Apollo Automation - Apollo PLT-1B Plant Sensor for Home Assistant (battery version)

General Overview

The Ultimate Plant Sensor Apollo PLT-1 is an advanced tool designed for home automation and gardening enthusiasts. It enables detailed monitoring of indoor plant environmental conditions. Thanks to its integration with Home Assistant via ESPHome, this sensor simplifies plant care automation.

The PLT-1 is designed for indoor use and can send smart alerts based on the plant’s needs.

Key Features

• Comprehensive monitoring: soil moisture, temperature, air humidity, brightness, and UV.
• Home Assistant integration: easy setup via ESPHome.
• Smart notifications: built-in RGB LED and buzzer.
• Available in two different versions: USB-C powered or battery-operated (18650) with up to 5 months of autonomy.
• Optional soil temperature probe for increased accuracy.

Technical Specifications

• Integrated sensors:
  • Soil moisture: capacitive sensor with protective coating.
  • Temperature and air humidity: dust-resistant AHT20-F sensor.
  • Brightness and UV: LTR390 sensor.
  • Soil temperature (optional): waterproof DS18B20 probe (20 cm).
• Power supply and autonomy:
  • USB-C version for continuous use (power adapter and cable not included).
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, ESPHome, Home Assistant.
  • Alerts and signaling: addressable RGB LED and audible buzzer.
• Dimensions:
  • Without battery: 41 × 26 × 14 mm (probe 77 mm).
  • With battery: slightly larger.
  • Indoor use only (not waterproof).

Package Contents :

• 1x PLT-1 Sensor
• 1x Soil temperature probe (optional)