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You could do it with something simple like an Arduino-compatible with a network shield.

 

https://randomnerdtutorials.com/esp32-web-server-arduino-ide/

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I just want to be able to remotely ensure that an outlet is powered up. Smart plugs require apps, and I don't want to have to depend on an unknown entity's software. My thought is that I could ping a server attached to the outlet and know that it is powered up. Mini PCs are a bit over built. What is the smallest/cheapest piece of hardware that has wifi and can be remotely tested for being on? Do you have a better idea for a solution?

 

Would love some help.

Thanks.

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30 minutes ago, BruceHugo said:

I just want to be able to remotely ensure that an outlet is powered up. Smart plugs require apps, and I don't want to have to depend on an unknown entity's software. My thought is that I could ping a server attached to the outlet and know that it is powered up. Mini PCs are a bit over built. What is the smallest/cheapest piece of hardware that has wifi and can be remotely tested for being on? Do you have a better idea for a solution?

 

Would love some help.

Thanks.

Pi zero w is pretty cheap.

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32 minutes ago, BruceHugo said:

I just want to be able to remotely ensure that an outlet is powered up. Smart plugs require apps, and I don't want to have to depend on an unknown entity's software. My thought is that I could ping a server attached to the outlet and know that it is powered up. Mini PCs are a bit over built. What is the smallest/cheapest piece of hardware that has wifi and can be remotely tested for being on? Do you have a better idea for a solution?

 

Would love some help.

Thanks.

Get a smart switch that works either locally on Wifi (I use kasa switches and outlets cuz they are cheap and work) and a r-pi with home assistant. 
 

All local, and about as much control as you could possibly want or need. 

Rig: i7 13700k - - Asus Z790-P Wifi - - RTX 4080 - - 4x16GB 6000MHz - - Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe Boot + Main Programs - - Assorted SATA SSD's for Photo Work - - Corsair RM850x - - Sound BlasterX EA-5 - - Corsair XC8 JTC Edition - - Corsair GPU Full Cover GPU Block - - XT45 X-Flow 420 + UT60 280 rads - - EK XRES RGB PWM - - Fractal Define S2 - - Acer Predator X34 -- Logitech G502 - - Logitech G710+ - - Logitech Z5500 - - LTT Deskpad

 

Headphones/amp/dac: Schiit Lyr 3 - - Fostex TR-X00 - - Sennheiser HD 6xx

 

Homelab/ Media Server: Proxmox VE host - - 512 NVMe Samsung 980 RAID Z1 for VM's/Proxmox boot - - Xeon e5 2660 V4- - Supermicro X10SRF-i - - 128 GB ECC 2133 - - 10x4 TB WD Red RAID Z2 - - Corsair 750D - - Corsair RM650i - - Dell H310 6Gbps SAS HBA - - Intel RES2SC240 SAS Expander - - TreuNAS + many other VM’s

 

iPhone 14 Pro - 2018 MacBook Air

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