LF thermometer that sends data to a website. Don't want to use a mobile app.

[breezett93]

I am looking for something like these: https://www.weatherstationadvisor.com/best-remote-temperature-monitor/ but without the app. I'd much rather have an account and log in a website.

Thanks

 

[Eximo]

Certainly the older method for doing it, but they should still be out there.

Essentially these would be ones that would put a local web page onto your home network. Back before apps and tablets you would use a laptop or desktop to check the results (in addition to a local screen)

If you want this to be accessible over the internet, you would have to have a static IP and host it.

If you mean some service that has a website you log in to that tracks YOUR weather station, pretty sure that has been superseded by the aforementioned mobile apps.

 

[kanewolf]

I am looking for something like these: https://www.weatherstationadvisor.com/best-remote-temperature-monitor/ but without the app. I'd much rather have an account and log in a website.

Thanks

First, what temperature range are we talking about? 0 to 120F is a very different problem than 600 to 900F ...

 

[breezett93]

First, what temperature range are we talking about? 0 to 120F is a very different problem than 600 to 900F ...

This would be for my server room; so definitely on the lower end.

 

[Eximo]

Do you want the measure the temperature in the server room, or the temperatures on the servers? The latter is quite easy through a wide variety of tools.

For the former, you might look into a raspberry pi with some temperature sensors plugged in. You should be able to write a simple program to host the data on an internal webpage.

If you don't mind going the app route, there are some really neat devices you can get. Look up Bluetooth Low Energy sensors.

 

[kanewolf]

This would be for my server room; so definitely on the lower end.

I would also say, do you have rack mount UPS? Some of the better UPS units have environmental monitoring as a option. Most large scale server rooms use rack mount power distribution (PDUs) with environmental monitoring built-in. Typically power usage is desired to be monitored, so plugging 1 or 2 temperature probes into your PDUs is no big deal. With two probes you can have one on cold-isle and one on hot-isle.
I have never used these devices but I am familar with the brand -- https://www.raritan.com/products/power/rack-management/smart-sensors

 

[breezett93]

I would also say, do you have rack mount UPS? Some of the better UPS units have environmental monitoring as a option. Most large scale server rooms use rack mount power distribution (PDUs) with environmental monitoring built-in. Typically power usage is desired to be monitored, so plugging 1 or 2 temperature probes into your PDUs is no big deal. With two probes you can have one on cold-isle and one on hot-isle.
I have never used these devices but I am familar with the brand -- https://www.raritan.com/products/power/rack-management/smart-sensors

This is the UPS I have: https://www.apc.com/us/en/product/BX1000G/apc-powersaving-backups-xs-1000va-120v/. I do not know if has temperature reading capabilities.

 

[breezett93]

Do you want the measure the temperature in the server room, or the temperatures on the servers? The latter is quite easy through a wide variety of tools.

For the former, you might look into a raspberry pi with some temperature sensors plugged in. You should be able to write a simple program to host the data on an internal webpage.

If you don't mind going the app route, there are some really neat devices you can get. Look up Bluetooth Low Energy sensors.

I would like to measure the temperature of the room. I thought there would be a smart thermometer out there that would upload it's stats somewhere.

 

[breezett93]

Certainly the older method for doing it, but they should still be out there.

Do you remember some that I could look into?

 

[Eximo]

Your original post had me going down the realm of weather stations, and there are certainly many to choose from. Quick google found me about a dozen options that could be made to work, but they are rather pricey and would be overkill I would think.

Just a temperature sensor in a room. I would look into home automation stuff and tools like Home Assistant. Your aversion to applications though is going to be a stumbling block.

Not to mention that monitoring the temperature of a server room is going to mean independent operation, in case the servers go down. Bluetooth LE tech would seem to be the way to go there. They run on little coin cells for years at a time, and you could use a tablet (which has a built in battery backup) as the receiver. From there you could take the raw data and do something with it if you wanted it on a network.

https://avtech.com/Products/Environ...MIp8ud1PrD-AIVj8KGCh1UbQ-1EAYYASABEgIjcPD_BwE

Here are some refrigeration options...

https://eupry.com/temperature-monit...MIicqnifvD-AIVjx-tBh3i2gBREAAYASAAEgJY5vD_BwE

Bluetooth LE smart tags:

Comparing 5 Bluetooth Temperature Sensors

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homealarmreport.com

You are going to have to weigh cost and utility.

 

[Ralston18]

Noted that you prefer a website account and login.

Perhaps:

https://www.weatherstationadvisor.com/best-remote-vacation-home-monitoring-systems/

From the link:

"In most cases, these sensors will connect to the internet, so you’ll have to make sure you have WiFi connectivity. Some sensors may also have cellular connectivity options, but they’re much less common and more expensive due to the monthly cellular subscription fees. While most allow you to monitor the sensor through a companion app or website, some may also have compatibility with third-party services like IFTTT. "

Not a vacation home but the requirement is to monitor temperature. Could be any location.

Plus it may prove beneficial to monitor other environmental factors such as humidity, power failures, etc..

[ And for some admins the server room is also another home. But unfortunately not a vacation home. ]

Just my thoughts on the matter.