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I did some research after staying in a Vegas MGM property and the minibars [1] seem to use IR beams to detect if a product has been removed. They also can be ha
by tkems 3y ago
I did some research after staying in a Vegas MGM property and the minibars [1] seem to use IR beams to detect if a product has been removed. They also can be hardwired via Ethernet or use wireless protocols like zigbee. It seemed that in my room it was wireless as the thermostat model supported zigbee. I also saw that the fridge could be locked remotely (!) on some models. [1] https://bartech.com/ https://bartech.com/
- TurkishPoptart 3y agoI wonder if there's any blog posts about covertly switching around beverages to fool the beams, Mission-Impossible-style.
- 3np 3y agoJust use a straw like the rest of us.
- TylerE 3y agoThe last bit makes a lot of sense. Many recovering alcholics request no mini-bar access, and locking it remotely is both easier and more secure than having someone from housekeeping physically go into the room and do. If virtual it can be automatically as part of the guest check in flow.
- Nextgrid 3y agoOn the other hand the sight of alcohol being so close, even if locked, could be unpleasant and very tempting.
- TylerE 3y agoIt's Vegas. Anyone THAT uncomfortable with alcohol has no business being in town, because it's EVERY where.
- darkstar999 3y agoWell a lot of people go there on business.
- TylerE 3y agoSure, but anyone SO triggered by a locked fridge is not going to survive a town where some of the restrooms probably have bars in them.
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- fy20 3y agoAlso useful if it's a room for kids...
- expertentipp 3y ago> https://bartech.com/ https://bartech.com/ That's a lot of hostile innovation no one needs neither asked for. Almost like the infamous US prison technology. Turn your cost center into profit center! (by charging your guests $5 for touching a Snickers bar)