Midea PortaSplit stock alert FAQ
Answers before you run the tracker
These answers cover the practical questions users ask before relying on Midea Finder for PortaSplit availability checks.
Is Midea Finder a hosted stock alert service?
No. Midea Finder is an open-source Python tracker you run yourself. This site explains the workflow and links to the public source repository.
Does it track branch inventory?
It tracks the product pages you configure. Branch inventory works only when the URL you add exposes branch-specific status in a way the tracker can read.
Why do some pages return unknown status?
Unknown status is safer than a false alert. It can happen when a retailer blocks plain requests, hides availability behind scripts, or changes page wording.
Can I add retailers beyond the starter config?
Yes. Add another object to the products array with a name, retailer, and URL. Then run a check and read the logs before trusting the alert.
What email account should I use?
Use an SMTP account that supports app passwords or dedicated credentials. Keep the username and password in environment variables, not in Git.
Will it spam me every five minutes?
No. The project stores prior status and sends the useful email when a product flips from unavailable to available.
Is this affiliated with Midea or retailers?
No. MediaFinder is an independent guide to an open-source project. Product and retailer names identify pages users may choose to monitor.
Still setting up?
Start with one product page and one test email. After that works, add more retailers carefully.