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ThirdReality Smart Soil Moisture Sensor Gen2

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Does the ThirdReality Smart Soil Moisture Sensor Gen2 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Smart Soil Moisture Sensor Gen2 is a capacitive Zigbee 3.0 sensor with a reinforced antenna for a steadier signal.

One AA battery powers it, and it comes in packs of 1, 3, 6 or 10. It suits HomeKit, Google Home and Home Assistant users through an integration (a Matter bridge). SmartThings users reach it through an integration (Zigbee).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration
Google Home
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
Home Assistant
Yes[1][2]
Matter via Bridge, via integration; 1 other path

Key facts

ThirdReality Smart Soil Moisture Sensor Gen2 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$19.99[1] as of
TypeSoil moisture[1]
RadioZigbee 3.0[1]
Power1 AA battery[1]
Hub neededZigbee hub required[1]

Integration paths

How the ThirdReality Smart Soil Moisture Sensor Gen2 connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter via BridgeThirdReality Smart Bridge MZ1 (sold separately)[1]unknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBA Zigbee hub[1]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the ThirdReality Smart Soil Moisture Sensor Gen2

3 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantVia Zigbee/Z-Wave[3]zigbee2mqttZigbee
  • Works with Home Assistant: Certified[3]
Model namedNone stated
Home AssistantVia Matter bridge[1][2]matterMatter via Bridge
  • Quality: No score[1][2]
  • IoT class: Local Push[1][2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1][2]
Model namedLimited: Not every device behind a Matter bridge is guaranteed to work[1][2]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[4]com.thirdreality.appZigbee
  • App: Official[4]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[4]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

ThirdReality Smart Soil Moisture Sensor Gen2. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/thirdreality-smart-soil-moisture-sensor-gen2. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRthirdreality.com / Smart Soil Moisture Sensor Gen2 - ThirdReality store
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  2. [2]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Matter - Home Assistant
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  3. [3]
    DBzigbee2mqtt.io / Third Reality 3RSM0347Z control via MQTT | Zigbee2MQTT
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  4. [4]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Third Reality
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