Advice on garage doors setup

[Rambutan3000]

OK now we're getting somewhere.  just found this:

https://www.amazon.com/Solidremote-12V-Universal-2-Channel-Transmitters/dp/B01JGDV8UM/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1509521396&sr=1-3&keywords=202U&dpID=51ZrS0YETlL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

 

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/714MVkKOlgL._SL1500_.jpg

 

https://www.solidremote.com/blog/sr-rcs-202u-garage-door-receiver-upgrade-kit-connection-guide/

 

So what I might try doing is wire the RF receiver to the motors as you'd expect, and then use an insteon I/O Linc to control the receiver as you'd expect, but then wire the secondary output of the RF receiver to the sensor in of the I/O Linc module, then I can trigger scenes from the second frequency. Then add a z wave tilt sensor to the door.

[Rambutan3000]

You need dual-band devices. Ones that are power line AND RF. Most new non-battery devices are both.

 

Even the newest PLM is dual-band.

 

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Thanks!  Another piece of the puzzle falls into place

[G W]

You're welcome.

 

Please come again. I'm here all week.

 

 

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[stusviews]

OK now we're getting somewhere.  just found this:

https://www.amazon.com/Solidremote-12V-Universal-2-Channel-Transmitters/dp/B01JGDV8UM/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1509521396&sr=1-3&keywords=202U&dpID=51ZrS0YETlL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

 

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/714MVkKOlgL._SL1500_.jpg

 

https://www.solidremote.com/blog/sr-rcs-202u-garage-door-receiver-upgrade-kit-connection-guide/

 

So what I might try doing is wire the RF receiver to the motors as you'd expect, and then use an insteon I/O Linc to control the receiver as you'd expect, but then wire the secondary output of the RF receiver to the sensor in of the I/O Linc module, then I can trigger scenes from the second frequency. Then add a z wave tilt sensor to the door.

 

The I/O Linc is usually wired to the existing garage door wall controller. The Insteon Garage Door Kit includes a sensor that can inform you if the garage door os open or closed. You don't need the Z-Wave tilt sensor (unless you use a Z-wave garage door controller).

[toddhutch]

I would just like to add to the earlier comment that you should stay away from MyQ, I've been working with that for a couple of months.  You pay for the IFTTT integration $10 a month or a discounted price for the year.  The integration misses some of the up or down events, depending on the time of day.  Seems like their SaaS gets overwhelmed during the start and end of the day.  I don't want anything having to do with home automation going through the cloud, unless it's something offsite.  (Like geo fencing)

 

  I like the idea of integrating with the Elk M1 Gold, I'm going that route.  If anyone wants to buy a slighted used new MyQ hub with two garage door sensors PM me.  <rant>I'm so done with Liftnewbie and Camberlame!</rant>

[MWareman]

Why not both?

 

MyQ for remote convenience, local sensor and ‘modified’ remote connected to the ELK M1? This is what I have.

 

This keeps it local for the critical needs.

[toddhutch]

That sounds interesting, MWareman, but you can have all the functionality remotely without MyQ.  I just have notifications setup for the garage door like I do for other doors when I'm away or on vacation.  Having the garage door open and close via Amazon Echo, or by GeoFencing using Tasker and my android phone.