{"id":5878,"date":"2015-08-14T11:00:47","date_gmt":"2015-08-14T15:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=5878"},"modified":"2024-02-15T12:49:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T17:49:28","slug":"cloud-based-remote-monitoring-now-available-for-home-or-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/cloud-based-remote-monitoring-now-available-for-home-or-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloud-Based Remote Monitoring Now Available for Home or Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are a vacation homeowner worried about freezing pipes or a professional in charge of a data center, the new <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/CSearch.aspx?Search=sentinel&amp;CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=0&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=1&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;SearchPartNumbersOnly=0');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/CSearch.aspx?Search=sentinel&amp;CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=0&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=1&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;SearchPartNumbersOnly=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sensaphone Sentinel<\/strong><\/a><strong> makes it possible to remotely monitor critical conditions like temperature, humidity or leaks through the cloud<\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Cloud-based remote monitoring is as cool as it sounds \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 it means you have access to your readings from anywhere using a simple but powerful web-based interface or smart phone app. And if there&#8217;s a power outage, drop in temperature or leaky appliance, you&#8217;ll be the first to know through alerts sent straight to your smartphone or mobile device.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/CSearch.aspx?Search=sentinel&amp;CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=0&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=1&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;SearchPartNumbersOnly=0');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/CSearch.aspx?Search=sentinel&amp;CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=0&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=1&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;SearchPartNumbersOnly=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5881\" title=\"The Sensaphone Sentinel monitors up to 12 different conditions\/alarm sensors and can store an unlimited number of data logged records for each. \" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Cumulus_cloud.jpg\" alt=\"Sensaphone Sentinel Cloud-Based Remote Monitoring System\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>No Landline Needed<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Early, basic remote monitoring systems required a landline phone connection to dial out, but these days a landline may not be cost-effective or even feasible, especially in a vacation home or remote facility. Instead, the new Sensaphone Sentinel <strong>communicates via an Internet or a cellular connection<\/strong>. You can choose the one that works at your location.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Internet<\/strong> &#8212; For homes or business locations with full-time Internet service, the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9443-sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-scd-1200.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9443-sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-scd-1200.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sentinel SCD-1200<\/strong><\/a> connects to your router, network hub or switch using an Ethernet cable. <em>(<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.sensaphone.com\/products\/sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-with-cellular-modem\/product-subscriptions.php');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.sensaphone.com\/products\/sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-with-cellular-modem\/product-subscriptions.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basic Ethernet<\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0cloud service is included. <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.sensaphone.com\/products\/sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-with-cellular-modem\/product-subscriptions.php');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.sensaphone.com\/products\/sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-with-cellular-modem\/product-subscriptions.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premium Ethernet <\/a>cloud service\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is available for a low monthly fee.)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cellular<\/strong> &#8212; For 24\/7 monitoring of homes or sites without Internet service, the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9488-sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-with-cellular-modem.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9488-sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-with-cellular-modem.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sentinel SCD-1200-CL<\/strong><\/a> cellular version comes with a cellular modem and waterproof case and operates on the Verizon Wireless or AT&amp;T networks. <em>(<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.sensaphone.com\/products\/sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-with-cellular-modem\/product-subscriptions.php');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.sensaphone.com\/products\/sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-with-cellular-modem\/product-subscriptions.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premium Cellular <\/a>cloud service\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is required for a monthly fee.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Receive Instant Alerts of Potential Problems<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9443-sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-scd-1200.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9443-sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-scd-1200.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Sentinel stores your sensor readings in \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cthe cloud\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d to automatically protect against data loss and provide limitless information storage.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/9443.jpg\" alt=\"Sensaphone Sentinel Monitoring System SCD-1200\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>Timing can be critical to prevent costly damage to property or assets if there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a problem at your house or business. In the event of an alarm condition, both versions of the Sensaphone Sentinel (Internet and cellular) send out <strong>immediate text, email or voice phone call notifications to an <em>unlimited<\/em> number of people <\/strong>with the Premium Ethernet and Premium Cellular plans. With the free Basic Ethernet plan, email notifications are sent to an unlimited number of contacts.<\/p>\n<p>To make remote monitoring even easier, a Sensaphone Sentinel mobile app is now available for both iOS and Android smartphones.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><em>Beauty of the Cloud<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>So what\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s so special about cloud-based remote monitoring? Well, because the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/CSearch.aspx?Search=sentinel&amp;CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=0&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=1&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;SearchPartNumbersOnly=0');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/CSearch.aspx?Search=sentinel&amp;CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=0&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=1&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;SearchPartNumbersOnly=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sensaphone Sentinel<\/a><\/strong> system <strong>stores all sensor readings in the cloud, there are many advantages to the user, including<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All programming and editing can be done from anywhere via the cloud in real time, including turning sensors on and off and changing users.<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited information storage with the Premium plans and 30 days of logs are provided with the free Basic Ethernet plan.<\/li>\n<li>No worries about data loss.<\/li>\n<li>Access to your readings from anywhere.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple devices can be managed from one account using web-based management tools.<\/li>\n<li>No software is required, so installation, integration and management of the system are fast and easy.<\/li>\n<li>Users can print, view graphs or export event reports daily by logging in from anywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><em>Plug in Up to 12 Sensors<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9488-sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-with-cellular-modem.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9488-sensaphone-sentinel-monitoring-system-with-cellular-modem.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"This Sensaphone Sentinel has a cellular modem for use in locations without an Ethernet connection.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/9488.jpg\" alt=\"Sensaphone Sentinel Monitoring System with Cellular Modem\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>Each Sentinel unit can <strong>monitor up to 12 different environmental and equipment status conditions<\/strong> by adding a variety of wired <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-sensaphone-accessories.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-sensaphone-accessories.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>sensors<\/strong><\/a>, including temperature from -109 \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00b0F to 168 \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00b0F, humidity, water, motion,\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0power and more. It can also monitor anything with a dry contact.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Connects to Your Alarm System<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>If your home or office is already protected by a security system, it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s <strong>easy to hook up the Sensaphone Sentinel to your security alarm<\/strong> to ensure that your central monitoring service will also be notified of an emergency event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><em>Peace-of-Mind, All the Time<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/CSearch.aspx?Search=sentinel&amp;CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=0&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=1&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;SearchPartNumbersOnly=0');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/CSearch.aspx?Search=sentinel&amp;CategoryID=0&amp;ManufacturerID=0&amp;SectionID=0&amp;PriceRange=0&amp;SortBy=1&amp;PageSize=12&amp;AndOr=AND&amp;DisplayMode=Grid&amp;Condition=-1&amp;SearchPartNumbersOnly=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sensaphone Sentinel<\/strong><\/a> <strong>offers homeowners and businesses the latest advancements in remote monitoring technology\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and provides anytime, anywhere peace-of-mind<\/strong>: cloud-based storage; Internet or cellular communications; unlimited text, email or voice notifications to an unlimited number of people; and the ability to hook up 12 different sensors. For homeowners or small businesses who like the idea of a web-based remote monitoring system but need only 6 or fewer sensors and can do without cloud storage and voice alerts, the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6302-sensaphone-web-600-fgd-w600.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6302-sensaphone-web-600-fgd-w600.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sensaphone Web600<\/strong><\/a> may be a good alternative to the more powerful Sentinel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are a vacation homeowner worried about freezing pipes or a professional in charge of a data center, the new Sensaphone Sentinel makes it possible to remotely monitor critical conditions like temperature, humidity or leaks through the cloud.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Cloud-based remote monitoring is as cool&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/cloud-based-remote-monitoring-now-available-for-home-or-business\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5941,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,10,9],"tags":[707,150,154,706],"class_list":["post-5878","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-flood-intervention","category-freeze-alarms-heat-alarms","category-home-monitoring-security","tag-cloud-based-remote-monitoring","tag-remote-monitoring-systems","tag-sensaphone","tag-sentinel","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5878","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5878"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5878\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11446,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5878\/revisions\/11446"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5941"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5878"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5878"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5878"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}