Watch a non-smart boiler with a camera and AI alerts

Trades & Contractors · Community build · Added 2026-10-16

A landlord pointed a Tapo camera at a rental's boiler; AI reads the error display and zone lights and texts him when something looks wrong. The code is public.

Source: Builder's project page (via Hacker News)

Example prompt

Written by us as a starting point.

Look at this photo of my boiler's display every 15 minutes. If you see an error code or a zone light that's off when it should be on, text me what you see.

FAQ

Where does this use case come from?

Builder's project page (via Hacker News): https://ndroo.github.io/tapo-boiler-monitor/

Is this a guaranteed result?

No. It describes what a builder reported or what vendors say their tools do. Results depend on your setup.

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