Easy Mailbox Notifications In Home Assistant

Published at : 18 Dec 2025

How to easily set up #mailbox notifications using a waterproof contact sensor and #HomeAssistant. This video goes through my setup process from start to finish, and gives some key things that you should consider before starting this project.
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-- Parts I Used --
Zooz Contact Sensor:
https://www.thesmartesthouse.com/products/zooz-z-wave-plus-700-series-xs-open-close-sensor-zse41

Aeotec Repeater (Range Extender):
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:31 Choosing a Sensor
01:51 Testing the Sensor
03:41 Installing the Sensor
05:49 Setup in Home Assistant
08:58 Key Takeaways

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