🔥 Launch Sale — Now On · WiFi Borehole Remote Switch R3,995 (usually R4,570) · 30-day money-back guarantee · See pricing
South African Water Security

Stop Driving Out to Switch Your Borehole —
Control It From Your Phone. Anywhere. Right Now.

Switch your borehole pump on or off from anywhere in South Africa — straight from your phone. Know it's running. Get an alert if something's wrong. DIY kit on sale from R3,995 (usually R4,570). No monthly fees. No cloud.

See pricing in Rands How does it work?

No subscription fees. No cloud. Your data stays on your property.

📱 Remote on/off from your phone 🔔 Status alerts via WhatsApp ⚡ Load-shedding resilient 🔧 DIY install 🚫 No monthly fees
R500–R1,500 Cost of unnecessary trip to the plot
Hours lost Driving to manually switch a pump
R3,995 Once-off · no monthly fees
Real Hey I borehole remote switch control dashboard

Control view

Real Hey I pump run history

Run history

The cost of not being able to control your borehole remotely

From smallholdings in Limpopo to farms across the Karoo and plots in the Western Cape — the same frustrating problems repeat themselves every season.

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Unnecessary trips to switch the pump

You drive out to the plot just to flip the borehole switch. Fuel. Time. Effort. To do something that could take two seconds from your couch.

R100–R500 per round trip
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Pump left running — tank overflows for hours

Nobody switched the pump off. The tank is full and overflowing. Wasted electricity, wasted water, borehole hours burning for nothing.

Wasted pump time every event
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Livestock without water while you're in town

The tank runs dry and the pump is off — and you're two hours away. By the time you get there, your animals have been without water for hours.

Livestock stress · potential losses
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No idea if the pump is actually running

You switched it on remotely — or did you? You can't tell. So you drive out anyway. The whole point of remote control defeated by not knowing the status.

Wasted trip · lost confidence

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Designed for South African conditions. Simple to install, simple to use, built to run reliably year after year.

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Remote on/off from any phone

Switch your borehole pump on or off from anywhere — open a browser on your phone, tap the button, done. No app download required.

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Status alerts via WhatsApp

Get a WhatsApp the moment something changes — pump on, pump off, trip detected. Always know what's happening without being there.

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Run history log

See exactly when the pump ran and for how long. Useful for spotting irregular patterns, tracking electricity usage, and diagnosing problems early.

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Password-protected control

Farm hands or family members can view the pump status without being able to switch it on or off — settings are protected by a password you set.

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Load-shedding resilient

The unit restarts automatically after any power outage — whether the power comes back from the grid, an inverter, a generator, or solar. No intervention needed.

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Works on your local WiFi

Control works on your local WiFi network — even if your fibre or LTE is down. No cloud. No server. No monthly fee. Your control stays on your property.

Up and running in a single afternoon

You don't need to be an electrician. If you can plug something in and follow a short guide, you can install this yourself.

1

Wire the switch unit into your pump circuit

The switch unit wires in-line with your existing borehole pump supply. It comes with a pre-made wiring harness and clear step-by-step instructions. Standard single-phase connection.

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Mount the unit near the pump or DB board

The compact weatherproof unit mounts on any wall near your pump house or distribution board. Power it with any standard 230V wall plug.

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Connect to your WiFi

Follow the simple setup steps on your phone to connect the unit to your WiFi network. Takes about five minutes. No IT knowledge needed.

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Set your WhatsApp alerts and you're done

Add your WhatsApp number in the Settings tab. Test the remote switch. Done — you can now control your borehole from anywhere in the world.

Built for the South African property owner

Wherever your borehole is and wherever you go when you're away from it — this switch closes the gap.

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Farmers and game farmers

Control boreholes across the farm without driving the bakkie out every time the tank needs topping up.

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Smallholders and plot owners

Switch the borehole on from the office in town and have water ready by the time you arrive on Friday afternoon.

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Holiday homes and weekend plots

Start filling your header tank before you leave home — arrive to full tanks, not an empty house.

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Irrigation users

Run your borehole on your schedule from your phone — no more driving out just to start or stop an irrigation cycle.

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Estates and complexes

Management can switch the borehole on or off remotely. No more sending a staff member out to the pump house.

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Small businesses and lodges

Keep your water supply under control without being on-site. Get alerted the moment something goes wrong.

Real Hey I borehole remote switch keeping livestock well watered

Early customers

What farmers are saying

"I used to drive out every day just to switch the borehole on for a few hours, and then back out again to switch off — if I remembered to. Now I do it from my phone while I'm having coffee. Haven't driven out unnecessarily in months." — Plot owner, Hartbeespoort
"The status alert told me the pump had tripped before I even knew there was a problem. Sorted it remotely in ten minutes. Previously that would have been a whole day lost." — Smallholder, Magaliesberg area

Two ways to get started

Install it yourself, or let us handle everything. One-time cost. No monthly fees. Ever.

On sale

DIY Kit

Self-install · no ongoing fees

R3,995 R4,570

Launch sale price · once-off

Payment options

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Once-off EFTR3,995 — best price
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Split payment70% deposit · 30% before shipment
  • WiFi remote switch unit — pre-configured
  • Weatherproof enclosure
  • Pre-installed Real Hey I software
  • Step-by-step installation guide
  • WhatsApp alerts included
  • Run history on dashboard
  • Installation not included
  • Support not included

🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee

🔄 Upgrade to Pump Saver within 12 months — get up to R5,000 off the price
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Fully Managed

Professionally installed & supported

Quote on request

Installation costs vary by site and location

  • Everything in the DIY kit
  • Professional on-site installation
  • Wiring done correctly and safely
  • WhatsApp alerts configured for you
  • 12 months standard support included
  • 1 free site visit included
🔄 Upgrade to Pump Saver within 12 months — get up to R5,000 off the price
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DIY kit price excludes VAT and delivery. Not sure which is right for you? Contact us at info@realheyi.com or WhatsApp us on +27 79 562 5640 and we'll point you in the right direction.

Add support to your DIY kit

Support is optional — the switch runs without it. Add a plan if you'd rather have someone to call.

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Basic Support

R299/month

🛡️ The switch works without a support plan. Most technically capable owners manage just fine on their own — the installation guide covers everything.

Add support any time — it doesn't need to be decided today. View all support plans at realheyi.com →

Why Real Hey I beats the alternatives

Feature Real Hey I Switch Commercial smart switch
Remote on/off from phoneYesYes
WhatsApp status alertsYesRarely
Monthly subscription feeNone (optional support from R299/mo)R300–R800/mo
Works without internet (local WiFi)YesNo — cloud-dependent
Run history logYesSometimes
Load-shedding resilientYes — auto-restartsOften no
Your data stays on your propertyYes — no cloudNo — goes to their server
Upgradeable to motor failure predictionYes — clear upgrade pathNo
Cost (once-off)R3,995 on sale (usually R4,570)R5,000–R15,000+

Common questions

Do I need internet to switch the pump on or off?

For remote control from outside your property — yes, both your phone and the unit need internet connectivity at the time you issue the command. On your local WiFi network, the control dashboard works even without an active internet connection.

For WhatsApp alerts to reach you when you're away, both your home WiFi and your phone need internet. If your property internet goes down, the switch still holds its last state — the pump won't randomly switch on or off.

What happens during load shedding?

The unit shuts down with the power and restarts automatically when power is restored — whether from the grid, an inverter, a generator, or solar. No intervention needed. The switch returns to its last known state on restart.

You'll also get a WhatsApp notification when the unit comes back online, so you always know when power has been restored at the property.

Is it safe to wire in myself? Do I need an electrician?

The unit wires in-line with your existing borehole pump supply — standard single-phase. The installation guide covers the process step by step with clear diagrams. If you're comfortable with basic electrical work and wiring a plug, you can do this.

If you'd rather not work with electrical wiring, our managed installation option includes professional on-site installation — contact us for a quote.

How does it send WhatsApp messages?

The unit uses a free third-party WhatsApp notification service to send alerts directly to your registered phone number. Setup takes about two minutes — register your number once in the Settings tab and from that point alerts go straight to your WhatsApp. No ongoing cost. No subscription.

My pump is far from the house. Will the WiFi reach?

The unit needs to be within range of your WiFi router or access point. If your pump house is near the homestead, it's likely fine. If it's further out, you may need a WiFi extender or outdoor access point — an inexpensive addition and we'll advise what's needed for your specific layout.

We also have long-range wireless solutions available that can reach up to 3km from the homestead — completely wire-free, no cable trenching required. Contact us to find out more.

Can I control more than one borehole?

Yes — one switch unit per borehole, each completely independent with its own dashboard. Name them whatever makes sense: "Main borehole," "North field," "Cattle supply." Multi-unit pricing is available on request.

When you're ready to scale up, our upgrade paths bring all your devices into one combined platform — every pump, every tank, every alert in a single view.

Can this work together with a tank level monitor?

Yes — and this is where it really gets useful. The tank monitor tells you what's in the tank; the borehole switch lets you act on that information without being there. Pair them together and you can top up your tank from your phone the moment you see it dropping.

Our Pump Saver system takes this even further — automatically starting and stopping the pump based on tank levels, monitoring motor health 24/7, and alerting you 2–3 weeks before a motor failure. Visit realheyi.com/pricing to see the full picture.

What if something goes wrong?

Email us at info@realheyi.com or WhatsApp us on +27 79 562 5640. We're a small team and we respond personally — not with a ticket number and a chatbot. If you've taken the optional support plan, you can reach us on WhatsApp directly for faster turnaround.

Stop driving out. Start controlling from your phone.

Every unnecessary trip to flip a switch, every overflowed tank, every morning spent not knowing if the pump is running — this fixes all of that. DIY kit on sale at R3,995 (usually R4,570) with a 30-day money-back guarantee. No monthly fee.

Order now → 💬 WhatsApp us 📞 +27 79 562 5640