$10 Alexa Controlled Smart Garage Door Opener (No Programming Required)

Sonoff Wifi Switch (link to item I purchased):
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My Sonoff S20 Smart Outlet Unboxing & Setup Video:
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Any USB cell phone charger & micro USB cable should work. I have not used this USB Cable or power brick, but here are links if you need one or the other.
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[@iamnotthewalrus]

This is great My unit is ready to go up in the garage tomorrow morning. All of the software and config was spot-on and just works. Thanks for taking the time to record and publish the video.

[@haroldmclaughlin8015]

Awesome! I just did this using your video in about 15 minutes! Works beautifully! I combined this with a door sensor mounted on a hinge on the garage door, so now I say "Alexa, Open the garage" and she opens it, then via the sensor reports "garage door is open," Same deal when closing. Thanks for the video!

[@SparkeyDogfish]

How do you hook up the sensor?

[@danielbrent]

Just followed along and got it working 1st time through! You rock man, way cheaper than other ways of doing it. Now to add a door sensor and a night time routine!

[@R0bertJ0hns0n1983]

Daniel do you mind email me or texting me. I have a few questions I'd just like to run by someone who did this already

[@mcamodell]

Thank you so much for the instructions! Works brilliant! One of my remotes died and this is less cost than a new remote and never needs special batteries ;)

[@axisone8055]

Dude!!!! You are super awesome!!!! Every other video involved soldering and cutting the board! Your tutorial had me with the device set up in ten minutes!!! I'll comment back when I hook it up to my garage door. Thank you!!!

[@daver4972]

Just a quick thank you from the UK, working first time thanks to the clear instructions.

[@wiraone]

Thanks! Was looking a way to use Open instead of Switch on for my auto gate.

[@juanjosefermin3682]

I saw this video a couple of weeks ago and tried it, worked perfect on my sliding garage door, very useful video Greetings from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

[@pauli6570]

Absolutely clear and precise instructions. Well done and thank you. Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@woodythomasjr]

I knew there had to be a way to get this to work. Thanks, works great.

[@rahmanray1171]

Thank you ! I have just automated my gate with your help. 🙏

[@chrismills3435]

Steve, you did it! Great to find your video and learn about this product. Couldn't get it from Amazon UK but no problem finding it on ebay. £5.99 from China and delivered in a week. Easy to install, took about 15 minutes and works with Alexa just like you said. Thanks for sharing.

[@thiswayup636]

Thanks for the video, especially for reminding me how to make specific Alexa commands “turn garage door on” doesnt impress the grandkids as much as “Alexa, Open Sesame” 😉

[@obijuan-]

I figured out how to turn the Sonoff Basic RFR2 into a dry relay and installed it on my door. Works great. Now, I have the extra benefits of using a 433 MHz remote control to open my garage and retained the voice and app capability of the Basic.

[@robr3978]

Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to put this together!!

[@guillaume7684]

Hello, thank you for this video. Is there a risk if I forget to put the contact back on OFF, and that I leave it longtime on ON? Thank you.

[@morganmendieta3738]

Thank you seems like an easy setup.

[@WastedTalent-]

Thank you! This helped me a lot with setting this up.

[@johnnybyrd4138]

both of our remotes died. thank you for taking the time to provide this solution. the link opens to one that doesnt' arrive for 6 weeks. I recommend maybe updating to link to one that is already in stock in the U.S.?

[@victoryusa2day]

Thank you! this was very helpful and it was explained well.

[@elmer3383]

Thank you for the simple Alexa connection. 5 others were complicated

[@chuckbowers9297]

I can't figure out how to get the garage door named my sw goes out of the pairing mode before I can get completed.

[@theSEGAtwistisover9k]

excellent video very comprehensive makes me with I had a garage.

[@jimmycrankerson1797]

Its a good project! I am slightly curious though. I would have thought you would need 2x sonoffs , one for the up switch and one for the down switch?

[@MrIntercoolers]

Thank you. Great help. Worked a treat

[@dwassortedmedia]

Does anyone know if there is encryption between the application and the switch when pairing? I am looking to have a setup that will allow for voice control to change the state of a device like this but in order to send the proper commands, I need to see the actual data packets.

[@geneholmerud4753]

Genie techs told me that this can be used with Series II controllers. Genie S2 wall consoles have three buttons, but just two wires connecting them to the motor controllers. That means there is some sort of signal encoding on wires, not just on/off momentary contact that a push button (and a Sonoff relay) provide. While only one Wall Console can be connected, it turns out that the same terminals on the controller can be connected to any number of push buttons without interfering. The terminals to use are #3 and #4 (also labeled BWC, which stands for Basic Wall Console).

[@MrAustin1234]

Steve Nice job explaining how to set this up...........have already ordered two units You're good at covering all the details.......I subscribed and will be back again Austin in Dallas, Texas

[@rodneyd4835]

What kind of charging cable fits the sonoff side

[@chamilarobert6009]

Thank you. Very help full

[@yashduggal918]

Thanks!

[@eglkFlyer]

Cool, I have watched many videos on this, the missing bit you gave was adding Alexa routine to use open garage instaed of garage on :-) I now have mine working perfectly.

[@icemanfred]

why did you change the duration of inch mode to two seconds?

[@kenjud1881]

Hi Steve, Great video, thank You. I have a craftsman opener with the temp/time wall controller. Its a simple 2 wire hookup , but not simple operation. Any ideas how to make this work ? thank You for your time, Ken

[@abishekhariharan9442]

What device can I use if I have 5g spectrum WiFi and also not have the 2nd gen Amazon Alexa?

[@dominicmarzella1071]

Hi Steve! Would this work to control an electric gate powered from 12v DC? Gate is beyond home wifi.

[@iambyrdman]

10:50 I use Hot glue to isolate the wires on the underside. Thanks for all your precious time!!!

[@KipBurbank1]

Have two now. Garage and one set up for on/on and off/off. Don’t know what to do with the second. Maybe a panic switch for the house alarm system to trigger the siren on command. Second sonoff would not “inch” until I changed it in the settings in the eWeLink app

[@menglin4134]

Great video, thanks!

[@jonathansookoo5744]

Love the video.. Will try it soon. Thanks man

[@kangtoh687]

I have solved the problem of the motor led flashing by moving the sonoff unit away from the motor. Somehow the sonoff frequency must be affecting the motor. Thanks for your help.

[@d12bn]

Thanks! Perfect video!

[@ezequielamaya7351]

Hello I'm trying to set it up on a aleko gate opener can't find where to connect to the power head

[@MayaglezPCs]

Hi Steve, do you know if that module can be powered with 12V DC in the green input conectors? I have seen some 12V DC, some 7-32V DC on amazon, but in México they are like $50 USD or more, this one cost like $12.

[@kiranmohanachandran4784]

You are making it more complex for the common people to understand mate

[@DalfRock]

please clarify

[@simonegarozzo6302]

Hey mate, i cant figure out how to change how the swift works on google home. It works with ewilink but in google home it works like a on off button which is not how it shows on the ewelink app. This means i have to repeat the command to cycle the on /off

[@tomsut123]

Hi Can I still use the regular remote controls along with the cell phone to open and close doors? Thanks

[@jasonrumsey6954]

Would this work with my mighty mule gate opener? Did u use the 12v or 5v switch for the garage? Thanks for this great video.

[@johnnycarvalho2538]

can you use the alexa app on your phone to open and close ?

[@ME-zs4qd]

Thanks for the great video set uo the switch with no problem. The problem is i have a four places were the wires run one for the opener a second for the opener the two more for the wires to sotp in case of a emergency. Can you help me out the opener is liftMaster MyQ 2017

[@ryanmilne1987]

Cracking video thanks

[@aqeelalhajouni]

Should I use 5v or 12v relay?

[@hazlett1927]

If you don't care for climbing ladders the SONOFF can be spliced into the pushbutton wires anywhere they run. Mine is right next to the pushbutton.

[@CenterInYou]

Yep! I was watching video after video just to figure out whether I need to use NO or NC and all of them wire it right into the unit vs spliced into the pushbutton.

[@TheGiants217]

Did the same . Only problem i have is that alexa only works by saying “ Alexa garage on” i really want alexa to open when i say “Alexa garage open” to open and Say “Alexa garage close” to close. Any ideas? Please help and thank yoi

[@palomero0885]

Can I use this relay with a linear actuator?

[@giovavic40]

Is there a compatibility list or will this work on any garage opener?

[@bigkahuna2297]

i followed along and when activated the garage door light blinks but dosent move, i have a 4 wire

[@Brian-id7sy]

Great video, made setting this up easy. So I wired this up and I'm using the inching function and the N.O. contacts. It works great except after a power outage when it reboots it opens my garage door. I've tried adjusted the Power On State in the settings but it doesn't seem to matter which one I use, On, Off, and Resume all result in the door opening when power is restored. Have you experienced this or have any suggestion on how to address it?

[@jonathansookoo5744]

Hey does it open when it connects back to wifi or just when it powers back on.. If it's just when it powers back on, you can run some batteries to it so when power goes it will still have power. If it's because of the wifi however, I haven't figured out that yet

[@rickhinds3130]

Not sure if you can help me or not, I bought a couple of the switches I follow the instructions put in pair mode but will not pair with my phone or iPad any advice thanks Rick

[@safwanyousuf3570]

Hi steve ive got a centurion d10 motor cant see the normal open

[@handydaddy4232]

Great video! Is there a way to program Alexa to require as password or security phrase before opening the door?

[@james10739]

Do you know if you can control it remotely thru the welink app or whatever

[@jdmcarcollection7263]

Hi Awesome informative video. does it work only if your on the same wifi or can it be controlled from anywhere?

[@johnarnold6623]

My new favorite YT DYI'r!! I don't know what you have to do for your affiliate links, but yours point to products that are no longer available. I'd like for you to get a little something with my purchase. So I'll wait to see if it gets fixed

[@allenfischbeck1232]

If you yell the command from outside will the device still engage?

[@mrloofer72]

Thanks for the video. To confirm, to use the ifttt via the ewe link app is now a yearly subscription?

[@racecrashrepeat]

Question. Can I trigger it with my phone when I'm not home?

[@anthonyyarborough4231]

Will the hardware button still work by it's self??

[@mattmahoney1690]

So I hooked this up and it works on the ewe app everytime but alexa...not always which is wierd. Also, now my wall switch has no power!!! I hooked the wires up the the red and white which were ontop of the wall wires on the garage motor I beleive....any ideas on how to get the wall switch back on??

[@bryanmontgomery610]

Can this be controlled outside your home network?

[@leonelhernandezpietrasanta2326]

Hi Steve ! Great video !! I'm trying to do the same function but with other model of sonoff device, sonoff basic r2. Can you help me pls ? I have an idea but I'll really preciate your comments

[@ramnkc]

Couldn't get the ewelink to Pair... It always hang on the retrieving device info

[@DavidCampanella-Campy]

I've watched a couple of these videos are your was straight forward w/o any bullshit - thanks, For a couple of bucks you can buy a shallow single outlet/switch blue plastic junction box from Home Depot with a blank cover to safely enclose and mount this setup.

[@Oddish08]

LEGEND!

[@olerog60]

Just A question. If I ask Alexa to, say, "open garage door" and it is already open will it shut the door instead? and Vise versa.

[@gilangeles3681]

What wires did you use?

[@kangtoh687]

Thanks so much for your instructions to setting up to control the garage door. I have followed and hooked up the sonoff to the garage motor, the output cables go to connector PB and GND which is push button and ground. The garage door open and close when using a jumper wire to check. On powering up the sonoff unit, the garage motor indicator keep flashing and the garage door doesn’t work. I set the relay on for 1 second. I checked the relay closed for one second when not connected to the garage motor using the multimeter which is correct. I can’t figure out why it affects the motor when powering up.

[@kangtoh687]

@@Steve_Does_Stuff Thanks for your reply. There are only two cables comming out from sonoff. I check with multimeter, it works fine

[@DV-tc1yr]

Steve I bought this item and installed it on my iPhone using the app you stated I got a routine using Alexa working with it however when I connect the C and NO to my garage door opener (chamberlain) it does not open the door. I hear it click and the arrows light up on the opener. Can you tell me what I'm ding wrong ?

[@Fit4Life921]

Any idea if this works with SmartThings?

[@ruannaude8197]

Great video

[@PhongNguyen-nz9kz]

I followed this to the T, problem I have is when I say Alex close garage door, it will trigger open and close. If I say open it doesn’t do anything. What did I do wrong?

[@coryhyatt2035]

If the command "close garage door" is given, and the garage door is already closed. Wont that open the garage door? Given the fact that is doesnt have a feedback or a way to know if its open. And the button press just actuats a command to power the motor on. Thanks. This device is pretty nifty esp. for the price. I am just trying to figure a way(on the cheap) to set a routine to make sure my garage doors are closed at night.

[@fahadfaheem4955]

can you control it remotely? from anywhere?

[@lumbardh]

Now is there any way for Alexa to know if the door is already open or closed? Like if I say open the garage she'll say it's already open?

[@geneholmerud9322]

Terrific tutorial. I have a few other "Smart" devices in my home. Some use eco4life App and others use Smart Life App. Will Sonoff WiFi sw work with these other apps? Before I knew what I was doing, I bought a few other such switch boards, both one- and-four circuit, but I don't know how to use them. I suspect they are usable via eWeLink, aye?

[@shadowislander]

Cool idea...but wouldn't just one function do it? Press your button and door raises. Press it (you defined up button) again and door will go down. My bigger concern, and I understand that you were not addressing this, is that you would also need to set limit switches which will report to your phone that the door is indeed up (or down) in case it went down, hit something and returned to the up position for the remainder of my day or night. There are of course numerous additonal functions that could be VERY cool, and likely cheap to implement. Well done for a clear and concise instructional video.

[@davem2963]

Awesome video... this is EXACTLY what i have been looking for. Are there any cases that it will fit into?

[@AtlantaTerry]

Go to a dollar / discount store then look for food storage containers. In my local Dollar Tree store I found a set of 3 which had gaskets and would hold my Rasberry Pi for US $1.

[@N1Caraguita]

Compatible with Legacy 850?

[@Captnsvo23t]

Does this totally bypass the wall switch or are they still usable?

[@johnnycarvalho2538]

how to reset this little board i cant get it to go in itching mode

[@usmc_retired]

Thank you. Very clear instructions and was able to add on the first attempt. Actually, the first attempt with the correct password! Duh.

[@dasase6829]

Hello Steve. I have question. Are you able to controll that wifi relay even when you are not connected to the same wifi? Thanks.

[@user-sj3ty9wu5i]

Hi steve thanks for your very informative video but i ha e a question i dont see a 5 volts one on Amazon i only see a 250 v how will that be connected would it be the same as the 5 v?

[@Steve_Does_Stuff]

Check out this one: www.amazon.com/dp/B0752P57ZG/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_TQPTC23DTM15JB5B13BE?linkCode=ml2&tag=stevedoesstuf-20

[@wayne4162]

can a family of 4 use on there own individual phones to open garage door?

[@Marnitzv]

I've installed this replay but my Google home / assistant triggers twice. Any idea how to fix this?

[@mrbenny28]

I really enjoyed your video! Very cool! Just had a question. I was wondering if it matters which wires you connect from the motor to the sonoff. I have red and white that go from the wall button to the motor. Does it matter which of those wires connect to common and NO on the sonoff? Thanks!

[@mrbenny28]

@@Steve_Does_Stuff Thanks for your reply. Really enjoy learning about this stuff! :)

[@AskUncleDavecom]

Can I still do this if I have a LCD control panel and not JUST a plain old button to open garage I don’t want to fry the control panel ALSO is it possible you connect the sonoff to the button instead of the back of the garage door opener I have a power outlet close to button

[@mr.t595]

wow LCD for open garage door🤔. Maybe u have and wifi and u don't need this device. What say on your LCD display?

[@dangraves25]

Is there anyway to attach a sensor to this so I know if it's in the open or closed position?

[@daver4972]

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[@elmer3383]

Was easy to connect after watching this. I have a different unit. Mine was APP SMART Life. I already was using that SMART LIFE APP. so I got one for that APP. Still was some to follow. Easy weasy piece of cake

[@kjlvirgo]

Can you make it that the switch of the garage door work just the same way as the light switch? Meaning, I like to see the switch on my phone stays on after I open my garage door, so I know it's bee opened if I am not at home.

[@haroldmclaughlin8015]

I used a simple wifi/alexa compatible open/close door sensor that usually mounts to a door and frame- but instead of trying to mount it to the garage/frame which would be cumbersome, I saw a way here to mount it to the door using a simple door hinge (has to be loose to swing open/closed. The sensor on either side of the hinge so when down, the sensor touch, when open the magnet swings on the hinge. Alexa can then report the status of the door being open or closed. Combined, these two devices make my garage truly smart!

[@fanaticmind]

I have LiftMaster and in my Garage Door opener and there are cable connector at the back of the motor |RED|WHITE|WHITE|BLACK So any idea how should I connect those 2 cables coming from the Board to this connector holes?

[@fanaticmind]

Steve Does Stuff! I just checked my Door switch and there is no cable back there it’s fully wireless. And I have tried to connect those two cables coming from sonoff board with different combinations and it’s not working. So I am not sure what are my options here. Please help.