Blossom Article Quotes 5.7.15

 Blossom Article Quotes 5/7/15 Family Circle* – “Replace your basic sprinkler timer with the much smarter Blossom ($199), which uses real-­‐time local weather data and satellite information to generate a personalize plan to douse only when the soil is likely to be dry.” *see attached PDF Good Housekeeping* – “You’ll save on your water bill and never overwater or underwater again.” CNET – “The range, the price, the number of zones covered, and the weather-­‐proofing all seem deliberately intended to outdo its nearest competitor.” ZDnet – “It was much easier to setup than I thought it would be…The software application is also very easy to use and I feel I have much more control over my sprinkler system now.” BBC – “Blossom's internet-­‐connected hub uses weather forecasts to determine when to spray water, and can also be triggered by the owner's smartphone.” CNET Video – “The advantage you get with Blossom is that you’re not just setting your sprinkler to run on a time basis anymore. This thing gets weather readings, so if it’s going to rain, it’s not going to run.” HGTV – Great New Garden Products for 2015 – “The Blossom is a new smart sprinkler system that enables you to automatically program and control your watering schedule with a smartphone, tablet or computer.” Ubergizmo – “For those shopping for more smart and automated home gadgets, Blossom might be of interest to you. Blossom is a smart sprinkler system that basically enhances the sprinkler systems of today.” Fox News – “For example, I can go on away trips for stuff and my wife doesn’t really know how to necessarily use or deal with the sprinkler system. But if I know it’s been warm for a few days, and I want some water to my yard, rather than leaving the sprinklers on while I’m gone or watering when it doesn’t need it, I can go to my smartphone and turn this thing [Blossom] on to get the sprinklers exactly the way I want them. Or vice versa, turn them off.” AndroidCentral – “Smarter sprinkler systems offer the ability to automate a lot of the scheduling and planning from maintaining a sprinkler system, and Blossom's system for accomplishing this goal is one of the better examples out there today.” MacTrast – “The algorithm used by Blossom was developed using specialized data from expert botanists, so you’ll always have the best watering plan for your yard.” *See attached print clip Engadget – “Blossom is using two different ways to communicate with the world; Wi-­‐Fi and Powerline networking. By adding the ability to communicate over IP through your home's AC power, Blossom can be installed in places that are not amenable to Wi-­‐Fi.” Electronic House – “If you want a “set it and forget it” approach, consider adding home automation to your lawn. It’s easy with Blossom.” TWICE – “Blossom can be installed by do-­‐it-­‐yourselfers in less than 15 minutes because it connects to an existing sprinkler system’s electrical wires, valve wires and sprinklers...” *See attached print clip