Power Failure Alert for Reptile & Exotic Enclosures
Keep your reptiles safe when power cuts knock out heat mats, lamps, and thermostats. PowerNotify sends instant email, SMS, or phone call notifications when mains power fails.
Why Reptile Keepers Use PowerNotify
Many species rely on stable heat and UVB. Unexpected outages can rapidly drop enclosure temperatures and cause harm, especially overnight or when you’re away from home. Early alerts give you time to switch to backup heat, insulate enclosures, or relocate animals.
- Immediate notifications for power loss (email, SMS, call)
- Compact USB device — easy to place near your rack or vivarium
- Quick Wi-Fi setup with cloud management
- Supports multiple recipients (e.g., you and a partner or housemate)
Great For
- Snakes, geckos, bearded dragons, chameleons
- Rack systems and multiple vivarium setups
- Breeding rooms and dedicated reptile rooms
- Exotic mammals and invertebrates that rely on heated enclosures
What Happens During a Power Cut?
Heat sources, thermostats and UVB lighting all shut off immediately. In cooler rooms, enclosure temperatures can drop below safe levels within a couple of hours. For species that rely on basking spots or tight temperature ranges, that can quickly lead to stress, illness, or worse.
With PowerNotify, you don’t have to find out by accident the next morning. You’re alerted in time to:
- Switch to backup heating (oil radiators, generators, heat packs)
- Move sensitive animals into a warmer room
- Ask a trusted friend or neighbour to check on your collection
How It Works
- Plug in. Power from any spare USB adapter near your enclosures.
- Connect to Wi-Fi. Follow the quick start to join your network.
- Add recipients. Configure who gets alerts and how (email/SMS/call).
- Get notified. If the device heartbeat stops for your chosen window, alerts are sent instantly.
FAQ
Does this monitor enclosure temperature?
PowerNotify focuses on power and connectivity loss. Many keepers use it alongside thermostats or separate temperature probes — its job is to tell you as soon as everything shuts off, so you have time to protect your animals.
Will it still alert if my internet fails?
Yes. If power or internet drops and the device can’t check in with the cloud during your alert window, you’ll receive an alert via your chosen channels.
Can I protect a whole reptile room with one device?
In many setups, yes. If all your racks and vivariums are on the same circuit and Wi-Fi, a single device powered nearby can warn you when that room loses power or connectivity.