I just got our engine back from Triad. Committed to doing everything possible to help engine live a long, productive life. Going to be installing an Anti-Splat engine heater and need a cell phone activated switch. The threads on this subject are mostly older threads and this technology is moving fast. I have T-Mobile for my cell service. I'd love to hear of other's experiences.
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Pireps on cell phone switches
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Majorpayne317641
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Switcheon is the best plug and play option. It works very well and costs very little to operate. Your carrier doesn’t matter as they take care of it for you with their carrier. You use their app to turn on/off or set a schedule. It works in a closed hangar where my own cell phone has a hard time getting signal.
Tailwind/RVGuy
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X2 for Switcheon. Use it a lot here in Wisconsin. Best thing I have ever had for preheat. Totally separate from my cell service and very reasonable. Inside a metal hangar with just the standard small antenna and no problems with it. Easy to program for on and off. I have one circuit on my engine heater and the other on my cabin heater.
Works great.
Keith
Works great.
Keith
MacCool
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If you have cell service there are cheaper ways than switcheon. I have the switcheon and love it since we have crappy cell service and no wifi at the hangar.
Switcheon is free for a year than $60 a year. They have great customer service. I dropped my unit and the antenna broke off. I sent it back and they fixed it quickly and no charge. I recommend them highly.
Switcheon is free for a year than $60 a year. They have great customer service. I dropped my unit and the antenna broke off. I sent it back and they fixed it quickly and no charge. I recommend them highly.
Dugaru
Well Known Member
+3, agree on all.
Xmany for Switcheon. Works flawlessly and provides a temp reading in the hangar.
YellerDaisy
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For those that like a bit of DIY. I have been using the KiaoTime KT-G3-A from Amazon. It takes a little time to figure out the setup and add some cords but once past that, just works (text messages or calls) I'm in a metal hangar in an area without 'great' cell coverage so used the external antenna. I've probably got $200 in the whole thing.
n18pf
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I use the same thing Jon. It works great. I use a $3/month cell plan because it's all I need... and I'm cheap!
Does the airport have internet service? I just use this plug-in device to plug my heater into. App on my phone allows me to turn it on/off via the internet.
www.kasasmart.com
Smart Plugs – Kasa Smart
With Kasa Smart plugs have complete control of connected appliances from anywhere with the Kasa Smart app or use simple voice commands and your favorite voice assistant.
www.kasasmart.com
Our airport has a used trailer for a terminal and the number one guest is a dog named "Buddy". None of that highfalutin internet stuff for us!Does the airport have internet service? I just use this plug-in device to plug my heater into. App on my phone allows me to turn it on/off via the internet.
Smart Plugs – Kasa Smart
With Kasa Smart plugs have complete control of connected appliances from anywhere with the Kasa Smart app or use simple voice commands and your favorite voice assistant.
