{"id":68947,"date":"2024-10-14T18:39:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T18:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ushopwell.com\/ublog\/smart-gardening-firms-shutdown-a-reminder-of-internet-of-things-fickle-nature\/"},"modified":"2024-10-14T18:39:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T18:39:31","slug":"smart-gardening-firms-shutdown-a-reminder-of-internet-of-things-fickle-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ushopwell.com\/ublog\/smart-gardening-firms-shutdown-a-reminder-of-internet-of-things-fickle-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart gardening firm\u2019s shutdown a reminder of Internet of Things\u2019 fickle nature"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>AeroGarden, which sells Wi-Fi-connected indoor gardening systems, is going out of business on January 1. While Scotts Miracle-Gro has continued selling AeroGarden products after announcing the impending shutdown, the future of the devices&#8217; companion app is uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>AeroGarden systems use hydroponics and LED lights to grow indoor gardens without requiring sunlight or soil. The smart gardening system arrived in 2006, and Scotts Miracle-Gro took over complete ownership <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/columbus\/news\/2020\/11\/23\/scotts-miracle-gro-completes-aerogrow-acquisition.html\">in 2020<\/a>. Some AeroGardens work with the iOS and Android apps that connect to the gardens via Wi-Fi and tell users when their plants need water or nutrients. AeroGarden also marketed the app as a way for users to easily monitor multiple AeroGardens and control the amount of light, water, and nutrients they should receive. The app offers gardening tips and can access AeroGarden customer service representatives and AeroGarden\u00a0communities on Facebook and other social media outlets.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the reasoning for the company&#8217;s closure, AeroGarden&#8217;s FAQ page only states:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/gadgets\/2024\/10\/smart-gardening-firms-shutdown-a-reminder-of-internet-of-things-fickle-nature\/\">Read full article<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/gadgets\/2024\/10\/smart-gardening-firms-shutdown-a-reminder-of-internet-of-things-fickle-nature\/#comments\">Comments<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wpematico_credit\"><small>Powered by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpematico.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AeroGarden, which sells Wi-Fi-connected indoor gardening systems, is going out of business on January 1. While Scotts Miracle-Gro has continued selling AeroGarden products after announcing the impending shutdown, the future of the devices&#8217; companion app is uncertain. AeroGarden systems use hydroponics and LED lights to grow indoor gardens without requiring sunlight or soil. The smart gardening system arrived in 2006, and Scotts Miracle-Gro took over complete ownership in 2020. 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