Need some new gate fobs

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#306361 16-Jul-2023 15:17

Hi all, have the pictured gate fob but need some additional ones - not sure if fixed or rolling code, if 433MHz or 315 and so on. There are similar looking ones on TM and AE but how can I tell if they will work?

Thanks

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#3104783 16-Jul-2023 15:29

BTW the gate motor looks like attached below. Looks like someone has just taped an RF receiver module to it.

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#3104792 16-Jul-2023 15:55

I was in a similar situation. Key fobs were expensive and proprietry for my rolling gate.

Did not know anything about the gate fob RF or codes used.

Also a different fob for the garage door.

So I fitted a Jaycar unit in my gate box and another in my garage for the door. Now only need one fob.

https://www.jaycar.co.nz/4-channel-wireless-remote-control-relay-with-2-key-fobs/p/LR8824?pos=2&queryId=d4f50158388ce5c1dc34e8cfee9d8f3b&sort=relevance&searchText=remote%20relay

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#3104856 16-Jul-2023 20:14

https://buildingeasy.co.nz/127-remote-control

You'll need to somehow program the remote to the motor. Do you have a model number of the motor?

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#3106051 19-Jul-2023 18:42

johno1234:

Hi all, have the pictured gate fob but need some additional ones - not sure if fixed or rolling code, if 433MHz or 315 and so on. There are similar looking ones on TM and AE but how can I tell if they will work?

Thanks

One way around that is to buy fobs that come with a receiver. You will have to set the codes in the fobs and receiver to match (which might involve soldering some blobs on the circuit board) and then you're away.

You could mount a second receiver in parallel to the existing receiver, or replace it.

I bought a set of fobs + receiver a while ago and it was ~$25

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32657708158.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.947.21ef18022cr2RQ

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#3106056 19-Jul-2023 19:03

I have just bought one of these.

https://www.amazon.com.au/meross-Smart-Control-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B07L5DPK8P/ref=d_rtpb_sccl_1_4/357-7323071-4652666?pd_rd_w=wFxQN&content-id=amzn1.sym.7e9c22f1-5d2b-4663-8f14-7de41c7f1917&pf_rd_p=7e9c22f1-5d2b-4663-8f14-7de41c7f1917&pf_rd_r=0STG89M3G25H5K0VY34J&pd_rd_wg=ZUnXY&pd_rd_r=5319d810-57f8-4647-b672-55f48679758c&pd_rd_i=B07L5DPK8P&psc=1

It is on its way but I plan to ditch the fob and use my phone.

John

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#3106062 19-Jul-2023 19:47

SATTV:
I have just bought one of these.

https://www.amazon.com.au/meross-Smart-Control-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B07L5DPK8P/ref=d_rtpb_sccl_1_4/357-7323071-4652666?pd_rd_w=wFxQN&content-id=amzn1.sym.7e9c22f1-5d2b-4663-8f14-7de41c7f1917&pf_rd_p=7e9c22f1-5d2b-4663-8f14-7de41c7f1917&pf_rd_r=0STG89M3G25H5K0VY34J&pd_rd_wg=ZUnXY&pd_rd_r=5319d810-57f8-4647-b672-55f48679758c&pd_rd_i=B07L5DPK8P&psc=1

It is on its way but I plan to ditch the fob and use my phone.

John

Dang that is a great idea! No more fobs.

Is it wifi or Bluetooth?

In my use case, a gate motor, it will have to be installed at the motor by the gate so will have to be enclosed and powered which will add a bit of complexity

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#3106124 19-Jul-2023 20:57

johno1234:

BTW the gate motor looks like attached below. Looks like someone has just taped an RF receiver module to it.

There's a cover that go's over that yeah??

I don't mean to be offensive, but that is a shocker on a few levels

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#3106131 19-Jul-2023 21:21

lol yeah that’s with the cover off.
All visible loose wires are low voltage signal wires.

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#3106135 19-Jul-2023 21:53

Electrician or jarussell.

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#3106263 20-Jul-2023 14:32

SATTV:

I have just bought one of these.

https://www.amazon.com.au/meross-Smart-Control-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B07L5DPK8P/ref=d_rtpb_sccl_1_4/357-7323071-4652666?pd_rd_w=wFxQN&content-id=amzn1.sym.7e9c22f1-5d2b-4663-8f14-7de41c7f1917&pf_rd_p=7e9c22f1-5d2b-4663-8f14-7de41c7f1917&pf_rd_r=0STG89M3G25H5K0VY34J&pd_rd_wg=ZUnXY&pd_rd_r=5319d810-57f8-4647-b672-55f48679758c&pd_rd_i=B07L5DPK8P&psc=1

It is on its way but I plan to ditch the fob and use my phone.

John

Now that I have got your idea I see these things are quite generic with lots of people selling similar items - some are Alexa/Google and some are Apple friendly. Here's another one:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/home-living/outdoor-garden-conservatory/sheds-garages-storage/door-openers-remotes/listing/4228134191

I have a problem with power to the gate for it - might grab one and parallel it over the existing wireless reciever and power it with a USB battery bank just to test it out. If it works can just pull off the current wireless reciever and replace with this one.