To be honest, with the little tabs I put on the sensor to get them in and out, it's actually easier to replace the batteries on these than the ones that are stuck to the door
I wonder if my hollow interior doors have enough solid material at the top to embed a sensor in... I'd hate to cut a massive hole and then have the sensor just fall into the door.
I have hollow interior doors, too. To keep the sensor from falling in, I use the same little plastic tab made in the video and stapled the tabs to the top of the door to create a little cradle for the sensor
If you're using the sensor only as a door chime, the top of the door is fine. For best break in notification it's best to put the sensor in the lower portion of the door about 12 to 18 inches from the bottom. If someone kicks in your door they'll most likely kick the bottom and not the top.
Great, fun project, Pete. I did all my doors with a combination of Abode recessed door sensors and Slim Strips because I also dislike the look of contact sensors.
Or you could just use the Aeotec recessed contact sensors that are designed to be embedded in your doors to start with. You just drill a 20mm hole in the side of the door and the door frame and you are done. My wife loves them cause she can’t see them.
I’m unfamiliar with this gadget. Can you explain what it does when the door opens? Does it sound an alarm or a single beep tone? I didn’t hear the end result in the video after the installation was demonstrated.
I have it connected to Hubitat because I’m testing the zwave LR for an upcoming video. But it can connect directly to the homey using the regular zwave.
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Ugg love the idea but battery changes will be even a bigger PITA
To be honest, with the little tabs I put on the sensor to get them in and out, it's actually easier to replace the batteries on these than the ones that are stuck to the door
I like it!
Me too! Thanks!
I wonder if my hollow interior doors have enough solid material at the top to embed a sensor in... I'd hate to cut a massive hole and then have the sensor just fall into the door.
I have hollow interior doors, too. To keep the sensor from falling in, I use the same little plastic tab made in the video and stapled the tabs to the top of the door to create a little cradle for the sensor
If you're using the sensor only as a door chime, the top of the door is fine. For best break in notification it's best to put the sensor in the lower portion of the door about 12 to 18 inches from the bottom. If someone kicks in your door they'll most likely kick the bottom and not the top.
Great, fun project, Pete. I did all my doors with a combination of Abode recessed door sensors and Slim Strips because I also dislike the look of contact sensors.
Thanks! They look so much better hidden.
You do know they make sensors that are designed to be hidden right? I enjoyed your commentary though :)
That feels like cheating
They do make recessed door sensors for this exact purpose.
I have a dozen of the recessed z-wave mono price door sensors. Easy to change the battery every 1.5-2 years.
@@bentubeblu I don't think those are made anymore, but Aeotech makes one as well.
Or you could just use the Aeotec recessed contact sensors that are designed to be embedded in your doors to start with. You just drill a 20mm hole in the side of the door and the door frame and you are done. My wife loves them cause she can’t see them.
Love it...anything to make her happy...LOL
Indeed!
I’m unfamiliar with this gadget.
Can you explain what it does when the door opens? Does it sound an alarm or a single beep tone?
I didn’t hear the end result in the video after the installation was demonstrated.
You pair it with your hub to trigger whatever automation you can think off. Lights, heating, welcome message, etc..
The end result looks good 👍🏻
Thanks! Turned out better than expected.
Great idea! Did you connect the Zooz directly to the Homey hub or a separate Zwave hub?
I have it connected to Hubitat because I’m testing the zwave LR for an upcoming video. But it can connect directly to the homey using the regular zwave.
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