TANK COMMANDER
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Mobile app & notifications

Real-time dashboards, push alerts, and remote control from iOS or Android.

15 questions answered.

Is there a Tank Commander mobile app?

Yes — free apps for iOS and Android that pair with your controller and stream live readings, charts, alerts, and outlet controls.

What does the Tank Commander app show?

Live temperature, pH, TDS, salinity, leak status, stray voltage status, and the on/off state of every outlet — plus historical charts and notification settings.

Does the app work on iOS and Android?

Yes — both platforms are first-class. You can pair multiple phones and tablets to the same tank.

Can I view multiple tanks in one app?

Yes. If you have several controllers, all of them appear in the app and can be viewed side by side.

Can I share access with family members?

Yes. You can invite family members or fish-sitters and choose whether they can view, control outlets, or change configuration.

Are notifications real-time?

Yes. Threshold breaches, leaks, and stray voltage spikes push a notification to your phone within seconds.

What kinds of alerts can I set up?

Temperature high/low, pH high/low, TDS high/low, salinity high/low, leak detected, stray voltage, outlet state changes, and connectivity loss. Each can be set per tank.

Can I see historical charts of my parameters?

Yes. The app shows hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly graphs so you can spot drift and seasonal patterns at a glance.

Can I export my aquarium data?

Yes — CSV export of all logged parameters is available from the app, useful for diagnosing slow trends or sharing with reef-keeping forums.

Will I get notifications when away from home?

Yes. Once your controller is on Wi-Fi and the app is signed in, alerts reach you anywhere your phone has signal.

Does the app drain phone battery?

Negligibly. The app uses standard push notifications and only opens a live connection while you’re actively viewing a tank.

Is the Tank Commander app free?

Yes. There’s no subscription. The app is free, updates are free, and the cloud features included with the device are free.

How secure is the connection between phone and controller?

All traffic is encrypted end-to-end. The device authenticates with the cloud and the cloud authenticates with the app — your tank is not exposed to the open internet.

Can the app control outlets manually?

Yes. Tap an outlet to toggle it on or off, override automation temporarily, or activate a feed mode.

What happens to alerts if my phone is silenced?

On both iOS and Android, you can mark Tank Commander notifications as critical so they bypass silent / Do Not Disturb settings — a sensible setting for leaks and tank emergencies.

Tank Commander handles all of this.

Continuous monitoring, smart power outlets, and instant alerts for both marine and freshwater tanks.

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