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Using entry sensor for mailbox notifications
After looking at available devices to notify me when mail arrives, I decided to use a SimpliSafe entry sensor. It is less expensive and easier to install than sensors designed for a mail box. My mail box is on the street about 200 ft from my house. I have been using it for about 2 weeks and it works like a charm. Obviously, I turned off the Home alarm and Away alarm features.
davey_d
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5.7K Messages
5 years ago
Hi!
Definitely a great idea there. We should probably warn that our recommended operating temps for the Entry Sensor is between 32°F and 120°F, with 90% humidity (and of course, it's not at all waterproof!).
Not, that the sensor will stop working immediately as soon as the environment goes beyond that range. But you might need to replace that battery more often than our projected 3-5 years.
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anomaly7
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4 years ago
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emlysiak
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1 year ago
Installed the entry sensor today; however, the metal mail box prevented it from sending a signal. So yes, I agree, having simplisafe do the homework would be a step in the right direct.
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rafalkenar
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2 days ago
Simplisafe, please start innovating again! It's long overdue for a weather and temperature proof mailbox sensor with a solar panel to keep the battery charged. You should add an antenna to the mailbox sensor which can be routed to the outside of the mailbox for better range. Also, your current video doorbell is aging. Please create a new one with better resolution and better response. Your current video doorbell is starting to become a possible deal-breaker for me. Something you can do now is add a panic button in your mobile app. You keep raising your rates without innovating. Come on...
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