a device with a first mems device and a second mems device is disclosed . the first mems device is configured to sense at least one external influence . the second mems device is responsive to the at least one external influence . the first mems device is configured to change a state when the at least one external influence exceeds a threshold value . the first mems device is configured to retain the state below the threshold value , wherein the change in state of the first mems device is done passively and wherein the state of the first mems device is indicative of a status of the second mems device .