Sensors
Sensors are installed on the systems you want to monitor, such as water infrastructure, gates, pumps and power systems. Each sensor collects specific information and sends data through the BetterLiving network.
How BetterLiving Remote Monitoring Works
BetterLiving uses sensors to collect data from things on your property. Sensors send their data using long-range wireless technology to an easy-to-use app to help property owners know what’s going on with their property even when they are not there. BetterLiving is designed specifically for rural properties, holiday homes and other remote locations.
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A Connected System Designed for Remote Properties
The BetterLiving system combines three key components:
Property devices
Gateway
Cloud platform
BetterLiving App
Network
Data from your sensors travels through a long-range wireless network designed specifically for remote monitoring. This allows devices to communicate across large properties while using minimal power.
App
The BetterLiving app brings information from your connected systems together in one place. View property status, receive alerts, review activity history and take action when required.
Smart Monitoring Devices
BetterLiving uses purpose-built monitoring devices installed across your property to collect information from the systems you want to track.
- Remote, rugged outdoor environments
- Low-power operation, with solar charging options available for extended battery life
- Flexible installation options
- Expandable as monitoring needs change
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Long-Range Wireless Connectivity
BetterLiving uses LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network), a wireless communication technology designed to connect low-power devices across large areas. Unlike traditional wireless connections, LoRaWAN is built for remote monitoring applications where devices need to operate reliably over long distances while using minimal power.
This makes it ideal for monitoring systems across rural properties, farms, holiday homes and other remote locations.
Where LoRaWAN coverage is not already available, BetterLiving can install a gateway on your property. The gateway acts as the connection point between your monitoring devices and the internet, allowing your sensors to send information to the BetterLiving platform.
The gateway can connect to the internet using Wi-Fi, 4G or Starlink (where required), while individual BetterLiving devices communicate directly with the gateway using LoRaWAN technology.
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BetterLiving App
The BetterLiving app gives you visibility over your property from anywhere. View the status of connected systems, receive alerts when something changes and manage your monitoring setup from your phone or computer.
BetterLiving is available through both a mobile app and web app, giving you flexibility to monitor your property wherever you are.
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See How Your Water System Connects
View tanks, pumps, bores, meters and valves together in one straightforward network view.
Configure Your Monitoring System
Set up your property within the BetterLiving app by adding the systems you want to monitor. Create monitoring networks for areas such as water systems, fences and gates, then connect your devices and customise your notification settings.
- Add your property and monitored systems
- Create water and containment networks
- Connect your devices
- Set notification preferences and thresholds
View Your Property Status at a Glance
The BetterLiving dashboard provides an overview of your connected systems, highlighting anything that needs attention. Quickly check your property status or explore individual devices for more detail.
- View system status in one place
- Identify issues quickly
- Review individual device information
- Check current and historical activity
Receive Alerts and Take Action
BetterLiving keeps you informed when conditions change. Receive notifications directly to your phone, share alerts with other users and take action remotely when supported by your connected devices.
- Receive real-time notifications
- Share alerts with selected users
- Review historical activity
- Control connected devices remotely
Alerts & Notifications
BetterLiving helps you stay informed by sending alerts when changes are detected across your monitored systems. Whether you are managing a rural property, farm or holiday home, notifications help you respond quickly without needing to constantly check your property.
Examples of alerts include:
Low water levels in tanks
Unusual water usage that may indicate a leak
Pump activity changes or potential faults
Gates opening or changing status
Unexpected presence detected
Power outages or restoration
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Alerts are delivered directly through the BetterLiving app and can be shared with other users when required. Notifications can also be escalated if a response is not received, helping ensure important issues are not missed.
Setup & Installation
BetterLiving is a flexible, modular monitoring solution that can be customised around your property. Start with the systems that matter most and expand your setup over time as your needs change.
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Choose Your Setup
Select the systems, devices and monitoring areas that suit your property. Our team will help confirm the right setup, check network requirements and prepare your equipment for installation.
- Choose water, containment, security or power monitoring
- Select tanks, pumps, gates, fences and other connected systems
- Confirm your property and coverage requirements
- Receive equipment prepared for your setup
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Install Your System
BetterLiving is designed for straightforward installation without requiring a specialist installer for most devices. Sensors and gateways include step-by-step instructions and the required fittings.
- Connect your sensors and gateway
- Download the app and add your property and systems
- Set your notification preferences
- Add additional users if required
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Start Monitoring
Once your system is connected, the BetterLiving app gives you ongoing visibility over your property wherever you are.
- View your property status through the app
- Receive alerts and notifications
- Monitor connected systems remotely
- Review activity and respond when needed
Pump controllers may require installation by a qualified electrician depending on the equipment being connected.
Built for Remote Property Monitoring
BetterLiving is designed for properties where staying connected is challenging. Whether you are managing a rural property, farm, holiday home or other remote location, BetterLiving provides reliable monitoring through connected technology built for real-world environments.
Built with flexibility in mind, BetterLiving allows you to start with the systems that matter most and expand your monitoring setup as your needs change.
Designed in New Zealand
Designed and developed in New Zealand
IoT Technology
Built using proven IoT technology
Remote Environment Ready
Reliable monitoring for remote and challenging environments
Expandable System
Flexible system that can expand over time
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Stay Connected to What Matters Most
BetterLiving helps you stay informed about what is happening across your property, even when you are not there.
Talk to our team about your property, the systems you want to monitor and the right setup for your needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about BetterLiving, including remote property monitoring, installation, connectivity, alerts and getting started.
BetterLiving is a remote property monitoring system designed to help you stay connected to the systems that matter most. The platform currently includes five monitoring modules: Farm Water, Residential Water, Containment, Presence and Power.
Depending on your setup, BetterLiving can monitor:
- Water tank levels
- Pump operation
- Trough water levels
- Bore and metered water flow
- Electric fence status
- Gate status
- Unexpected presence and property activity
- Power outages and restoration
BetterLiving also supports remote control of selected equipment, including valves and pumps.
BetterLiving devices communicate using LoRaWAN, a long-range, low-power wireless technology designed for remote monitoring. Devices send data to a BetterLiving gateway, which connects to the internet via your existing Wi-Fi network or a 4G connection.
Depending on terrain and installation, devices can communicate with the gateway from distances of more than 5 kilometres.
Yes. While BetterLiving monitoring devices do not connect directly to Starlink, the BetterLiving gateway can use your Starlink internet connection to send monitoring data and alerts.
This makes Starlink an excellent option for properties without reliable broadband or cellular internet.
Yes. If your property does not have traditional internet or reliable cellular coverage, BetterLiving can be connected using Starlink. This allows the gateway to communicate with the cloud while your monitoring devices continue to communicate locally using LoRaWAN.
BetterLiving sends alerts when a monitored event or issue is detected. Notifications are delivered in real time, helping you respond quickly to changes such as low water levels, power outages, gate activity or unexpected presence.
Yes. BetterLiving includes detailed installation and setup guides, and most devices can be installed by anyone with practical property maintenance experience.
Some equipment, such as the Pump Control module, may require installation by a qualified electrician depending on the pump or electrical system being connected.
BetterLiving is designed for properties where remote visibility and monitoring are important, including rural properties, lifestyle blocks, holiday homes and compounds with multiple connected dwellings and facilities.
The system can be configured around the specific assets and systems you want to monitor.
Yes. BetterLiving is designed to be flexible and scalable. You can start with the monitoring modules that are most important for your property and add additional devices or capabilities as your needs change.
Yes. BetterLiving can support monitoring across multiple locations, allowing property owners and managers to stay connected to different sites from one platform.
BetterLiving is designed and developed in New Zealand using proven LoRaWAN IoT technology built for reliable monitoring in remote environments. The platform is designed to support properties anywhere in the world.