Lidl’s €20 doormat fights burglars, here’s how

The doormat looks normal, but when you step on it, a loud alarm of 105 decibels will be emitted. This is loud enough to send burglars running and wake up the neighbors. Lidl’s latest low-cost gadget, the EasyMaxx pressure-sensitive alarm mat, is now available for just €19.99. The EasyMaxx pressure-sensitive alarm mat is making waves all over Spain. It’s a simple yet effective way to keep intruders out. This summer, more families will be heading on vacation. Lidl offers a solution that is cheap, portable, easy to find, and unmissable. No installation is required, simply place the mat inside your entrance or hallway. When someone steps on the siren uninvited, or in any other way, it will make a loud noise, prompting you to reconsider.

Even budget-conscious families are looking for simple ways to reduce their home’s vulnerability while they are away.

Lidl’s mat – how it works

Lidl’s alarm mat Features built-in sensor that activates a loud, 105 decibel noise when someone steps onto it. 

• The device is powered by three AAA batteries 
• No wires, no Wi Fi, and no installation required.

This is why smart technology and hidden cameras are so popular in Spain, particularly for holiday homeowners who do not want to deal with the complexity or the hidden cameras.

The best part of it all is that it’s under €20 in summer, where prices for home security gadgets can easily soar past €200. Lidl’s no-frills security solution is affordable for anyone who needs it only for a few weeks of the year. 

 Spain’s Summer Burglary Spike

Spain’s safe in general, but summer can change things. Break-ins increase when tourists arrive in a region and the second homes are left empty. This is especially true along busy coastal areas.

• All over Europe break-ins Spain was not left behind.
• In Jávea, one of Spain’s go-to summer towns, home burglaries more than doubled in just a year, and robberies weren’t far behind.
• In places like Girona, Tarragona, and Alicante, local figures tell the same story — a summer surge, with thieves targeting empty rentals and second homes.

That’s where Lidl’s gadget earns its keep — loud, jarring, and just enough to make a would-be thief think twice. This gadget is cheap, easy-to-pack, and perfect for anyone who wants to have a great time in Spain without worrying about what’s going on at home.

It may only take a little noise to stop the worries. Peace of mind can be achieved without high-tech, clever timing or a hidden alarm. It is enough to know that your door is not completely silent.