nfv123 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 I have all 3 of my garage doors on C4 where I can open and close them, however I have no way of knowing whether they are currently opened or closed. Is there anyway to change this or do I need and add on product? Any suggestions would be great. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 You can add sensors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfv123 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Are they sensors I need to get from my control 4 dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstafford388 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 14 minutes ago, nfv123 said: Are they sensors I need to get from my control 4 dealer? No they are just generic garage door contacts, but they would need to be tied into the Control4 system so you would need a dealer for that. Or you could go with a tilt sensor but I prefer the contact option...no batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfv123 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Any certain brand you know that works well ? Thank you for the help...new to the c4 world and my dealer is not very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzlot Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, nfv123 said: Any certain brand you know that works well ? Thank you for the help...new to the c4 world and my dealer is not very helpful Are you handy or just want to stick something on? Tilt sensors literally just stick on. Actual contacts you mount to the door then it’s easy but need to be wired into a device. as mentioned you will need a dealer either way. Tons of helpful and responsive ones here msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfv123 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 I am pretty handy, I would prefer to use whatever will work best / last the longest. is this the route I should go or should I buy the myQ garage door opener and then connect that into c4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstafford388 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 This is what we use. We don't buy them there, just the first link I saw when I google it. https://www.alarmliquidators.com/honeywell-958-overhead-garage-door-hardwired-sensor-with-magnet/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&scid=scplp958&sc_intid=958&gclid=CjwKCAjwi_b3BRAGEiwAemPNU4tZAVeySddEUaeUcqOLwBVxwQxOU8e7eub7TvDsnADEaf2udhh71BoCWq0QAvD_BwE Also, I would definitely NOT buy a MyQ if you don't need to. Integration is a bit of a mess at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 the tilt sensors are really nice... door rails would need a relay or be connected to an open relay in controller... https://www.amazon.com/Overhead-Garage-Switch-Contact-Mounted/dp/B01KYGJT4W/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=garage+door+rail+sensor&qid=1593712214&sr=8-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorterTX Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 MyQ integration into Control4 is not a viable option anymore unfortunately (see previous forum discussion below) It great on its own but you run into issues if you are wanting to try and tie it to Control4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecheech Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, msgreenf said: the tilt sensors are really nice... door rails would need a relay or be connected to an open relay in controller... https://www.amazon.com/Overhead-Garage-Switch-Contact-Mounted/dp/B01KYGJT4W/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=garage+door+rail+sensor&qid=1593712214&sr=8-2 + 1 on this solution. I have mine wired into an Axxis contact sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, PorterTX said: MyQ integration into Control4 is not a viable option anymore unfortunately (see previous forum discussion below) It great on its own but you run into issues if you are wanting to try and tie it to Control4. Agreed - Chamberlain are very consumer unfriendly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfv123 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Great, I will order some and try it out. Thank you all for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 12 minutes ago, msgreenf said: the tilt sensors are really nice... door rails would need a relay or be connected to an open relay in controller... https://www.amazon.com/Overhead-Garage-Switch-Contact-Mounted/dp/B01KYGJT4W/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=garage+door+rail+sensor&qid=1593712214&sr=8-2 Mitch - don't you recommend the NYCE tilt sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, zaphod said: Mitch - don't you recommend the NYCE tilt sensor? both are great! If you have relays the door option is cheaper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therockhr Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 2 hours ago, nfv123 said: Any certain brand you know that works well ? Thank you for the help...new to the c4 world and my dealer is not very helpful The biggest question is can you run wires to the door back to wherever your relays terminate at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfv123 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, therockhr said: The biggest question is can you run wires to the door back to wherever your relays terminate at? The garage doors already are hooked up, just doesn't show whether or not they are open are closed. Does this answer your question, maybe I'm not as handy as I thought ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therockhr Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 18 minutes ago, nfv123 said: The garage doors already are hooked up, just doesn't show whether or not they are open are closed. Does this answer your question, maybe I'm not as handy as I thought ha Correct but to know whether they are opened or closed you will have to put a sensor on each door. You can get either wired or wireless sensors. If you can run wire, it would probably be cheaper since you already have relays connected I assume you have an io extender that you could connect the sensors to. This is the setup I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pounce Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 I guess maybe the best question for the OP is ...do you have Z2IO boxes attached to your garage door today or do you know specifically how your garage doors are controlled by C4 physically? therockhr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfv123 Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 16 hours ago, Pounce said: I guess maybe the best question for the OP is ...do you have Z2IO boxes attached to your garage door today or do you know specifically how your garage doors are controlled by C4 physically? To be honest no I don't know. Should I reach out to my dealer and ask or is there a way I can find out easily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pounce Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 6 hours ago, nfv123 said: To be honest no I don't know. Should I reach out to my dealer and ask or is there a way I can find out easily? Its probably best. I'm sure they can check to see how its integrated and then make some good suggestions on how to solve this specific need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J to the D Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 23 hours ago, nfv123 said: The garage doors already are hooked up, just doesn't show whether or not they are open are closed. Does this answer your question, maybe I'm not as handy as I thought ha Quick question, what door operators do you have? I went through this same process and realised with a relay box the operator can provide feedback to C4 to tell me of the doors are open or closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo1738 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Just got chop to get me 2 nyce sensors and a z2io for a soldered remote. Seems easiest way to go. msgreenf and joecheech 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfv123 Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 On 7/3/2020 at 3:12 PM, J to the D said: Quick question, what door operators do you have? I went through this same process and realised with a relay box the operator can provide feedback to C4 to tell me of the doors are open or closed. They are overheard garage doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 (Aladdin Connect garage door products do have an official Control4 driver, if anyones' buying new and want's integration) msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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