Example systems

Every property is different, but here are a few proven configurations we’ve deployed. Costs shown are typical hardware + setup ranges; monthly costs depend on your internet connection.

BarnCam Basic

Two 4MP cameras, Raspberry Pi core, LTE hotspot, surge protection. Ideal for barn/driveway monitoring with motion alerts.

Est. install: $1,450–$2,400 Ongoing: $10–$50/mo

Tank & Field Sensors

Solar-powered Pi, ultrasonic tank sensor, soil probe, one utility camera, point-to-point Wi-Fi link back to farmhouse.

Est. install: $2,300–$3,900 Ongoing: $0–$10/mo

Full Ranch Multi-Point

Starlink backhaul, 6–8 PoE cameras, door/gate sensors, pump relay, UPS backup.

Est. install: $4,800–$8,500 Ongoing: $120–$150/mo

System diagrams

These simple one-line diagrams show how each setup ties together.

BarnCam Basic

AC → Surge → PoE switch powering cameras and Raspberry Pi; Pi to LTE hotspot and cloud
AC power to PoE switch; two cams + Pi; Pi → LTE hotspot → cloud (VPN/alerts).

Tank & Field

Solar panel → charge controller → battery → DC-DC → PoE switch; Pi with RS-485 sensors and PtP Wi-Fi back to farm/router/cloud
Solar + battery feed PoE; Pi + cam on-site; RS-485 sensors; PtP link to farm router → cloud.

Full Ranch

AC → surge → UPS → PoE switch powering multiple cams and Raspberry Pi; UPS → Starlink → cloud; Pi → relays and door/gate sensors
UPS-backed PoE for cams + Pi; Starlink backhaul; Pi drives relays and door/gate sensors.