Garage opener module for smartphone

[nk215]

Hi guys/gals

There are a few add-on modules that allow you to open/close the garage door via smartphone. I want to get those for my house. Does anyone have recommendation? Thanks

 

[cbrsurfr]

I have a newer Chamberlain opener with MyQ, just had to add the network gateway for about 45 bucks. Works well, can set alerts, view status, open/close from phone.

 

[Lean L]

There are a few options in this case.

How many doors do you need to control? MyQ is a valid option and they sell upgrade kits for your existing garage door opener if you don't want to upgrade that. I hear the client software is a bit wonky (works sometimes), but I have not personally used it. Read the android or iphone reviews for any solution that you choose.

If you have three doors and need to control all of them, it may be easier to go with something like gogogate.

If you want all of this to be eventually incorporated into your home automation (It will happen to all homes within 10 years is my guess), you may want to look into solutions that are zwave compatible.

The other fun option is to build a raspberry pi with a few relays on it to control the garage door.

 

[LegendKiller]

There are a few options in this case.

How many doors do you need to control? MyQ is a valid option and they sell upgrade kits for your existing garage door opener if you don't want to upgrade that. I hear the client software is a bit wonky (works sometimes), but I have not personally used it. Read the android or iphone reviews for any solution that you choose.

If you have three doors and need to control all of them, it may be easier to go with something like gogogate.

If you want all of this to be eventually incorporated into your home automation (It will happen to all homes within 10 years is my guess), you may want to look into solutions that are zwave compatible.

The other fun option is to build a raspberry pi with a few relays on it to control the garage door.

I have the MyQ system. My openers don't have it built in so I got the wall buttons with the functionality built in plus the gateway. The whole system works very well and they are adding functionality as time goes on. For a free system it's great.

 

[T2urtle]

Hi guys/gals

There are a few add-on modules that allow you to open/close the garage door via smartphone. I want to get those for my house. Does anyone have recommendation? Thanks

While i dont have what you speak of, i have a simple key chain opener, its about the size of a normal car keyless entry just a little thick. It works for me and my motorcycle. Obviously not a smartphone option but this only cost me $20. If your looking for something smaller and handy.

Looks like this,

 

[Tuanies]

I have the MyQ system. My openers don't have it built in so I got the wall buttons with the functionality built in plus the gateway. The whole system works very well and they are adding functionality as time goes on. For a free system it's great.

Hmm I've been looking at that system. Would you pay money for it though? I'm OCD about forgetting to close my garage door sometimes so having a way to check it online would be great.

 

[RGUN]

Hmm I've been looking at that system. Would you pay money for it though? I'm OCD about forgetting to close my garage door sometimes so having a way to check it online would be great.

I installed a MyQ system into our house about 18 months ago. I love it. There have been some periods of frustration where it hasn't played nicely with my phone, but overall it's been a positive improvement.

Highly recommended from me.

 

[nk215]

Thank you everyone. It looks like MyQ is the winner. I'll also have ip cam in the garage to give me visual info when away.