URL

The URL monitor node allows a remote webpage or URL to be monitored. Ideal for detecting if a webpage or device can be contacted or not or pulling updates from a remote source into the system.

The node performs a GET request every user-defined interval. The response is made available in a JSON format for use within Processes, allowing logic and filters to be applied. Each node is capable of monitoring a single URL.

To configure this Monitor type:

• Give the monitor a Name and Description.
• Set a colour theme to make identification simple in the nodes view.
• Set URL as the monitor method.
• Define the URL to be monitored and a Refresh Interval (in seconds) for every update.

Once created, the block can be used when you create a process. Within the process, pair the URL monitor with a JSON Parser to interpret the response through other blocks and react accordingly.

Note: If you simply want to monitor if a device is powered on and connected to a network instead a URL Monitor, check out the Ping Monitor type.