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@geckolondon78942 жыл бұрын
Really useful video this - which I found after purchase, but before installation! With reference to the CarPlay dashboard button, I found the following. 1) Add the location of each device in the Meross app 2) You need to have location services switched ON with your phone 3) You need "Siri Suggestions" switched ON in CarPlay settings 4) after requesting Siri opens / closes the door a few times it appeared as a button on CarPlay 5) It only appears on the screen where you have navigation, music and suggestions all on the one screen.
@alopez20062 жыл бұрын
Do you need to have the device connected to HomeKit hub (ex. Apple TV) for it to show in CarPlay?
@emmgeevideo2 жыл бұрын
I've had a MyQ opener "assistant" for a few years that worked so-so. I bought the HomeKit bridge but it never worked (and this was before my recent dive into HomeKit) so I pulled it out. I've used it as a standalone function. Now that I'm smart-ifying my home with HomeKit, I wanted a solid garage door assistant for my Genie garage door opener. I was surprised at how few options there are. I bought the Meross assistant with some trepidation because all the reviews say that if it isn't compatible you have to reach out to the company for some add-on. I'm happy to say that the installation was very quick, the app installation instructions are really good, and the darn thing worked first time. I intend to do some automations for my garage lighting and am confident that this accessory will be a big advantage. I wanted others who are researching these devices to know about my success.
@toddhughes40063 жыл бұрын
Get this one guys. It simply works and works fast every time. No transmitters with batteries on the door itself just old school wired magnetic sensors that don't fail. I've used two other major brands of HomeKit openers and this third time was the charm. Wired is always superior to wireless. If you don't care to run the wires you'll have a opener that simply works. The one thing that could have made it bullet proof is the addition of an RJ-45 ethernet jack for those of us who prefer wired over wi-fi. That being said the Meross opener connects to your wi-fi the fastest of any of the openers I've used before and doesn't seem to get a lot of that updating all the time.
@elliottlaporte3 жыл бұрын
I got this Meross device as soon as it came out 3 months ago to control my Alutech Levigato 800 garage door opener. It works great apart from one problem. As the door is a double sectional it takes a while lowering to fully close and the magnet/detector to both meet. This duration is apparently longer than what HomeKit expects it to take and causes the Apple Home app to display the message 'Obstruction detected'. This occurs at about 4/5 of the closing sequence and this status doesn't change even after the door is fully closed and the magnet reaches the detector. The solution I found to get around this was to add an additional neodymium magnet to the door about 30cm below the one provided is located, so that this one reaches the detector before HomeKit's expected duration times out. This does cause the Home app to get a little confused saying the door is "Closing...Closed...Open...Closed". A slight bugbear if you have individual iPhone notifications enabled for the Meross opener but if you turn them off you would never know. Ideally it would be better if you could change the expected closing duration as a setting (something like 15, 20, 25 seconds) in either the Meross or Home app. Maybe in a future firmware update? Interested if you can find out more Jon. Meantime hope this helps if anyone else has the same problem.
@RapManCZ3 жыл бұрын
I can see timeout settings in Meross app....
@Lindenbichl3 жыл бұрын
Hi Elliott! Thank you for sharing! Same issue here. But know i have comprehensible reasons why Homekit thinks my garage door is obstructed. I will test your workaround.
@latinomadness3 жыл бұрын
Very impressed with the Product, easy install, what took most time during install, was the position of the open/close detector😅
@Iansfamilyvideos3 жыл бұрын
I have this and it works perfectly. I have a Skylink IQ series garage door opener, which is not listed as one of the Meross compatible models, but it works fine. I love being able to open the door using Siri, and to determine whether I’ve remembered to close it by asking Siri whether it’s open or closed.
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
That’s good to know that the model is supported
@TheAdrianMc3 жыл бұрын
I've been using mine for about 2 months now (didn't mean to sound like MKBHD! lol)and it was the best choice I made to make my garage door smart! It's been flawless and after installation and setup, I haven't had to think about it since! It just works!!
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
It’s good to hear when others come up with the same conclusion
@AndrewLamb71 Жыл бұрын
Watched a couple of other videos on this but yours is by far the best (really great script/description).
@JohnnyLeuthard Жыл бұрын
installed just installed this and it works great. The hardest part was running the sensor and placing it in a spot where the door wasn't hitting it when opening and closing. Of course that is very minor. I've only been using it for a couple days but so far but love it. I also have a goodnight scene that makes sure the door is closed. My other oidea is an emergency 911 scene where I han hit in an emergency and my phone will text a friend, notify emergency services, open the garage door and unlock doors and blink the lights. Even just using it as a door opener it's a perfect add-on. The only disappointment I have it setting up an automation when I arrive home. But that's not with the device it's homekit in general. It doesn't register I have arrived at home until I hit the WiFi and if I am outside the garage door I don't get a signal until the door is open. But I do have an Apple TV so I have that setup as my home hub so I can still open it with a click of a button of asking Siri to open it.
@latinomadness3 жыл бұрын
ordered one today based on your great review :D
@myHomeKithome3 жыл бұрын
Great review as always Jon!! I’ve been impressed with this company’s ability to push out new products and push into new catrgoriea. They are budget friendly to boot. Dig it!
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
You and me both! Meross is really pushing HomeKit to be more affordable for sure
@6axisptyltd453 Жыл бұрын
I bought the Athom version and I’m having a lot of stability issues with it, even after updates it’s always dropping out. Might try this.
@wzk9211093 жыл бұрын
Thanks, just bought 2. Works like a charm.
@Steve-tr5ug3 жыл бұрын
It took watching a few videos to realise what the “o-map” was . . .
@KevKlopper3 жыл бұрын
Can you enlighten me / us?
@omgZiefeR3 жыл бұрын
@@KevKlopper The Home app
@KevKlopper3 жыл бұрын
@@omgZiefeR omg 🤦♂️
@omgZiefeR3 жыл бұрын
@@KevKlopper It took me a while to understand too 😂
@emmgeevideo2 жыл бұрын
If you watch "Mary Poppins" a few times you'll get used to his accent ;-) Dick Van Dyke nailed it...
@Tristan-ok9ud3 жыл бұрын
Was searching for a good alternative to over expensive smart gates, seas to be one here.
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great affordable option for sure
@10720643 жыл бұрын
Amazing video as always! I have already bought one actually! Meross have said I need an accessory to use mine........ which I am still waiting for! Hopefully Meross haven’t forgotten to send me it 🤞🏽
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Thank you watching! You must be in the 1% that need the extra kit to make it work
@10720643 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthorityHi Jon. Do you have any issues when using the HomePod mini to open your garage door? Mine always says you need to unlock your iPhone first. Do you think there is a security issue, that’s why it’s asking to unlock your iPhone?
@ThePNWRiderWA3 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of adding it to your goodnight routine. It would be great if it would sense when the car was close and open the door or close when leaving.
@CompetitionChris3 жыл бұрын
You can do that with Samsung smartthings. I have mine automatically close if it is open once my cell phone gets out of Wi-Fi range in case I forget to close it as I drive away. I believe you can open also once it connects to Wi-Fi after it's been off of Wi-Fi but I don't want to do that because half the time I don't want to park in the garage right away.
@JohnnyLeuthard Жыл бұрын
You ca do that with an automation. You can have it detect when nobody is home and close,last person leaving and close, when someone or anyone arrives open it, etc. But I have had issues with that because it doesn't detect I am "home" until I connect to WiFi and I have to be inside the garage to get a strong enough signal.
@liftingafterdark32413 жыл бұрын
I have the iSmart Gate device and have had really good results with it over the past 6mo. That being said, if I didn’t have multiple doors to control the Meross would be a great option!
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Meross has brought another to market that controls multiple doors. But like you I do still love the ismartgate
@liftingafterdark32413 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority that is good to know. Meross makes solid HK products! Jon, you mentioned you use the Linksys Velop, do you have a video on the new HK firmware update?
@DarylCrow2 жыл бұрын
Can you use two of these if you have two garage doors (if not using the one that controls multiple doors)?
@jasonstar98253 жыл бұрын
Great review! Much cheaper than the smart gate option.
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Jason!
@jennifermaddux40155 ай бұрын
Great review sir!
@tuanistico3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have one and it works, but senses open when it´s closed and viceversa, only issue I have
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Update the firmware via the meross app
@10ordersonline3410 ай бұрын
I would be interested in hearing how it is working after 2 years. Mine has so many issues, had the unit replaced, disconnection and reinstallation required many times. It is a joke.
@antmon1232 жыл бұрын
nice review - though after about 6mos, mine has now decided to open and close randomly after I initially click in the app to open/close it - seems to have started happening just after the firmware 'upgrade' too.... tried different settings including changing trigger duration - may have to reset it all and start from scratch, bleh
@sagarrijal39442 жыл бұрын
Does it work remotely? What I meant was from different locations, friends house, different city?
@DenisMarciniak3 жыл бұрын
Nice. I think I will buy one for my hormann prismatic garage door as it is compatible. Is it water resistant? I also have the gate from Sommers but I don’t know what model 🤔
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
No it’s not waterproof
@hubi1434 ай бұрын
hey do i need a home pod to use apple home app? because i can only use home when using wifi. thanks
@jsh248 Жыл бұрын
I get occasionally get “device not responding” 😢 should I evaluate my wifi network first to explore solving this issue
@calinubro3 жыл бұрын
It works great!
@bradmoores91939 ай бұрын
Can't seem to get any automation or scene to work for "when I arrive, open garage door". Closest I have got is when I arrive I get a prompt from homekit "time sensitive" asking if I want to activate automation? If I press yes then garage door opens. I could always press a button to open the door so I don't want to be prompted. I just want the door to open when I arrive but can't find any help as to why mine does not. Thanks.
@khmertech16783 жыл бұрын
I’m in New Zealand I want to buy 1 but worry about the 2 wires connected
@richardmanford47303 жыл бұрын
Great review - look forward to a review of their new triple version. One question is it possible to change the icon to a gate?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
No, I have not found a way to change it
@topnotchsound3 жыл бұрын
Your review was spot on! I purchased from your link and I love this within our HomeKit system. How do I get this into my CarPlay? I'm in th garage now and I don't see it on CarPlay. Is there an additional step?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and using the link. It should just appear in CarPlay automatically. Assume you are using the iPhone that is connected to your HomeKit home?
@thitiwat.r3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority Great review!! Does the garage icon permanently show on the CarPlay or only when you’re close to home?
@alexbishop58703 жыл бұрын
Meross Door Opener is great as you say, but for some reason CarPlay has no HomeKit app OR Meross app. I’ve gone in to settings add them but they don’t show up. I can’t understand why?
@terryriley31173 жыл бұрын
Hello Great review, I installed a couple of these but cannot get to any device settings in the meross app, I constantly get error messages stating that the door is obstructed, I want to change timeout settings but simply cannot change anything in the meross app. Am I missing something, please advise
@vartaxe11 ай бұрын
im wondering if it just a "dumb" device in the sense that it will just trigger the "press" signal or will it actually send/recieve/interpret the data from the manufacturer like errors and such? for my case the manufacturer "marantec" has inhouse device called maveo starter bundle wich also has a hub but is like 4 times the price of this meross while also not even supporting homekit but has features like leaving the door a little bit open to let the gases go out...
@lucseufer87003 жыл бұрын
Hi Jon, Thanks for the review. Does the Meross handles the security pin code safety thingy? I have a garage door linked via homebridge and I don’t have the option to set a pin code. So when I ask Siri to open the door it asks that I either set a pin code or unlock my phone. I was wondering if that was the case with the Meross as well.
@Lancem012 жыл бұрын
Can you still use your existing garage door button (remote) and access code panel?
@jinwookpark48332 жыл бұрын
Hello. What kind of motor is it? I'm using the same door and I'm trying to replace the motor. Do you have any recommendations? The whole garage door moves as in the video.(like a thumbnail)
@steliosmathioudakis7020 Жыл бұрын
For use with HomeKit it needs hub?
@DavidGodibadze Жыл бұрын
I'm looking for this music for some time now, what's the name and where did you source it from?
@kucerajojo3 жыл бұрын
sorry but when I need open front gate and garage door coud I managed by carplay too? maybe as second garage door? thank you
@steveboo143 жыл бұрын
Does the app show the status of the door anywhere? Can you open the door from anywhere like MyQ or only in range of garage door?
@David.. Жыл бұрын
Do you have to use the door sensor with this? I have a Wyze camera that reads a QR code on the door which tells me if the door is open or closed. I didn’t realize that it’s not compatible with HomeKit so I ordered this to use with Siri so I can open the door from the Bluetooth comms system on my motorcycle helmet. Literally only need it for that since the Wyze unit works perfectly for everything else.
@YalcinBoyacioglu9 ай бұрын
How to connect with Nice Robus 600?
@_L.L.3 жыл бұрын
Can you still use the default (old) remote off the garage door opener?
@2bois3 жыл бұрын
Does it works with Roller Door Garage Door Openers ?
@s.o34483 жыл бұрын
Twine Garage is also good but unfortunately don't have homekit
@fluxcapacitor3 жыл бұрын
Is the HomeKit Garage Door widget showing up in CarPlay at 5:55 always there on the Dashboard, or does it appear only when your car (your iPhone in it) is near the garage door and stay hidden when you're driving away?
@StevenSheeran4 ай бұрын
This is a great question. Hope it gets answered.
@jimaugust9485Ай бұрын
@@StevenSheeran Yes, as you get close to home it will appear in CarPlay, as you move away (for me usually about 1 to 2 kms) it disappears!
@16526543 жыл бұрын
Do I need a hub to set it up for homekit ?
@47crazed3 жыл бұрын
I have a question. I've been using my homepod to open my garage. im not sure it that was a bug (security issue). After i updated to 14.4 beta 2, i could not open my garage with my homepod anymore. is this normal?
@1975Stevo Жыл бұрын
Hi, my setup includes a motorised roller type door with separate controller/receiver which sets the limiters and includes the 433Hz receiver etc, would you happen to know whether the Meross controller connects direct to the to the separate controller or directly to the roller door. If the latter, does the Meross have the ability to set limiters for the door to stop and start the motor etc?
@scotiajinker83923 жыл бұрын
I bought this a couple of week’s ago, it’s dead simple to install & it works well. How did you get the app onto CarPlay?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
It should just appear in CarPlay automatically
@scotiajinker83923 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority ooft , that was a quick reply. Thanks for the info. Even though I’ve had it a few weeks because of lockdown etc my car hasn’t moved out of the garage, we use the wife’s car. But guess what ? I’m trying it out tomorrow 😂😂😂
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
We are in lockdown in the U.K. at the moment and my car will not be moving much 😂
@scotiajinker83923 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority I’ve just tried it on my wife’s car & mine. It shows up in both but you can’t do anything. It just shows the state of the door open or closed. Does it work on yours?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
@@scotiajinker8392 yes, as shown in the video I can press the icon and it will operate the door
@gillridesmotorcyclesstuff91182 жыл бұрын
Hi! Is it mandatory to install the magnets? I’ve one fence where it is impossible to mount it.
@HomeKitAuthority2 жыл бұрын
Yes, or it does not if it’s open or closed
@giancarlopanaccio2 жыл бұрын
Hello compliments for the video. Maybe you can help me, I have an Apple TV 4K and I want to use it as home bridge but for some transì I cannot. Even though I use the same Apple ID I’m still not able to use it as home bridge. Do you have suggestion ? Thank you very much take care
@HomeKitAuthority2 жыл бұрын
Is it connected to the same network?
@giancarlopanaccio2 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority yessss
@massimomich26232 жыл бұрын
Hello I wanted to ask you a question: but if you accidentally say "siri turn on everything" or if by mistake siri understands "turn on everything", does he also open the garage? or is there a way to avoid it?
@HomeKitAuthority2 жыл бұрын
Turn on everything command would not turn on everything. It would ask you which accessories
@BrandonRosenstrauch3 жыл бұрын
Can you stop the door at a certain height (leave it open slightly to allow cats to come in and out)?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can do this
@Collective_Oilers3 жыл бұрын
Solid review - apprehensive when I hear “Chinese produced” - what kind of customer support and warranty coverage will you get?
@ModMyTech3 жыл бұрын
I live in a condo and my garage is separate from my home. How far do you think thing can be from the wifi signal? Is it just as good as an iPhone’s wifi chip?
@TransitAndTeslas3 жыл бұрын
It works fine but it has to be 2.4ghz
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
I use a mesh velop setup. But it’s connected to a base station about 8 meters away
@47crazed3 жыл бұрын
this is the most reliable smart garage door controller.
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
It’s certainly been rock solid for me
@Fluid1dentity2 жыл бұрын
No Android Auto?
@neiluk4109 Жыл бұрын
Installation query!... My brother's MSG100 Meross device has blue and black terminal connections (stated to be interchangeable) but the garage control panel that it was supplied with (Teleco Automation TVRSP868E02) has three control terminals (brown, green and white) - presumably that ties in with its own physical remote control being a two button device but I'm not entirely sure whether there's a link there. Does anyone have any idea which two of these three control panel terminals the brown and blue Meross wires need to be connected to? The Meross installation guide seemed to be silent on this and we couldn't find anything at all from Teleco! (Also, out of curiosity, how does the Meross unit send distinct open/close signals along these two wires and how do these interact with the three wire Teleco control panel system in terms of signalling compatibility?) Thanks!
@kvan17113 жыл бұрын
Hi this opener does beep 5 times when opening and closing but only with Meross app not with Apple home app
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Does it? That’s good to know
@janpedersen35883 жыл бұрын
Can you use 2 of these if you have 2 Gates?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@thenerds92392 жыл бұрын
I've installed this and it works fine until I get in my Chevy Camaro 2022. Then I get a no response message, and nothing works. I've re-set the router several times as well as reinstalled the Meross app and re-discovered the unit. No change. Best of all, no customer service phone number. The more we progress, the more we go backwards, it seems.
@HomeKitAuthority2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a HomeKit hub for remote access outside the home?
@bonk8413 жыл бұрын
Does ismartgate can be open from carplay too?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Yes it can
@BrandonRosenstrauch3 жыл бұрын
Will this work with a driveway gate?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Can’t see why not if it was water protected
@jnmmoore3 жыл бұрын
Whats the lamp you have in the background?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Hi, sorry for the delay its the Yeelight floor lamp - www.banggood.com/custlink/DGKE85uF1u
@25gianluca768 ай бұрын
Questo prodotto l'ho acquistato perchè volevo utilizzarlo con il comando vocale nella mia automobile ma pur essendo compatibile con apple mi dice che il dispositivo non risponde, con siri funziona solo se sono nella rete domestica a casa ma quando arrivo a casa dall'automobile proprio non riesco a farlo funzionare con car play apple e di questo sono deluso, con la sua app meross funziona correttamente.
@s.o34483 жыл бұрын
So i need internet in the garage ??
@shaclo15123 жыл бұрын
yes
@Bogba93 жыл бұрын
U can open it from your apple car play 👀 6:00
@KevinSmith-bm2dy3 жыл бұрын
How can I get get this on CarPlay , visible in my HomeKit but not listed in CarPlay or in CarPlay app list at all.
@thegirldad1013 жыл бұрын
This device only works randomly. Does not work most of the time. No customer support from Meross either
@scottiev773 жыл бұрын
I kept thinking... what the hell is the OMAP? OHH.... Home App.
@daviduhler56163 жыл бұрын
Meross is pronounced like merris. Mer-us. Not Me-Ross.
@يزيدالجهني-ظ4و2 жыл бұрын
يا زق تسولف واجد انت
@Gsxrtrix2 жыл бұрын
Can you buy two and use for separate doors within the same app homescreen?