Anyone using soil sensors to decide watering?

I’ve been trying to stop guessing when to water my garden beds. Some pots dry out fast, but the raised bed still feels moist underneath.

Has anyone here used a soil moisture sensor to decide when to water instead of just following a fixed schedule?

I’m especially curious if it actually helps during hot weeks when the top soil looks dry but the roots may still have enough moisture.

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I’d want to see if the sensor reading changes a lot between morning and afternoon.

Is your soil sensor not yet fully inserted?