beckwith
May 12, 2016, 9:52pm
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My solution is not as affordable ($60.00), but not only does it send motion events, but you can literally see the contents of the mailbox, increase security and check on false alarms:
I get push notifications from an Aeon contact sensor when my mailbox is opened. However, sometimes I get false signals for multiple reasons. Thus when the door is opened, I sometimes want to check it remotely to see if there is any mail and maybe the contents. And a camera may help catch a thief.
So I added a Blink camera to the door: [image]
Here is how it looks from inside the mailbox:
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You can see the Aeon sensor on the opposite door.
Of course the Blink is not rated for outdoor use.
EDIT: To get a more flush mount, drill a hole in the knockout and screw it to the door. To stabilize it, super glue the knockout to the cover. [image]
This 1/2 inch reduction brings about 1 1/2 inch more of the mailbox contents into view.
It is extremely easy to set up but I think a metal box would be a challenge.
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