Best controller to not control anything

[DanConnor]

I don't use a controller, and maybe never will.

However, when I'm out of town I would like to be able to remotely monitor water levels, temp, maybe if an appliance is off or on etc.

I haven't done a single iota of research- just looking for a point in the right direction.

 

[MSB123]

neptune apex jr
cheap, does temp.

 

[drwerner]

Neptune Apex, pick your version. Data is your friend and an early warning system. Go for what you can afford :)

 

[WWIII]

Maybe a wifi camera and a thermometer?

 

[DanConnor]

Actually, I have a wifi cam- I find it hard to make out details well on my fone- would rather see numbers

 

[Ditto]

GHL ProfiLux controller 4e or 4 or possibly a Profilux Mini.

 

[ingchr1]

GHL ProfiLux controller 4e or 4 or possibly a Profilux Mini.

The Mini doesn't have networking, so no ability to monitor remotely. If it did, I would probably pick one up for my 15 gallon tank.

 

[Ditto]

Thanks @ingchr1 forgot about network.

 

[JoshH]

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[ingchr1]

If the mini was continuously connected by USB to a computer would you be able to remotely monitor that way?

I don't now, maybe if GCC was running and you had a way to remote login to your PC to look at it.

But at that point you'd probably be better off with a controller with networking.

 

[WWIII]

If someone wanted to only monitor the 4e is really a pretty legit option. Without the extra cost of the powerbar, orp, and conductivity probes it keeps the price reasonably low (app. $400). Also is rock solid platform that has almost unlimited expandability and will hold its value over time. If I wanted to just have reliable monitoring I would probably look at the 4e.