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#2829604 9-Dec-2021 18:53

Meross have some good reviews, a lot cheaper than iSmartgate, do a single and three door version and Apple Homekit. I think they also do smart plugs.

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#2829621 9-Dec-2021 20:00

Does anyone know where to buy a simple manual button to use as a garage door opener? I was thinking something like a doorbell button like you'd see 30 years ago. In my shed I have to bridge two contacts with a piece of wire to open the shed - the remote is in the house and works fine but would like a button.

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#2829677 9-Dec-2021 23:42

timmmay:

Does anyone know where to buy a simple manual button to use as a garage door opener? I was thinking something like a doorbell button like you'd see 30 years ago. In my shed I have to bridge two contacts with a piece of wire to open the shed - the remote is in the house and works fine but would like a button.

Any place that sells momentary switches will have something.

Pick a size and shape to suit.

Current rating needed will be just above zero.

https://www.jaycar.co.nz/search?text=momentary+&CSRFToken=cd3a780b-0466-4a01-ac9c-311c746ee984

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#2830074 10-Dec-2021 18:19

elpenguino:

timmmay:

Does anyone know where to buy a simple manual button to use as a garage door opener? I was thinking something like a doorbell button like you'd see 30 years ago. In my shed I have to bridge two contacts with a piece of wire to open the shed - the remote is in the house and works fine but would like a button.

Any place that sells momentary switches will have something.

Pick a size and shape to suit.

Current rating needed will be just above zero.

https://www.jaycar.co.nz/search?text=momentary+&CSRFToken=cd3a780b-0466-4a01-ac9c-311c746ee984

Yeah, thanks, the trick is finding one that's easy to wall mount.

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#2830075 10-Dec-2021 18:30

@timmmay https://www.bunnings.co.nz/simx-white-cosmos-bellpush-unit_p0180827

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#2830092 10-Dec-2021 19:26

I got one of these about 18 months ago at the beginning of the first lockdown.

Works well, IFTTT shuts it each night, can get alerts if it's open, integrates with Alexa and Google Assistant, Android Auto lets you "Open Garage" as you drive home.

It uses a laser to send a beam to a reflector inside the door so it knows the door's state.

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#2830103 10-Dec-2021 20:06

RunningMan:

@timmmay https://www.bunnings.co.nz/simx-white-cosmos-bellpush-unit_p0180827

Thanks :) Special order! These things probably cost 10c to make, but should do the job.

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#2830184 10-Dec-2021 22:09

I’ve been looking at automation myself and noticed that there are new regulations making safety beams a requirement for any install that allows smart phone control. Essentially an IR beam to detect if anything by is blocking the door before you close it.

Referenced here on the Dominator website: https://www.dominator.co.nz/openers/tiltsectional-door-openers/smart-phone-kit.html

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#2830308 11-Dec-2021 10:10

I went with Nexx - happy with this - does Alexa. Got this from Amazon - had to change the plug but no drama.

I got it professionally installed at same time as door service - also got the beams. Not cheap overall but don’t regret it.

With the beams I can no longer push the door button to close and quickly run under the closing door to get outside. Just trying to avoid another step when going for motorbike ride!

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#2830341 11-Dec-2021 11:30

timmmay:

[Yeah, thanks, the trick is finding one that's easy to wall mount.

I normally use a blank cover for a hot point from whatever product line matches all the other switches and hot points. Then flush or proud mount as needed.

Or if you want PDL 500/600 series they probably have a momentary switch with 'garage' printed on it.

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#2830350 11-Dec-2021 11:51

I use Remootio for my door, works with Alexa and Google Home.

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#2833851 17-Dec-2021 09:34

I had an opengarage.io setup for a number of years. It was ok, but the door sensors to tell if it was open or closed never worked reliably (I had to rely on extra sensors). I'm in the HomeKit ecosystem and to get it working with that was a PITA too.

Anyway, earlier this year I pulled the trigger on the imsartgate lite. I wanted HomeKit out of the box and a wired Ethernet connection (which this does has), reason being I didn't want any flakiness that can come with wireless (just read reviews of most wireless options to see what I'm talking about). It's been rock solid for at least the 6 months I've had it running - zero reboots needed, zero drop outs. Solid.

Yes it's up there in price compared to others ($180 ish), but for something that gives access to your home, I wasn't prepared to cheap out. Probably one of the most used smart devices in the home too!

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#2835140 17-Dec-2021 23:40

MrMonos:

I had an opengarage.io setup for a number of years. It was ok, but the door sensors to tell if it was open or closed never worked reliably (I had to rely on extra sensors). I'm in the HomeKit ecosystem and to get it working with that was a PITA too.

Anyway, earlier this year I pulled the trigger on the imsartgate lite. I wanted HomeKit out of the box and a wired Ethernet connection (which this does has), reason being I didn't want any flakiness that can come with wireless (just read reviews of most wireless options to see what I'm talking about). It's been rock solid for at least the 6 months I've had it running - zero reboots needed, zero drop outs. Solid.

Yes it's up there in price compared to others ($180 ish), but for something that gives access to your home, I wasn't prepared to cheap out. Probably one of the most used smart devices in the home too!

Is this what you have? https://ismartgate.com/ismartgate-lite/ if so they don't seem to advertise wired ethernet? I would rather have wired than wireless...

Also does your connect to sensor to notify if garage door is open or closed?

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#2835151 18-Dec-2021 06:11

phrozenpenguin:

Is this what you have? https://ismartgate.com/ismartgate-lite/ if so they don't seem to advertise wired ethernet? I would rather have wired than wireless...

Also does your connect to sensor to notify if garage door is open or closed?

Yes, that's the one. You need to use a USB to ethernet dongle as can be seen here: https://ismartgate.com/bwl-advanced-faq/ethernet/

I used a cheap dongle of TM first and it didn't work (maybe it was faulty?). Then bought a brand name Belkin one and it worked flawlessly. This is what I'm using: https://www.harveynorman.co.nz/networking-smart-home-and-home-phones/networking/adapter-and-cable/belkin-usb-2.0-ethernet-adapter.html

There is a wireless tilt sensor you stick to the garage door that communicates with the main unit. This is what tells if the door is open/closed.

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#2835157 18-Dec-2021 07:15

Dabble: I’ve been looking at automation myself and noticed that there are new regulations making safety beams a requirement for any install that allows smart phone control. Essentially an IR beam to detect if anything by is blocking the door before you close it.

More senseless bureaucracy (I'm not paying to read the standards which should be free to all) or an oversimplified requirement to sell more of Dominator's safety add-ons?

An IR beam doesn't solve the problem unless the obstacle happens to be big enough to block it or you mount a single beam sensor to the door itself. Dominator's own example shows a situation in which the beam solution does not work.

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