Remote monitoring temp/humidity - experience with MarCell?

[skyking1]

the website cellmapper.net is great for full browsers too.
https://www.cellmapper.net/map?MCC=3...apType=roadmap

[pb4uski]

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Originally Posted by Slowgowing ....Although my current 55+ loyalty plan thru Verizon includes unlimited hotspot data, it does not support separate mobile hotspot devices. ...

Could you just use a cellphone as a hotspot with your current 55+ Verizon plan? Keep it plugged in and if the power fails the onboard battery wold carry it for 8-10 hours?

[Slowgowing]

Yes, I thought about using a spare phone just as you suggested.

I need to check with Verizon, but I think the phone would have to have active cell service. That monthly cost would be more than the prepaid t-mobile and Skyroam Solis solutions.

The 'break even' point will take a little longer because I would have to purchase the t-mobile or Solis device, but already own a spare phone.

Verizon did tell me that their hotspot device fee is $20/month -- more expensive than t-mobile or Solis.

[Freedom56]

It's not that complicated. We use our Honeywell Wifi thermostat to remotely monitor temperature and humidity at our condo. We can also control the thermostat remotely. We also have three FOSCAM pan/tilt cameras to monitor the interior. We have have high speed internet in our building but you can set up a Wifi hotspot with an old cell phone.