Thank you for posting this video! I purchased the relay, followed the steps, and it works perfectly! I had the chamberlain MYQ installed, in hopes that one day it would be "Alexa " compatible. Only to find out that Chamberlain wanted me to pay a monthly charge for the allowing my Echo device to utilize the equipment I had already paid $80 for! This was a great answer to that problem. I love it!
Installed mine today. Had a little trouble pairing but the FAQs in the EWeLink app got me through. The video was excellent and now have my old Craftsman door opener connected to Alexa!
Done and works great! Devised a cheap enclosure using two water bottles. Cut them in half and connected the two tops. Drilled holes in the caps for air and the cables to the opener and power. Easily site on top of the motor. 😃👍🏻
Thanks for posting this, Very informative... saved me a bunch of money and it worked like a charm, my wife was very impressed that I got this working so easily. Also the device is now down to only $10.00... Keep up the good work!
Caution that you check all ewelink devices for a POWER ON STATE setting. Many can be set to ON, OFF, or LAST SETTING. If set to ON then, in the event of a power restoration after a power failure, your relay is ON and your garage door opens.
Totally worked for me. Great instructions . Only minor thing was that you cannot command it to 'turn off' as that doesn't do anything. You make the point with the text commands that work in your video, but took me to pay a little more attention that 'turn on' or 'activate' both opened and closed the door. Thanks again for posting!
Hey Gabriel. What I have since done is set up 2 "ROUTINE" commands in Alexa. "Open Garage Door", and "Close Garage Door". That works really well. Glad you got yours working. Todd
well done! i had just ordered the $80 MyQ kit from Amazon (not Echo compatible) when I saw your video. I canceled my order and ordered this one. Thanks for making this so clear and simple.
I'm so glad you saw this video in time :) I still love my garage door setup (of course). I couldn't believe how affordable it was and how smart it was, and easy to install! Great choice! Thanks for watching :)
Hi I just bought the Sonoff Rf bridge 433mhz wifi remote from Bangood and also paired my existing remote control with it , less worries to connect wires Simply just a 5v usb micro cellphone charger and cord. Working perfectly with ewelink account and Alexa when linked.Good video , cheers
Its Banggood where you can purchase the Sonoff Rf mini 433mhz remote wifi and just power it up by a micro usb 5v and pair your existing garage remote to it and connect to your wifi and link your Ewelink account to Alexa , that simple
@@danssv8 Is the below item what you had in mind? www.banggood.com/433MHZ-Remote-Controller-for-DIY-Smart-Wi-Fi-Wireless-Switch-p-1038027.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=USA
After further research, I believe this is it right? I wonder if this would work on Genie Excelerator. I will definitely look into this as this has other useful possibilities. Thanks for the tip. www.banggood.com/SONOFF-RF-Bridge-WiFi-433-MHz-Replacement-Smart-Home-Automation-Universal-Switch-p-1179900.html?cur_warehouse=USA
Thanks again, I got the two and installed them, one for the garage and one for my electric gate. Works great with Google Home and Alexa. You push the mode switch once to make it momentary. There is nothing in the instructions about it.
I did exactly that by adding a ZWave relay to my fireplace per these fantastic instructions: thedataist.com/off-topic-how-to-automate-your-gas-fireplace/
Obtained device and went through steps and it works great with Alexa. I also purchased the GarageDoorBuddy Monitor. This device sends a notification to my phone each time the garage door is opened or closed. This way I know the status of the garage door and after going to bed, if I notice that the GDB Monitor indicates the garage door is open, I just ask Alexa to close it. No need to get out of bed.
If I hit both buttons will it stay on until I turn it off using the app on my phone or alexa? I think it just might work turning my fireplace on and off.
This worked fantastic for me, this was a great work around for the expensive model the manufacture sells. I am now trying to figure out if i can get it to tell me if the door is opened or closed when i am away from home, any great ideas how to solve that
Hello FnJ Hannaford, Glad to hear this solution is working for you! I have just purchased a zig-bee sensor that states it will act as a tilt-sensor (wireless). I plan to show that on a coming up video if it works as intended. I'm hoping that if the sensor is tilted horizontally it will state the door is OPEN and when vertical, it will state the door is CLOSED. Here's the one I am talking about: amzn.to/2Um1zJJ I should be testing it by this weekend. Thanks for your comment. Todd
Your video explains very clearly each and every step. Thanks a lot for sharing it. I was looking for some smart garage door openers and they are all pretty costly. Luckily came across you video. Ordered the relay ...will get it in 2 days...excited. Also you mentioned that you can use alexa in your ford vehicle. I have ford n know how to use alexa in it. But wondering how you can use that alexa in vehicle to control this sensor? Shouldn't they both be on same wifi??
Thanks, this looks like it will work better than I had tried. Is there something that tells you how to program it to momentary vs locking? Ordered 2 of them.
Did it! I used small gauge speaker wire, seriously thought about tinning the leads. Single strand Bell wire would be easier. There was also some learning curve on how to tighten the leads on the board. The opening will open very wide if you loosen the screws completely then tease the opening down, giving you a wide opening, if necessary. Insert the lead ABOVE the metal compression plate, not below like I did, or you'll waste significant time. Were you able to find a small box to protect the board?
This was freaking awesome, you made it super!!! 2 thumps up..... Correction to my post, so I try this verbatim, step by step all the way, everything works up to when I try to open or close the garage door, it just didn't work for me....Alexa is able to activate the switch, the app is able to activate the switch, but when it comes to activate the garage door, it just did not work
Outstanding instructions! Is there a way to use it with the Lift master 8165? I used the jumper cable but it did not worked, instead the up arrow flashed one time and the down arrow flashed twice.
I just use my phone. I have the LiftMaster app and can open mine from anywhere in the world as long as I have cellular or WiFi. Also get notifications if it’s opened or closed
David Anderson thanks and i can also and aware. At many times i am carry into groceries and shopping bags into my house where both hands are full, i need to close via via an echo dot by voice but chamberlain does not make a alexa skill
This works great.. Love your videos... I've now customized mine to use the words open or close. I've only had one problem. Occassionally the door reverses.. I believe it's because the inching switch is staying on too long. I've never had the problem when I control the door with the regular transmitter or wall transmitter. Is there and option to regulate the inching switch? Also, I'd love any additional ideas about security to prevent someone from hollering through my window (I had it bolted partially open but have closed it now). I also need to investigate a wireless close or open indicator. I left the door up the other night. THANKS....
YES! I did. I couldn't yell loud enough for it to hear my command. I think because along with the garage doors as well as it being tucked up against the refrigerator :) BUT, remember....you could have your alexa right inside your house and speak to it as you're exiting out to your garage...that's an option. It works pretty good with the ALEXA Geo-fencing. I have made an arrive routine that senses me (my smartphone) coming home from work and the garage door automatically opens when I pull into my driveway. That's pretty COOL!
That’s perfect, I was thinking more of a security risk if someone could just say a command and gain access. So it is good that it didn’t hear you. I mean someone would have to think of telling alexa to open the door too lol
Ok so some clarifications on this install that I didn't hear this guy mention. While this install worked-out perfectly great, a few items to address: First, I couldn't figure out why this fella installed an Echo Dot in the garage. I thought he was doing this to repeat the WiFi signal perhaps, but quickly shot that idea down due to the fact that the $14 board that does all the magic is itself a WiFi device capable of hopping on your network just fine. So I have concluded it's in his garage for only 1 reason: He wants to voice activate his garage opener from his garage. Why he doesn't just use the Alexa App to do this is beyond me, but this can be the only reason he set things up this way. Secondly, Not mentioned in the video -it absolutely matters which wire goes to which lead connecting the smart switch to the opener. On his particular opener (which model is exactly the same as mine) he mentions which 2 connections on the switch to connect the red lead (from the opener) goes to the connection in the corner. The white lead goes to the connection in the middle. My garage door opener errored-out when I reversed the connection. Lastly I wasn't really fond of the idea of just mounting my smart switch to the outside of the opener ( dust, humidity) a piece of electronics deserves at least a little protection. So I visited my local Home Depot and roamed around looking for a plastic shell of some kind, really anything. I settled on a gray pvc 1-gang switch box( for an power outlet or switch) and an additional cover blank to screw onto the top for total containment. It had the necessary break-away portions to run the wires through areas and also had areas templated so it could be screwed to the wall. I had planned to do just that, however the space on top of my opener was just large enough to wedge it between the opener and the ceiling so I didn't need to. I'm happy to say the configuration was the simplest portion even after I switched routers and had to erase my last eWelink device add, in order to get it on the connection for the new router. I set the app to pairing mode and it found the device right away. I renamed the device to Garage Door and I was voice controlling things right afterwards.
I have LiftMaster and in my Garage Door opener and there are cable connector at the back of the motor |RED|WHITE|WHITE|BLACK So any idea how should I connect those 2 cables coming from the Board to this connector holes?
Did u disconnect power to garage door opener before connecting wires other than not having the smart pc bd plugged in? ThksGreat video by the way. Keep them coming.
Trying this as we speak, my liftmaster must have a security feature. The jumper connection just makes the up and down lights flash but that's it. I installed everything and getting the same thing. Is there a way around this???? Made it this far!! Thanks
Where have you been?! Quit doing videos? 😳 I just ordered the garage door opener board. Is it still working well for you. I’m ordering the new Echo Auto too! 😃
Hi Tony, my garage door opener (WELINK) is still working great! I use it every day and cannot live without it now. I have taken a small break from RUclips while I have been out of the country in Canada. I have several more videos coming soon that are in my pipeline and hope to hear from you again. Thanks for watching!
Quick question, can I simply connect the same 2 wires I use for the for the wall button as it is an old system and hardwired. By connecting the module that way I am theorizing it should work. This should also work for anything that is a connect to turn on such as the fireplace, or anything else. also does the other button that is not used for the LED activation, activate the function of the module. IN that way I should be able to retrofit and put in a box to push the button and use the entire module as a wall button with a 9-volt battery instead of the Micro.
Hi Larry, It almost seems that you could tap into the same two wires at the switch, but I'm not sure if that would cause the board in the switch to either short out or something to go haywire...They are the same two wires but you would be crossing the old garage door buttons/board if you wired directly to your button's circuit panel (maybe you could splice into the wires before the switch). If you just eliminated the switch it would surely work. As far as the buttons on the eWeLink board...they don't activate the function as far as I remember, they just allow you to select what service you want it to perform ( the middle button lit, allows for momentary inching or jogging mode. The outer button lit, allows for constant mode).
@@twHomeShow Great video just found this with the door sensor. www.amazon.com/MHCOZY-Wireless-applied-control-Channel/dp/B07K9P9JYN/ref=asc_df_B07GTKHCST/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242022044358&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3843807548285192811&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031304&hvtargid=pla-527693165516&th=1
Hey Larry, UPDATE!!! Sorry I was wrong! You are RIGHT. I just went out and pressed the middle button on the eWeLink board for my garage door...and it does ACTIVATE the door. Just like a garage door button would. So yes, you could do what you wanted to do in your situation.
If you want it to be able to open like that, I would locate your echo as close to the outside garage door as possible., and it will work. I f you don't want it to operate like that, I would suggest locating your echo right inside the inner garage entry door to the house....that way you could operate it just as you leave into the garge or right as you enter into your house :)
Hi So i have one of the new chamberlain smart garage openers which i got from home depot this year. When i try to jump the connection it resets the power on my keypad and i have to reset the time and it also does not open up my door. How do i jump this? Thanks
I have the same issue with my Chamberlain garage door opener. Apparently this device is not compatible with Security+ 2.0 garage openers. Its a bummer.
@@twHomeShow You can separately purchase a wifi open/close sensor for doors or windows and use that to determine if its up or down. They cost around $20 on amazon and require batteries.
That was my first instinct, after I got it working. I tried to connect to Smart things hub, not realizing it didn't have zwave 😟 But I'm OK with that since I main control all of my Smart things devices with Alexa anyways.
Urgent, Urgent....I got mine today & can't get it to connect to my WiFi & even tried using different phones & a hotspot all to no avail. I did follow the FAQs as well after it blinked every one second. Help 😔😔
The eWeLink App has an option to ADD a code reply....BUT I tried to do this from outside my garage door and it didn't matter how loud I yelled the command.....It didn't respond. GREAT QUESTION! Thanks for Watching.
@Nic S This is an EXCELLENT idea! Great job coming up with that extra security solution and thank you for sharing, as this has become a popular video and a lot of people will find this helpful, I'M SURE! Todd
With the echo dot in the vehicle, it's an ALWAYS-ON device-listening to my every command. Alexa on my phone, I would have to open the Alexa app and press the button to talk...all while driving :(
I've had some power loss since installing and have never had to re-program. Once- I had to press the button to change the LED light from the continuos mode to inching-jogging mode.
Hi, i chamberlain Garage installed in 2016. i did jump but Garage didn’t open... i was so confident on dis video I bought relay set it up wid wifi working perfectly fine but there is no point installing relay cuz JUMPER didn’t work
This is odd. I have Liftmaster with MyQ. No problems. Worked instantly with no issues. I would read the comments and reviews left for this product on Amazon. Lot's of people have down this. Maybe someone has a similar situation with a solution. Todd
Yeah, I've had the myQ working for years, now. But it's so limited with what you can do now-days with SmartHome integration. I am really happy with this discovery!
Yes, watch that video in the comment I just posted. You need to set up Alexa Routines for "Open Garage Door" and "Close Garage Door". It's explained in this video...ruclips.net/video/SMhcsfr29Yg/видео.html
when triggering my wires all I get is control lights showing an up or down, when I connect them the trigger does nothing and my controller stops working HELP
Mine does the same. I'm guessing the wall switch uses a resistor to adjust something. I'm sure the manufacturer did this so you'd have to buy their switch and not just re-purpose an old doorbell switch (or any momentary switch) like old days. I'll put a meter on the leads later see what mine needs. ruclips.net/video/bM5cK01I6OI/видео.html
Just wanted to follow up on my question and your helpful response : I received the module today and it was very easy to set up thanks to the instructions you provided. I also created 3 routines for my Alexa: "Open garage door", Close the garage door" and "Stop the garage door". They technically perform the same action but make controlling the device a bit more intuitive to me and the family. I'm now looking for a module that can provide feedback if the door is open to add better functionality.
Hello, I'm a techy guy as well but i don't think i can talk to a voice activated app all day. After a while it starts looking retarded. Also what happens when you have company and they say Echo, turn on lights or activate garage door when you are oppose to it.Now you've just given someone else power you no longer control. Some thing are just better to live without.
It doesn't look like anything other than what you think it looks like. In all reality, who really cares. I'll talk to a machine if it means I never have to worry about something being on or off, opened or closed, when they should or shouldn't be :). Also, if your opposed to having company use the automated equipment, than, just simply either mute the Alexas or power them down and resort going back to normal usage for the time being. Although, maybe in some point in time they'll put in a security measure for that scenario by needing to use an access code in order to activate home automation which can be enabled when you have company.
Almost all smart devices can be controlled a number of different ways: 1. Physical button: You can still turn lights on/off and open garage doors by pressing a physical button. 2. Native app: As with this device, most come with a native app that allow you to control everything with a press of a virtual button on your phone/tablet. This means that you can sit with your family at the dinner table and adjust the lights and or music without getting up or yelling at your voice assistant. 3. Voice control: Alexa/Google Home integration. Anyone with kids knows that having your hands full is a reality that's unavoidable. Starting music, setting timers, turning lights on/off, or opening the garage door with your voice is a great luxury that's hard to explain. You have to experience it for a few days to truly appreciate the convenience. (Having kids is not a prerequisite.) You are giving up nothing and gaining two other convenient ways to get a task done. One day you will have your hands full and you will just ask the assistant for help and you will never look back. Sure you will fight Alexa and Google Home, but your phone has one, so just embrace it! You can still hold on to your "powers".
So this guy traded his complete 24/7 privacy within his own home simply because he was to lazy too open his garage door by hand. I find it sad how little people value there own privacy. I don't need alexa listening to everything I say.
Great tip, have ordered the parts, can’t wait to install and program! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for posting this video! I purchased the relay, followed the steps, and it works perfectly! I had the chamberlain MYQ installed, in hopes that one day it would be "Alexa " compatible. Only to find out that Chamberlain wanted me to pay a monthly charge for the allowing my Echo device to utilize the equipment I had already paid $80 for! This was a great answer to that problem. I love it!
hobart4lifer, I'm happy to hear about your successful install! Thank you for sharing your comments :) Todd
Works great! thank you! My family will be so impressed.
Another great tip - thank you very much!
Installed mine today. Had a little trouble pairing but the FAQs in the EWeLink app got me through. The video was excellent and now have my old Craftsman door opener connected to Alexa!
That is AWESOME! who knew a Craftmans Garage Door Opener could be SMART??? :) Thanks for sharing your results! Todd
Dennis I can't get mine to connect to my WiFi and even tried using different phones & a hotspot all to no avail. Help 😔😔
Done and works great! Devised a cheap enclosure using two water bottles. Cut them in half and connected the two tops. Drilled holes in the caps for air and the cables to the opener and power. Easily site on top of the motor. 😃👍🏻
thanks sr .
Thanks for posting this, Very informative... saved me a bunch of money and it worked like a charm, my wife was very impressed that I got this working so easily. Also the device is now down to only $10.00... Keep up the good work!
I really appreciate the nice comment. Glad it's working for you so easily :) Thanks! Todd
I wish you were my neighbor, I like people who tinker with stuff and come up with great results
Caution that you check all ewelink devices for a POWER ON STATE setting. Many can be set to ON, OFF, or LAST SETTING. If set to ON then, in the event of a power restoration after a power failure, your relay is ON and your garage door opens.
Totally worked for me. Great instructions . Only minor thing was that you cannot command it to 'turn off' as that doesn't do anything. You make the point with the text commands that work in your video, but took me to pay a little more attention that 'turn on' or 'activate' both opened and closed the door. Thanks again for posting!
Hey Gabriel. What I have since done is set up 2 "ROUTINE" commands in Alexa. "Open Garage Door", and "Close Garage Door". That works really well. Glad you got yours working. Todd
well done! i had just ordered the $80 MyQ kit from Amazon (not Echo compatible) when I saw your video. I canceled my order and ordered this one. Thanks for making this so clear and simple.
I'm so glad you saw this video in time :) I still love my garage door setup (of course). I couldn't believe how affordable it was and how smart it was, and easy to install! Great choice! Thanks for watching :)
You're a goddamned genius. Thank you.
thanks very much
Always welcome. -Todd
Hi I just bought the Sonoff Rf bridge 433mhz wifi remote from Bangood and also paired my existing remote control with it , less worries to connect wires Simply just a 5v usb micro cellphone charger and cord. Working perfectly with ewelink account and Alexa when linked.Good video , cheers
Its Banggood where you can purchase the Sonoff Rf mini 433mhz remote wifi and just power it up by a micro usb 5v and pair your existing garage remote to it and connect to your wifi and link your Ewelink account to Alexa , that simple
@@danssv8
Is the below item what you had in mind?
www.banggood.com/433MHZ-Remote-Controller-for-DIY-Smart-Wi-Fi-Wireless-Switch-p-1038027.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=USA
After further research, I believe this is it right? I wonder if this would work on Genie Excelerator. I will definitely look into this as this has other useful possibilities. Thanks for the tip.
www.banggood.com/SONOFF-RF-Bridge-WiFi-433-MHz-Replacement-Smart-Home-Automation-Universal-Switch-p-1179900.html?cur_warehouse=USA
Thanks again, I got the two and installed them, one for the garage and one for my electric gate. Works great with Google Home and Alexa. You push the mode switch once to make it momentary. There is nothing in the instructions about it.
This switch did not just work on my garage door it worked perfectly on my gas fireplace also, thank you so much for posting this video?
That's AWESOME! Thank you. Todd
Amazing. Quick question
Does it matter which cables goes from the wifi module to the garage unit? E.g NO to red or white button?
Thanks
Thanks a million TW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liftmaster really chaps my a$$
Thanks for watching !! Todd
This worked great, thank you!
I wonder if this would work on my gas fireplace?
I did exactly that by adding a ZWave relay to my fireplace per these fantastic instructions: thedataist.com/off-topic-how-to-automate-your-gas-fireplace/
Obtained device and went through steps and it works great with Alexa. I also purchased the GarageDoorBuddy Monitor. This device sends a notification to my phone each time the garage door is opened or closed. This way I know the status of the garage door and after going to bed, if I notice that the GDB Monitor indicates the garage door is open, I just ask Alexa to close it. No need to get out of bed.
Sam, that's excellent! Thank you for sharing your results along with another solution with the Garage Door Buddy Monitor. Todd
Or.. you can just check the door BEFORE going to bed... LOL...
Nice clear video, thanks.
If I hit both buttons will it stay on until I turn it off using the app on my phone or alexa? I think it just might work turning my fireplace on and off.
This worked fantastic for me, this was a great work around for the expensive model the manufacture sells. I am now trying to figure out if i can get it to tell me if the door is opened or closed when i am away from home, any great ideas how to solve that
Hello FnJ Hannaford, Glad to hear this solution is working for you! I have just purchased a zig-bee sensor that states it will act as a tilt-sensor (wireless). I plan to show that on a coming up video if it works as intended. I'm hoping that if the sensor is tilted horizontally it will state the door is OPEN and when vertical, it will state the door is CLOSED. Here's the one I am talking about: amzn.to/2Um1zJJ I should be testing it by this weekend. Thanks for your comment. Todd
Your video explains very clearly each and every step. Thanks a lot for sharing it. I was looking for some smart garage door openers and they are all pretty costly. Luckily came across you video. Ordered the relay ...will get it in 2 days...excited.
Also you mentioned that you can use alexa in your ford vehicle. I have ford n know how to use alexa in it. But wondering how you can use that alexa in vehicle to control this sensor? Shouldn't they both be on same wifi??
Great job on this. Like always fantastic video and step by step instructions.👍
Thanks Benny ☺
Thanks, this looks like it will work better than I had tried. Is there something that tells you how to program it to momentary vs locking? Ordered 2 of them.
Did it! I used small gauge speaker wire, seriously thought about tinning the leads. Single strand Bell wire would be easier. There was also some learning curve on how to tighten the leads on the board. The opening will open very wide if you loosen the screws completely then tease the opening down, giving you a wide opening, if necessary. Insert the lead ABOVE the metal compression plate, not below like I did, or you'll waste significant time. Were you able to find a small box to protect the board?
No, I didn't protect my board. I haven't had any trouble with it exposed. Glad you got yours working :)
Jaw-dropping
Dang! Wish they had the door sensor package when I got mine! 🤦🏻♂️ ... I’m installing mine tomorrow! 😃
Would I be able to open or close the door from my job place if I forgot to close it.
This was freaking awesome, you made it super!!! 2 thumps up.....
Correction to my post, so I try this verbatim, step by step all the way, everything works up to when I try to open or close the garage door, it just didn't work for me....Alexa is able to activate the switch, the app is able to activate the switch, but when it comes to activate the garage door, it just did not work
Outstanding instructions! Is there a way to use it with the Lift master 8165? I used the jumper cable but it did not worked, instead the up arrow flashed one time and the down arrow flashed twice.
I just use my phone. I have the LiftMaster app and can open mine from anywhere in the world as long as I have cellular or WiFi. Also get notifications if it’s opened or closed
David Anderson thanks and i can also and aware. At many times i am carry into groceries and shopping bags into my house where both hands are full, i need to close via via an echo dot by voice but chamberlain does not make a alexa skill
This works great.. Love your videos... I've now customized mine to use the words open or close. I've only had one problem. Occassionally the door reverses.. I believe it's because the inching switch is staying on too long. I've never had the problem when I control the door with the regular transmitter or wall transmitter. Is there and option to regulate the inching switch? Also, I'd love any additional ideas about security to prevent someone from hollering through my window (I had it bolted partially open but have closed it now). I also need to investigate a wireless close or open indicator. I left the door up the other night. THANKS....
So, did you try to yell Alexa to open the door from outside of your garage while the door was closed?
YES! I did. I couldn't yell loud enough for it to hear my command. I think because along with the garage doors as well as it being tucked up against the refrigerator :) BUT, remember....you could have your alexa right inside your house and speak to it as you're exiting out to your garage...that's an option. It works pretty good with the ALEXA Geo-fencing. I have made an arrive routine that senses me (my smartphone) coming home from work and the garage door automatically opens when I pull into my driveway. That's pretty COOL!
That’s perfect, I was thinking more of a security risk if someone could just say a command and gain access. So it is good that it didn’t hear you. I mean someone would have to think of telling alexa to open the door too lol
Do you need a door sensor?
YES ! Very Good ! First Instruction Step by Step !!!
Jimmy, thank you for the positive feedback! Todd
Ok so some clarifications on this install that I didn't hear this guy mention. While this install worked-out perfectly great, a few items to address: First, I couldn't figure out why this fella installed an Echo Dot in the garage. I thought he was doing this to repeat the WiFi signal perhaps, but quickly shot that idea down due to the fact that the $14 board that does all the magic is itself a WiFi device capable of hopping on your network just fine. So I have concluded it's in his garage for only 1 reason: He wants to voice activate his garage opener from his garage. Why he doesn't just use the Alexa App to do this is beyond me, but this can be the only reason he set things up this way.
Secondly, Not mentioned in the video -it absolutely matters which wire goes to which lead connecting the smart switch to the opener. On his particular opener (which model is exactly the same as mine) he mentions which 2 connections on the switch to connect the red lead (from the opener) goes to the connection in the corner. The white lead goes to the connection in the middle. My garage door opener errored-out when I reversed the connection.
Lastly I wasn't really fond of the idea of just mounting my smart switch to the outside of the opener ( dust, humidity) a piece of electronics deserves at least a little protection. So I visited my local Home Depot and roamed around looking for a plastic shell of some kind, really anything. I settled on a gray pvc 1-gang switch box( for an power outlet or switch) and an additional cover blank to screw onto the top for total containment. It had the necessary break-away portions to run the wires through areas and also had areas templated so it could be screwed to the wall. I had planned to do just that, however the space on top of my opener was just large enough to wedge it between the opener and the ceiling so I didn't need to.
I'm happy to say the configuration was the simplest portion even after I switched routers and had to erase my last eWelink device add, in order to get it on the connection for the new router. I set the app to pairing mode and it found the device right away. I renamed the device to Garage Door and I was voice controlling things right afterwards.
Awesome. Thank you so much
I have LiftMaster and in my Garage Door opener and there are cable connector at the back of the motor |RED|WHITE|WHITE|BLACK
So any idea how should I connect those 2 cables coming from the Board to this connector holes?
Did u disconnect power to garage door opener before connecting wires other than not having the smart pc bd plugged in? ThksGreat video by the way. Keep them coming.
NO. I never disconnected the Garage Door Opener from power during this installation process... Great Question and thank You for Watching!
Trying this as we speak, my liftmaster must have a security feature. The jumper connection just makes the up and down lights flash but that's it. I installed everything and getting the same thing. Is there a way around this???? Made it this far!! Thanks
I've heard some people in the comments that they made it work by connecting it directly to the wall switch.
Question: What can I use to add a motion sensor that will act like the light button on my Craftsman garage door opener pad?
Worked on LiftMaster but not my Chamberlin. I hear it clicking though
Where have you been?! Quit doing videos? 😳 I just ordered the garage door opener board. Is it still working well for you. I’m ordering the new Echo Auto too! 😃
Hi Tony, my garage door opener (WELINK) is still working great! I use it every day and cannot live without it now. I have taken a small break from RUclips while I have been out of the country in Canada. I have several more videos coming soon that are in my pipeline and hope to hear from you again. Thanks for watching!
tw HomeShow That’s great news. Just got it today. Can’t wait to install it! Looking forward to more videos! Enjoy your trip! 👍🏻
Can you add the devise via eWeLINk app on more than 1 cellphone?
You should be able to flash this with tasmota and connect it to home assistant
Quick question, can I simply connect the same 2 wires I use for the for the wall button as it is an old system and hardwired. By connecting the module that way I am theorizing it should work. This should also work for anything that is a connect to turn on such as the fireplace, or anything else. also does the other button that is not used for the LED activation, activate the function of the module. IN that way I should be able to retrofit and put in a box to push the button and use the entire module as a wall button with a 9-volt battery instead of the Micro.
Hi Larry, It almost seems that you could tap into the same two wires at the switch, but I'm not sure if that would cause the board in the switch to either short out or something to go haywire...They are the same two wires but you would be crossing the old garage door buttons/board if you wired directly to your button's circuit panel (maybe you could splice into the wires before the switch). If you just eliminated the switch it would surely work. As far as the buttons on the eWeLink board...they don't activate the function as far as I remember, they just allow you to select what service you want it to perform ( the middle button lit, allows for momentary inching or jogging mode. The outer button lit, allows for constant mode).
@@twHomeShow Great video just found this with the door sensor. www.amazon.com/MHCOZY-Wireless-applied-control-Channel/dp/B07K9P9JYN/ref=asc_df_B07GTKHCST/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242022044358&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3843807548285192811&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031304&hvtargid=pla-527693165516&th=1
Hey Larry, UPDATE!!! Sorry I was wrong! You are RIGHT. I just went out and pressed the middle button on the eWeLink board for my garage door...and it does ACTIVATE the door. Just like a garage door button would. So yes, you could do what you wanted to do in your situation.
So what if you was outside and yelled eco activate garage door?
If you want it to be able to open like that, I would locate your echo as close to the outside garage door as possible., and it will work. I f you don't want it to operate like that, I would suggest locating your echo right inside the inner garage entry door to the house....that way you could operate it just as you leave into the garge or right as you enter into your house :)
That's what I was thinking. If someone new you had it set up then they could open your Garage.
What do you think about how I made my Garage Door SMARTER? Are you going to do this?
I can't get mine to connect to my WiFi and even tried using different phones & a hotspot all to no avail. Help 😔😔
Hi
So i have one of the new chamberlain smart garage openers which i got from home depot this year. When i try to jump the connection it resets the power on my keypad and i have to reset the time and it also does not open up my door. How do i jump this? Thanks
I have the same issue with my Chamberlain garage door opener. Apparently this device is not compatible with Security+ 2.0 garage openers. Its a bummer.
Can the App or Alexa determine if garage door is open or closed if your inside your house?
No. Not that I have found. If I ever question it - I just look at my garage ip camera.
tw HomeShow I figured the same. I will bring a camera down as well.
I put an Echo Show in the Garage to show me the status of the garage door.
@@twHomeShow You can separately purchase a wifi open/close sensor for doors or windows and use that to determine if its up or down. They cost around $20 on amazon and require batteries.
@@gkfish do you have a link for a good one??
Pink lips thank you
Anyway to link it to Smarthings or if there's a zigbee or zwave version
That was my first instinct, after I got it working. I tried to connect to Smart things hub, not realizing it didn't have zwave 😟 But I'm OK with that since I main control all of my Smart things devices with Alexa anyways.
my wifi ndoes nnot allow me to pick 2.4 or 5, this only supports 2.4 and it wont connect to 2.4. any ideas
Hi, I tried this but for some reason the board that I got won’t connect to my network. Maybe bad board. 😔
Nvm. I figured it out. Thanks.
Urgent, Urgent....I got mine today & can't get it to connect to my WiFi & even tried using different phones & a hotspot all to no avail. I did follow the FAQs as well after it blinked every one second. Help 😔😔
One thing to check...It will only connect to a 2.4ghz WiFi network.
nice project, but no security...
how so?
What keeps a stranger from yelling echo open garage door from outside?
The eWeLink App has an option to ADD a code reply....BUT I tried to do this from outside my garage door and it didn't matter how loud I yelled the command.....It didn't respond. GREAT QUESTION! Thanks for Watching.
@Nic S This is an EXCELLENT idea! Great job coming up with that extra security solution and thank you for sharing, as this has become a popular video and a lot of people will find this helpful, I'M SURE! Todd
why did you put echo in your corvett? couldn't you just talk to alexa in your phone?
With the echo dot in the vehicle, it's an ALWAYS-ON device-listening to my every command. Alexa on my phone, I would have to open the Alexa app and press the button to talk...all while driving :(
I thought most garage door switches are 24v ? It says this is for 5v on amazon
Hello, Yes, you must power the eWeLink board with 5V. It doesn't supply any power to your garage door components. Todd
does this works with google home? Do we need to re-program after power loss? Can you provide the link to buy the unit?
The link to purchase is in the description. It may work with Google home by now, download the app and check first :)
repogram after power loss?
I've had some power loss since installing and have never had to re-program. Once- I had to press the button to change the LED light from the continuos mode to inching-jogging mode.
I see it does work with Google Home as well now :)
Hi, i chamberlain Garage installed in 2016. i did jump but Garage didn’t open... i was so confident on dis video I bought relay set it up wid wifi working perfectly fine but there is no point installing relay cuz JUMPER didn’t work
This didnt work for mine, I have a Chamberlain MYQ. Any suggestions?
This is odd. I have Liftmaster with MyQ. No problems. Worked instantly with no issues. I would read the comments and reviews left for this product on Amazon. Lot's of people have down this. Maybe someone has a similar situation with a solution. Todd
@@twHomeShow I tried the jumper wire and it never moved the garage door.
@@itskamel that would suggest your garage door opener is not compatible with the device
Awesome! Thanks for sharing
Hello Patrick, Do you think you might do this to your Garage Door? Thank you for your comment! and Thank You for watching :)
tw HomeShow yes for sure, I have MyQ but been wanting a way to use alexa/google home
Yeah, I've had the myQ working for years, now. But it's so limited with what you can do now-days with SmartHome integration. I am really happy with this discovery!
Mine only works when I tell Alexia to turn on garage door. When I tell alexia to turn off my garage door it won't shut
Amazon Routines, in this video here: ruclips.net/video/SMhcsfr29Yg/видео.html
I have it hooked up correctly. Must be something in the alexia app
Yes, watch that video in the comment I just posted. You need to set up Alexa Routines for "Open Garage Door" and "Close Garage Door". It's explained in this video...ruclips.net/video/SMhcsfr29Yg/видео.html
when triggering my wires all I get is control lights showing an up or down, when I connect them the trigger does nothing and my controller stops working HELP
GEEZ, I wish I could help. I'm not sure what step you are at and what is not working for you. Are you working with the same product?
Mine does the same. I'm guessing the wall switch uses a resistor to adjust something. I'm sure the manufacturer did this so you'd have to buy their switch and not just re-purpose an old doorbell switch (or any momentary switch) like old days. I'll put a meter on the leads later see what mine needs. ruclips.net/video/bM5cK01I6OI/видео.html
$14.90 now prices have gone up
One caveat;Someone outside yells loudly"Alexa open garage door"they have access to your house!
Can you just say "Alexa Open the garage door or Alexa Close the garage door"?
Yes! I show you how it's done with Amazon Routines, in this video here: ruclips.net/video/SMhcsfr29Yg/видео.html
@@twHomeShow awesome, thanks!
Just wanted to follow up on my question and your helpful response : I received the module today and it was very easy to set up thanks to the instructions you provided. I also created 3 routines for my Alexa: "Open garage door", Close the garage door" and "Stop the garage door". They technically perform the same action but make controlling the device a bit more intuitive to me and the family. I'm now looking for a module that can provide feedback if the door is open to add better functionality.
Hello, I'm a techy guy as well but i don't think i can talk to a voice activated app all day. After a while it starts looking retarded. Also what happens when you have company and they say Echo, turn on lights or activate garage door when you are oppose to it.Now you've just given someone else power you no longer control. Some thing are just better to live without.
It doesn't look like anything other than what you think it looks like. In all reality, who really cares. I'll talk to a machine if it means I never have to worry about something being on or off, opened or closed, when they should or shouldn't be :). Also, if your opposed to having company use the automated equipment, than, just simply either mute the Alexas or power them down and resort going back to normal usage for the time being. Although, maybe in some point in time they'll put in a security measure for that scenario by needing to use an access code in order to activate home automation which can be enabled when you have company.
Almost all smart devices can be controlled a number of different ways:
1. Physical button: You can still turn lights on/off and open garage doors by pressing a physical button.
2. Native app: As with this device, most come with a native app that allow you to control everything with a press of a virtual button on your phone/tablet. This means that you can sit with your family at the dinner table and adjust the lights and or music without getting up or yelling at your voice assistant.
3. Voice control: Alexa/Google Home integration. Anyone with kids knows that having your hands full is a reality that's unavoidable. Starting music, setting timers, turning lights on/off, or opening the garage door with your voice is a great luxury that's hard to explain. You have to experience it for a few days to truly appreciate the convenience. (Having kids is not a prerequisite.)
You are giving up nothing and gaining two other convenient ways to get a task done. One day you will have your hands full and you will just ask the assistant for help and you will never look back. Sure you will fight Alexa and Google Home, but your phone has one, so just embrace it! You can still hold on to your "powers".
So this guy traded his complete 24/7 privacy within his own home simply because he was to lazy too open his garage door by hand. I find it sad how little people value there own privacy. I don't need alexa listening to everything I say.