Today’s homes feature many smart devices to make daily life even more convenient. These smart devices allow you to monitor your home while traveling anywhere in the world. From security systems to thermostats, and more, homes have become a lot “smarter” in recent years.
But what about generators? You have a smart doorbell and thermostat. Why is your most expensive appliance sitting in the dark? You need smart generator monitoring with Wi-Fi connectivity. Read on to learn about the benefits of remote generator monitoring and what top brands like Generac and Kohler offer.
The Missing Piece of the “Smart Home” Puzzle
Smart homes have evolved tremendously in recent years. Many homeowners have Ring cameras, smart thermostats, EV chargers, and even smart refrigerators. These smart home gadgets give you peace of mind when you’re away. Wish there was something like that for generators? Well, there is!
Depending on the type of generator you have, you may be able to use Generac’s Mobile Link or Kohler’s OnCue system. These remote generator monitoring systems aren’t just gadgets; they’re dashboards for your home’s safety. Mobile Link and OnCue give you real-time generator status alerts so you can stay in the know.
Your smart home isn’t complete without a connected generator. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of smart generator monitoring and how Reliable Power Systems can provide extra peace of mind.
The Top Features of a Connected Generator
Connected generators give you real-time visibility into your system’s performance. Instead of guessing whether your generator is ready for when an outage occurs, you can be sure with a connected generator. Connected generators keep you informed, proactive, and in control. Let’s discuss the top features:
Real-time Alerts
Perhaps the best feature of a connected generator is real-time alerts sent to your mobile device. Get push notifications sent automatically to your phone or email so you can stay in the loop on your generator’s status.
Maintenance Tracking
Think of maintenance tracking as a check engine light for your home generator. Maintenance tracking removes the guesswork from generator upkeep. With Mobile Link or OnCue, you can see any maintenance tasks that need to be completed or any potential issues.
Ecobee Integration
With Generac Mobile Link, you can feature your generator status on your Ecobee smart thermostat. This integration allows you to see the status and alerts from your home standby generator. See whether your generator is ready to run, exercising, running, or if there’s a warning, fault, or connectivity issue.
Contact Reliable Power Systems for more information on if your generator is compatible with smart monitoring.
Peace of Mind from Anywhere
If you leave home for the summer each year, you don’t want to worry about how your home is doing during storms. Smart generator monitoring gives you peace of mind with a quick glance at your phone. Like other smart home devices, you can swiftly check the generator’s status and if there are any active warnings.
Remote monitoring is the ideal solution for snowbirds who leave Florida for storm season. Reliable Power System’s remote monitoring services add an extra layer of peace of mind. With Reliable’s remote monitoring, you don’t need to worry about checking in on your system’s status—we do that for you!
DIY App vs. Proactive Monitoring: What’s the Difference?
There are two ways to monitor your generator using smart technology. The first is to watch the app yourself and be cognizant of any alerts sent to your phone. This is a fine way to go; however, proactive monitoring from Reliable ensures issues are fixed promptly.
With Reliable’s remote monitoring services, we’ll watch your generator status for you. If we see a code, we’ll dispatch a truck and fix it before you ever know there was an issue. We’re a one-stop shop for South Florida homeowners with residential generators.
Ready to Make Your Power Smarter?
Modernizing your home infrastructure makes your home safer and gives you peace of mind when you’re away. If you’re interested in making your generator smarter by adding Mobile Link or OnCue, give us a call today at (888) 960-5187.
We’ll get you set up in no time, so you can track the status of your unit and get real-time alerts. Or sign up for remote monitoring services for a hands-free approach to generator maintenance. We’ll keep track of your home generator, so you don’t have to!
Schedule NowFAQs About Smart Generator Technology
Do I need Wi-Fi for my generator to work?
No. Your generator will still operate normally and provide backup power during an outage without Wi-Fi. Smart monitoring features do require Wi-Fi to send alerts and status updates to your devices, but essential power function doesn’t depend on Wi-Fi.
Can I add smart monitoring to an older generator?
It depends on the model. Some older model generators can be retrofitted with smart monitoring while others can’t. Check with a certified technician to see what’s available for your specific unit.
Is there a monthly fee for the apps?
For Mobile Link with Generac, basic monitoring is free. There are also premium plans available. For Kohler OnCue, the app is free to download, but there may be associated costs with premium monitoring.
