I own 3 vending machines and I have an alarm system in place.
However, the detectors which detect the breaking of a glass give many false alarms. This was so frustrating I had to turn it off.
So, I decided to use the vibration sensor along with an aqara hub to let me know if someone is trying to damage any of my vending machines. It turned out that nobody has tried to break them so far, but these sensors also helped me know when someone tries to shake the machine.
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Wow! Great to know it worked!
@hmichopoulos It’s fantastic to hear how you’ve creatively integrated Aqara vibration sensors into your vending machine setup—solving the frustration of false alarms from glass break detectors is a great use case! Your experience aligns well with what the Aqara vibration sensors are designed for: they detect vibration, tilt, and drop, and work with a Hub to trigger alerts or notifications, which is perfect for monitoring potential tampering like shaking . It’s wonderful that they’ve already proven useful in keeping an eye on your machines. Thanks for sharing this practical example—stories like yours help the community think of new ways to leverage smart home tools. If you ever have more tips or insights down the line, feel free to share them with us!
@hmichopoulos Thanks for sharing your practical experience with the Aqara Vibration Sensor! It’s great to hear you found a smart solution to the false alarm issue with your vending machines—using the vibration sensor alongside an Aqara Hub is a clever way to monitor for potential damage.
As you’ve noticed, the Aqara Vibration Sensor is designed to detect vibration (along with tilt and drop) and works with a Hub to trigger alerts, which fits perfectly with your need to monitor shaking or tampering . It’s awesome that it’s already helping you stay informed about activity around your machines.
If you ever have more tips on placement, sensitivity adjustments, or how you set up the automation, feel free to share—your insights could be really helpful to other community members!
Thanks again for contributing to the forum—stories like yours make it a great resource for smart home enthusiasts. 