A plug-and-play automation system to keep your lights and Wi-Fi running during climate-related blackouts.
This flow outlines how StormMate works when an outage occurs and how it restores normal function after.
[ Power Drop Detected ]
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[ Smart Plug Triggers Backup Power Source ]
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[ Lights + Wi-Fi Router Switched to Battery Power ]
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[ Twilio Webhook Sends SMS Alert to Emergency Contact ]
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[ Optional: Alexa/Google Routine Activates "Storm Mode" ]
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[ Normal Power Restored ]
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[ Devices Revert to Primary Power Source ]
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[ User Notified of Power Recovery ]
- Smart Plug (TP-Link, Kasa, or similar)
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for router + light
- LED Lightbulb (energy-efficient, emergency compatible)
- Wi-Fi Router
- Twilio API for SMS notifications
- Optional Voice Assistant (Alexa / Google Home)
“Alexa, activate Storm Mode.”
- Turn on hallway/stairwell light (plugged into smart plug)
- Lower brightness to conserve power
- Send verbal confirmation: “Storm Mode activated. Devices running on backup power.”
- Optionally trigger routine to check weather via assistant
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If Wi-Fi signal or smart plug voltage drops
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Trigger webhook → send SMS:
Power outage detected at [address or label]. Devices switched to backup power. This message was sent by your StormMate system.
Integrate with a smart home hub or dashboard to monitor:
- Power status (grid vs backup)
- Battery level
- Connectivity status
- Historical outage logs
- Solar UPS system
- AI anomaly detection for outage prediction
- Voice-controlled reset commands
- API integration with insurance claims platforms
Need support or commercial licensing?
📩 Contact: dariusrowserbiz@gmail.com