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product_id: 55185080
title: "APC 1500VA Smart UPS with SmartConnect, SMC1500C Sinewave UPS Battery Backup, AVR, 120V, Line Interactive Uninterruptible Power Supply"
brand: "apc"
price: "A$1958"
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# 1500VA / 900W Pure Sine Wave Power Cloud-enabled SmartConnect Remote Monitoring Intelligent Battery Management with AVR APC 1500VA Smart UPS with SmartConnect, SMC1500C Sinewave UPS Battery Backup, AVR, 120V, Line Interactive Uninterruptible Power Supply

**Brand:** apc
**Price:** A$1958
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔌 Power up your uptime with smart, seamless protection!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** APC 1500VA Smart UPS with SmartConnect, SMC1500C Sinewave UPS Battery Backup, AVR, 120V, Line Interactive Uninterruptible Power Supply by apc
- **How much does it cost?** A$1958 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- apc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted apc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Extended Battery Runtime:** Optimized battery management and temperature-compensated charging for longer backup during outages.
- • **Robust Protection & Warranty:** Backed by a $150K connected equipment policy and 2-year comprehensive warranty for peace of mind.
- • **Reliable Pure Sine Wave Power:** Delivers clean, stable 900W output to protect sensitive equipment from power fluctuations.
- • **SmartConnect Cloud Monitoring:** Access real-time UPS status and receive proactive alerts from anywhere, ensuring zero downtime.
- • **Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR):** Smooths out voltage spikes and drops to extend battery and device lifespan.

## Overview

The APC 1500VA Smart UPS SMC1500C combines 900W pure sine wave output with advanced Automatic Voltage Regulation and cloud-enabled SmartConnect monitoring. Designed for small to medium businesses, it safeguards critical IT infrastructure with surge protection, extended battery runtime, and remote management. Supported by a $150,000 connected equipment policy and a 2-year warranty, it ensures reliable, efficient power backup and peace of mind.

## Description

Protect your servers, switches, routers and networking devices with the Smart-UPS SMC1500C with APC SmartConnect, the first cloud-enabled UPS for distributed IT. The SMC1500C UPS provides backup battery power in the event of a power outage, while safeguarding your equipment from harmful power conditions, spikes and surges. The included cloud monitoring feature (service-free, no fees required during the warranty period) is accessible from any internet connected device, and maximizes the life and performance of your UPS by providing proactive advice and life-cycle recommendations so you can remotely monitor your power infrastructure from anywhere in the world. Automatic green mode ensures you are operating at the highest levels of efficiency, and intelligent battery management provides real-time monitoring and management through temperature-compensated charging that extends the life of the battery. With a 900-watt power capacity, battery-backup and surge protection on six outlets, with one switchable outlet group, this UPS is ideal for small and medium sized-businesses. Features vary by terms of use

Review: Great UPS, it does support apcupsd and NUT!! - No issues. Nice and quite. Has worked with every power failure without flaw. Nice long battery life at 30-35% load I put on it. I noticed a few reviews talking about you can't use NUT or apcupsd with it and having to use the network cloud service. Not true. I don't have mine connected to the internet and instead use the USB port to connect to my server that monitors it with apcupsd. I can send this data to influxdb via telegraf, as well as configuring apcupsd to shutdown when battery % reaches a certain point. You do have to read the manual though, there's a part that tells you how to go into the settings and turn on all the details. If you don't do this, you won't see load %. Same is true for NUT if you prefer to use that. I have two of these so far. One for network equipment, and one for TrueNAS server. Keeping load at 350≤ watts gives a nice long runtime in the event of power failure. The TrippLite UPS I had a very poor runtime. I tried to save money thinking it would be fine for my network equipment. Ended up getting another SMC1500-2UC, and using the TrippLite as battery backup for my 30W computer. The battery are heavy. Install after you rack mount it. I ended up buying rails for mine because I didn't like how it sagged with just a connection to 2-posts in my rack. Helps to read the manual about the apcupsd stuff. I also set mine to keep the screen on all the time. Not super user friendly. But UPS devices never really are in my experience.
Review: Long battery - Great value. Solid unit. Works like a champ for hurricanes. Keeps my internet and TV running for a while

## Features

- 1500VA / 900W Pure Sine Wave UPS battery backup
- Input: NEMA 5-15P. Output: (8) NEMA 5-15R
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) adjusts high and low voltages to a safe level, helping preserve the life of the battery
- APC SmartConnect is an easy to use remote monitoring feature (via a secure portal) that provides automatic notifications, firmware updates, and advanced support services. For all units purchased and/or registered after August 1, 2023, SmartConnect will be offered as a 6-month free trial
- APC Warranty: 2 years repair or replace (excluding battery), and 2 years for battery. $150,000 Connected Equipment Protection Policy

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B077Y62GSJ |
| Batteries | 2 Product Specific batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22 in Computer Uninterruptible Power Supply Units |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (809) |
| Date First Available | December 1, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 44.2 pounds |
| Item model number | SMC1500C |
| Manufacturer | APC |
| Product Dimensions | 17.28 x 6.73 x 8.62 inches |

## Product Details

- **Battery Cell Composition:** Sealed Lead Acid
- **Brand:** APC
- **Color:** Black
- **Product Dimensions:** 17.28"D x 6.73"W x 8.62"H
- **Voltage:** 120 Volts

## Images

![APC 1500VA Smart UPS with SmartConnect, SMC1500C Sinewave UPS Battery Backup, AVR, 120V, Line Interactive Uninterruptible Power Supply - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dyj-6pblL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How long will this UPS power my system when the power goes out?**
A: Runtimes of any UPS will vary based on the amount of power required by your connected devices. The LCD screen and software on a Smart-UPS model will display the estimated runtime based on the current power load of products plugged into the UPS.

**Q: Will the UPS automatically switch off from the battery backup when power is restored?**
A: Yes, when adequate power is restored to the UPS and is within the operating voltage range of the UPS, it will revert o passing utility power to connected electronics.

**Q: Will this UPS provide continuous power in the case of a power outage?**
A: Yes, as long as the connected load is within the rated maximum, the Smart-UPS will provide continuous power for the connected devices when the main power source goes out.

**Q: Which battery replacement should I purchase and from where?**
A: The SMC1500c internal battery has a lifespan of up to 5 years, depending on the usage and maintenance of the battery. When the battery is ready to be replaced, you can purchase model RBC6 directly from APC.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great UPS, it does support apcupsd and NUT!!
*by S***L on October 3, 2023*

No issues. Nice and quite. Has worked with every power failure without flaw. Nice long battery life at 30-35% load I put on it. I noticed a few reviews talking about you can't use NUT or apcupsd with it and having to use the network cloud service. Not true. I don't have mine connected to the internet and instead use the USB port to connect to my server that monitors it with apcupsd. I can send this data to influxdb via telegraf, as well as configuring apcupsd to shutdown when battery % reaches a certain point. You do have to read the manual though, there's a part that tells you how to go into the settings and turn on all the details. If you don't do this, you won't see load %. Same is true for NUT if you prefer to use that. I have two of these so far. One for network equipment, and one for TrueNAS server. Keeping load at 350≤ watts gives a nice long runtime in the event of power failure. The TrippLite UPS I had a very poor runtime. I tried to save money thinking it would be fine for my network equipment. Ended up getting another SMC1500-2UC, and using the TrippLite as battery backup for my 30W computer. The battery are heavy. Install after you rack mount it. I ended up buying rails for mine because I didn't like how it sagged with just a connection to 2-posts in my rack. Helps to read the manual about the apcupsd stuff. I also set mine to keep the screen on all the time. Not super user friendly. But UPS devices never really are in my experience.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Long battery
*by E***A on July 27, 2025*

Great value. Solid unit. Works like a champ for hurricanes. Keeps my internet and TV running for a while

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrived defective, but GREAT customer service
*by R***C on September 4, 2020*

Arrived defective. My IT people advised me to send it back, which I did. That was a major hassle because it contains a battery and could not be returned, but the seller quickly responded and sent an RMA and return label and it went back. My IT people told me it is a good product when it works right and recommended that I buy it again. So I did, but the price went up by $16. Not happy, but I have not given it one star because they were quick to send the return instructions. I will try again and hope for better luck this time. It is intended to protect a server. I like the fact that my IT experts can monitor it without physically coming in. I suppose this is a back door into my system, but I find it very useful. Hopefully the next one will work properly. I will update this after the new one is installed. ADDENDUM: This is a story of 5-star customer support. The product is good. I am not an expert and I do not have much to say about this product, except that it was recommended by my IT experts. The product was ordered on August 17 and arrived defective on September 1. Amazon currently takes about 2 weeks to deliver this item. One feature is that it can be connected to an outside IT monitoring service, and this did not work. So I went to Amazon to start a return. Amazon said that this product was not eligible for a return. What? $450 product and I could not return it? Was I stuck with a defective product? So, through Amazon, I found a way to contact the seller. Within an hour they issued an RMA and instructions for a return. We followed the instructions and returned it. I commented that I would like a replacement, but did not receive any confirmation that I would get a replacement. So I assumed I would get a refund. My IT experts still said that this was a good product and to order it again. It was highly recommended to protect my expensive server and we were seeing power outages due to unusual 112F high temperatures. So, on September 3rd I went to Amazon and re-ordered the same item again. I was disappointed to see that the price had increased. Within a short time the new Smart UPS arrived. The IT experts installed it and said that it was working properly with no problems. I waited a few days and saw no refund. So I sent an email to the seller to ask when I would get my refund. They replied quickly to tell me that they had sent a replacement and that there was no refund. They sent the tracking number to prove it. I researched the tracking number and found that we had received and installed the replacement, and that the new Amazon order was still on its way. The seller had shipped the replacement the day after they issued the RMA, and before they had actually received my return! So, now I realized that I was going to have 2 of these and I only wanted one! The seller told us to refuse delivery when the 2nd one came. It has not arrived yet (Sept 22). So, I am hoping that the seller has managed to turn the delivery in progress around. The seller has been amazing with quick replies to my emails and prompt service throughout this episode. I highly recommend them. 5-star recommendation.

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