Buying Guide
How many do I need?
1 Droplet. APARTMENT or TOWNHOME
Up to 1000 sq-ft yards, or 1 uniform garden bed
2 Droplets. SMALL HOMES
Up to 2000 sq-ft yards, or 2 uniform garden beds
4 Droplets. MEDIUM HOMES
Up to 4000 sq-ft yards, or 4 uniform garden beds
6 Droplets. MEDIUM-LARGE HOMES
Up to 6000 sq-ft yards, or 6 uniform garden beds
8 Droplets. LARGE HOMES
Up to 8000 sq-ft yards, or 8 uniform garden beds
Irrigation controller compatibility
CloudRain: Works via IFTTT or GeoDrops Station
HiOazo (Sprinkler): GeoDrops Station required
Hunter (X-Core, X2, Pro-C, ICC2): GeoDrops Station required
Hydrawise: GeoDrops Station required
Netro: Works via IFTTT or Station
Orbit (B-Hyve & Easy-Set): GeoDrops Station required
Rachio: Works via IFTTT or Station
Rain Bird (SST, ST8, ESP): GeoDrops Station required
RainMachine: Works via IFTTT or Station
RainPoint (Sprinkler): GeoDrops Station required
Toro (Evolution, EMC, TDC): GeoDrops Station required
Wyze Sprinkler: GeoDrops Station required
Yardian Pro: Works via IFTTT or Station
Tech Specs
Pre-production specs shown. Final specs may differ slightly.
GeoDrops Droplet Public Beta User Manuals
Manual (phone , computer) | Insider Program FAQ | GeoDrops-Insider Online Community
GeoDrops Droplet
Model: GDS32x and GDS43x
CPU
Edge AI. Ultra-low-power. Dual-core 160MHz processor
Soil Sensors
FDR-based, depth-aware, capacitive displacement sensor array. Senses up to 4" (10cm) deep.
Wireless
to Home Internet
802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz, up to 150ft (45m) wireless range
to GeoDrops Station
Custom 2.4GHz FHSS wireless (BTLR-based), up to 800ft (240m) wireless range
during Smartphone Setup
Bluetooth 5.0 LE, up to 50ft (15m) wireless range
Battery
4x AA batteries required (not included)
Compatible with 1.5V Alkaline & 1.2V Rechargeable
Battery life up to 12 months
Environmental
0°F to 150°F operating temperature
(NiCd or similar batteries required for below freezing)
Water and dust sealed
Enclosure Materials
ASA polymer, G10 fiberglass, 316 stainless steel
Commercial grade construction
Security
Enterprise-grade secure boot and storage encryption
Signed OTA (over-the-air) software (firmware) update
Additional Features
Device-health-check monitor
Temperature monitor
Battery monitor
Ultra-bright Status LED
Warranty
Kickstarter Edition (GDS430): 2 years
All other models: 1 year
Subscription Fee
[GeoDrops Cloud AI]
$1.49/mo FREE for the lifetime of your device
[GeoDrops PREMIUM Cloud AI]
additional $1.99/mo for 1 Droplet, then $0.99/mo for each additional Droplet device
GeoDrops Station
(Available 2025)
CPU
Edge AI. Ultra-low-power. Dual-core 240MHz processor
Max GeoDrops Droplets
Up to 16 GeoDrops Droplets can connect to 1 GeoDrops Station
Wireless
to Home Internet
802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz, up to 150ft (45m) wireless range
to GeoDrops Droplets
Custom 2.4GHz FHSS wireless (BTLR-based), up to 800ft (240m) wireless range
during Smartphone Setup
Bluetooth 5.0 LE, up to 50ft (15m) wireless range
Power
If connected to an irrigation controller
built-in, line powered
If not connected to an irrigation controller
Micro-USB charger required (sold separately)
Irrigation Controller Compatibility
Works with all irrigation controllers with a "Sense" terminal
Examples include:
Hunter X-CORE, X2, PRO-C, ICC2, HC, HPC, PRO-HC, and HCC series
Orbit B-Hyve and Easy-Set series
Rachio all series
Rainbird SST, ST8, and ESP series
Toro EVOLUTION, TMC, and TDC series
Wyze Smart Sprinkler Timer
Environmental
0°F to 150°F operating temperature
Splash and rain resistant
Enclosure Materials
ASA polymer, Corning Gorilla Glass, G10 fiberglass, 316 stainless steel
Commercial grade construction
Security
Enterprise-grade secure boot and storage encryption
Signed OTA (over-the-air) software update
Additional Features
Irrigation controller wiring fault detection
Next-gen water-resistant pressure-sensing touch inputs
Ultra-bright LCD display
Warranty
1 year