OKO provides a plug‑and‑play sensor system that monitors soil moisture, temperature, and ambient humidity for indoor and balcony plants.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many indoor and balcony plant owners lack real-time information about soil moisture, temperature, and ambient humidity, leading to over‑ or under‑watering and other care mistakes that cause plants to wilt or die.
Solution
OKO offers a plug‑and‑play sensor system consisting of a soil probe and a Wi‑Fi hub that continuously measures moisture, temperature, and air humidity. The data are transmitted to a mobile app, which provides species‑specific insights, timely notifications for watering, fertilising, or other actions, and practical care recommendations. By translating raw sensor readings into clear, actionable guidance, the platform removes guesswork and enables users to maintain optimal conditions for each plant without specialized horticultural knowledge.
Target Audience
Primary customers are hobbyist indoor gardeners and balcony plant owners who want reliable, low‑maintenance care for potted plants, as well as small retailers or coworking spaces that manage multiple decorative plants.
Features
- OKO Probe inserted into the soil to capture precise moisture, temperature, and ambient humidity readings
- OKO Pebble Wi‑Fi hub relays sensor data to the iOS/Android app with up to two months of battery life
- Real‑time, species‑specific dashboards that display current conditions and trends
- Smart push notifications that alert users only when watering, fertilising, or environmental adjustments are needed
- Expert‑curated care tips delivered within the app to guide optimal plant maintenance
- Modular design allowing additional probes to be added for monitoring multiple plants simultaneously
- Eco‑friendly, sustainably sourced hardware components