Harold Gilbert
I'm a semi-retired electrician & combustion technician. I live a couple of hours SW of Toronto ON Canada. I would say that i have finished about 90% of my condo with smart devices. I'm a Apple nerd so always looking for HomeKit/Home devices and tips.
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Harold Gilbert commented,
I would check the wiring on the wall controller actually check all of the low voltage wires to make sure they are landed properly. The wire could have gotten nicked when stripped. What brand of ope...
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Harold Gilbert commented,
Take a look at the infrared safety sensors the ones that stops and reverses the door if it gets obstructed. Mine has started doing the same thing but it happens intermittently. I have a loose door ...
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Harold Gilbert commented,
I used the door open/closed indicator to turn a plug in wifi outlet on and off. Then set a 4" octagon box it a keyless lamp holder with a short piece of cord.So when you get the notification that d...
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Harold Gilbert commented,
My thought on a button is with this long streak of extreme cold weather a button would be suited to using with winter gloves. I mean Niagara Falls is frozen over for the first time in years.
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Open Button Slider
Hi Scott I know that was suggested a while back about making the open button either a slider or a press and hold for a few seconds somewhere in the 2-5 second range. Something to prevent the door f...
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Harold Gilbert commented,
Dean, David, The Flashing light and beeping is a safety requirement as stated.
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Harold Gilbert commented,
Thanks Scott I appreciate it.
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Harold Gilbert commented,
Ok if I could ask a stupid question? What is a API?
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Harold Gilbert commented,
I found that one of the resets goofed up my auto close. Both daytime and nighttime had defaulted to 1 minute. I have a iPhone Xr. I have other goofiness as well with my smart home.
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Harold Gilbert commented,
Just thought it might a good idea to blank out your street address.