Getting Started with Grillo
Welcome to Grillo! This guide will help you understand the Grillo ecosystem and get your earthquake monitoring system up and running.
Overview
Grillo provides a complete earthquake monitoring solution consisting of:
- Hardware Sensors - Grillo One or Grillo Pulse devices that detect ground motion
- Grillo Cloud - A web dashboard (cloud.grillo.io) for managing sensors and viewing data
- Events System - Advanced earthquake detection and alerting (optional add-on)
Getting started checklist
1. Choose your sensor
| Feature | Grillo One | Grillo Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | WiFi / Ethernet | WiFi / Cellular |
| Power | AC powered | AC powered with battery backup |
| Best for | Indoor, fixed installations | Remote or field deployments |
| Learn more | Setup Guide | Setup Guide |
2. Create your account
Sign up for a Grillo Cloud account at cloud.grillo.io using:
- Google account
- Microsoft account
- Email and password
3. Set up your organization
Organizations help you manage teams and multiple seismic networks. Create or join an organization to start adding sensors.
4. Create a network
A seismic network is a collection of sensors working together. Even a single sensor needs to belong to a network.
5. Install and provision your sensor
Follow the hardware-specific guide to physically install your sensor and connect it to the cloud:
6. Add your sensor to the dashboard
Register your sensor to your network and start receiving data.
Next steps
Once your sensor is online:
- Configure sensor settings - Set station name, location, and metadata
- Monitor sensor health - Check connectivity and data quality
- Explore the Events system - Set up earthquake detection and alerts
Typical setup time
Most users complete their first sensor setup in 15-30 minutes. This includes:
- Account creation (~2 minutes)
- Physical installation (~10 minutes)
- Network provisioning (~5 minutes)
- Dashboard configuration (~5 minutes)