David Deley wrote:

Good idea protecting the computer input. I hadn't thought that
far yet. I'm using "The MailMinder Wireless Mail Alert" device I
purchased for only $12. A little transmitter box attaches to the
mailbox door inside, detects when the door is tilted open and
sends a signal. I was surprised the receiver actually worked in
the house--I thought that would be too far away with too many
walls blocking the signal.

However, problems with the inexpensive receiver a

. There's no way to turn the receiver off
. There's no way to stop it from sounding an alert when you open
the mailbox to insert outgoing mail, or to retrieve your mail.

But for $12 it's a nice start.

You must be able to acknowledge the alert. Simply do so when you
return to the house.

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