iPhone + Controller + Reef. What Works?

[PoonTang]

Originally Posted by pterfloth

I have my Neptune AC3 hooked up to my router via an Ethernet cable. I know it can be done wirelessly to your PC with a separate router. There is an iPhone app, Aquanotes, that is free that gives you complete control of the controller wirelessly either through wifi or 3G. You can check pH, temp and ORP and the status of all devices plugged in. You can turn devices on and off and also edit the programming remotely. It will also display graphs of temperature, pH and ORP for the day, week and month. The same app also works for the new Neptune Apex controller.

I travel a lot and this combination has given great peace of mind while away, saved my tank several times and is a great relief for my girlfriend. I highly recommend it.

Check the Neptunesys.com site for details and info.

Ahh I had heard that you had a system that worked but didnt know what you had, thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by sphelps

I believe the Profilux III is web based which means that any phone with internet access should be able to access everything. I believe there is also a web based app for it. Still fairly new and likely still working on some development but soon enough it will likely be far superior to other options.

Yes I think your right but they are soooo expensive and have alot of features that I dont think I would really use.

Does anyone have any experience with the Digital Aquatics ones?

[michika]

The RKE? Yup, I have it, and love it. I can also receive e-mail alerts.

From iReef, the RKE App program (not developed by D.A. themselves though)




Graphs (I can access them from a computer, or on my phone)


Screen Cap of the Online NET module (which gives you online access)

[banditpowdercoat]

And how much a month does that cost LOL

[michika]

$0!

After I bought the NET module (which is now included with the RKE I believe), all I had to find was a cable to connect the NET module to our router and voila, peace of mind on your phone!

[PoonTang]

Catherine
Is this the one that wont send e-mails that use SSL? Also are you able to hook the net module up to your computer wirelessly? My tank is upstairs and my computer and router are in the basement.

[rkelman]

You can't change anything with a RKE via net though. Its a feature they have been promising for a long time but still nothing. I have a Neptune Apex on order. You can control from the net via phone / computer. Both the Apex and RKE are great systems and I don't think you would be disappointed with either one. They are very close in features. I chose the Apex because of the net access / being able to rename outlets / hearing complaints about customer service and issues with things not being released as promised from DA. I think the customer service complaints may be exaggerated IMO.

[michika]

I got the email thing fixed. Well Kevin fixed it, and I'm just using it. He said it was one of those simple things were you're staring right at the problem and completely miss it.

[Kryptic4L]

Originally Posted by michika

$0!

After I bought the NET module (which is now included with the RKE I believe), all I had to find was a cable to connect the NET module to our router and voila, peace of mind on your phone!

those cat 5 cables are hard to come by

I also run the RKE, the only thing that ****es me off about them, is they are slower then hell doing everything they promised right before it was first released. and they seem to go out of stock on alot of items quickly, i.e the salinity probe.

[robert]

I have Neptune Apex Aquacontroller, Apple Airport Extreme combo. Airport is a miniature wireless router that plugs directly into power outlet and I use it to make Apex controller wireless. Apex can be fully programmed via web browser, so any mobile device equipped with web browser should be able to controll the aquacontroller. However, there is a native iPhone application available for status monitoring and basic control of your controller. I also looked at RKA and decided to go with Apex, just because the NET module is built right into the unit, no extra box needed to make the controller network ready.

Let me know if you would like to know more.

[PoonTang]

I think I am starting to lean towards the apex just for the net features.