Here is my current solution: I setup a script on a raspberry pi to ping my security machine that is running sighthound to hopefully alert me if the computer goes offline or crashes/freezes, but I'm thinking there may be cases where a computer is locked up to the point of not recording video but still responds to pings so that i may not get alerted?
Has anyone found a good solution for this? Maybe I could write a program on the security machine's end to do something on intervals as well but nothing comes to mind since a frozen machine cant tell you its frozen other than emailing every hour to confirm it is still working, but then I'd have to deal with annoying emails so I'd rather just have a machine monitor that machine since the raspberry pi isn't likely to crash/freeze up as a windows machine that gets updates etc.
id like to stay away from third party solutions especially ones that cost money
does anyone have a solution to alert you if your PC is down?
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jamster - Posts: 1
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Re: does anyone have a solution to alert you if your PC is d
It's 3rd party but I use
https://hetrixtools.com/pricing/uptime-monitor/
It has an agent which you install on the PC, which monitors other factors like CPU usage, so you can have it alert if the CPU gets stuck - which is what I find tends to stop the cameras recording. You can also do HTTP checks so you might find a way to have it check cameras too. I pay for a monthly subscription because I use it for some other services, but there's a free option - and a $4.95 / year option too.
https://hetrixtools.com/pricing/uptime-monitor/
It has an agent which you install on the PC, which monitors other factors like CPU usage, so you can have it alert if the CPU gets stuck - which is what I find tends to stop the cameras recording. You can also do HTTP checks so you might find a way to have it check cameras too. I pay for a monthly subscription because I use it for some other services, but there's a free option - and a $4.95 / year option too.
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Semper Vaporo - Posts: 331
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Re: does anyone have a solution to alert you if your PC is d
Hey eeRoht5Ah, Do they pay you in cans of SPAM for your posting that?
Semper Vaporo,
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CV SECURE - Posts: 57
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Re: does anyone have a solution to alert you if your PC is d
https://www.isocketworld.com/en/iSocket-PowerWatch-ISGSML707US/
Remote on/off by SMS / Call
Remote reboot by call or SMS
Three security levels (password, by numbers, limited config window)
iSocket® Online 24/7
Worldwide 4 bands: 850MHz / 900MHz / 1800MHz / 1900MHz
Management with traditional phones
Applications for Android & iPhone
Free of charge operations (switching and rebooting)
No service fee to manufacturer or dealer .
i think the version above is out dated so check, im just scanning threw stuff and not real sure maybe this
https://www.isocketworld.com/en/iSocket-3G-IS3GUS/
i found this and dont use it just a example
UPS Battery Back Up
https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Line-Interactive-Protection-SMART1500LCDT/dp/B009TZTGWK
Remote on/off by SMS / Call
Remote reboot by call or SMS
Three security levels (password, by numbers, limited config window)
iSocket® Online 24/7
Worldwide 4 bands: 850MHz / 900MHz / 1800MHz / 1900MHz
Management with traditional phones
Applications for Android & iPhone
Free of charge operations (switching and rebooting)
No service fee to manufacturer or dealer .
i think the version above is out dated so check, im just scanning threw stuff and not real sure maybe this
https://www.isocketworld.com/en/iSocket-3G-IS3GUS/
i found this and dont use it just a example
UPS Battery Back Up
https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Line-Interactive-Protection-SMART1500LCDT/dp/B009TZTGWK