It's 2024, is there an easy way to check if your home has an internet connection remotely?

As the title suggests, I had a power outage at home and had to rush to Starbucks. Now, I am not sure how to check if the internet is back up at my house. One idea I had was getting a girlfriend so I could ask her, but after some thought, I realized that might not be cost-effective. So, I’m out of ideas any suggestions? Thanks!

You could try setting up a smart plug connected to your Wi-Fi router. Once the power’s back and the router is online, the smart plug will reconnect, and you can check its status remotely via its app. This way, you’ll know if your internet is back up without needing to be at home—or getting a girlfriend!