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Title: Garage Door Opener PUSHBUTTON Switch?
Post by: takabanana on April 05, 2015, 09:09:01 pm

My garage door opener mounted on the wall is just a pushbutton switch - similar to a doorbell.
Are there any Zigbee/Z-Wave switches that can be used to replace it for the Almond+?
Thanks

Title: Re: Garage Door Opener PUSHBUTTON Switch?
Post by: Ohiomedic on April 06, 2015, 01:18:16 am

According to some reviews people have used this.

http://www.amazon.com/Remotec-Zwave-Contact-Fixture-Module/dp/B00913ATFI

Title: Re: Garage Door Opener PUSHBUTTON Switch?
Post by: coderunner on April 06, 2015, 03:04:02 pm

Apparently automated garage doors are regulated in some areas such that they require a siren and flashing light before activation in order to meet building codes.  That said, if you are not concerned with building codes and already have an appliance switch, a relay is all you need: http://www.instructables.com/id/Z-Wave-Garage-Door-Opener-Switch/ (http://www.instructables.com/id/Z-Wave-Garage-Door-Opener-Switch/)

Title: Re: Garage Door Opener PUSHBUTTON Switch?
Post by: mgoltra on April 24, 2015, 12:16:50 am

Quote from: Ohiomedic on April 06, 2015, 01:18:16 am

According to some reviews people have used this.

http://www.amazon.com/Remotec-Zwave-Contact-Fixture-Module/dp/B00913ATFI

Do you know if this will report if the garage door is open or not? I purchased the MyQ from chamberlain but those are for sectional garage doors.

Title: Re: Garage Door Opener PUSHBUTTON Switch?
Post by: LGNilsson on April 24, 2015, 02:00:53 am

The Remotec is just a switch. You'd need to add a door or tilt sensor to get an open/close report.