How do I Build a Beeping Toilet Seat?

A seat alarm sounds when your toilet's lid is left up.

If a lid that's been left up is your pet peeve and you're tired of asking roommates, friends or loved ones to put it down, a seat alarm may be a good solution. A toilet lid that beeps when left open can provide a blaring reminder for the men in your household to put it down after they use the toilet. You can purchase beepers that are designed for this purpose at household supply stores or online.

Things You'll Need

• Toilet seat alarm

Instructions

1. Purchase your seat alarm. Some use sensors that start beeping when the lid has been left up and they're unable to detect sound around them, while others beep when exposed to light for more than a few minutes due to the lid being left up. Purchase an alarm that fits your toilet and meets your needs. Most toilet lid alarms cost less than $10.

2. Install the alarm according to manufacturer instructions. Most alarms adhere to the underside of your toilet's lid using double-sided adhesive. Clean the surface of your lid and dry it completely before applying the adhesive. Attach the alarm to the adhesive.

3. Test your alarm to be sure it works. Put the lid down for a few minutes, then lift it up. Leave it up for several minutes. The alarm should start beeping. If it doesn't, consult the instructions that came with it. The sensor on your alarm could be blocked or defective. Re-read the installation instructions to ensure you installed the alarm correctly.

References

• Nova Science: Seat Alert
• The San Francisco Chronicle: How to Relieve Yourself of the Potty Problem