> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://waybeyond.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How can I manage my fleet of FarmRoad Sensors and Gateways?

> Maintaining a healthy sensor network is critical to having the reliable data you need for decision making.

FarmRoad helps growers manage large numbers of sensors and gateways by showing device status at a glance on the **Manage sensors** screen and sending alerts when devices go offline.

## How can I tell when my devices are actively reporting to FarmRoad?

To check whether your devices are online or offline:

1. In FarmRoad, click the **Manage sensors** icon in the navigation menu.

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2. On the **Manage sensors** page, choose whether you want to view **Sensors** or **Gateways**.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/waybeyond/C-etCYBLp_CXnVAP/images/FarmRoad-Manage-Sensors-page.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=C-etCYBLp_CXnVAP&q=85&s=958e382db8705a778414d4d2e3b0d5ac" alt="Farm Road Manage Sensors Page" width="1376" height="762" data-path="images/FarmRoad-Manage-Sensors-page.webp" />
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3. Review the status icon shown on the left side of the table.

### Connectivity status icons

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      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/waybeyond/YLkivLdDLqVEWdtg/images/FarmRoad-sensor-connectivity-status-icon_green-1.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=YLkivLdDLqVEWdtg&q=85&s=b83e65216baf6cf37bff768f66a05857" alt="Farm Road Sensor Connectivity Status Icon Green" width="124" height="104" data-path="images/FarmRoad-sensor-connectivity-status-icon_green-1.webp" />
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    **Green icon**: the sensor or gateway is online
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    </Frame>

    **Red icon**: the sensor or gateway is offline
  </Column>
</Columns>

### Battery status

For online climate sensors, FarmRoad also shows battery level and signal strength on the right side of the table.

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      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/waybeyond/YLkivLdDLqVEWdtg/images/full-battery-status-1.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=YLkivLdDLqVEWdtg&q=85&s=c98a548522006487e9ecb38ab019b613" alt="Full Battery Status 1" title="Full Battery Status 1" className="mx-auto" style={{ width:"38%" }} width="404" height="491" data-path="images/full-battery-status-1.webp" />
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    **Full charge,** no action required
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  <Column>
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      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/waybeyond/YLkivLdDLqVEWdtg/images/moderate-charge-battery-status.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=YLkivLdDLqVEWdtg&q=85&s=4f1120f88ff889c573c1235a0a3c997d" alt="Moderate Charge Battery Status" title="Moderate Charge Battery Status" className="mx-auto" style={{ width:"38%" }} width="404" height="491" data-path="images/moderate-charge-battery-status.webp" />
    </Frame>

    **Moderate charge,** no action required
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/waybeyond/YLkivLdDLqVEWdtg/images/low-charge-battery-status-1.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=YLkivLdDLqVEWdtg&q=85&s=647bbec510f0200e0413fdd75464a858" alt="Low Charge Battery Status" title="Low Charge Battery Status" className="mx-auto" style={{ width:"43%" }} width="453" height="492" data-path="images/low-charge-battery-status-1.webp" />
    </Frame>

    **Low charge**. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible.
  </Column>
</Columns>

### Signal status

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  <Column>
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/waybeyond/VKemV-zTO4WRKBgW/images/strong-signal-status.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=VKemV-zTO4WRKBgW&q=85&s=71db3e2cc46a3d0a7cfd747e999a812b" alt="Strong Signal Status" title="Strong Signal Status" className="mx-auto" style={{ width:"59%" }} width="324" height="326" data-path="images/strong-signal-status.webp" />
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    **Strong signal.** The device is reporting reliably
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/waybeyond/VKemV-zTO4WRKBgW/images/moderate-signal-status.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=VKemV-zTO4WRKBgW&q=85&s=16897668629ca8a283ed6d9208cc4165" alt="Moderate Signal Status" title="Moderate Signal Status" className="mx-auto" style={{ width:"61%" }} width="505" height="506" data-path="images/moderate-signal-status.webp" />
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    **Moderate signal.** Some potential for data loss.
  </Column>

  <Column>
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/waybeyond/YLkivLdDLqVEWdtg/images/low-signal-status_2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=YLkivLdDLqVEWdtg&q=85&s=71e7958ae605e27b93daaecefc3807f2" alt="Low Signal Status 2" title="Low Signal Status 2" className="mx-auto" style={{ width:"61%" }} width="510" height="506" data-path="images/low-signal-status_2.png" />
    </Frame>

    **Low signal**. High probability of data loss. Consider relocating the sensor or gateway, or purchasing range extenders
  </Column>
</Columns>

## How do I switch between Sensors and Gateways?

To switch views, use the selector above the table to move between **Sensors** and **Gateways**.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/waybeyond/C-etCYBLp_CXnVAP/images/FarmRoad-Manage-gateway-view.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=C-etCYBLp_CXnVAP&q=85&s=7964c4d0b809ac9986f34f6ca9e6c73c" alt="Farm Road Manage Gateway View" title="Farm Road Manage Gateway View" className="mx-auto" style={{ width:"64%" }} width="500" height="171" data-path="images/FarmRoad-Manage-gateway-view.webp" />
</Frame>

## Get alerted whenever a sensor or gateway goes offline

FarmRoad can send alerts when a sensor or gateway goes offline. These alerts are sent when FarmRoad has not heard from a device for at least 30 minutes.

Alerts can be delivered by:

* Email
* SMS
* WhatsApp

You can learn more here:

* [How does the Sensor Offline alert work?](https://waybeyond.mintlify.app/en/farmroad/Sensor-Offline-alert)
* [How does the Gateway Offline alert work?](https://waybeyond.mintlify.app/en/farmroad/understanding-gateway-offline-alerts)