So now you damaged your door which has a lifetime of 30 years to install a product with a lifetime of 5-10 years. It is the perfect solution for now, but we‘ll see about the future
@@CarsAndTech My friend, did you actually watch the video? Or are you just commenting based on the thumbnail? Because at no point does the video show the sensor being permanently sealed to the door. The idea is to have just a place where you can leave the sensor and take it out whenever you need it.
@@masterofx32 Following your same line of reasoning, a door should also be completely smooth, without locks or hinges because it is necessary to make some very large holes to install these devices. The place made to house the sensor is just another feature added to the door, and the one in the video is something that is fixed completely hidden, unlike a lock. Furthermore, we know that you are just being a hater for no reason who did not watch the video commenting on this.
@@henriquehenryAre you delusional? Why call me a hater? The point is valid and you need to be mindful about this before doing it. The magnet is also in a very specific place that won‘t be compatible with a replacement sensor you will buy in the next 10 years. By the way, all the holes for the locks and door handles are standardized, there will be no regrets there.
My missus didn’t like them on our front and back door either. But after I chiselled out a chunk from our PVC doors after watching this video, she was even less pleased.
Just remove the plastic housing from the sensor as well and you need to drill a much smaller hole in the door. Cover it with some tape afterwards to protect it eletronics from dust.
I do this a lot with wireless alarm sensors. Instead of beating the magnet in just use some round alarm magnets, only takes a 3/8 drill bit and just push it in.
I am still trying to think of ideas on hiding sensors on metal framed sliding patio doors. Some friends have painted them to hide them, or blend them in a bit.
I'm afraid every door has its challenges. Always see how far you can go and how much creativity your sensors will allow. Metal frames bring the risk to lose connection when trying to hide inside the frame. But certainly keep us posted!
@@JamesValero On first sight, I think the Aqaras have far better battery performance. (I use ZHA for now - if that can help) If you have any other sensors you prefer, please inform me, always eager to get to know new things... Thanks!
@@officehandsdoingstuff2871 I confirm Aquara sensor have a better battery life (but for me Xiaomi ecosystem is more buggy than the tuya one and their close ecosystem is bothering even if Aquara is compatible with matter now). I would need to test a ZigBee door sensor with a cr2032 battery, since mine have a AAA battery (which last well, but Tuya ones which hahe CR2032 are less waterproof compared to the Aqara sensor (the ones who have the AA battery are very resistant to rain)
I’ve noticed my sensor uses a lot more battery if the magnets are weaker than it expects. I had to move my hidden magnets a little closer to rectify the issue.
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Strange... there would be no reason for an increase in battery consumption unless the sensor kept changing status all the time due to the low attraction exerted by the magnet on the sensor's reed switch
That physically cannot be the case. This kind of sensor use a magnet and a disconnect switch, how strong the magnet is doesn't make a difference. Maybe your battery are getting old...
They sell stickers with wood veneers to cover screw heads in cheap furniture. If your doorframe is not white that would look even better and no one will notice
No matter how small they're always an eye sore... and those 2 things are not ruin, if you close the magnet hole, there will be almost no visible damage
Good question actually! I opted for this scenario as in this way, the sensor is less visible, easier to adjust/reconnect/change batteries when necessary. And drilling the hole for the magnet would always show neater than the other way round.
I thought the same thing about putting sensor in frame. But then like OP said, it is easy to lift out sensor (with tape) to change battery when needed. Caulking and Painting over the magnet in frame would look minimal and smooth. One day I will do this update to my doors.
This is the simplest and most intelligent thing I've seen in the last months... congratulations!
Naaah… what about when you have to replace the batteries
So now you damaged your door which has a lifetime of 30 years to install a product with a lifetime of 5-10 years. It is the perfect solution for now, but we‘ll see about the future
@@CarsAndTech My friend, did you actually watch the video? Or are you just commenting based on the thumbnail? Because at no point does the video show the sensor being permanently sealed to the door. The idea is to have just a place where you can leave the sensor and take it out whenever you need it.
@@masterofx32 Following your same line of reasoning, a door should also be completely smooth, without locks or hinges because it is necessary to make some very large holes to install these devices. The place made to house the sensor is just another feature added to the door, and the one in the video is something that is fixed completely hidden, unlike a lock. Furthermore, we know that you are just being a hater for no reason who did not watch the video commenting on this.
@@henriquehenryAre you delusional? Why call me a hater? The point is valid and you need to be mindful about this before doing it.
The magnet is also in a very specific place that won‘t be compatible with a replacement sensor you will buy in the next 10 years.
By the way, all the holes for the locks and door handles are standardized, there will be no regrets there.
I’ve been considering this for years. Fortunately, my wife no longer worries about the sensors.
Haha, believe me. She still sees them
My missus didn’t like them on our front and back door either. But after I chiselled out a chunk from our PVC doors after watching this video, she was even less pleased.
Very clever. Well done.
Great Idea!
Very useful for room-doors.
Most of windows are with metal frames and mechanical parts.
Unfortunately very true. But one step at a time!
The background music is the best part! Just kidding, this is just what I wanted!
Great idea. If you live in a rental, you could do the same but instead use an adhesive magnetic strip on the door frame.
What about the door..Oh the land lord won't find out. Haha
@@John-vk1ij Just fill it in with some wood filler. Even on the odd chance that they find it, they wouldn't be able to prove it wasn't there before.
Great video. An oscillating multi tool is great for the carpentry work.
Good idea, straight to the point. 👍
Love this idea, definitely borrowing it. Thanks
this needs more views
Just remove the plastic housing from the sensor as well and you need to drill a much smaller hole in the door. Cover it with some tape afterwards to protect it eletronics from dust.
Dude!!! Wifeypoints forever!! Nice thanks
When the landlord ask me why there's a hole on the top, i'll tell her it was bitten off by a rat.😂
If you are confident of it staying dry, take the PCB out of the case to minimise the cut out even more.
I've even used shucked PCBs for uPVC windows.
I do this a lot with wireless alarm sensors. Instead of beating the magnet in just use some round alarm magnets, only takes a 3/8 drill bit and just push it in.
Smart, might do this as well. Maybe the other way around if I have the wall open,
the door is open if its not closed, right?
Oh but my wife will hate me drilling the doors more than seeing the sensors 😂
I am still trying to think of ideas on hiding sensors on metal framed sliding patio doors. Some friends have painted them to hide them, or blend them in a bit.
I'm afraid every door has its challenges. Always see how far you can go and how much creativity your sensors will allow. Metal frames bring the risk to lose connection when trying to hide inside the frame. But certainly keep us posted!
Great idea
Simple, easy, elegant, great
Which door sensor are you using? Thanks for the video and idea!
In this example it's the Tuya TS0203, if HA is honest with me. I also have some Aqara sensors, to compare their differences.
Which do you like better?
@@JamesValero On first sight, I think the Aqaras have far better battery performance. (I use ZHA for now - if that can help) If you have any other sensors you prefer, please inform me, always eager to get to know new things...
Thanks!
@@officehandsdoingstuff2871 I confirm Aquara sensor have a better battery life (but for me Xiaomi ecosystem is more buggy than the tuya one and their close ecosystem is bothering even if Aquara is compatible with matter now).
I would need to test a ZigBee door sensor with a cr2032 battery, since mine have a AAA battery (which last well, but Tuya ones which hahe CR2032 are less waterproof compared to the Aqara sensor (the ones who have the AA battery are very resistant to rain)
I tried this on my aluminum sliding doors and the glass broke on all 3. You've made my wife very mad.
@@tarekdelbridge459 😂😂😂
Thanks for this great idea, i'll try it today.
What are the aqara door magnet sizes seen in the video?
Measured them and it seems they are 8mm.
How are you going to change the sensor battery every time
It's not glued, so I take it out, change the battery and put it back.
"every time" = like once a year or two
I’ve noticed my sensor uses a lot more battery if the magnets are weaker than it expects. I had to move my hidden magnets a little closer to rectify the issue.
Strange... there would be no reason for an increase in battery consumption unless the sensor kept changing status all the time due to the low attraction exerted by the magnet on the sensor's reed switch
That physically cannot be the case.
This kind of sensor use a magnet and a disconnect switch, how strong the magnet is doesn't make a difference.
Maybe your battery are getting old...
What a great idea!!!
Any ideas how to hide it in UPVC doors/windows?
Seemed like too much work so I ended up buying a dog and a shotgun.
@@rgolab3174 😂
How did you chisel out the space so well?
Drawm the outline, then cut out a rectangle with hammer and chisel. Went quite quick as it's not the hardest of woods.
Very smart idea. (no pun intended).
White "dot" sticker over the magnet and voila!
They sell stickers with wood veneers to cover screw heads in cheap furniture. If your doorframe is not white that would look even better and no one will notice
Which sensor is this?
How do I change the battery if the sensor is fixed in the groove?
It's only gravity that keeps the sensor in, so you can take it out and change your batteries as much as you like.
Anyone tried hiding the new p2 sensors in door?
Any issue with the wireless communications being hindered by being recessed in the door?
very smart trick
it also hides it from the real intruder
Nice music ;)
Genious!
I just paint them to the same color like doors.
There goes my temper-proof alarm
I have windows and a front door made of plastic and aluminum….
Please use a Router next time... The cheap ones arent really expensive
маленький аккуратный белый корпус или кривая просверленная дыра с черным куском магнита? выбор очевиден.
Wow 😊
NICE
I undestand your idear, but you are not exactly improving the firesecurity of the door ..!
Cool
No frigging way.
yo hubiera puesto el sensor arriba y el imán abajo así puedo ponerle un cable para no usar baterías
The just hope they never die and you need a new one that’s a different size or shape
No way
это если заморочиться.
sick
Because permanently modifying your home is a good solution...
So according to this, all a burglar need to do to bypass the sensor is place a magnet on top of the sensor. 🥺😩
Yes. Well spotted.
Lets ruin 2 things to hide soemthing that you cna buy smaller and nicier looking.
No matter how small they're always an eye sore... and those 2 things are not ruin, if you close the magnet hole, there will be almost no visible damage
i want to subscribe your channel, but your subscriber is 69 which is nice. so i dont subscribe.
Not a criticism, but why did you choose to put the sensor in the door and the magnet in the frame, and not the other way around?
Good question actually! I opted for this scenario as in this way, the sensor is less visible, easier to adjust/reconnect/change batteries when necessary. And drilling the hole for the magnet would always show neater than the other way round.
Plus yo can put some.paste on the frame and paint it
I thought the same thing about putting sensor in frame. But then like OP said, it is easy to lift out sensor (with tape) to change battery when needed. Caulking and Painting over the magnet in frame would look minimal and smooth. One day I will do this update to my doors.
What a shame...
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