# Motion sensors to turn on an outlet that powers a water pump

**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/t/motion-sensors-to-turn-on-an-outlet-that-powers-a-water-pump/69951
**Category:** General
**Created:** [2 November 2022 12:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/motion-sensors-to-turn-on-an-outlet-that-powers-a-water-pump/69951 "2022-11-02T12:09:27Z")
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### Author: ![Colin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/colin/32/17040_2.png) [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)
#### Post date: [5 November 2022 07:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/motion-sensors-to-turn-on-an-outlet-that-powers-a-water-pump/69951/18 "2022-11-05T07:40:32Z")

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> [@nodeBoy816](#):
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> Seems like a lot of expense and maintenance for a small system like this

Making your system accessible via the internet is not to be taken lightly. There are bots out there probing systems to find vulnerabilities, and if they find anything then you will be hacked. Also it is not only the device open to the internet that is at risk. Once a hacker is into your network then your other systems are at risk too. Unless you are prepared to put in the effort to keep the system safe then don't do it. If you just need simple notifications and control then possible using something like Telegram may well be enough.

See this FAQ post for advice on how to safely access node-red over the internet.

> [@Safely accessing Node-RED over the Internet](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/safely-accessing-node-red-over-the-internet/45024):
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> Update 2025-02-19 The best advice for most people doing home automation is still: Don't expose Node-RED to the outside world! Where you really have to have some outside access, keep it as hands-off and restricted as possible. For example, using a Telegram bot. Also keep it as minimal as possible, e.g. Don't expose the Editor - EVER! If you want to provide remote control of your heating or the precious plants in your greenhouse, provide explicit controls with strong limits. Don't expose ever…

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