Power outages can be a big deal - especially in Canada where severe weather and remote properties with unreliable power sources are uniquely common. It's important to get alerted right away when things go wrong, and stay in-the-loop while power is down. Frozen pipes, spoiled food, damaged assets
Owning a vacation home is usually a lifelong dream come true - until something goes wrong and you’re not there to fix it. But what's actually important to monitor while you're away? Pipes freeze. Power goes out. Humidity creeps up and warps the floors. Raccoons
When you place your order or activate your device, a password is automatically generated for you and sent to your primary email address; we recommend changing this as soon as possible to make sure your account remains secure. Here's how to change your CabinPulse account password: 1. First,
If you're a Canadian RV owner with a dog (or two!), you know the realities of summer RVing with your pet. The temperature in your RV can spike in just a few minutes if the AC dies, and you'd have no way of knowing your dog&
You've got two options to improve cell coverage: investing in a cellular signal booster or changing your device position and settings. Either has its place depending on your budget, technical comfort level, and how desperately you need those bars to appear when you're trying to convince
Does Dad retreat to the cabin whenever he can? If so, Father’s Day is the perfect time to upgrade his happy place with thoughtful gifts. Below we outline seven gift ideas (each $50–$250) that suit a year-round cabin lifestyle. These picks span hobbies from grilling and fishing to
If you're from Saskatchewan and have ever been on the market for a cellular connected sensor, such as a freeze alarm, you may have seen a note along the lines of, "this product does not work in Saskatchewan". This is undeniably confusing, as Saskatchewan has very
If you’ve ever used a Sensaphone, you know what it does well: reliable alerts, flexible sensors, and a long track record of protecting properties in all sorts of environments. But remote cabins aren’t server rooms or greenhouses—and for Canadian cabin owners, there’s now a smarter, easier
Rural areas experience significantly more power outages than urban centres because of longer, more exposed power lines, fewer customers sharing infrastructure costs, greater vulnerability to weather and wildlife, and slower response times from repair crews. It's a simple matter of physics and economics working against remote properties. If
CabinPulse Savings Calculator Cancel your expensive Starlink service and get CabinPulse's reliable year-round cellular monitoring instead. Save money while gaining better protection all year long. Smart Winter Strategy Did you know? You can cancel and restart your Starlink service anytime - perfect for pausing during the winter months
When electricity is interrupted, the temperature in the fridge or freezer — not the length of the outage itself — determines when food becomes unsafe. The key thresholds are 4 °C (40 °F) for refrigerated food and –18 °C (0 °F) for frozen food. In general, food in the fridge will last
The short answer: yes, you should unplug anything that won't be in use when you leave such as the water heater, TV, and kitchen appliances. Be sure to keep things like remote cabin monitoring systems and heat tape plugged in. When closing up your cabin for a week,
In general, setting the thermostat to between 10°C and 13°C provides adequate freeze protection while significantly reducing energy costs. However finding the ideal temperature setting for your cabin or cottage during winter can depend on a few things. Beyond just comfort, it can depend on your risk tolerance
Most pipe freezing incidents occur when indoor temperatures fall to -6°C or below for 6 hours or longer. When winter temperatures plummet, your cabin faces a silent threat that could lead to thousands in damage. Here's exactly what you need to know about protecting your pipes during
Most Canadians have at one point or another, daydreamed about what it would be like to move up to a cabin full-time and escape the city for good. For most, a daydream it stays. But what would it really be like to live full-time at the cabin? We've
Traveling in an RV with your dog is one of life’s great joys – you get to explore the open road with your best friend by your side. But whether you’re a new RVer or a seasoned road warrior, pet safety should be a top priority. If you'
CabinPulse keeps an eye on your cabin year-round, but it's undeniable that you'll find most value in it during the winter as it ensure the temperatures in your property stay above freezing and the power remains on. That's why CabinPulse offers seasonal flexibility to
If your cabin retreat is truly off-grid with no bars on your phone, you might be wondering how to keep an eye on the temperature when you’re miles away. Temperature monitoring without cell service or Wi-Fi is a common pain point for remote property owners. You still need to
When it comes to protecting your remote cabin, cottage, or vacation property, having a reliable monitoring system is essential. Two popular options on the market are CabinPulse and MarCELL. Both promise to keep an eye on your property when you can't be there, but they offer different approaches
Off-grid owners and property managers know the challenges of keeping an eye on remote sites from afar. One major concern is power and temperature monitoring. Whether it’s ensuring pipes don’t freeze in winter or that a refrigerator or HVAC system is functioning, you need timely alerts. Traditional smart
RV life is fantastic - until the park power drops, the AC quits, and your dogs are alone inside a rapidly heating rig. A reliable RV pet temperature monitor must keep working when the Wi-Fi dies and the breaker pops. That’s exactly where a cellular RV temperature monitor shines.
If you unlock the door to your cottage, cabin or vacation home and get hit with a stale, “old basement” odour, you’re not alone. A musty smell is one of the most common complaints from vacation-home owners — especially when the place sits closed up for weeks at a time.
Remote temperature monitoring used to sound like something only large corporations or techy folks with satellite dishes could afford. Today, reliable, always-on monitoring has become a realistic, budget-friendly option for nearly any Canadian property owner. Still, five stubborn myths keep circulating online and around the campfire. Let’s lay them