Use the Buzzer
We have included a Piezo buzzer that can be hooked up and configured via the smart lighting app to sound (any number of times) to indicate a door opening. (Note: be sure to wire it correctly as the pins on the buzzer are not interchangeable).
Some folks don’t like the ‘harshness’ of the buzzer. So here are a few other options.
Connect a Chime
There are several chimes that are available that will work with Smart Home Alarms to provide a more pleasant sounding chime. Some are even configurable with custom sounds.
Use a Tablet
You can use a combination of software, virtual devices, and Smartapps to create not only a chime but other alerts as well. Here are the steps:
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Install LANnouncer on your android tablet.
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Create a virtual device in ST for LANnouncer. After this is set up you can test to make sure you have it configured correctly.
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Install BigTalker2 SmartApp. This is a text-to-speech app that can be used for a variety of announcements. (Be sure to make your virtual device the ‘speaker’).
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Create rule in Bigtalker2 for the chime to play when your door is open. You can use the default chime by inserting – @#ALARM=CHIME – in the “what to say” field when a door is opened field. Also be sure to leave ‘personality’ off (It’s off by default).
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If it’s not loud enough for you can also connect a bluetooth speaker to the tablet to play sounds and alerts.