# Backup Power / UPS **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices & Integrations\ **Created:** [December 4, 2014, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/backup-power-ups/7735 "2014-12-04T22:03:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DPC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/dpc/32/13325_2.png) [@DPC](https://community.smartthings.com/u/DPC)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2014, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/backup-power-ups/7735/1 "2014-12-04T22:03:37Z")
I’m in the process of setting up SmartThings for a ski cabin in an area that has frequent power outages. I couldn’t find the specs on the SmartThings unit itself, but I’m curious if other users are running an UPS? If so, which make/model and any other advice you may have. Basically I want to hook up the SmartThings and DSL Modem to the UPS, so that I can still monitor things like (front door opening, motion, moisture, indoor temps, etc…) \*\* assuming the DSL isn’t down as well… Which brings up another question… does SmartThings detect my presence (cell phone) by the internet connection and my phone’s location -OR- by my phone connecting to the same wifi/network that SmartThings is on? ---
**Author:** ![allison](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/allison/32/55080_2.png) [@allison](https://community.smartthings.com/u/allison)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2014, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/backup-power-ups/7735/2 "2014-12-05T18:27:13Z")
I have one of these running my cable modem, wireless router, and SmartThings hub. I caught it on sale at Best Buy for like $30. > **[Amazon.com: APC Back-UPS Connect UPS Battery Backup for Echo and Network Routers (BGE70): Home Audio & Theater](https://www.amazon.com/APC-BGE70-3-Outlet-Home-Network/dp/B00KH07WRC)** > > The APC BGE70 - Backups Home Network UPS will keep your network up and running and continue to charge your mobile devices hours after a power outage. ---
**Author:** ![lmosenko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a698b9/32.png) [@lmosenko](https://community.smartthings.com/u/lmosenko)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2014, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/backup-power-ups/7735/3 "2014-12-05T18:28:13Z")
> [@DPC](#): > > Basically I want to hook up the SmartThings and DSL Modem to the UPS, so that I can still monitor things like (front door opening, motion, moisture, indoor temps, etc…) \*\* assuming the DSL isn’t down as well… As far as a UPS is concerned, I would state my life on the APC UPS products. I live in the NYC and have gone through multiple East Coast blackouts and have had my important devices alway connected. As recent as “Sandy” , when the water came in and the power went down, I was still watching my TV from Verizon box and had my laptop getting a wifi signal for about 30 minutes after the power went out. [http://www.amazon.com/APC-BR24BPG-Back-UPS-External-Battery/dp/B0047E5B90/ref=sr\_1\_17?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417804259&sr=1-17&keywords=APC+UPS](http://www.amazon.com/APC-BR24BPG-Back-UPS-External-Battery/dp/B0047E5B90/ref=sr_1_17?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417804259&sr=1-17&keywords=APC+UPS) ---
**Author:** ![lmosenko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a698b9/32.png) [@lmosenko](https://community.smartthings.com/u/lmosenko)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2014, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/backup-power-ups/7735/4 "2014-12-05T18:29:05Z")
> [@DPC](#): > > Which brings up another question… does SmartThings detect my presence (cell phone) by the internet connection and my phone’s location -OR- by my phone connecting to the same wifi/network that SmartThings is on? ST uses Geo Location setup in your hub to sence when your phone is in the area of your hubs location. ---
**Author:** ![DPC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/dpc/32/13325_2.png) [@DPC](https://community.smartthings.com/u/DPC)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2014, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/backup-power-ups/7735/5 "2014-12-05T23:10:13Z")
@lmosenko & @allison - Thank you both! @lmosenko - Excellent to know. Ironically [APC BR1500G](http://www.amazon.com/APC-BR1500G-BACK-UPS-10-Outlet-1500VA/dp/B003Y24DEU/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_y) was one of the UPS’ on my list because it allows you add an **external** battery pack ([BR24BPG](http://www.amazon.com/APC-BR24BPG-Back-UPS-External-Battery/dp/B0047E5B90/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417820805&sr=1-1&keywords=BR24BPG)) for extended run time. If I can get 1 to 2 hours run time (ST hub + DSL router) then I’ll be happy. ---
**Author:** ![scottinpollock](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/scottinpollock/32/67273_2.png) [@scottinpollock](https://community.smartthings.com/u/scottinpollock)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2014, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/backup-power-ups/7735/6 "2014-12-05T23:17:54Z")
> [@DPC](#): > > If I can get 1 to 2 hours run time (ST hub + DSL router) then I’ll be happy. You should be thrilled then… I get about 5 hours from a BR1000G powering my low voltage board (which consists of a Moto SB6141, AEBS, Obi TA, a small ethernet switch, a cordless phone base, and the hub). ---
**Author:** ![DPC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/dpc/32/13325_2.png) [@DPC](https://community.smartthings.com/u/DPC)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2014, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/backup-power-ups/7735/7 "2014-12-05T23:53:57Z")
Even better!!! Thank you @scottinpollock. Ordering the BR1500G now! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![an39511](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a6a055/32.png) [@an39511](https://community.smartthings.com/u/an39511)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2014, 1:50am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/backup-power-ups/7735/8 "2014-12-06T01:50:55Z")
If you are looking for some serious backup time connect your hub to Anker® 2nd Gen Astro Pro2 20000mAh It it not a traditional UPS but you will have a much longer run time as well as being more energy efficient. I ran a test by connecting my hub and a WiMax modem and it ran for more than two days on a single charge. ---
**Author:** ![lmosenko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a698b9/32.png) [@lmosenko](https://community.smartthings.com/u/lmosenko)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2014, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/backup-power-ups/7735/9 "2014-12-08T16:22:43Z")
> [@an39511](#): > > If you are looking for some serious backup time connect your hub to Anker® 2nd Gen Astro Pro2 20000mAh Now that is a great idea.