Alexa...bite me! (Page 2/2)
sourmash DEC 08, 09:44 AM
Some suggest a gap device for ethernet running outdoors. For potential lightning strikes.
2.5 DEC 08, 09:45 AM

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Originally posted by williegoat:

One, in broad daylight, pulled up to the mailbox in an SUV. As soon as he opened the door, he saw the device and smoked the tires. The next, a woman walking down the street about 3 am, was hit with the floodlights as soon as she opened the door and made a hasty retreat.






Kinda like those "smile, you're on camera" signs.

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williegoat DEC 08, 12:26 PM

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Originally posted by Hudini:

I like that idea of the camera and sensor inside the mailbox.

Edit: Did you run power or ethernet cable to the mailbox?



Everything is wireless. The mailbox sensor is a PIR motion sensor that mounts to the inside of the mailbox door and is powered by three AAA batteries that last about six months. When the door is opened, the motion triggers cameras and floodlights. The mailbox is clearly visible from my front yard and driveway cameras. I set up a routine that announces "You've got mail!" on my Echo devices and a notification pops up on my phone and tablet that says "Check your mail."
maryjane DEC 08, 01:06 PM
Does Alexa also tell you "There's another damn cat out there!" ?
OldsFiero DEC 08, 02:54 PM
Jeez, the keys are in our vehicles, the house is unlocked, my mailbox is 350' down the driveway, and the biggest problem is a fill in driver leaving a package at the neighbors. But, I guess anything I have ain't worth stealing.
williegoat DEC 08, 08:22 PM

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Originally posted by OldsFiero:

Jeez, the keys are in our vehicles, the house is unlocked, my mailbox is 350' down the driveway, and the biggest problem is a fill in driver leaving a package at the neighbors. But, I guess anything I have ain't worth stealing.


My house has been broken into, twice. And cars have been stolen from in front of my house, twice.
About ten years ago, my next door neighbor's son was found murdered, just a couple of miles from here.
I live in the big city.