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GOOGLY888

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#291851 8-Dec-2021 22:10

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a smart momentary switch to replace instead of the current wall switch I have (image attached)

But, not sure which one available in the market that I could use.

I have Guardian model Garage Door and here is a link to the manual (https://www.manualslib.com/products/Guardian-21230l-4059331.html)

Any recommendation of where I could get a smart toggle/momentary switch or any other idea to automate will be very helpful.

Thanks

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#2829024 8-Dec-2021 22:20

What are you trying to achieve?

Is that switch faulty?

Do you want to add remote open and close?

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#2829025 8-Dec-2021 22:21

https://opengarage.io/

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GOOGLY888

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#2829032 8-Dec-2021 22:57

Technofreak: What are you trying to achieve?

Is that switch faulty?

Do you want to add remote open and close?

Thank you for the response. No, the switch is working fine now. I am trying to automate it so that I can control the garage door through Alexa/mobile. So, I thought if there is a smart switch, I could replace it.

Also, I looking to have all 3 controls possible

Physical Switch
Garage door remote
Alexa/App

Thanks

phrozenpenguin

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#2829033 8-Dec-2021 23:01

As above can you add a little what you want to do?

We added a wifi grade door controller from Amazon AU (<$100) and it works with Apple Home and is very useful. We kept our wall switch as well.

GOOGLY888

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#2829034 8-Dec-2021 23:07

phrozenpenguin:

As above can you add a little what you want to do?

We added a wifi grade door controller from Amazon AU (<$100) and it works with Apple Home and is very useful. We kept our wall switch as well.

Yes, just was reading up on the https://opengarage.io/, not sure if this can be integrated with Alexa. I already have other parts of home controlled via that. But, seems a good cost effective option. The other alternative I was looking at is Smart Garage Door from Mightyape.

Thought if there is a simple smart switch like the one for lighting, it would keep it simple.

Thanks again

Technofreak

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#2829035 8-Dec-2021 23:12

i would leave that physical switch where it is and wire a relay in parallel that is operated by what ever home automation you connect to Alexa.

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#2829038 8-Dec-2021 23:20

Technofreak: i would leave that physical switch where it is and wire a relay in parallel that is operated by what ever home automation you connect to Alexa.

Yep, do you have recommendation for that relay please? (is the one from Garage IO?)

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#2829042 8-Dec-2021 23:39

You can build something, or you can buy something.

I chose to buy something: ismartgate LITE - ismartgate Official Store - Australia

Pros:

Integrates both with Home Assistant & Apple Homekit (Plus others)
APIs are local so no requirement on Internet Connectivity to work
I power mine with a 24v -> 5v DC-DC converter so it's powered from the Garage Door Opener's backup batteries

I particularly like that because I use Carplay, I get a "Garage Door" button on the screen in my car when I'm coming home.

Cons:

High up-front purchase cost

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boosacnoodle

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#2829043 8-Dec-2021 23:46

Seconding @Chippo. If you want something plug & play, iSmartgate is where it's at. If you want HomeKit it's basically your only option. iSmartgate also has no subscription fees, whereas many other off the shelf ones do.

GOOGLY888

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Wannabe Geek

#2829045 9-Dec-2021 00:05

Awesome, thank you both!😀

bmoff

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#2829077 9-Dec-2021 07:45

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000205785514.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dJa0neh

I have two of these switches, a 230v one on my garage door and a 12v version to control the door on my chicken coop. Cheap and both work flawlessly.

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#2829079 9-Dec-2021 07:51

YoLink has a garage door option. Garage door controller specifically. You need their hub though, and it integrates with Alexa. I use yolink for water sensors, very easy to use, long range, works great.

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#2829096 9-Dec-2021 08:37

Shelly 1 is another cheap option for just simple relay actions. But ideally you'd want "vehicle detection" and know what state the door is in.

I built a little module with an ESP8266, reed switch to detect the door state, and an SR-04 ultrasonic sensor to detect the car is parked in there. Loaded it with Espeasy, and hooked up to Home Assitant with MQTT.

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#2829538 9-Dec-2021 15:23

https://www.meross.com/list?category_id=8

@boosacnoodle this also does homekit.

GOOGLY888

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#2829599 9-Dec-2021 18:30

RunningMan:

https://www.meross.com/list?category_id=8

@boosacnoodle this also does homekit.

Thank you. Bought one. Looks like they have 15$ AUD off promo running as well.

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