Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out network coverage for my sensor?

To find out the coverage you can scan the QR code that is found on the sticker attached to the trap sensor or go to iot.nz/status/[sensor ID]. This will take you to a page which contains two images, one of these images contains information about the coverage.

This is what it will look like:

When you hover over the image it will give you information about gateways and the coverage. (Shown in image below)

Which magnet should I choose?

We supply two styles of neodymium magnets - the flat disk or a countersunk ring.
The flat disks are ideal for using on traps with a thin metal door that falls down when sprung. These magnets have a strong, self-adhesive, 3M VHB backing.
The countersunk rings can be screwed or glued to a surface. We have used these on Doc 200 traps.

How long does the supplied battery last in a sensor?

We expect a battery life of 3+ years for batteries supplied with your sensor.

How do I get alerts on my phone?

To get alerts on your phone you need to register on the Trap NZ website and turn on the alerts to find out whether your trap is set or sprung.

How do I find out the battery level?

To find out the battery level scan the QR code on the sticker on the trap sensor or go to iot.nz/status/[sensor ID]. This will take you to a page containing two images, one being a battery, this will show you the battery level. (shown in image below)

This is what it will look like:

It is important that when you are going to place the battery in the trap sensor you need to be sure that the battery has been put in the correct way around.

How do the sensors work?

The sensors allow you to track the status of a trap  - showing if it is set or sprung.

Our sensors are based on a hall switch which detects the presence of a magnet. The magnet is afixed to the trap so that the magnet moves away from the sensor when the trap is sprung.

The sensor is designed to be extremely low power use (3 year battery life), they report battery level with each data transmission.

When the magnet comes down in contact with the magnet sensor it detects that the trap has sprung. This is transmitted to our server and can be connected to Trap.nz for push notifications to your phone. When the trap is set an update is sent that the trap is set. When you are first setting up your sensor and put your battery into the sensor you will hear a beep, 1 beep when there is no magnet present and 2 when there is a magnet present.