I’ve been thinking about how to keep an eye on our gas stove to prevent any accidents, especially when we’re busy or out of the house. Here’s what I came up with!
The idea is to use a combination of sensors to monitor the stove’s temperature and detect motion in the room. If the stove is too hot and no one is around for a set amount of time, it would send an alert to my phone and through our Sonos system. I’ve been researching sensors that are small enough not to be intrusive and can handle the temperature range we’re looking at.
I’ve found a few options for temperature sensors that use infrared technology, which seems perfect for this use case. They’re compact and can be placed near the stove without taking up too much space. For motion detection, I’m leaning towards using existing smart home devices or adding a new motion sensor specifically for this setup.
I’d also like to integrate this system with our smart home hub so it can send notifications through Alexa or the Sonos speakers. The goal is to make it as seamless as possible without needing to switch between different apps or accounts.
Has anyone else tackled a similar project? I’d love to hear about your experiences or any tips you might have for making this setup more reliable or efficient. Let’s brainstorm together and make this a safe and smart solution for everyone!