Unopened is easiest
Ship it to them and let them scan the setup sticker. The first account to scan becomes the owner.
A useful kind of care
The one who checks the freezer after every storm, knows which shelf runs warm, and always asks whether the door shut. ColdMinder gives them clear recorded-air updates—and gives the family a way to help.
Ship it to them and let them scan the setup sticker. The first account to scan becomes the owner.
If setup is your part of the gift, claim it first, install it, then invite them and hand over ownership in the app.
ColdMinder is a monitoring aid, not a safety device. It depends on power, Wi-Fi, sensor batteries, service availability, and notification delivery. If readings do not reach ColdMinder, it cannot monitor that period; if an alert cannot reach your phone, it cannot warn you in time. Gaps remain visible.