About the Web Irrigation Pump Remote
Save trips to the field and save water. This irrigation remote starts and stops the pump, runs it for a fixed time, and shows soil moisture and water flow. In automatic mode, the pump starts when the soil gets drier than your limit and stops when it is wet again. Use a capacitive soil sensor and a pump starter with the ESP32.
This remote runs fully in your browser, so it works on any phone or computer with no app to install. Try it now in demo mode. When you are ready, connect it to your own ESP32 or ESP8266 by Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspot, home Wi-Fi, USB cable or the internet. We write the Arduino code for you for each option.
How to use it
- Play with the remote in demo mode to see how it works.
- Build your device. See "What you need" below.
- Press Connect my device and pick how you want to connect. Bluetooth or Wi-Fi hotspot are the easiest.
- Press Get the code for this, upload it to your board with Arduino IDE, then connect. Now the buttons control your real device.
Why people like this tool
No app needed
Opens in any browser on Android, iPhone, laptop or tablet.
Real demo mode
Animated preview so you can test before you build.
Ready ESP32 code
Arduino sketch for ESP32 or ESP8266, made for this remote.
5 ways to connect
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspot, home Wi-Fi, USB cable or internet (MQTT).
What you need to build it
- An ESP32 board
- A relay module to drive a contactor or motor starter coil
- A proper contactor / starter with overload protection
- MCB, fuses and an IP-rated panel box (work with an electrician)
Not ready to build? You can still use the remote in demo mode to plan your project and test the buttons.
Where you can use it
- Water crops at night when power is available.
- Stop the pump from home when the field is full.
- Water a kitchen garden only when the soil is dry.
Commands this remote sends
Over Bluetooth or a USB cable, each command is a short text line like id=value. With MQTT, it goes to your-topic/<id>/set and your device reports back on your-topic/<id>/state. On Wi-Fi, the page calls /<id>?value=… on the device.
| id | Control | Values | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
power | Pump | ON / OFF | Remote → device |
timer | Run for | Minutes (0 = off) | Remote → device |
soil | Soil moisture | Device sends a number in % | Device → remote |
dry | Start when soil is below | 10 to 60 % | Remote → device |
auto | Automatic mode | ON / OFF | Remote → device |
flow | Water flow | Device sends a number in L/min | Device → remote |
Stay safe
Mains electricity (230 V) can kill. If your device switches a fan, light, pump or any appliance, ask a qualified electrician to do the wiring. Use a relay rated well above the load, add a fuse or MCB, and keep everything inside a closed box. For motors and pumps, use a proper starter or contactor. A web remote must never be the only way to switch off a machine.
