Smart mousetrap

Devices & Integrations Device Ideas
#1

Nothing hightech, but just fun to share… (If you’re not supposed to do so, sorry!)

When I was hooking up the LED under my bed and connecting the wiring behind the wall (small space under the roof/behind the bedroom wall) I found out a mouse was in there as well (droppings and chewed stuff). Now it’s a place I don’t go often, as it’s behind the wall and just has a little bit of storage, I don’t want to keep checking if I caught something.
There are very nice (and expensive) options out there, but a simple door sensor on a mousetrap should work just as well!

IF
the contactsensor is open for 10 seconds (to not get a accidental miss report)
THEN
sens a report to all members: “Dead mouse in the house”

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#2

Great idea. Last fall (as it turned cold and they came in), I caught several mice after I found some evidence like you. This would’ve been great to have setup then.

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#3

There’s always this option as well:

https://www.domeha.com/z-wave-mouse-trap

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#4

I’m guessing US only.
Mousetrap and cheap sensor is 20-25 euro.
Still not very expensive!

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#5

hilarious!

adding mass to the handle will slow it down a bit. I bet it works fine anyway. If you put it nearer to the hinge then the effect would be less.

#6

True, but the Aqara magnet is light and where I put it I had a better place to stick (more contact) it.

But I invite you to come and put your finger in it :stuck_out_tongue:

#7

ok hold my beer (it’ll slow me down)

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