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I am looking for a device to remotely reset the monitoring system via the internet

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  • #1 20853791
    aliku1
    Level 2  

    I have a question about the purchase.
    I wanted to buy, or maybe someone will do for me, a certain device.
    It is about a power switch, which can be switched off via the Internet, but that after some time (about 5min) automatically turns on.

    The problem is that after switching off the current will no longer be the Internet. So for it to be there it must automatically turn on by itself.

    I'll explain - I have in a certain place monitoring. This works on the internet and so I watch on my computer screen anywhere in the world. However, sometimes, not too often but it happens that it crashes. A reset is then required. I turn off the electricity completely and after a while turn it on and it works.
    Off is no problem because the internet is there, but when I turn it off, the electricity is gone and the internet is gone too. I need it to switch on automatically.
    Is there such a thing? Is it possible to buy something like this?
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  • #2 20853879
    JacekCz
    Level 42  
    More selectively short-circuit the power supply, I think it's simple.

    So far, you're regretting the details of what you have and how you're short-circuited.
  • #3 20854096
    b_bingo
    Level 11  

    Hey
    I had a similar problem. I once needed a socket that could be controlled via WiFi and bought a "Shelly Plug" - by accident, as it was on the shelf in the shop. During setup, I found that it had an auto-on function (with timer) when switched off.
    Manufacturer's shop
    https://www.shelly.com/en/products/shop/shelly-plug Screenshot of auto on and off settings for Shelly Plug. .
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  • #4 20854571
    aliku1
    Level 2  

    I am more interested in buying locally, in Poland, even via the internet.
    Sorry, but from electronics I know how to plug an iron into a socket.
    The type of equipment and what kind it is does not matter.
    I am concerned with any device that as a socket would allow you to plug anything into it. Even a lamp.
    A device that could be switched off, to block the flow of electricity through the internet. But it would turn on by itself, because there would be no more internet to turn on.
    To put it more figuratively, there is a router in the area, there is internet, there is electricity and everything works.
    Now I turn off the electricity via the internet and the electricity is gone. It's not on the whole site. You can't switch it on via the internet, because the internet isn't there either.
    Something mechanical is required. Which automatically switches on the electricity after about 5 minutes or so.
    Weird question, but I need something like this. Because I can't imagine any other way of resetting.
    Thanks for the link. I'll look for this in the local market.
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  • #6 20862533
    aliku1
    Level 2  
    How then can the device be turned on via the internet if the internet is no longer there when you turn it off?
    Of course it is, only the app needs the internet on the device to contact it. All functions of the device are on the application.
    I spent some money and I can shove it in my shoes.
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  • #7 20862538
    Zbych034
    Level 39  
    Firstly
    You can make a return within 14 days
    Secondly
    Very polite this entry
    Thirdly
    You expect someone to still offer help after such an entry
    Fourthly
    Maybe you can't configure it properly.
  • #8 20862642
    aliku1
    Level 2  

    I don't think anyone is offering to help at all. As for politeness, I wrote baaavery politely and baaavery clearly.
    I am not an idiot not to know about the existence of sockets which can be switched off and on via the internet. Because you can even talk and videoconference over the internet.
    You can even launch ballistic missiles and spaceships. You don't need to be an electrician to know this.
    I'm not an electronics engineer and I don't even have a clue, but I know that such a device needs some kind of relay, some kind of bimetal or other mechanical valve which, after some time, will switch on the circulation of electricity.
    And that's why I turned to the electronics forum, thinking that even if you can't buy it, maybe someone will do it. For which I will pay whatever it takes.
    I got in return an answer from the wise guys from which I got as much as from a bunch of carrots. So nothing.
    I can return it, and I also do not need such advice. But how to return it, when the packaging is so effectively sealed that it is impossible without damage.
    I could throw it in the seller's face, because I also asked him before buying. In response - "of course, this is what you need"
    Exchanging correspondence who is right is also not for me. Because I will lose more on postage.
    In a word - Bunch of idiots who consider themselves all-knowing and as a result even read with understanding the problem, let alone good advice.
    A socket will stay for me, at least I will light my cat on the plot when I see that he walks in the shadow.
    Professionals and electronic engineers from God's grace - unite. There is strength in stupidity.

    Sorry, but with this kind of treatment I'm sick of professionals. There's a programme called "You'll be pleased".

    Moderated By Felini:

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  • #9 20863882
    b_bingo
    Level 11  
    I was already about to write you that you are probably some of this but I will refrain and help you instead.
    Find the IP address of the socket and log into the control panel (password and user are probably in the box with the manual or on the socket). In the timers option, tick AUTO ON / this is your self-activation function after switching off the contraption via the app and when you no longer have internet. The device will simply measure the time you specify after switching it off and will switch it on again by itself - how clever.
    If, during the countdown to switching it on again, the bad engineers from the power industry turned off your electricity, imagine that the engineers who designed the device also thought about this - in the SETTINGS / POWER ON DEFAULT MODE option mark ON. And don't be so irritated...
    Smart socket control panel with the AUTO ON feature selected. Control panel with settings for Shelly device, with ON option checked in the default mode.
  • #11 21400882
    rona1
    Level 1  
    I came across your discussion and thought I might have just the right suggestion for remotely resetting your monitoring system over the internet.
    Have you heard of the Keep Connect automatic router rebooter? It's been a lifesaver for me.

    Keep Connect is great because it continuously monitors your network health and automatically reboots your router if it detects any disconnect. There’s no need to manually intervene, which makes it incredibly convenient, especially for crucial systems like monitoring setups.

    Setting it up is a breeze, too—you can manage everything through a web browser, no specialized app needed. Plus, they offer a premium service with extra features like detailed monitoring and notifications, which might be perfect for your needs.

    You can check out more on their website or reach out to their support for more details. I hope this helps you as much as it has helped me!

    https://www.amazon.com/Connect-Monitors-Connectivity-Required-Necessary/dp/B07MCRQPCS

Topic summary

A user seeks a device that can remotely reset a monitoring system by turning off power via the internet, but requires it to automatically turn back on after a set time (approximately 5 minutes) when power is restored. The challenge arises because the internet connection is lost when power is cut. Several users suggest using smart plugs with auto-on features, specifically mentioning the "Shelly Plug," which can be controlled via WiFi and has a timer function for automatic reactivation. The discussion highlights the need for a mechanical solution that can operate independently of internet connectivity, as well as the importance of proper configuration for such devices.
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