Why do I need alerts?
You do not have to keep checking the app. VineyardElf will send you a notification via SMS, email or WhatsApp whenever something important happens:
- A frost is approaching
- Disease risk has increased
- A reporting deadline is coming up
- A sensor stopped working
You sleep - the system keeps watch!
Daily weather report 🌤️
Every day at 7:00 AM you receive a summary on WhatsApp:
🍇 Pustkowie Vineyard
📅 Friday, Dec 13
🌡️ Today: -2° / 4°C
📆 Tomorrow: -4° / 2°C
💧 Rain tomorrow: 1.5 mm
❄️ WARNING: Frost tonight: -3°C
❄️ Winter dormancy period
💡 Check the covering at the base of the vines
—
VineyardElf 🌿
During the growing season the report also includes:
- Disease risk (powdery mildew, botrytis…)
- Current BBCH stage
- Suggested field tasks
What alerts can I receive?
Frost alerts ❄️
- Warning - “Frost of -2°C forecast in 24h”
- Alarm - “Temperature dropped to 1°C!”
- Protection active - “Sprinkling activated in the Riesling zone”
Disease alerts 🦠
- Rising risk - “Powdery mildew: risk 65%”
- Spray window - “Optimal spraying conditions: today 10:00-14:00”
Calendar reminders 📅
- In 30 days - “Harvest declaration - due in one month”
- In 7 days - “Harvest declaration - due in one week”
- Tomorrow - “Harvest declaration - due TOMORROW!”
- Today - “Harvest declaration - due TODAY!”
Winery alerts 🍷
- Temperature too high - “Tank #3: 22°C (limit 20°C)”
- Fermentation - “Tank #1: density stable for 48h”
System alerts ⚙️
- No data - “Weather station has not responded for 2h”
- Low battery - “Temperature sensor: replace the battery”
How do I set up alerts?
Step 1: Add your contact details
- Go to Settings > Alerts
- Enter your details:
- Email - for alerts and detailed reports
- Phone - for SMS (format: +48500123456)
- WhatsApp - for messages and daily reports
Tip: WhatsApp is the best option - you get full reports for free!
Step 2: Configure alert types
In Settings > Alerts you will find a section for each type:
Frost:
- Warning threshold (e.g. 2°C)
- Alarm threshold (e.g. 0°C)
- Channels: email / SMS / WhatsApp
Diseases:
- Risk threshold (e.g. 50%)
- Which models trigger alerts
- Notification channels
Calendar:
- Reminders for reporting and compliance deadlines
- Enabled by default for email and WhatsApp
Step 3: Choose your channels
For each alert type, choose:
- WhatsApp 💚 - recommended, free, full reports with emoji
- Email 📧 - detailed, with charts and links
- SMS 📱 - fast, always works, paid
WhatsApp - how do I set it up?
WhatsApp requires a one-time activation:
- In Settings > Alerts enter your WhatsApp number
- Send a message to the Twilio Sandbox number (shown in the settings)
- Once activated, you will start receiving notifications
Number format: +48606273429 (with country code)
Can I set quiet hours at night?
Yes! You do not want to be woken at 3 AM by a powdery mildew risk alert?
- Go to Settings > Alerts > Schedule
- Set your quiet hours (e.g. 22:00 - 6:00)
- Choose which alerts are allowed to break the silence (e.g. frost only!)
IMPORTANT: Frost alerts ignore quiet hours by default - because frost happens precisely at night!
How much do notifications cost?
| Channel | Cost |
|---|---|
| Free | |
| Free | |
| SMS | 50/month included, then per price list |
Recommendation: Use WhatsApp - you get full reports with emoji for free!
How do I check my alert history?
Go to Alerts > History. You will see:
- All alerts that were sent
- Date and time
- Content
- Delivery status
What if an alert did not arrive?
- Check that the number/email is correct
- Review the status in the alert history
- Check the SPAM folder (for emails)
- For WhatsApp: did you activate the number?
- Verify that quiet hours are not enabled