Remote tank monitoring: the options

Choose how to monitor your water supply

A local gauge suits on-site readings. A connected sensor lets you view readings remotely. Hydrostatic pressure and ultrasound are measurement methods, while NB-IoT and WiFi describe data transmission: assess these two criteria separately. Tankio combines pressure measurement with an NB-IoT connection.

NB-IoT and WiFi: different connection needs

A WiFi sensor needs an accessible local network at its installation point. An NB-IoT sensor uses a compatible mobile network. With Tankio, you do not need to extend your WiFi to the tank. The key check is local NB-IoT coverage; no radio technology guarantees reception in every cellar or beneath every cover.

Check coverage on site

Connection depends on NB-IoT coverage at the device location. Mobile reception on your phone alone does not confirm sensor reception. Depth, concrete, soil and metal obstacles can weaken the signal. Confirm that a reading arrives with the device in its final position, including with the tank cover closed.

Install, switch on, configure

Install the device following its instructions and switch it on. In the Tankio app, configure the tank with its capacity and the requested dimensions. Check that a first reading appears and that the displayed level matches your water supply. Setup takes three steps, with no network equipment to install in the house.

1. Install. Install the device on your tank following the instructions.
2. Switch on. Switch on the device to start the NB-IoT connection.
3. Configure. Configure the tank in the app, then check the first readings.

Read measurements and follow alerts

The app brings together the tank level and its history. Check the timestamp of the latest reading to see how recent the displayed information is. Set alerts to suit your use: a useful threshold for watering may differ from one for a daily water supply. An unusual drop is a reason to check consumption or a possible leak.