Adding a Data only sim to my account

[HettyG]

I have a 4g cctv camera, to connect to this remotely I have bought a prepaid data only EE sim card which is in the camera

I would like this sim card to show up on my EE Account so i can check the data usage and the remaining data balance

On the EE website there is a "add a device" section but when you put the telephone number in it says it will send you a notification  for verification which is obviously no good as the sim is in the camera 

Is there any way around this?

[XRaySpeX]

Can you put the SIM in a phone just to receive the verification text?

[HettyG]

Thanks I may have to consider that but the camera is now mounted up high as it wasn’t meant to be moved but if there is no alternative I will have to get it down
Thanks

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[Happy-Place]

I have the same issue with the data only SIM in a modem. When I try to link it to my account so I can check the usage it wants to send a code number to the SIMs number which I can’t obviously read. The modem is now secured in the roof of my boat so I can’t get to it to put the SIM in a phone as recommended 

[XRaySpeX]

@Happy-Place : Most mobile routers can receive texts. Login to it & look for the SMS Section/Inbox.

[Happy-Place]

There is no readout or display on the router in order to display a received
text. I was able to obtain a readout last year on my PC but now I have just
replaced the SIM for another identical annual one I cannot access it to
monitor the usage. I spoke to EE technical support and they suggested I set
up another EE account but it tells me there is already an account under that
email address.

[chistery]

Have you tried to access the routers web interface from your local network? E.g. browsing to the IP address of the router?

[Happy-Place]

Hi, No, I wouldn't have a clue where to start. Based on the fact that last
year I only used 60GB of the 120GB I will just accept that I can't access
the usage. It's a shame the system can't send the PIN to another mobile so
I could read it that way but as my mobile is a Vodafone it doesn't work.

[HettyG]

I had the same issue and the same suggestion so created a new email to attach the data only “account” it’s not ideal but at least I can view my usage
I think the customer services lady had to set it up for me as I couldn’t get a text from the data sim as it was in a cctv camera
Bit of a faff but it works

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