I’m a developer and I’m new to smart electrical devices I need help and suggestions on what to do I am currently working on a project in a rural area where the power supply is bad and the internet connection there is too poor and much more things I can’t complain about right now. I couldn’t stay there any longer I had to leave and couldn’t do what’s needed to be done because electricity is needed for it but every-time I go back there I don’t meet power I’m always missing it so I came up with an idea that if possible I can connect a smart programmable device to the power there and be alerted on this end on my pc or whatever once the current flows through the device/ the device receives power (note: there is no way the device can be connected to the internet)
Since you want to get an alert before you leave to go there, there’s going to have to be some kind of communication with the device. If they don’t have reliable Internet, it’s going to have to be a cellular connection running on battery power.
That’s possible, it’s how security systems work for remote locations, but it might cost a lot more money than would be practical. What would your budget be for this?
Thanks for your response. Honestly, I don’t have much budgeted for this project because once it’s completed, it won’t be of much use to me anymore.
But I was thinking, is there an IoT device that could perhaps synchronize with my PC/program in such a way that when it powers on, my system can instantly detect it and vice-versa? Essentially, I’m envisioning a scenario where the moment the device is connected, my computer would receive an immediate alert. This kind of integration seems straightforward but would really simplify things on my end.
I know it sounds a bit unconventional, but maybe there’s a way to make this work. Could you share any insights or suggest how this might be achieved? Because it’d be more better if it’s possible
Looking forward to your thoughts.
Thanks
Like I said, in order to get the signal to your PC if your PC is at a remote location, you’re going to have to use some form of remote communications, probably cellular from what you described.
Or are you saying that your PC is in the same location as the device that might go off-line? Like within 100 feet of it? Then there might be some additional options. But something is still going to have to give you the message so you don’t drive over there When the power is out.
Ohh I see. How do I go about the cellular connection option then my budget ain’t that much I got 80$ but if if that’s not enough maybe I’ll have to get some more then
AT&T and Verizon both offer Internet over 5G these days. That would be the easiest option.
Of course, you’ll want a battery backup in case the power goes out 
A 4G router like a TP-Link MR-6400 is about 70 bucks, he’d need a UPS like this for another 60 that can supply power for two days:
And of course the device that monitors the power.
The most important information is still missing: the distance. If it’s less than 15 km, there’s LoRaWAN and if it’s more, combined with 4G:
I have a remote location connected with the router and the UPS mentioned above. The UPS also provides power to a wifi camera.
Forgot to mention that a small solar panel for additional 60 $ could provide power to the UPS which has a 5V 2A USB input.
Router: 60
UPS: 60
WiFi smart plug (Tapo): 20
Solar panel: 60
Total: 200
If the plug shows up as offline in the Tapo app but the router is online in the “Tether” app: power outage.