Greenhouse System Standardization Using the Matter Protocol

The Sixth Sense Sprinkler project aims to create a simple and smart greenhouse system that can transmit real-time data on the status of the greenhouse using different sensors. It also provides remote control of irrigation and ventilation systems through a mobile application. All components are based on the Matter standard, which gives the system its modular character; any third-party sensors, lights, and locks also following the Matter standard are compatible out of the box. The core of the network is a server called the Sprinkler Hub, through which the microcontrollers in the foil housing can be controlled. These controllers are equipped with various sensors such as temperature, soil moisture and air humidity sensors, which monitor the state of the environment. Access to the Sprinkler Hub is provided through an Android mobile application, which allows users to commission the devices, remotely control them and view historical measurements via charts. The paper describes how the system works, provides insights into the technologies used, and gives guidance on how to use the functionalities.

I. Introduction

Operators of greenhouses and greenhouse systems face many challenges [1] to protect their crops. Most problems are caused by an inadequately designed environment. A critical point in crop production is monitoring and maintaining adequate temperatures, but also the lack of accurate irrigation and ventilation, which can lead to negative consequences such as dehydration, the risk of fungal growth or the attraction of harmful insects to the greenhouse. Designing a system that takes into account all the relevant aspects of this sector of crop production [2] is therefore no easy task.