Automated temperature monitoring improves workflow and reduces workload
Meals on Wheels services operate under strict food safety requirements, often with limited time, tight budgets, and reliance on volunteers. Maintaining accurate temperature records for fridges, freezers, and cool rooms is essential — but daily manual logging adds workload and increases the risk of missed checks.
Live temperature monitoring dashboard displayed on a tablet in a Meals on Wheels commercial kitchen, with volunteers preparing meals in the background. The live data can be viewed on any laptop, tablet or smartphone. No app required.
Automated cold storage temperature monitoring for Meals on Wheels
Temp Assure continuously monitors temperatures in fridges, freezers, and cool rooms, recording data automatically and securely. We follow the guidelines established by Australian authorities such as The Food Authority and Food Standards Australia
Instead of relying on manual log sheets, coordinators and managers have confidence that:
- Temperatures are monitored 24/7
- Records are stored automatically
- Issues are detected early, not after food is compromised
The system works quietly in the background, allowing staff and volunteers to focus on meal preparation and delivery — not paperwork.
Designed for real Meals on Wheels kitchens
Every Meals on Wheels service is different, but most kitchens share common requirements.
Based on real deployments across NSW, a typical Meals on Wheels kitchen requires:
- Between 5 and 10 temperature sensors
- A single gateway.
Simple deployment: No tools required and no disruption to kitchen operations. A typical deployment will take about 3 minutes per sensor. Just peel off the protection covering the adhesive on the back of the transmitter receptacles and stick it in place
You can access system pricing here
Temp Assure automated temperature monitoring systems are:
- Wireless
- Non‑intrusive
- Reliable even during staff or volunteer changes
Once deployed, the system requires very little day‑to‑day attention.
Automated Temperature alarms and history
Temp Assure does more than raise alarms — it shows what actually happened.
When a fridge or freezer moves outside its safe temperature range:
- The event is logged automatically
- Alerts are generated
- The dashboard clearly shows recent alarm history and trends
Live dashboards for instant visibility
Temp Assure provides clear, live dashboards that show the current status of all monitored fridges, freezers, and cold storage areas at a glance.
Dashboards displays:
- Current temperatures across all monitored equipment
- Clear at-a-glance status indicators
- Active alarms and recent events, clearly highlighted
- Information can be viewed wherever it is most useful, including:
- Office PCs and laptops
- Tablets and smartphones using a standard web browser
This allows coordinators, managers, and authorised staff to see the same information in real time — without installing software or relying on paper records.
Temp Assure supplies a dedicated 10.1″ tablet on a bench or wall stand for constant kitchen visibility.
Secure, authorised access
All data is transmitted securely and stored using encrypted connections.
Access to the system is controlled through individual user accounts, with each user logging in using their own username and password. This ensures temperature records, alarms, and reports remain protected while still being easily accessible to authorised personnel.
A dedicated tablet can be supplied preconfigured for services that prefer a permanent, always-on display in the kitchen or office.
Alarm lists that support fast, confident decisions
Instead of searching through log sheets, coordinators can view:
- A clear list of recent alarms
- Time‑stamped temperature events
- Resolution history
This makes it easy to demonstrate:
- When an issue occurred
- How long it lasted
- What action staff took
Auditors can see the full context — not just a single recorded temperature — which greatly simplifies compliance discussions.
Automated alerts that notify the right people
Temp Assure automatically generates alerts when temperatures move outside configured limits, ensuring potential issues are identified early.
Alerts are delivered by:
- Email notifications to nominated users
- SMS alerts using customer-managed email-to-SMS services
To keep systems affordable and predictable for Meals on Wheels and other not-for-profit organisations, SMS delivery is handled via standard email-to-SMS gateways provided by mobile carriers or third-party services.
Clear, step-by-step instructions are supplied with each system to help set up:
- Email alert recipients
- Optional email-to-SMS addresses
- Different notification paths for managers, coordinators, or volunteers
This approach allows organisations to continue receiving SMS alerts while maintaining full control over usage and costs.
Most Meals on Wheels services rely on email alerts for day-to-day monitoring, with SMS used selectively for critical events.
Simple, friendly pricing for not-for-profit organisations.
Temp Assure offers a clear, low-cost pricing model designed specifically for Meals on Wheels and other not-for-profit services.
Rather than forcing kitchens into fixed package sizes, systems start with a practical base configuration and can be expanded easily if needed.
Meals on Wheels Temperature Monitoring System
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Includes:
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5 × CTX900A certified wireless temperature sensors
(for fridges, freezers, and cool rooms) -
1 × GW100 WiFi gateway
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Live dashboards and automatic reporting
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Email and SMS temperature alerts
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Secure, audit-ready records
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Free installation
This configuration suits the majority of Meals on Wheels kitchens and provides full visibility across the most critical cold storage areas.
Flexible expansion as your needs change
Every kitchen layout is different. Add additional sensors at any time.
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Additional CTX900A temperature sensors: Click here
There is no need to replace or reconfigure the system — new sensors simply integrate automatically.
Connectivity options
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WiFi gateway – included
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Optional 4G gateway upgrade: + $100 one-off
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Telstra 4G connection fee: $220 annually (one per gateway connected to 4G)
The 4G option is ideal for sites where WiFi may fail in the event of a power outage.
View pricing and configuration options
Full pricing details, including sensor quantities and connectivity options, are available in the shop:
👉 View Meals on Wheels system options
(link to the new shop page)
Temp Assure offers pre‑configured Meals on Wheels packages that reflect real kitchen layouts and operational needs.
All packages include:
- Wireless temperature sensors for fridges, freezers, and cool rooms
- One gateway (no site internet required)
- Automatic alarms and reporting
- Secure cloud access
- The ability to add sensors later if needed
Pricing of this automated temperature monitoring system structured to be friendly to Meals on Wheels and other not-for-profits, with systems typically costing far less than the impact of a failed audit or food safety incident.
What happens next
Getting started is simple and does not require any technical skills.
Step 1 – Count your monitoring locations
Take a quick look around your kitchen and count the fridges, freezers, and cool rooms where temperature monitoring is required.
Step 2 – Order the system online
Choose the base Meals on Wheels system and add any additional temperature sensors if needed.
👉 View Meals on Wheels system options
(link to the shop page)
Step 3 – Installation is straightforward
Temp Assure supplies each system with a clear, easy-to-follow instruction sheet. No specialist tools or technical knowledge are required.
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Sensors are simply mounted inside fridges or freezers
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The gateway is placed in a convenient location
If you choose the 4G option, the system is supplied fully configured and ready to operate.
Step 4 – We set up your access
After you place your order, simply contact Temp Assure and we will:
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Set up your organisation in the system
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Create administrator login details
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Ensure dashboards and alerts are ready to use
From there, the system operates automatically in the background.
Designed to be simple
Temp Assure designs systems for volunteer-run kitchens and not-for-profit environments.
- No IT staff required
- No software to install
- No daily interaction needed.
- Fully supported by Temp Assure
After you install it, the system quietly monitors temperatures, records data, and alerts staff only when attention is required.
Let’s talk about your kitchen
Every Meals on Wheels service is different, and the easiest way to determine the right setup is a short conversation.
A brief discussion is usually enough to confirm sensor numbers, layout, and suitability.
Measure With Confidence
Temp Assure — Supporting Meals on Wheels kitchens with reliable, audit‑ready temperature monitoring.
