Bluelab Pro Controller Connect — Automated Hydroponics pH & Nutrient Dosing System
Best for: Serious growers wanting hands-free reservoir management and remote monitoring without daily manual adjustments
Our thoughts
This is the kind of kit that actually saves you time. Set your feed schedule, let it run, and check in from your phone. Professional-grade automation that doesn't require a degree in electronics. One we recommend a lot for growers running multiple tanks or complex feeding routines.
The Bluelab Pro Controller Connect is a professional-grade automated dosing system that manages pH and nutrient levels in your reservoir 24/7. When paired with Bluelab PeriPod dosers, it automatically adjusts pH up or down and doses up to 12 different nutrients in precise increments, eliminating the need for manual spot checks and constant adjustments. Connect via Wi-Fi to the Edenic app and monitor or control your system from anywhere — phone, tablet, or computer. It's the difference between checking your reservoir daily and checking it when you want to.
How it compares
This sits in the professional-grade automation category of hydroponics controllers.
- Expandable to 12 nutrients via daisy-chained PeriPods — grows with your system complexity
- Medical-grade peristaltic pumps deliver consistent, accurate dosing every single time
- Temperature control integration available with Bluelab PowerPod for complete environmental management
- Established New Zealand brand with proven track record in commercial operations
- Significantly more flexible than single-parameter controllers that only do pH or EC
Unlike basic pH-only controllers, this handles the full feeding picture. You set it, it learns your system, and it handles the adjustments automatically.
Usage guidance
The Bluelab Pro Controller works across different growing setups and scales:
Multi-part nutrient systems
Pair with up to three PeriPod dosers (daisy-chained). Each doser has three or four pumps, giving you control over complex feed schedules with multiple nutrient parts in exact proportions. Set your weekly feed schedule with pH and EC increments as fine as 0.1, and the controller handles the mixing and dosing automatically.
Remote monitoring and control
Connect the included Bluelab Connect stick via Wi-Fi. Access real-time data on your phone, set alarms for parameter drift, and adjust dosing schedules without being in the grow room. Edenic app integration gives you full visibility and control from anywhere.
Safety and failsafes
The system includes ineffective control lockouts — if it doses 15 times without detecting the expected change in pH, EC, or temperature, it stops and alerts you. This prevents over-dosing if a nutrient bottle runs dry or a pump fails. Auto-resume kicks in after power loss, so your feeding doesn't skip a beat.
Temperature management
The controller comes with a temperature probe. If connected to a Bluelab PowerPod, it can trigger heaters or coolers to prevent temperature spikes that impact nutrient uptake and plant health.
Technical specifications
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Dosing capacity: Up to 12 different nutrients and pH adjusters (via daisy-chained PeriPods)
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Pump flow rate: Variable speed, maximum 120 ml/min (4.06 fl oz)
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Control increments: 0.1 pH, 0.1 EC, 1°C temperature
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Probe connections: pH (BNC), temperature, conductivity — all replaceable
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Connectivity: Built-in Wi-Fi via Bluelab Connect stick (included), Bluetooth to Edenic app
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Cable lengths: 2 metres (6 feet) for flexible positioning
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Power supply: 24V DC with multi-region adapters (UK, Europe, North America, Australia/NZ)
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Safety features: Ineffective control lockout, auto-resume after power loss
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Included accessories: Bluelab Connect stick, 4 mounting screws, 3 calibration sachets (pH 7.0, pH 4.0, EC 2.77), dosing cable, alarm and external lockout cable, 24V power supply with multi-region plugs
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Compatible add-ons: Bluelab PeriPod M3 dosers (sold separately), Bluelab PowerPod for temperature control, Bluelab Sample Tube, Alarm Box, Probe Care Kit
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Warranty: 2 years
Who this is for
- Commercial and semi-commercial growers managing multiple reservoirs or complex nutrient schedules
- Serious hobbyists running 10+ litre systems who want consistency without daily intervention
- Facility managers operating multiple growing zones and needing centralised control
- Growers using multi-part nutrient regimens that need precise, proportional dosing
- Anyone already invested in Bluelab kit looking to scale up their automation
- Growers who value time savings and yield consistency over manual hands-on control
Not designed for single small-pot hand-watering setups — this is for growers where reservoir management is a genuine part of the workload.
Our take
This is a genuinely useful piece of kit. It removes the daily guesswork from feeding, keeps parameters stable within tight ranges, and gives you visibility without you having to be there. Professional equipment that works, backed by a brand that's been building this stuff for commercial operations for years.
If you're running multiple tanks, using complex feeds, or just tired of manual pH checks, this is worth picking up. The expandability means it grows with your setup, and the app control is genuinely convenient — not just a gimmick. Good time to buy while clearance stock lasts.
