No Homelink, No Problem

[Wvapoker]

I certainly see the value in the homelink integration with summon but my M3 was delivered after homelink was removed as a standard feature.

I needed a replacement switch for my detached garage so today I installed a WIFI smart switch for my aging craftsman door opener. Worked perfectly with a smart home app. Then I used Alexa to automate the opening when I arrived inside a geofence that I configured. I don’t like that I have to allow location servings for Alexa to be always on but I will determine if the value outweighs the loss of privacy.

This $45 switch provides handy phone app and home automation features.

Wireless Garage Door Opener Remote WiFi Switch Universal Controlled by Smartphone for Automatic Gate Opener System (with Door Sensor) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FFWPX27/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_X4JXDbE1NWF1V

 

[hugh_jassol]

The issue will be if sometimes you leave the house without your car (like, maybe you take another car, you get picked up, take a walk, etc.). No matter when/how you come home, your door will always open... if that works, then you're good.

When I got started with home automation (c. 2013), I had to use a slightly more complicated algorithm. When I (my phone) go "away" my system checks to see if the garage door was closed within the last 5 min - the thought being that I very likely took the car in this case. If so, it sets a flag so that the next time I appear it will open the door. Since I got the Tesla (which included homelink), I don't need use this for my car, but for my wife's non-Tesla it still works great.

 

[Wvapoker]

The issue will be if sometimes you leave the house without your car (like, maybe you take another car, you get picked up, take a walk, etc.). No matter when/how you come home, your door will always open... if that works, then you're good....

I might want to loo closer at that. I did find other hardware that was more complete and easier to install on amazon. So this is a good multi door product but there are single door products that might be better for someone's application.

 

[pb6904]

I saw on another forum a guy that simply bought a keychain size garage door opener and he attached it to the back of the screen in the car with double sided tape so it cannot be seen. All the convenience of a garage door opener without the ugly remote on your visor. I liked that.

 

[jdrubino]

Bought a Model III only to find out that it's an extra $350.
I solved the problem another way.
$284 - tax, 10% vet discount and installation
It has an app and everyone in the family benefits
It's ironic that the car in the image is an EV

 

[GtiMart]

Yeah, frustrating. I decided to just clip a remote from my garage door opener to the sunvisor, just like in my previous, cheaper cars... Old school.

 

[DrLOAC]

Bought a Model III only to find out that it's an extra $350.
I solved the problem another way.
$284 - tax, 10% vet discount and installation
It has an app and everyone in the family benefits
It's ironic that the car in the image is an EV
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Hey let's let my 4 year old fly my $1200 DJI Phantom III next to my brand new $50K electric luxury car. WTF?


OP are you just using the standard garage door opener? Or are you using one of the chamberlain MYQ options like using the app on your phone to open the door?

 

[id436eg9045]

I use the Chamberlain MyQ system, but I have it integrated with Apple's HomeKit system. I just say "Hey Siri open the garage" into my watch when I'm near the house. Or I tell her to close it after I leave. HomeKit also knows to automatically close the garage after 5 minutes if no one is home.

 

[jdrubino]

Hey let's let my 4 year old fly my $1200 DJI Phantom III next to my brand new $50K electric luxury car. WTF?

LOL hahahah!

OP are you just using the standard garage door opener? Or are you using one of the chamberlain MYQ options like using the app on your phone to open the door?

Using a Chamberlain motor along with MYQ app, home link and Siri.
This allows for EVERYONE in the house to benefit for less $ than what Tesla was charging for one car to benefit.​

 

[jdrubino]

I use the Chamberlain MyQ system, but I have it integrated with Apple's HomeKit system. I just say "Hey Siri open the garage" into my watch when I'm near the house. Or I tell her to close it after I leave. HomeKit also knows to automatically close the garage after 5 minutes if no one is home.

"Hey Siri - open the pod bay doors"

 

[jdrubino]

Yeah, frustrating. I decided to just clip a remote from my garage door opener to the sunvisor, just like in my previous, cheaper cars... Old school.

It works ;-)

 

[JCtx]

I decided to just clip a remote from my garage door opener to the sunvisor, just like in my previous, cheaper cars... Old school.

I have a better solution for you... which I got from this forum, so want to pay it forward for you . With double-sided tape (I just used 2 small squares, so it's not that hard to remove if I have to, like for a battery change), attach your remote behind the middle/bottom part of the screen, after cleaning it with alcohol. I used industrial strenght 3M tape (gray with red peel). It'll be basically invisible, convenient, and safer. It has worked like a charm since I bought the car 6 months ago. Hope this helps.

 

[GtiMart]

Ah, I'll think about that, thanks @elptxjc . I would never stick something at the top because you can see it from outside... But I'll think about the bottom...

 

[TBrownTX]

Ah, I'll think about that, thanks @elptxjc . I would never stick something at the top because you can see it from outside... But I'll think about the bottom...

I stuck mine inside the driver door pocket with a command strip. Only issue I have ever encountered, is that some bass notes cause the buttons to rattle! Going to see about quieting them down one of these days.

Tim

 

[PianoAl]

Only issue I have ever encountered, is that some bass notes cause the buttons to rattle! Going to see about quieting them down one of these days

Here's a story I've told before: With our Nissan LEAF, there was a rattle I could never locate. Drove me crazy.

When we got the M3, I thought, "Man, I'm glad I'll never have to hear that rattle again." But as soon as I drove it down the street, there it was again.

Of course, it turned out to be the rattle from the garage door opener button, which I'd transferred to the visor of our new car.

I fixed it with some Scotch tape.

 

[PianoAl]

I would never stick something at the top because you can see it from outside.

Interesting. So the idea is that a crook breaks in to the car, takes the remote, then goes an robs your house (either knows where you live or follows you home)? I'll have to think about that.

 

[GtiMart]

My idea was simply that it's ugly, but yeah, that too

 

[jdrubino]

Interesting. So the idea is that a crook breaks in to the car, takes the remote, then goes an robs your house (either knows where you live or follows you home)? I'll have to think about that.

Or if you have more than one car and its sitting in your driveway with the remote clipped to your visor.

 

[jdrubino]

Hey let's let my 4 year old fly my $1200 DJI Phantom III next to my brand new $50K electric luxury car. WTF?


OP are you just using the standard garage door opener? Or are you using one of the chamberlain MYQ options like using the app on your phone to open the door?

MyQ app and homekit

 

[User3509]

I went with a Tailwind IQ Garage Door opener since it was compatible with both of my openers and has auto open and close feature based on vehicle distance.

Tailwind iQ3 Smart Automatic Garage Controller PRO with J-track mounte

Feature opens the door automatically for you without needing the button, keypad or to pull out your phone and launch the app. (may require optional vehicle sensor)* Closes the door automatically when you leave (if you forget to do it yourself)** (may require optional vehicle sensor)* Works with...

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