{"id":5058,"date":"2015-01-30T11:00:37","date_gmt":"2015-01-30T16:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=5058"},"modified":"2015-01-29T12:58:07","modified_gmt":"2015-01-29T17:58:07","slug":"whats-new-in-cellular-freeze-alarms-plug-and-play-simplicity-and-lower-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/whats-new-in-cellular-freeze-alarms-plug-and-play-simplicity-and-lower-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s New in Cellular Freeze Alarms \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cPlug and Play\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d Simplicity and Lower Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s great news for anyone shopping for an inexpensive freeze alarm to use in a location where there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s no landline phone or Internet connection \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 there are now three standalone cellular freeze alarms to choose from<\/strong>!\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 All three models are basically \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cplug and play\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d making them simple to set up. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0They also operate on one of the major cellular networks so they’ll work virtually anywhere in the U.S. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If you are looking to protect a house, office, boat or RV from frozen pipes, keep reading to learn more about the latest in cellular freeze alarms<\/a>.\"Metropolitan<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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What is a Cellular Freeze Alarm?<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

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A freeze alarm<\/a><\/strong> is a device that monitors the temperature inside your home and sends out a warning to you if the temperature drops dangerously low — before your pipes freeze and burst. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0A cellular freeze alarm<\/a><\/strong> uses a cellular telephone signal to send out the alerts, whereas traditional freeze alarms communicate via a landline phone connection and Internet\/WiFi freeze alarms communicate via the Internet.<\/p>\n

Just a few years ago<\/a>, you needed to combine a traditional freeze alarm with another piece of equipment called a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201ccellular terminal\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d to create a home freeze alarm that communicates via a cellular signal. Today, you can opt for one of these standalone cellular freeze alarms that are simple to install and less expensive to buy and operate.<\/p>\n

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Advantages of a Standalone Cellular Freeze Alarm<\/em><\/h2>\n

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1. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Low cost to operate<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 No need for a landline phone or 24\/7 Internet service to support your freeze alarm.<\/p>\n

2. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Monitor from your smartphone, tablet or computer<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Receive freeze alarm alerts wherever you are as a text message, email and\/or phone call (depending upon which model you pick).<\/p>\n

3. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Easy to set up<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Just plug it in!<\/p>\n

4. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Portable <\/strong>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 If you move around a lot and want to use your cellular freeze alarm in various locations, just unplug it and bring it with you.<\/p>\n

5. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Adjustable temperature set points<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 You program the high and low temperature thresholds.<\/p>\n

6. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Monitor for power outages, heat and other conditions<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 The freeze alarms shown here also monitor for power outages and high temps. Add optional sensors to monitor for other conditions, including water leaks or humidity.<\/p>\n

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Top Models<\/em><\/h2>\n

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\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\"HomeSitter<\/a>BEST VALUE — HomeSitter TEC<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n

If you are looking for a full-featured and reasonable priced <\/strong>cellular freeze alarm, we recommend the HomeSitter TEC<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Features include:<\/strong><\/p>\n