SIP Irrigation Control

Self-Hosted

Open-source IoT irrigation controller for smart water management

Overview

SIP Irrigation Control is a self-hosted IoT solution for automating and optimizing irrigation systems. It supports sensor integration (soil moisture, weather data), zone management, scheduling with rain delay, and remote control via a web interface or REST API. Deployable on low-cost hardware like Raspberry Pi or ESP32, it uses MQTT for IoT connectivity and offers Docker-based setup for ease of installation. Features include water usage tracking, custom rule creation, and integration with third-party weather services to adjust irrigation based on forecasted rain. Ideal for home gardens or small farms, it helps reduce water waste while maintaining healthy plants.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  sip_irrigation_control:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: sip-irrigation-control
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Sensor-integrated smart scheduling (soil moisture, weather data)
Zone management & rain delay logic
MQTT support for IoT device connectivity
Web interface & REST API for remote control

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is SIP Irrigation Control hard to install?

Installation difficulty varies: Docker setup on Raspberry Pi is beginner-friendly, but manual installation requires configuring GPIO pins for sensors/valves and setting up the web server. Detailed documentation covers common hardware setups, making it manageable for users with basic tech skills.

? Is it a good alternative to Rachio?

Yes—unlike Rachio (cloud-dependent), SIP gives full control over your data and system. It offers similar features (scheduling, rain delay) plus custom sensor integration and self-hosting flexibility, making it a cost-effective, privacy-focused alternative.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—SIP Irrigation Control is open-source (MIT License) and free to use/modify. However, you’ll need to buy hardware like a Raspberry Pi, soil moisture sensors, and valve relays separately.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Internet of Things (IoT)

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosted solution (no cloud dependency)
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ Compatible with low-cost IoT hardware (Raspberry Pi, ESP32)
⊕ Optimizes water usage to reduce waste

Cons

⊖ Requires technical setup for hardware integration (sensors, valves)
⊖ Needs separate purchase of hardware (SBC, sensors, relays)
⊖ No official mobile app (relies on web UI or API for remote access)