Re: Connect sensors to a mobile phone

[quietguy <david1133@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It would be a lot easier to set up a computer controlled system - eg a laptop
with input from those sensors and controlling the pump etc.  You could set it
up so you can log into the computer from your home to monitor what is
happening, and change settings as required.

David

Peter K wrote:

> I have a small farm that is located in an area with mobile phone coverage. I
> have installed some soil moisture and temperature sensors and have a pump
> and watering system. I would like to be able to receive readings from the
> sensors as SMS messages and then turn on/off the watering system from my
> home about 150 km away, based on my decision about the dryness conditions,
> again by sending an SMS. I have seen a few SMS controllers (Jaycar, Dick
> Smith etc.) but none seem to do what I want.  Any suggestions?
>
> Regards
> Peter