Custom Garage Door Opener (Cubby) Solution

[AutobahnSHO]

I am wary of anything punching a whole through the home network firewall- all those cool wi-fi enabled devices are a chance for bad guys to come in to your home network and access your other computer stuffs.

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[TKranbuhl]

I will list the parts I used, but they’re all generic with the exception of the 3D printed case which was custom made by AAAPrintX on Etsy. The wire is generic 18awg flexible silicone wire, the switch was purchased off Amazon, and the generic garage door opener is going to be specific to the brand you use. Hope this helps!

 

[TKranbuhl]

Thanks Brother. I don't like the open cubby and the opener just sitting in a tray or screwing up the visor. I'll get right on it.

 

[Gullzway]

I have a Meross garage door opener. It's not as convenient as you might imagine. To use a voice command to open the door you have to set a PIN so there's some back and forth with the system asking you for your code before it'll open. The app doesn't need a PIN, but it doesn't work with Android Auto so you'll have to dig out your phone, launch the app, then press the icon to close the door.

That being said, it's still a nice addition. Several times I've left home and couldn't remember if I'd closed the garage door or not. You can use voice commands to ask if the door is closed, and tell it to close if needed. No PIN required for closing the door.

Yes Google requires a pin to open the door, only adds a few seconds. It can be easily set up where it doesn't require a Pin.
Review on Amazon: Everything included / How it Works / Can be used with voice commands WITHOUT ASKING FOR PIN. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/review...?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_dprv_WRCNYTR4WM68AN6S45P2

Mine works with Android Auto, I don't have to touch my phone. Do you have yours setup in the Google home app?.

Also works with iPhone/Carplay set up with IFTTT, no Pin required for Voice Commands.

 

[bburchfield]

Mine works with Android Auto, I don't have to touch my phone. Do you have yours setup in the Google home app?.

Also works with iPhone/Carplay set up with IFTTT, no Pin required for Voice Commands.

Ahh, I didn't know about the IFTTT kludge. I'll play with that. What I meant to say was there wasn't a Meross Android Auto app. I suppose you could add a shortcut for the voice command - I haven't tried it - but wouldn't that still require a PIN for opening?

 

[Gullzway]

Ahh, I didn't know about the IFTTT kludge. I'll play with that. What I meant to say was there wasn't a Meross Android Auto app. I suppose you could add a shortcut for the voice command - I haven't tried it - but wouldn't that still require a PIN for opening?

You don't really need an Android auto app, you just say hey Google and it does what you say. No shortcut required, you just set it up in the Meross app. It does require a Pin for opening, it asks you for it after you tell it to open the door.

I set up the IFTT shortcut to where it doesn't ask for a Pin, only took me a few minutes. None of this requires touching the screen on your truck.

 

[Flub]

@Flub please share a photo of your hula chicken.

 

[xioth]

he’s escaped the cubby!!!

 

[raymaines]

The device sits on the garage door opener and you use their app on your cell to control the door. No muss, no fuss.

Well, except that using my phone before I get into or out of my car IS a Muss of Fuss.

 

[Gullzway]

Well, except that using my phone before I get into or out of my car IS a Muss of Fuss.

You can use voice commands while IN the truck to open/close the garage door, no need to touch the phone.
"Hey Google/Siri open/close my garage door."

 

[dhill59]

My car goes in the garage, so if they're in the car, they're in the garage.

I think the break ins people are referring to is something like you are at the grocery store and some a-hole does a smash and grab, steals your remote and registration. In my part of the country, they will simply rip off homelink mirrors as well. They now know your address and have a key to your garage.

I love the idea of a hidden mounted remote.

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