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Remote non-deadbolt locks for inside doors and drawers (lemmy.ca)
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Has anyone seen anything in terms of locks that could be used for smaller doors etc. For example, a drawer/cabinet style lock or something that might work for bifold closet doors etc. Also setups that could be used to automatically slide out a drawer.

I'd like to create some "secret drawers" as well as be able to lock out stuff like the "candy/snack drawer" as certain members of my household have poor impulse control and like snitch candy then not easy their dinner

(Yes I've tried hiding it, putting it up high etc, but they're sneaky and automation is more fun)

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[–] snowe@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

Solenoids hooked up to an esp8266 should be able to do all you’re asking for.