WatchFlower for Linux

A plant monitoring application for Bluetooth Low Energy sensors and thermometers like Xiaomi 'Flower Care' or Parrot 'Flower Power'

Overview

WatchFlower is a plant monitoring app made for Linux users.

It connects with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) sensors and thermometers, such as Xiaomi "Flower Care," Parrot "Flower Power," and Ropot devices.

This app helps you keep track of your plants’ conditions by showing sensor data in easy-to-read graphs and charts.

One important feature of WatchFlower is that it works without asking for your personal data or creating an account.

It supports many types of BLE sensors, including plant sensors, thermometers, and some air quality sensors.

You can name your plants and set custom limits to help take better care of them.

The app includes a database with more than 3,400 plants, so you get useful care information for many different species.

The app shows detailed visual data with clickable two-week graphs, monthly or weekly histograms, and it can export 90 days of data as CSV files.

Its user interface automatically adjusts to various screen sizes, from small mobile screens (4.6 inches) to large desktop monitors (34 inches), working well in both portrait and landscape modes.

WatchFlower supports syncing sensor history, but this feature currently works only with FlowerCare, RoPot, and ThermoBeacon devices.

Background updates and notifications are available on Linux but not on iOS devices.

The app supports multiple languages, including English, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and more.

Overall, WatchFlower is a safe and versatile tool for Linux users who want to monitor their plants using Bluetooth sensors without sharing personal information.

Pros

  • Supports a variety of Bluetooth Low Energy plant sensors, thermometers, and air quality sensors without requiring account creation or personal data.
  • Offers a plant database with over 3400 plants and customizable limits for optimal care.
  • Provides detailed data visualization including clickable two-week graphs, histograms, and 90-day CSV export, with a scalable UI for multiple screen sizes.

Cons

  • Background updates and notifications are not available on iOS.
  • Sensor history synchronization currently supports only FlowerCare, RoPot, and ThermoBeacon devices.
  • No categories specified, which may affect discoverability in some app stores.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0+
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/emericg/WatchFlower/issues
Translate
https://github.com/emericg/WatchFlower/blob/master/i18n/README.md

Keywords

ble bluetooth bluetooth low energy flower care flower power flowercare flowerpower hygrometer hygrometers miflora mijia parrot plant plants ropot sensor sensors thermobeacon thermometer thermometers xiaomi

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