IoT Mailbox Guard for Home Assistant. Defends Against Parcel Thefts!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2023
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Hi guys, The Mailbox Guard is a compact and energy-efficient device equipped with an infrared motion detector and the option to connect a reed switch. It's suitable for use as a mailbox sensor or a general-purpose motion detector. Engineered to transmit signals upon detecting motion or door opening, it provides the convenience of receiving notifications directly on your phone, including Home Assistant integration, MQTT, WhatsApp, and an offline option. With the flexibility to separate the charger component, this sensor offers adaptable usage. It comes in various gateway versions. Explore pre-assembled solutions on my website. Don't forget to subscribe for more exciting projects!
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Thank you!
One of the best tutorials I have seen with a project with so many options!
I'm glad you liked it
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Fantastic build, and great video. Thanks!!!
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I've just recently started thinking about a nice solution for this use case. I really love this one
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Outstanding video. Well documented and lots of really helpful Information on energy consumption. Thank you
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Sehr schöne Kompakte Lösung , Vielen Dank dafür!
Ich bin froh, dass es dir gefällt
Awesome, just what I need so I dont have to go down six floors to check the mailbox. With a baby on the way I need to save as much energy as possible. 😄
Glad I could help!
This guy is on the next level. Amazing!!
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Excellent project! Some well thought-out design considerations.
Thanks!
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Thank you!
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Been waiting for this for a long time! Thanks
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Great project , keep em coming
Thanks, will do!
There are so many different for such use case other than mailbox guard, nice and neat project
Glad you like it!
Really cool project. Very nice usage of Microchip Attiny uC.
Thank you very much!
Really well designed
Thanks!!
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Wow, thanks!
Great project, I will have to look into making one for my new house!
Thanks, You should!
Nice. Always on the look out for the next sensor to add to my smart home
Thanks!! You did the right thing by subscribing. I have many incoming projects for you.
It would be nice to build next evolution of the Mailbox notificator.
This is so cool, you’ve done a great job making this compact and usable. Building a mailbox sensor like this was actually the reason why I got into home automation in the first place. I struggled with signal as I lived in an apartment and the mailroom was in a solid concrete room, eventually I moved and it wasn’t a problem. Your videos are really interesting, keep up the great work!
Thank you very match.👍
Really cool project. I found your channel while searching for ideas to integrate into my HomeAssistant installation. Looking forward to future projects.
Welcome aboard!
Great project, I hope it is soon available for ordering in your shop.
Thanks, I hope so too!
Cool project! My mother-in-law is always asking us if the mail has arrived and this would be a great way for us to be able to tell her without having to trek out to the mailbox.
Thanks, I'm glad that my project will help you.
Nice design , and well explained .Thanks for share.
Welcome 😊
Love your videos! Having a Sensor like this would be amazingly useful
Glad you like them!
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I'm glad you found what you were looking for
Woaw ! I was looking for something like this for a really long time ! thanks !
Glad I could help!
Whoa, this project is seriously awesome! You've got serious skills! Keep rocking and sharing more - can't wait to see what else you come up with!🔥
Thanks a ton!
Great video and a wonderful idea for a mailbox sensor
Thanks!
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Thanks, and good luck
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How awesome. This would certainly be useful
Glad you think so!
Looks like a great next project!
It is! Thanks
Excellent! Always on the lookout for well done LoRa projects.
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice projekt!👍
Awesome project thank you! I hope to learn how to make these for my new house
No! Thank YOU! Good luck!
Nice! Greetings from Greece!
Hey, thanks! I love Greece! but car traffic.. omg
this is brilliant! Straight to my todo list 😅!
Thanks!!
Dude, this is amazing! I love how you explained the power efficiency features and range consideration. Adding MQTT puts the cherry on top lol. Ty so much for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
awesome project. just what I'm looking for
Glad I could help
I've just been recommended your video while making a similar project. I will check your board because it's almost exactly what I need. I'm making a vibration sensor to put in the seat post of my bicycle to detect if someone is trying to steal or damage it. I keep the bike outside my apartment but don't want to trigger loud alarms because of my neighbors. So I need a normal beep in the bike and a notification for me to check for the bike (I can see it from my window). I guess that many people may have similar use cases.
seems you have a very interesting project, check out this gyro "LIS3DHTR".
The result of someone knowing his business :) Thanks for sharing, I have to get one for my mailbox.
Thanks!!!
Fantastic, and well explained 😀 I especially like the fact that it integrates with Home Assistant
Glad you like it!
This project is what I need next…
glad i could help
Wow! Impressive. I can't imagine the amount of hours spent on this project
thanks!
Love your project. Finally an innovating way to make your mailbox smart.
Thank you
Nice project you've achieved here
Thank you very much
That's so cool! Props
Awesome project! It is very neat seeing this verson next to your Arduino one. Keep on improving!!
Thanks, will do!
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Thank you so much!
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Good luck!
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Thanks
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Thank you! Cheers!
Loved it, would be so happy to have it
Thanks, Glad you liked it
Thats a great idea! Thanks for the fun video and clear instruction!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome video! Great ingenuity!
Glad you liked it!
This is a very impressive project. I plan on ding this for my next DIY project. 👍
Thank you, have fun!
This is brilliant.
Thank you!
I was actually just looking to do something like this (on my own). But thanks for doing all the hard work and covering this. Definitely saved me some time and effort to help me expedite the project.
Glad I could help!
Great solution! Well done
Thank you! Cheers!
Great project, very cool design and very useful. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much!
Very nice, Seem like when I don't check mail its full, and when waiting there's nothing. Love this project. Thanks for sharing 👍
So true! Thanks
Nice, I was working on a project like this on my own. Super helpful to have this guide.
Glad it helped!
This is awesome,I have been using zigbee door sensors with extendeed reed switch, but was not that reliable because of the range. Good Job &Thanks!
Thanks, Yes, the LoRa range is greater.
Nice! This has been an unsolved problem for me for some time. With Home Assistant integration, I will certainly give this a hard look!
You're welcome!
Another great and detailed project. Amazing battery life and communication options ! 👍
Thank you very match!
I've ben looking for exactly this! Thank you!!!!
Glad I could help!
nice project man keep them coming
Thanks, will do!
Great project, this exactly what I am looking for, whould like to get notified once this is available on your website.
As soon as possible
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I love this project! My mailbox is slightly away from my home.
It's not far, but enough to be anoying to go there to check an empty mailbox.
ThanksI, glad you like the project and I totally understand you.
Nice project and perfect design. Only take care if the battery stay outside. Most battery does not life a lot under the weather outside.
Thanks. Last winter there are days -10C - 12C, and the battery survived, plus different countries and different weather, It's out of my control.
I love your commentary and the board looks great. I wish I had more understanding of these things but I am confident I could integrate that into my home setup with my basic skills 😅
You can do it!
Great project, might buy it from your shop 😮
Thanks!
Love it. Love the latch circuit use.
Glad you like it!
Great project! I have been looking for something to prevent mail theft. Keep up the great work
Thanks
Great Project
Thank you!
Excellent design! I like the thought put into the layout for different configurations and thanks for the suggestion on the solder heat plate. This reminds me I really should finish my ESPNOW mailbox sensor, it uses a reed switch and power latch also but is esp8266 and 2xAA powered. It's very much a prototype and is weatherproofed through a ziplock bag
Glad you like it!
This is a cool project and is on my list to do at some point! Great work!
Awesome! Thank you!
wow ,, very inventive and well exicuted video .
Many many thanks
Kind of a half-assed project if it does not open and read the letter to you. 😄
Very neat, open and useful circuit that does its one job perfectly, integrating into all kinds of home automation or standalone.
I like the presentation of the tools used too, subscribed from France.
I'll have to check out the other videos of this channel for more awesomeness, so I don't have to stay, live and sleep near the chicken coop every single day to open and close the trap doors! 😄
😆 Merci beaucoup! by the way, I am from France too 😉.
Super cool project! Well beyond my skills to make, but hopefully can order one or more of your products eventually
Thanks, Try to assemble it yourself, if you need help, I will help in any way I can.