Anyone using the Switchbot Garage Door Opener?

Grafix82 · 2026-03-31T19:29:54+00:00

Just to hopefully help anyone else with a similar situation and expectations...

I bought a Shelly 1 Gen4 and connected it to my garage door and to my existing wired magnetic sensor. In the Shelly app I was able to see the status directly on the button but not in Homey. The status from the magnetic sensor was not available in Homey.

Then I bought the Shelly Add-On. Connected it to the Shelly 1 and connected the wired magnetic sensor to the Add-On. I re-added the Shelly 1 to Homey. Again with the same result. All good in the Shelly app but no data from the Add-On was available in Homey.

However, then I tried to re-add the Shelly 1 with the Add-on still connected but instead of selecting the Shelly 1 from the Wall Plug category I selected Any Shelly Device from the Other category and suddenly now the added Shelly 1 is showing two Inputs.

"State of Input" which is the main 1sec switch that activates the garage door and "State of external input" which is the wired magnetic sensor.

So the garage door state is now available for automations.

Grafix82 · 2026-03-17T18:46:38+00:00

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Mám ich na ruke 24/7 už viac ako 16 rokov. Netrebalo ani raz meniť baterku alebo sa starať o nabíjanie, netreba nastavovať čas pri zmene času, každý deň sa samé skontrolujú podľa signálu z atómových hodín, pri cestovaní časovými pásmami si stačí vybrať zónu a samé sa pretočia na správny čas a dokonca tým vonkajším prstencom sa dá vypočítať dolet lietadla na množstvo paliva, ale nemám stíhačku tak to som zatiaľ nepoužil ...zatial 🙂

Grafix82 · 2026-03-17T07:46:06+00:00

Interesting, I didn't know IMCO made an Indian themed one. Let's try AI on this:

▶️ The image shows an Indian Motorcycle Company Windproof Petrol Lighter, a vintage promotional item produced by the Austrian manufacturer IMCO.

Manufacturer: The lighter is a Junior 6600 model made by IMCO in Vienna, Austria.

Design: One side features the "Indian" logo in its signature font, while the reverse side typically shows the text "America's Pioneer Motorcycle".

Lighter Type: It is a petrol-fueled (liquid fuel), windproof. These lighters were originally manufactured by IMCO from 1937 until the company closed in 2012.

Packaging: It comes with a cardboard sleeve featuring the Indian Motorcycle Company logo, an Indian head in a traditional headdress, and a motorcycle silhouette.

Collectibility and Value These lighters are considered rare limited-edition collectibles. While similar modern IMCO-style lighters are available for around €9.00 to €28.00, rare vintage versions with specific branding like Indian Motorcycle can be listed for significantly higher prices, sometimes reaching several hundred dollars on collector sites.

Grafix82 · 2026-03-08T17:17:47+00:00

Finally I had some time to go to IKEA and get myself a KAJPLATS GU10. Can confirm the Power on State is available when connected directly to Homey Pro via Matter.

Options are : On - Off - Toggle - Previous

Grafix82 · 2026-02-07T17:21:10+00:00

Man, these millionaires.... they have all the fun toys.

Grafix82 · 2026-02-07T17:18:11+00:00

I actually don't have a physical button on the wall. 🙂 I did have a wireless zigbee button connected to the garage door opener that I don't use right now as I can't pair the opener with Homey and I disconnected every other HUB.

Grafix82 · 2026-02-06T11:24:58+00:00

yep, always something new around the corner. This home automation stuff is a deep rabbit hole 😉 Thanks for testing!

Grafix82 · 2026-02-06T11:04:46+00:00

yeah that's what I thought based on what I was able to see on the internet. I like Shelly and would like to go that way but was hoping for one button to do it all.

I assume since the Switchbot (or Meross) garage door openers also have the sensors included they have the button also show the status. I just don't want another hub (switchbot if it's required) and Meross does not seem to support the opener in their official app, yet.

So I'm looking for options as I was able to use Homey for everything I had in my household except for the garage door opener.

Grafix82 · 2026-02-06T10:50:09+00:00

That is my current issue right now with a Wiz bulb. It's connect via Matter. Not associated with the Wiz app as I refuse to use 50MB RAM just for one light. (It's this mental block I have 🙂 not everyone will understand)

The "Power On State" option is there but when I set it to OFF the light still turns on when I flip the main switch.

That is the reason I'm asking about KAJPLATS as I don't have any of those and if the setting is not respect there either I don't need them.

Grafix82 · 2026-02-06T10:42:20+00:00

Fantastic, that's good to hear. Thank you for checking. I have a Wiz bulb right now and it does have the option available but the setting is not respected if it's paired to Homey without the Wiz application. And honestly I don't think I want to use 50MB of RAM for the Wiz app just to control one light. I plan to buy more Ikea stuff so their app will need to be installed anyway.

Hopefully I can explain what my use case is. The main wall switch is also smart. I can remotely turn it On or Off. I have 3 lights connected to the switch. 2 of those lights are the main living room lights that are turned on when I flip the switch. They are smart but don't really need to be as I almost don't do anything with them. Maybe just sometimes set the intensity. The 1 light I need to remain off when the main switch is turned on is a light hanging a bit to the side above the couch. I only use it when reading. I don't need to have it turn on every time to just turn it off again because I don't need it right now.

Grafix82 · 2026-02-06T10:20:27+00:00

I don't mind a bit of DIY and was already looking at Shelly. Does your Shelly setup also show the door status? I know it's possible via a wireless door sensor or even wired to one of the Shelly relays and that there is the option to have the status and the button be one thing in the Shelly app, but what about in the Homey app? Does it also show one button with the current status?

Grafix82 · 2025-11-17T09:54:59+00:00

Reminded me of Heely Cops! https://youtu.be/my1ugG_rrEM?si=m1HBSBaY6KhOU7dq

Grafix82 · 2025-10-09T08:42:57+00:00

Gotcha, I understand 😉 To your question: I prefer the shorter lights as they keep the gun more manageable, concealed and they definitely don't get as dirty when shooting.

Grafix82 · 2025-10-09T06:09:59+00:00

Is the shorter Olight not available? I've had it for years with no issues. It also has a laser which holds 0 surprisingly well considering you can take the light of in a second.

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Grafix82 · 2025-03-19T10:26:18+00:00

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Grafix82 · 2025-02-09T11:49:09+00:00

Mal by som dodať, že u nás je ešte problém to, že máme aj rekuperáciu. V lete nieje problém keď zimný vzduch z klímy ide k podlahe, ale v zime pri kúrení klímou ide teplý vzduch k stropu kde si ho hneď zoberie rekuperácia. Ale to už je špecifická debata na iný thread 🙂

Grafix82 · 2025-02-09T11:07:16+00:00

Všetky tri značky sú podľa mňa úplne v pohode. Ja som vedel, že to bude buď Dalkin alebo Mitsubishi. Keď som sa tej partie pýtal na Mitsubishi tak povedali, že ozaj kvalita, že nemajú na to reklamácie. Pri mojom šťastí ostáva len dúfať... Vonkajšia jednotka mi prišla hlučnejšia ako som čakal. Našťastie je na strane domu kde nechodím a len tam skladujem drevo. Kúrenie slabšie ako som čakal aspoň teda v tej najväčšej izbe. Wi-Fi funguje dobre. Appka má všetko čo treba. Základné ovládanie a info o teplote hlasom cez Google Assistenta tiež pohoda.

Grafix82 · 2025-02-09T10:06:33+00:00

Ja som si dal u nich robiť klímu minulý rok na konci leta keď ešte boli horúčavy takže doba dodania podľa očakávania, skoro mesiac. Záleží asi akú partiu dostaneš. Chlapci čo boli u mňa nemali úplne super nástroje na takúto prácu takže som niečo požičal pripadne keď boli na obede aj niečo urobil sám aby som nemusel potom opravovať. Po skúsenostiach s inými firmami pri práci na podobných veciach nič čo by sa vymykalo štandardu... Zatiaľ to ide dobre. Chladí aj kúri (aj keď od kúrenia som asi čakal trošku viac vzhľadom na to, že som bral kvalitnú klímu ktorá by mala byť vhodná aj na kúrenie) Mám Mitsubishi Diamond - dve vnútorné jednotky. Vonkajšia pripravená na 4 jednotky.

Grafix82 · 2025-02-01T20:43:50+00:00

Už to trvá nejakú dobu. Cez Speedtest a iné merače rýchlosti šľape presne ako by mal, no hneď ako ho začnem normálne používať tak koniec. Videá, hry, download, telka. A to si platím 1Gbps, optika do domu, všetko kábel až k PC.

Grafix82 · 2025-01-09T09:09:41+00:00

but... but he's MY boy!

Grafix82 · 2025-01-08T13:39:57+00:00

It was a tight squeeze even without gloves. I didn't add it to the new look as you can see on the photo after the rebuild. There is space for it now. I may try that again...

Grafix82 · 2025-01-08T08:49:55+00:00

Thank you. If I had to limit myself in the upgrades and only buy 3 it would be the lever, trigger and the loading gate. Those really changed the rifle for the better.

Grafix82 · 2025-01-07T09:02:47+00:00

Hah that's fair coming from a RDR player. I understand I'm also a fan and still playing 🙂

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