Smart Irrigation Controller

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Smart Irrigation Controller
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Smart Irrigation Controller
   Brand: Generic (Parent: N/A)
   Category: Agricultural IoT device • Model / Gen: 1st generation Universal IoT irrigation controller
   Release Date: 2020-01-01 • Status: In sale
   Classification Date:  • [N/A Official Website]

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Known hardware tampering Rare —
Known vulnerabilities Rare —
Prior attacks None —
Updatability Rare —
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Authentication with other systems Partial —
Communications Encrypted with up-to-date encryption —
Storage Encrypted with up-to-date encryption —
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Account management Basic —
Authentication Basic —
Brute-force protection Basic —
Event logging Partial logging —
Passwords Require change after setup with complexity requirements —
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property Details
Operating System & App FreeRTOS (Companion App: Mobile irrigation control app (Android / iOS))
Hardware (CPU / GPU) CPU: Low-power 32-bit MCU (ESP32 / STM32) • GPU: None
Memory & Storage Memory: 512KB SRAM • Storage: 4MB Flash
Power, Battery & Charging Battery: Optional rechargeable lithium battery • Power: 12V DC / Solar powered • Charging: Solar panel charging or DC power supply
Display & Camera Display: Optional small OLED screen • Camera: None
Sound & Connectivity Sound: Optional buzzer alarm • Connectivity: Wi-Fi / LoRaWAN / NB-IoT
Physical (Dimensions & Mass) Dimensions: Variable, typical: 120mm × 80mm × 40mm • Mass: 150 g


This smart irrigation controller is an agricultural IoT terminal. It reads soil moisture, temperature and humidity sensors, and controls solenoid valves for automatic irrigation. It supports remote control via mobile app. Most low-cost models lack robust security hardening and reliable OTA firmware update.