AVM FRITZ!Box Connectivity Monitoring

S.C.O.R.E. → Resilience → Energy

Overview

The AVM FRITZ!Box Tools capability offers real-time monitoring of internet connectivity, uptime, and external IP addresses. This ensures that homeowners can quickly identify and respond to connectivity issues, enhancing their home network’s resilience.

Benefits

• Immediate notifications of connectivity issues to troubleshoot quickly.
• Increased awareness of network uptime for better reliability of smart home devices.
• Access to external IP information for enhanced security and remote management.

Intent

This capability is designed to provide users with critical information about their home network’s status. By monitoring connectivity and uptime, homeowners can ensure their internet is operational and make informed decisions about network management.

Preconditions

• AVM FRITZ!Box router must be operational and configured.
• Home Assistant must be integrated with AVM FRITZ!Box Tools.
• Stable internet connection for accurate monitoring.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: UniFi.
• Device installed and reachable: Synology 1621+ Network Attached Storage (NAS).

Actors

• Homeowner
• Family member
• Guest

Trigger

The capability is triggered by changes in the connectivity status detected by the binary sensor.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Connectivity Status Change] -->|check| B{{Is Connected?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Log Uptime and IP]
    C --> D[Notify User of Status]
    B -->|No| E[Log Connectivity Issue]
    E --> D[Notify User of Status]

Workflow Description

1. Check Connectivity

The binary sensor checks the current connectivity status of the AVM FRITZ!Box.

2. Log Status

If connected, the system logs the current uptime and external IP address for reference.

3. Notify User

Users receive notifications about the connectivity status, either confirming connection or reporting issues.

4. Monitor for Issues

The system continues to monitor for any changes in connectivity, logging any disruptions.

5. Provide Historical Data

Users can access historical data on network uptime and connectivity for troubleshooting and analysis.

Postconditions

After the capability runs, the homeowner is informed of their network’s current status, allowing for immediate action on any connectivity issues.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with a smart assistant for voice alerts about connectivity.
• Add automated restart commands for the router on connectivity loss.
• Include historical graphs of uptime for long-term analysis.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)