Overview
The device boot alert triggers when a Meter device completes its boot sequence and comes online. This can indicate a device restart due to a power cycle, firmware update, or unexpected reboot.Prerequisites
- Dashboard access with Admin or Network Admin permissions
- Alert receivers configured
Configuring the alert
Configuration fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Enabled | Yes | Toggle to activate or deactivate the alert (default: on) |
| Label | No | Custom name for this alert instance |
| Description | No | Additional notes about this alert |
| Alert type | Yes | Select “Device Boot” |
| Device types | Yes | Select which device types trigger the alert |
| Receiver | Yes | Select from configured receivers |
| Company wide | Yes | Apply to all networks or select specific networks |
| Excluded networks | No | Networks to exclude when Company wide is enabled |
Device types options
- Access Point
- Cellular Gateway
- Firewall
- Power Distribution Unit
- Switch
Webhook event
This alert corresponds to theALERT_DEVICE_BOOT webhook event. See Device boot webhook payload for integration details.
What to do when you receive this alert
Device boot alerts are often expected after maintenance windows or NOS upgrades. If you receive unexpected boot alerts:- Check if a firmware upgrade was recently scheduled
- Review power stability at the site
- Check for any related alerts (device offline, WAN down)
Need help?
If you run into any issues or have questions, please reach out to our Support Engineering team by opening a ticket via the Dashboard: https://dashboard.meter.com/supportLast updated by Meter Support Engineering on 01/23/2026