Hello All,
I have a second house about 5 states away. I would like to monitor temperature, water (in case a pipe breaks) and electricity. If something goes wrong then Text me (i.e. Electricity is Off, Temperature is at freezing, or Water has been Noticed on the floor).
Now here are the Got-Yaās.
While I keep the Electricity on, there is no Phone/Internet active in the house. However, T-Mobile Cell is available with 5 bars. The other carriers only have a bar, sometimes two.
I have seen products that provide this type of monitoring. However, I have not found one that works on T-Mobile. I thought, I found a Motorola solution. While reviews mentioned it worked with T-Mobile, when I spoke with Sales support, I was told the Internet posters were wrong (imagine that) and it only worked on the AT&T Cell Network. But, maybe I am not thinking about the right configuration for these type of devices.
This lead me to create my own solution. Now, I know I going to need to spend a little money. BUT, letās not suggest solution(s) that will break the bank.
My initial thoughts are to get a T-Mobile Hotspot and connect a Hubitat, then sensors with rules.
Any ideaās on sensors that can monitor Temp and Water?
How about a suggestion for Power outage notification?
I guess Iām going to need an UPS to keep the Hotspot, Hubitat and sensors active. But, with an UPS providing power, how will the sensor realize power was lost?
Next, I think I remember reading something about Hubitat dropping their SMS capabilities. Does this mean the only solution will be IFTTT?
And finally, as an extra, your thoughts on a motion activated Camera and it texting me when someone is in the driveway or house, for that matter.
Looking forward to some ingenious ideas.
Thanks
Bill