Re: Before I embed a DS10A, any tips...?

["JW" <jweb@xxxxxxxxxx>]

The transmitter in the MA is small, has good range, easily installed and
cheap.  Why not just tap in to the receiver of a MA to get a trigger for
your MH?  I know where you're coming from as I used to "over engineer"
everything.  Just a suggestion.  Joe
"Jack Edin" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hey Joe!
>
> Well this is only the first project using the W800RF32A receiver.
>
> Your wife's solution doesn't integrate with anything. Mail Alert is a
> stand alone product.
>
> Mister House can "see" the mailbox's trigger, and be smart about it.
>
> One thing is it'll log the mailman's visit, daily.
>
> Another is I can do different things when it isn't the mailman, say at
> night - for example. I can flash lights on the driveway, chirp the siren
> on my Elk M1 alarm panel a few times, etc, etc.
>
> I don't have to be home to receive its alerts either. Mister House can
> send me an e-mail when the mail is in, etc.
>
> And hell Y-E-S I'm a gadget freak. Just love this stuff!!
>
> Have fun!
>
> Jack
> :)
>
> JW wrote:
>> WOW, I thought I was a gadget freak.   Sorry if I missed it but, why are
>> you doing all this?  If it is to alert you that the door has opened, why
>> not use this:  http://www.smarthome.com/7466.html
>> My wife bought one for me a couple of years ago and it works great.   Joe