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RemoteBoot is a hardware remote management console which allows you to monitor the current power state and activity of a desktop computer and to physically turn the computer on or off via a web interface from anywhere.
RemoteBoot is a separate hardware device connected to your computer which contains a Wi-Fi chipset and a processor. It runs a web server which allows configuration of the device as well as the control and monitoring of your computer via the RemoteBoot Cloud account on your device or the web interface.
RemoteBoot is not compatible with laptop computers, all-in-ones, or Apple iMacs as it requires standard power and reset interfaces.
RemoteBoot allows for the computer to remain accessible from the internet while it is off by enabling it to be turned on remotely. After it has been turned on, traditional software packages such as Teamviewer, VNC or SSH can be used to access programs and files on the computer.
By allowing your computer to be off when it would normally stay on saves you 438 kilowatt hours, about half the amount a clothes drier uses in one year and generates 420 kilograms of carbon dioxide to produce (assuming 50 W idle power).
RemoteBoot reduces the idle power consumption of your computer by 99%
All components required to connect RemoteBoot to a desktop computer are included. Installation and configuration are required. RemoteBoot installation instructions can be found here.
For those of you who want to tinker, RemoteBoot is built upon a standard ESP8266 12-E Wi-Fi module, Arduino IDE and the Espressif SDK, allowing you to modify the software as you see fit.
Wake on LAN (WOL) is another technology which enables a computer to wake up from shutdown, however, RemoteBoot has many practical advantages over WOL.
RemoteBoot Wi-Fi Module | Wake On LAN | |
---|---|---|
Motherboard Support Needed? | No | Yes |
Wi-Fi Support | Yes | No |
Reliability | Higher | Lower |
Software Required | Web Browser | Specialized Software |
RemoteBoot does not require router support: WOL requires router support of WOL forwarding for access via the internet. Unfortunately, this feature is lacking in most consumer routers and only ubiquitous in enterprise routers.
RemoteBoot supports all desktop computers: WOL requires motherboard support, which can vary depending on manufacturer and isn’t available on all boards.
RemoteBoot connects via Wi-Fi: WOL requires Ethernet, which many desktop computers do not use.
RemoteBoot is a completely separate device which cannot be affected by the computer: WOL is often unreliable in the event that the power is cycled, remote access software fails, the computer crashes or encounters a hard shutdown.
Remoteboot can be accessed using just a web browser on desktops, laptops, tablets or mobile phones: WOL requires specialised software to send requests.
All RemoteBoot devices come with access to the RemoteBoot Cloud, providing a secure central location for you to control all your devices.
RemoteBook Cloud is not required for any part of the functionality of the device but allows you to manage multiple devices without signing in and out of each one as well as providing a dynamic DNS service.
The RemoteBoot Cloud will be maintained for at least 3 years.
RemoteBoot Cloud Interface
RemoteBoot will include a software feature which is off by default, where if the activity LED has not been on for a user configurable amount of time, RemoteBoot will reset the computer. This feature is designed to make a locked up computer automatically reboot and never be stuck in a locked up state.
RemoteBoot version 0.1 (bottom) and 0.2 (top), PCB
RemoteBoot version 0.1 (top) and 0.2 (bottom), assembled
Produced by Ben Wang in North Sydney, Australia.
Sold and shipped by Crowd Supply.
A single Remoteboot board, with access to the Remoteboot Cloud. This product is end of life, will not be restocked, is offered as-is, and is not eligible to be returned.
North Sydney, Australia
I am an engineering student who is passionate about electronic engineering and making the lives of people easier.