Is there anyway to do a simple name change from lock / unlocked to just open / closed?
Thanks
Of course it is simple to change it … but it has consequences.
Currently it looks and behave just like a Lock and all of the 3rd party mobile apps know how to handle a Lock. In order to change it I would have to give it a different device type. This would break some/many of these. So the risk/reward does not justify it.
[quote=“RichardTSchaefer, post:142, topic:167178”]Of course it is simple to change it … but it has consequences.
Currently it looks and behave just like a Lock and all of the 3rd party mobile apps know how to handle a Lock. In order to change it I would have to give it a different device type. This would break some/many of these. So the risk/reward does not justify it.[/quote]
Mmm ok
Is there no way to have it continue to behave just like a lock / not change the device type and merely have the names/wording on the plugin / virtual device changed?
It works ok now it’s more of a personal preference really in that I thought it would be good, obviously only for the garage door plugin, to show open and closed to reference what state the garage door is actually in.
It is not possible as it is using the door lock files for the controls. As Richard mentioned, it would require a new type of device and files for this change. And could cause compatibility issues with 3rd apps. In order to do what you want would have to modify the lock files. Which would affect the locks as well.
- Garrett
[quote=“RichardTSchaefer, post:138, topic:167178”]I have released this with woodsby’s permission to the App store.
See: [url=http://RTS-Services.com/Vera/Plugin/GarageDoor]http://RTS-Services.com/Vera/Plugin/GarageDoor[/url] for details.
There are variables to set the Door And Sensor Devices ID’s … So no need to edit the file. I have two doors I use this plugin for.
I have a fix for the GC100 that I still need to release if you want to use an iTach to trigger the Garage Door.[/quote]
Just curious–is this UI5-specific, or can it be used (or easily modified for use) with UI4?
–Richard
I am using the garage door plugin without any problems. Thank you!!!
There is one thing that I would like to do beyond this. I have two doors and want to control each independently. What would be the process to have two instances of this plugin installed at the same time?
Thank you, Mark
Goto the Apps Tab.
Select the Garage Door Link (next to the Icon)
Click Create Another
In the Advanced tab for the new Garage Door Plugin
Set the DoorSensorDevNum and DoorSwitchDevNum for the second door. You can rename and move it to another room as desired.
Click the red Save in the upper right corner.
Thanks a lot!!!
Easy once you figure it out.
Mark
I used this again yesterday and wanted to throw another thanks in the hat. Nice job.
Hi All - I installed the Garage Door App along with an SM103 sensor to monitor the status. The garage door relay is using an itach. The relay contacts ‘press’ the button on an extra remote like in (http://rts-services.com/Vera/Plugin/GarageDoor/ ) The only issue i’ve had is that when I press the unlock button the itach contacts stay pressed causing the wired remotes not to work and ultimately draining down the battery in the remote. The fix is to make the relay contact momentary - i’m just not sure how to do that… any pointers?
Thanks!
The Garage door plugin will do the momentary trigger … the problem is you need a patched GC100 plugin. The default one does not update the Status for the Relay switches.
I will PM you the file.
Is that so? I didn’t realize that. I have a separate scene in MiOS that turns off my appliance module whenever it’s turned on (called “Garage Door #1 Auto-reset,” see attachment).
I’ll disable that scene & see if it still works.
EDIT: Yep–sure does. I deleted that scene. Thanks!
Sweet!! thanks for the info - I PM’d you my email, let me know if you didnt get it.
Thank you
Andrew
[quote=“garrettwp, post:131, topic:167178”]I have and it is something that is not for everyone. I switched mine over using the DSC Alarm panel that I installed into my home. I am now using a door sensor of the alarm panel to provide the status of the garage door.
- Garrett[/quote]
Hi Garrett
Other than using the device ID for the garage door sensor created with the DSC plugin in Vera’s UI did you have to modify anything else in the plugin to use the alarms sensors to provide the status?
I have a DSC panel working with Vera and have these magnetic reed switches on both my shed and garage doors and would like to use them instead of the battery powered Aeotec Window / Door Sensors.
I’m thinking it would just be a matter of changing the device ID’s for the sensor in the plugin but want to confirm before changing.
Thanks
[quote=“Fitzy, post:154, topic:167178”][quote=“garrettwp, post:131, topic:167178”]I have and it is something that is not for everyone. I switched mine over using the DSC Alarm panel that I installed into my home. I am now using a door sensor of the alarm panel to provide the status of the garage door.
- Garrett[/quote]
Hi Garrett
Other than using the device ID for the garage door sensor created with the DSC plugin in Vera’s UI did you have to modify anything else in the plugin to use the alarms sensors to provide the status?
I have a DSC panel working with Vera and have these magnetic reed switches on both my shed and garage doors and would like to use them instead of the battery powered Aeotec Window / Door Sensors.
I’m thinking it would just be a matter of changing the device ID’s for the sensor in the plugin but want to confirm before changing.
Thanks[/quote]
Instead of using the device id of the z-wave sensor, you would substitute that of the alarm sensor that is connected to the garage door. To vera and the plugin, this should be both interpreted as a door / motion sensor.
- Garrett
[quote=“garrettwp, post:155, topic:167178”][quote=“Fitzy, post:154, topic:167178”][quote=“garrettwp, post:131, topic:167178”]I have and it is something that is not for everyone. I switched mine over using the DSC Alarm panel that I installed into my home. I am now using a door sensor of the alarm panel to provide the status of the garage door.
- Garrett[/quote]
Hi Garrett
Other than using the device ID for the garage door sensor created with the DSC plugin in Vera’s UI did you have to modify anything else in the plugin to use the alarms sensors to provide the status?
I have a DSC panel working with Vera and have these magnetic reed switches on both my shed and garage doors and would like to use them instead of the battery powered Aeotec Window / Door Sensors.
I’m thinking it would just be a matter of changing the device ID’s for the sensor in the plugin but want to confirm before changing.
Thanks[/quote]
Instead of using the device id of the z-wave sensor, you would substitute that of the alarm sensor that is connected to the garage door. To vera and the plugin, this should be both interpreted as a door / motion sensor.
- Garrett[/quote]
As I suspected thanks for confirming
I am using the Garage Door plugin with the DSC alarm sensors for open and closed status. Thank you for the development and all the posts.
I would like to have another input as part of my control. I am wondering what the best approach might be. I would like to have the doors (2) not open if the alarm is armed. If the alarm is disarmed and the door(s) are closed then the door(s) would open. The door(s) would close if open. At the present I have the doors controlled without regard to the alarm panel armed/disarmed status. Just the DSC garage sensors and the zwave outlet with a relay. Would I use the garage door plugin with PLEG? Just PLEG? Just can’t figure it out.
Thank you, Mark
I didnt get the update file for the itach - does anyone have it? My itach does not provide the momentary contact today - its a constant button press which locks out the wired controllers.
Thanks!
Andrew
Is there a method to have the Garage Door plugin from RTS invert the sensor?
I use an Insteon IOLinc device as sensor and switch. It works more reliably than a z-wave device I tried, but conveys a tripped sensor when the door is closed, which is the opposite of the expectation of the MCV and this plugin.
I have a tendency to leave the garage door open over night. I am open to schedule this script to close it at midnight.