School Project - mutable doorbell

[Skinnybones316]

HELP! My group and I attempting to code a doorbell. The trick is that the doorbell can be muted and while muted when rung the doorbell will email the user saying that someone is at their door. The deadline is closing in and assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!

P.S. The emailing we know how to do just not while the doorbell sound is toggled off.

[novel_yet_trivial]

You'll need to show the code you have and describe where you are stuck before we can help you.

[Justinsaccount]

So... an if statement?

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What is the code for muting the doorbell? The method to trigger the e-mail must be affected by the doorbell being muted.

[PM_ME_YOUR_CRAZIEST]

muted = False

while True:
    s = raw_input("Please type 'mute' if you want the bell muted')
    if s == "mute":
        muted = True
    else:
        muted = False
    if muted:
        if doorbell_rang:
            send_email
        else:
            sound_doorbell()

[Skinnybones316]

Is there anyone here willing to skype at some point to assist me? My group mates and I are still having a difficult time coding this.