Set up a new plant

LolliDrop includes a 24 oz water bag, which works well for everyday use with pots. For longer refill intervals, you can place the hose into a larger clean container, such as a thoroughly rinsed 1-gallon water jug, so the plant has more water available while you are away.

Refill timing varies. These are general watering-capacity estimates, not exact days of use. LolliDrop only waters when the plant needs it, so actual usage depends on plant type, soil, pot material, season, temperature, sunlight, humidity, and whether the plant is indoors or outdoors.

Estimate method: reservoir ounces divided by approximate ounces used per watering, rounded into practical planning ranges.

1. Use a clean, stable container such as a thoroughly rinsed 1-gallon water jug.
2. Fill it with clean water and place it beside or behind the pot where it cannot tip.
3. Put the hose end all the way to the bottom of the container so LolliDrop can draw the available water.
4. Place a waterproof plate or tray under the pot as a normal plant-care precaution, especially when you will be away.

1. Refill when the app alerts you that the water bag is empty, or any time you can see it needs more water.
2. Unscrew the bag cap and leave the hose in the cap while you refill.
3. Fill the bag with clean water and replace the cap securely.
4. Make sure the tubing connected to the pump stays in place and is not pinched or blocked.

• The app alerts you when the water bag is empty.
• You can also do a quick visual check whenever you are near the plant.

1. Open the LolliDrop app.
2. Go to the connect area and start the connection flow.
3. Select your Wi-Fi network or enter the network name manually.
4. Enter the Wi-Fi password and continue.

Your Wi-Fi credentials are encrypted and stored only on the LolliDrop device. The device uses them to upload plant updates such as soil moisture, battery, temperature, empty water bag alerts, and watering activity.

Use this when you want LolliDrop to monitor soil moisture and temperature without running the pump.

1. Go to Plants in the app.
2. Select the plant you want to change.
3. On the plant details page, go to Watering.
4. Tap the enable/disable button so watering shows Disabled.

LolliDrop can automatically adjust watering for the plant type, pot, and soil as the plant responds. If you want finer control, you can also adjust the watering range manually.

The watering range controls when watering starts and when it stops. Lower soil moisture means drier soil, and higher soil moisture means wetter soil.

1. Open Plants and select the plant.
2. Go to Watering Range.
3. Tap the pencil icon to edit.
4. Change the start and stop percentages.
5. Tap the pencil icon again to save or cancel the edit.

Yes. LolliDrop is designed for indoor and outdoor use. It is water-resistant and can handle rain and humidity on balconies, patios, and gardens.

LolliDrop works best for potted plants, but it can also monitor soil moisture and temperature in a vegetable garden.

1. Remove the clear tubing and water bag if automatic watering is not practical.
2. Place LolliDrop near the plant you want to monitor, such as a tomato or pepper plant.
3. In the app, open the plant details page, go to Watering, and tap the enable/disable button so watering shows Disabled.
4. Use the app to watch soil moisture and soil temperature so you know when the garden needs water.

LolliDrop does not follow a fixed schedule. It uses the soil moisture sensor to water when the plant actually needs it. Watering frequency depends on plant type, soil, pot, season, temperature, and humidity.

1. Check Wi-Fi coverage where the plant is located by loading a webpage on your phone.
2. Confirm the Wi-Fi name and password were entered correctly.
3. Reduce interference from walls, metal objects, or other electronics.
4. Move the router closer or add a Wi-Fi extender or mesh node if the signal is weak.

• Weak Wi-Fi: The device uses more power while reconnecting.
• Frequent watering: More pump runs use more battery.
• Cold temperatures: Batteries drain faster in cold environments.
• Old batteries: Use fresh high-quality alkaline or lithium AA batteries.
• Empty water bag: Refill the water bag when the app alerts you that it is empty.

Open the plant's detail page, then tap LolliDrop Info over the plant picture. Include the plant ID when you email support so we can find the exact plant.

Yes, but alkaline or lithium AA batteries are recommended for longer battery life. If you use rechargeable AA batteries, choose high-capacity NiMH cells. Rechargeables usually have lower voltage, so they may need to be replaced or recharged more often.

LolliDrop works best with potted indoor and outdoor plants. It can also be used for monitoring in larger garden areas when automatic watering is disabled.