r/Gardyn

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I received the email from Gardyn explaining the recent technical issues causing devices to appear offline, lights not following schedules, incorrect water readings, etc. While I appreciate the transparency, I think this situation highlights a much bigger issue with the platform.

For such an expensive product, we should not be completely dependent on WiFi/cloud servers just to fully control our systems.

The Gardyn already appears to have Bluetooth capability, so why can’t we have local Bluetooth control as a backup option?

Even though the system continues running on its last programmed settings when offline, users still lose the ability to:

• Adjust schedules

• Control lights/pumps

• Monitor water levels reliably

• Interact with the device locally

A Bluetooth/local control mode would make the system far more reliable and would prevent server outages from impacting the customer experience this heavily.

If you agree, I highly encourage everyone to respectfully email Gardyn support and request:

• Bluetooth offline control

• Local device management

• Reduced dependence on cloud connectivity

I genuinely love the product and what Gardyn is trying to do, which is exactly why I think this improvement is important. A premium hydroponic system should have premium reliability.

Curious to hear everyone else’s thoughts on this.

Anyone else using mypodplanner.com? I noticed the light zone map is different than what I found on the Gardyn website. I sent feedback to the developer, but I was wondering if anyone else knew a workaround for this. I'm a new Gardyner so just looking to bounce this off someone more experienced with the planner.

Did Gardyn change the light zones on the 4.0? Or did I find an outdated help article? Or is the planner just incorrect?

Here's the Gardyn map I found.

https://help.mygardyn.com/en/articles/1776961

I find it absolutely frustrating. I've read about 200 different Reddit posts and articles trying to figure out a scheduling for watering without a subscription. Can anyone help fill in details? Here's what I need.

Schedule for watering & light pre-sprouting (Brand new yCubes):
* I've been told to NOT water 15min per day
* 12 hours per day of 100% light should work

Schedule for after sprouting:
* Watering - No Idea
* Lighting - No Idea

Schedule for first time adding plant food:
Schedule for first time cleaning tank:

Schedule for when the plants are growing:

If you've recently had problems with your lights and water readings like I did, be aware that it can change your tasks and Thryve Journey!!

When my lights wouldn't stay off two days ago, Kelby also showed my water tank dropped from 5/5 gallons of water to 2/5.

After I reset my system the problem cleared up. However, I saw yesterday that Thryve Journey score had dropped because "I allowed my water level to get too low." More importantly, because the glitch showed water level dropped then came back up to 5 gallons, the app assumed I had refilled my tank and marked my "Refresh your tank" task as complete!

I just got my Gardyn 4.0 back in April, and this was my first tank refresh. It originally wasn't set to do until next week. So I'm really glad I was paying attention. Since Kelby had already scheduled my next tank refresh for 28 days from now (because it thought it was done), I just went ahead and did one today.

So the point of my post...check your task history to see if you missed anything the last couple of days!

Howdy! I currently grow herbs like basil and rosemary but moving in an apartment with my boyfriend(two people in the household). Would you recommend the studio or the home? In addition, looking to buy the nursery and microgreens as well. For the home that can hold 30 plants, are you able to actually hold 30 different plants or some spots have to be left open?

I am also looking at aero garden, but gardyn seems to be able to hold more plants.

What are your opinions?

I have admittedly neglected my Gardyn. I am not a gardener at all, this was my first time as a plant owner. I got it gifted to me in a partnership. Was super excited about it, but then life got busy, I moved, etc. I don't think I followed some in between steps perfectly such as emptying the water tank and starting fresh. I think I just want to dispose of the dying plants/pods that I have, clean the entire thing out and start fresh as if brand new. What is the most efficient way to do this? Emptying the tank was an intimidating task enough since I live in an apartment.

So I started a new crop a few weeks ago. A few cubes didn’t sprout and I have reported them and gotten credit for replacements. But since the rest are so far along and getting food, I wouldn’t be able to germinate the new cubes in the Gardyn.

I also have some lettuce cubes that did almost too well and are thick with sprouts, so I took sprouts from those and put them into the cubes that didn’t sprout. Hoping they take and thrive…🤞🏻 I was wondering if anyone else has tried this.

About to take the plunge and get a Gardyn studio, aside from the dolly - is there anything you'd suggest I get to have on hand now?