Explore automated plant watering systems powered by IoT in this hour-long video tutorial, part of Microsoft's IoT for Beginners series. Learn to control water pumps using soil moisture sensor data, connect relays to Raspberry Pi, and manage devices over the internet with MQTT. Discover practical considerations for outdoor sensor placement, high-power device control, and timing for sensors and actuators. Gain hands-on experience through demonstrations and access additional resources, including a free 24-lesson IoT curriculum and hardware kits. Dive into digital agriculture applications and build upon knowledge from previous series episodes to enhance your IoT skills.