Detecting when a device is on and running


so ive been wanting work on device monitoring , instead of adding sensors listen sound or other indicators, wanted see if there anyway determine if device, appliance on or turns on.

in other words, know how control devices relays , such, monitor other devices run time , when running.. our hvac, have pretty nice digital thermostat, when arent home have no idea if running day or matter how long has run within 24hrs..

there times seem notice running, misleading arent sitting around watching or listening it..

is there way add monitoring our hvac , other appliances in our home arduino, log data sd card review later , maybe upgrade daily notification or something..

thanks.

it depends on means have available sense "on".  if have simple wired thermostat may possible identify control line master , monitor way.  if have more sophisticated system thermostat may exchanging codes need decode them.


once have signal pretty easy rest of project.  if can connect arduino internet can use services thingspeak , ifttt handle logging , notifications you.

if want start sd card perhaps this example might assist?



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