hydro, manual watering)
- •4-20+ plants (hobbyist to small commercial)
- •Comfortable with basic wiring (12V pumps, solenoids)
- •Interested in open source and willing to provide feedback
What we ask
- →3-month commitment
- →Weekly feedback (5 min survey)
- →Bug reports when things break (they will)
- →Patience while we iterate
Where we're going
Transparent development. You'll always know what's next.
Beta
- Moisture monitoring
- Automated irrigation
- Calibration wizard
- Multi-zone control
v1.0
- Plant profiles
- Predictive watering
- Mobile PWA
- Improved self-host docs
v1.5
- Reservoir monitoring
- Temperature/humidity sensors
- Water usage analytics
v2.0
- Multi-location support
- pH/EC monitoring
- Advanced ML insights
Future
- VPD automation
- Nutrient dosing
- Camera integration
- Commercial features
Open source core, cloud optional
Self-host for free forever, or let us handle the infrastructure. Beta users get cloud access included.
Self-Host
Open source core
- Full source code (AGPL)
- Unlimited devices & zones
- Your infrastructure
- Community support
- No cloud dependency
Starter
Cloud convenience
- 3 devices
- 90-day history
- Push notifications
- Email alerts
- Managed updates
Pro
Full cloud power
- Unlimited devices
- 1-year history
- ML insights & predictions
- API access
- Priority support
Commercial
For businesses
- Multi-location
- Team management
- SLA guarantee
- Dedicated support
- Custom integrations
Hardware (Estimated Pricing*)
~$150
Valve Module
8 valves, relays, compute, WiFi
~$25
Moisture Sensor
Capacitive, corrosion-resistant
~$99
Compute Module
Coordinates 2 valve modules
*Prices are estimates and subject to change. Beta users get at-cost pricing (~$200 for full kit).