Mailbox alarm

[Gimmons]

We periodically discuss ways to trigger an alert when a mailbox is opened. I saw this about a LoRa PIR sensor that sits inside the box and sends a signal when the door opens:

PricelessToolkit's MailboxGuard Watches for Activity Then Alerts You via Home Assistant or WhatsApp - Hackster.io

Designed to monitor for deliveries, or more nefarious activities, this LoRa-connected guardian is a low-power wonder.

www.hackster.io

If the link goes cold, try searching for:

PricelessToolkit's MailboxGuard

 

[TonyR]

We periodically discuss ways to trigger an alert when a mailbox is opened. I saw this about a LoRa PIR sensor that sits inside the box and sends a signal when the door opens:

PricelessToolkit's MailboxGuard Watches for Activity Then Alerts You via Home Assistant or WhatsApp - Hackster.io

Designed to monitor for deliveries, or more nefarious activities, this LoRa-connected guardian is a low-power wonder.

www.hackster.io

If the link goes cold, try searching for:

PricelessToolkit's MailboxGuard

I understand that a LoRa Gateway is required...do you know how much one of those is?

 

[Gimmons]

The article says the unit they're selling is around $46 usd. My guess is that a cheap PIR, a lipo and a LoRa could be wedded for something less if one enjoyed the tinkering.

 

[TonyR]

The article says the unit they're selling is around $46 usd. My guess is that a cheap PIR, a lipo and a LoRa could be wedded for something less if one enjoyed the tinkering.

Thanks!
I'm more of a Shelly guy, they do HTTP and MQTT, no hub or gateway needed.

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and

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[Gimmons]

I can see the LoRa being good for long driveways. I've read they have a couple miles of reception.

 

[Gimmons]

Sorry Tony, I didn't read closely enough about the LoRa gateway cost. I think they run around $80? But I really have no experience here, although I keep thinking about experimenting. I flagged the article because the topic comes up periodically, not because I actually know anything.

 

[TonyR]

...not because I actually know anything.

We're in the same boat!