Turn Sonoff Basic to garage door opener with eWeLink

In this video I explain how to turn a Sonoff Basic into a garage door opener and use it in eWelink. No custom firmware, but some hardware modification to the Sonoff Basic is required.
My video on checking if the same with Sonoff R2 can be done: • Small Bit: Sonoff Basi...
If you need a purpose built Sonoff garage door opener check this Eachen GD-DC5: • Eachen GD-DC5 Garage D...
Also, Sonoff 4CH Pro is a perfect option, no hardware changes needed: • Sonoff 4CH Pro - Non-m...
Do you want to turn your Sonoff Basic onto a garage door opener? Use eWeLink to accomplish just that! Just enter the eWeLink code found on the back of your Sonoff Basic, and you'll be ready to go!
With eWeLink, you can control your Sonoff Basic from anywhere in the world. You can even open your garage door from your phone! This is a great way to have more convenience and control in your life, and it's easy to do with eWeLink!
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[@cidadaoPPT]

Have the exact same door opener :) would love to see a picture of how it is connected to the sonoff

[@mississippiqueen2164]

Note: this does not apply to the new model. I took one of my older ones and did it and whoa for some reason it blew the 10 ohm resistor! Soldered in a new one and all is good. Thanks!

[@ahmetsevik]

This is great job and i serach very much how i can solve my problem with sonoff... THANK YOUUUUUUUUU....

[@matt.ny84]

I was expecting something complicated and it was really simple.. nice job!

[@frankboutch2]

a more easy way is just used relay

[@zeeshanuk1]

Nice work dear I really appreciate good job

[@TheFlolo]

After I saw your video I purchased the sonoff basic and customized it according to your explanations and it works perfect with my chamberlain ml 4000. Thank you!

[@csongorvarga]

I think you are the first person who told me he purchased something because he has seen my video. I am glad that all worked! Enjoy.

[@rudiexx420]

I wish I did watch your video before I fried my PCB in my garage door. I planned to put an external relay (and forgot-hence made a mistake!) but this is better! Very informative. And now excuse me but I have to order a new pcb from TorTechnik kft. Koszi Csongor, ez nagyon jo otlet!

[@ethelmini]

Word you're looking for is momentary

[@howardlund7669]

Both my openers operate just on voltage high only, they won't care how long the contacts are closed. The update is handy, but not essential if you don't mind clicking the app switch off & on again. Shelly have an alternative that'll work out of the box, but their range isn't as comprehensive as Sonoff's if you have more smart home stuff.

[@csongorvarga]

ah ok. Most of the openers I worked with use dry contacts. Good to know.

[@ethelmini]

@@csongorvarga they're still "dry" they just operate when a connection is made between them. They are oblivious to how long for or when it's broken.

[@drazendjud]

Good system , but roblem is you dont know if door is open or closed. You need to see door before you close or open, missing senzor.

[@csongorvarga]

Yes, this is a simple relay with no sensor. And Sonoff did not have any sensors in the product line until up until 2 years ago.

[@deanrhodenizer938]

Greetings from Canada and Thank you, Useful video. As of this writing 2020 Feb 20 you have 199,716 views and have somehow managed to get 140 people to say they dislike the video. There were no complaints among the comments that I could see. I realize the percentage (0.070 %) means that the dislikes are immaterial, but I am quite perplexed by what objection anyone could have.

[@csongorvarga]

Cheers, I think they may dislike due to quality. I could make the same shorter more professional if I had scripted the video, etc, but that is not that channel :)

[@ajarivas72]

@@csongorvarga : I think the dislikes are from one source: People hit the wrong option (dislike). It happens to me very often.

[@pasanjayasinghe3375]

Kindly send me the wiring diagram picture about how to apply the sonoff device for garage motor..thanks

[@richardmusicland8881]

This video is very good for smart device DIYers. Very brilliant idea. The drawback is you are not able to tell the status of the garage door. Not able to check the status of door is just half of the whole purpose of having smart garage door. There are some very similar devices cost less than $50 that came with similar setup plus a door sensor that can provide the status of the door. Spending couple hours cutting and soldering, installation might be a good weekend project. If time is essential and status is important for you, you might just buy directly. I am not trying to deter the experiement of this amazing product. In stead ,I am trying to help you decide before trying. You are trying to install a device that give you function to open or close only. If you want to try or already installed this design, You can buy separate wifi window sensor to amend the missing function. The cost is less than $30. Thank Mr. Varga for this excellent idea, work and video. BARVO !!

[@csongorvarga]

Thanks a lot. Yes there are quite a few products out there. Still this video proves to be very popular. Either people are not aware what else is out there, or reluctant to spend the extra bucks for a purpose designed garage door opener.

[@georgesamaras2922]

put some kapton on it

[@mw7185]

Hey this week sonoff modofied their app ewelink. Now you can open your garage using SIRI in iphone. This is great. Btw i managed to get my garage to open uising your method. Great

[@csongorvarga]

Great stuff. Unfortunately Siri integration is missing ewelink.

[@mw7185]

Csongor Varga you have to delete the app and reinstall and you will see a button for siri shortcut in the scene page

[@robertaaime2121]

Great Video, thanks. These cheap little Sonoff switches are so handy. I have like 10 of them.

[@thecasualfly]

I've had mine for over 2 to 3 years using daily and haven't had to replace any yet

[@africatwinpixel8ed714]

Great thanks for that

[@dleland71]

Great video! I made your modifications to a unit, buried it in a Mr. Coffee pot. With the inching mode I can either use my phone or my Google Assistant. Beats walking on a cold floor in the winter barefoot to turn the coffee on! =:-) There's really no limit to what you can do with little boxes...

[@mw7185]

Dave Leland why would you want to modify the sonoff to just use it for a coffee maker. This modification is only for opening the garage door

[@NSAj-ib5jq]

There is option to turn device on and off for short time. Go to app option and select (inching) then select the time you need.

[@csongorvarga]

Yes, this was not available back in the day when I made this video.

[@NSAj-ib5jq]

I believe it's available check this video at 9:20 😁 . Regards

[@bobthebuilder7441]

I followed the instructions, I used it for 220v relay, but it exploded 😱

[@csongorvarga]

Exploded? What? I guess, not the relay.

[@bobthebuilder7441]

@@csongorvarga I did one with 5v without any problem, but with 220v it exploded.

[@landbelowthewind]

Excellent idea, the other alternative is just to add a small relay at the output to energize it and use the normally open(NO) side of relay to activate the door. this will ovoid cutting the board.

[@tomgle]

Good video. Newer garage door openers use Security + 2.0 which means a simple switch contact will not activate the door. You can get around this by buying a Security + 2.0 smart button on eBay and then hack into the button contacts to hook up to the Sonoff. The Security + 2.0 Smart buttons communicate serially over a 2 wire interface to the door opener.

[@dmtycn]

Or just use the current remote controller .

[@teleonline9058]

@@dmtycn how is that one?

[@dmtycn]

@@teleonline9058 I saw a guy use this sonoff to replace the remoter button, short means push down the remoter, then your current remoter works.

[@leandropardo4663]

Very nice, congratulations

[@DD-ov2kp]

Thanks for this!. I was debating on wiring a contactor switch to my Sonoff to get dry contact functionality for my MAME cabinet and discovered your mod to convert the Sonoff to a dry contact relay. I am using your mod to turn on/off a MAME laptop (wired to power button).

[@julienhonor5869]

Thank you really much for this smart improvement! Exactly what I was seeking for!!

[@julienhonor5869]

Hummm, seems I haven't the same version as you (rev2 if I remember)... But I understand that I've to cut neutral from the input and live from the relay. Maybe I've to remove the relay... I'll find how to figure it out, tomorrow - now it's time for me to sleep...

[@roamershaker]

gr8 thanks

[@jackowen7017]

perfect 👌

[@AlvarezLimel]

muchas gracias amigo

[@tgarrettbartgarrett2227]

Works good

[@pasanjayasinghe3375]

Kindly send me the wiring digram picture regarding how to apply sonoff device to roller gate..thanks

[@justasniper83]

GREAT

[@faste000]

I use this, no mods needed and only $7aud - www.itead.cc/inching-self-locking-wifi-wireless-switch.html another bonus is the 12v version actually runs off 3-32v so it can be powered by both 12v and 24v garage door openers.

[@kukal1]

Hello I have question. If you set up in application for 0.5 sek iching , how the button on device ( on soffon this small black one) is reacting?? the same as impuls or button is on permanent?

[@philipperostin]

Mine did not work by shorting the contacts. ( my q wifi door opener). But I soldered wires to an extra remote control button on the pcb board and screw this wires to a wifi relay switch. Now mrs A opens my door vocally and the my q app still sends me notifications !

[@pablosalto]

Great job. My sonoff basic has a different hardware configuration , but I did it. Thank You !!

[@2lazy2bother]

Would that work the same for the RF2 or RF3 models which can also be linked to the FR Remote for operating the door ???

[@karakeeb9058]

nice

[@MrGuillo5]

My garage door is working great!!! Great video and appreciate your patience!.If you are ever in Florida, beer is on me!

[@dennis_9039]

Bill Perez do you have 5G net work man, if you do how did you connect it

[@tiggerci]

@@dennis_9039 Go to your settings on your router. Turn off 5g connect your sonoff. Then go back into your router settings make the sonoff device 2.4g only. Turn your 5g back on. It's aggravating but it works.

[@kujtimganiji1704]

Can you tell me, where he connect the output in 24dc on the motor or in 230AC voltage in motor

[@kujtimganiji1704]

Or the output sonoff its just a connection in 24 Dc

[@davidtait7194]

Being a total NOOB here, is there a diagram showing as to what wires go into the "input" side and what goes to the "output" side? On my gate motor I have a spare trigger, but for the garage door, I am not sure. thanks

[@TouaregV105.0]

The garagedoor motor have PE GND PB 24V. Which one do i use to Connect with this one

[@leglessinoz]

I did the hardware mod to a Sonoff Dual a while back.

[@mehmetalieyuboglu3642]

Thanks a lot. It is a good solution for me.

[@syedtoqeer5973]

You could use a 220 relay at output to control your garage door motor control instead of wasting this device and your time.

[@RanjitAdhikari]

Hello, I do each step exact but at last out put continuity is not working can you help me?

[@ricardrinaldo4791]

Perfect, this is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much.

[@CarlPaulsen]

Excellent, just modified mine and now have Google opening and closing my garage door! I also put a CCTV camera in there, great for accepting parcels when we're out! Thanks so much...

[@indiatechnewscom]

Nice thank you for sharing, here is how I linked Alexa with Sonoff

[@builderpop]

Thanks for your effort. Both of my doors now have your sonoff mod and work with google assistant.

[@johnwet5798]

Buy a 5V 12V Sonoff WiFi Wireless Smart Switch Relay Module , you have no need to modification.

[@csongorvarga]

True, I was still surprised how many how many people are interested in this...

[@thecasualfly]

I didn't see a part about the main switch into house .. does that still function

[@conandmore5403]

I want to make the same modification but with the sonoff basic RFR2 (the version with rf and WiFi control) I will follow the same steps in this one ?

[@csongorvarga]

I tried but could not. The pcb is much more tighly packed and I could not find a way to make the necessary cuts.

[@rodolfoahsantos]

Thanks for this ideia! I had a sonoff switch on the shelf and now it's working perfectly on my garage!

[@apkelesispre]

Nice video.. keep going.. Hello sorry for my english.. if we use a 220v relay we can get dry contact without damaging the sonoff.. am i right? We programming the sonoff inching and we are ready.. i am not judging you.. thanks for your time. Just asking for an opinion..

[@csongorvarga]

Yes, you can use a 220V relay and use the output of that as a dry contact.

[@apkelesispre]

@@csongorvarga thank you!!

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

Damn, great information ... but then you don't show the modification. Well you show the end result but not the actual doing of the modification.

[@csongorvarga]

Yes, I did not record the modification, I was not sure if this will work or not. And did not have a second Basic to do it again and record it...

[@IQFungNet2]

Just let you guys know, you can get the SonOff wifi Relay switch with USB power or 6 volt input. If you don't want to connect directly to garage opener, you can soldering the relay wires to the remote control toggle switch. The relay switch works with computer and any low voltage toggle devices. I don't recommend hanging a AC power line next to a metal bar.

[@bikertosh675]

Hi Mikey, I would like to have more info how to connect it to my remote please as i would love to have my garage doors smart connected, much appreciated Cheers

[@1957Panman]

The New Sonoff boards are different. I decided it was best to remove the relay because there's a Fuse (F1) almost touching the relay (with tracing on the top that has to be cut). I used a dremil to cut all the way through the board tracing, then replaced the wire from the terminal through my cut on the board to the relay pin on the back. Thanks to Csongor for making the Video. *If you can't Hack/Mod the board just use a Relay with a 110 Volt coil and NO Contacts and you and it will work the same.

[@davecoates2308]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@bobpal377]

I ordered a Sonoff basic to do this project but received the newer version with wires instead of the traces for the mains power. This makes it easy to disconnect the mains from the output but I don't know where to bridge to the relay. Can you make a video of this project using the currently shipping model for those of us just getting into Sonoff. Thanks.

[@csongorvarga]

I also ordered mine recently, and still got the older version... where did you get it?

[@bobpal377]

It came from China via eBay seller www.ebay.com/itm/Sonoff-Basic-Smart-Home-WiFi-Wireless-Switch-Module-For-IOS-Android-APP-Ctrl/323409941713?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 I found the picture in the comments below but it is not clear to me what exactly needs to be done with that limited info. Thanks.

[@csongorvarga]

@@cartonneexpressable I got it from Banggood, but probably back in September or October. So it has been a while, but not years.

[@raptr49]

I modified the new version switch. Here is how I've done it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4mqp4KGepyLpZY

[@mamsongmai]

Many thanks for sharing. Is there anyway can you know the garage door open/closed while you away from home?

[@csongorvarga]

Not with this unit. I can suggest a separate zigbee door/window sensor, or I have reviewed a purpuse built garage door unit years ago which has a open/closed sensor: EACHEN GD-DC5

[@seanseoltoir]

I created an Arduino controller and remote to control my garage door a few years ago. Security was accomplished by a "challenge-response" type protocol that I designed... Basically, it would send you a number and you had to respond with another number based on a mental calculation of a response number given the challenge digits... Eventually, I needed to replace my garage door opener and I discovered that the new ones had "increased security" that made it so that a relay connecting the wires for a short time would no longer work... Whereas the old garage door wall switch was just a momentary contact button similar to a standard doorbell button, the new switch had a circuit board in it and there was some sort of messaging protocol that they used... This allows them to still have a 2-wire connection, but be able to control multiple garage door openers and lights... Your system would have a similar problem with this type of garage door opener...

[@csongorvarga]

Wow interesting, I never thought these things exists. Although if you are installing the switch inside the hour, I don't see the point of the added security. I mean you are side, you could unclip the door and roll it up. It this all about selling more stuff to you?

[@seanseoltoir]

@@csongorvarga -- Assuming you mean "house" instead of "hour" and "inside" instead of "side"... The remote was for inside the car... Being an older garage door opener, it did not have the latest rolling codes security mechanism and as long as it was working, I really didn't have any incentive to replace it... Replacement remotes were probably more expensive than creating this... But I already had most of the parts from other micro-controller projects that I've done, so I really didn't need to buy much... I'm retired, so I have plenty of time on my hands to do this sort of thing IF I can just get motivated... :) The challenge and response messages were obfuscated by placing the few actual bytes of data inside a 1K buffer that was populated with random numbers for each message... This was also encrypted, albeit not with a very robust encryption method since the micro-controllers were rather limited in memory and speed... The algorithm for the response needed to be something that the user can mentally answer easily enough... It could be something as simple as repeating the challenge digits back in reverse order or doing some sort of mathematical operation on the digits... Because it is using a different frequency and communication protocol than any of the normal garage door remotes, anyone using any sort of sniffer to capture codes would likely see it or know what it was even if they did see it... If they really wanted in the garage, they could just grab a sledge hammer and go in through one of the walls, so the security only needs to be as robust as it would take to either encourage them to go to an easier target or to use a brute force means to breach the door or walls... Basically, the idea is that there is no reason to have a vault door on a room that has sheetrock walls... :) After getting the new garage door opener, I could not tie directly into the wires to the remote wired switch, so I modified the micro-controller code a bit to have it control the power for the entire garage door opener via a relay... Basically, the garage door opener is powered down when it is not in use, so even if someone was able to capture and utilize the rolling codes, it would do them no good since the unit is not powered up... This same thing could be accomplished by using the SONOFF controller and I might consider doing that at some point... I just received yesterday a SONOFF BASICR2 that I had ordered off of AliExpress and started fooling around with it... Typical slow boat from China type delivery -- a bit over 2 months... I haven't decided if it is secure enough for my needs, but for $5.30, I thought it was worth a look to see if I might could find a use for it...

[@rwrawls]

Thanks. This works great and was easy to mod and install. Waiting for door/window sensor to use to let me know status (open/closed) of garage door. Thanks again.

[@mrflibble5311]

I just use a 240v relay with the sonoff . About $5 on ebay . No hacking required.

[@dmrspec4750]

Greetings - Would that be a 4 pin relay? Two in from the sonoff output and two out as dry contact? Please reply - Thanks!

[@mrflibble5311]

@@dmrspec4750 The coil on the relay is 240v . The sonoff outputs go to the coil of the relay and when the sonoff is switched on it triggers the relay. You can do what you want with the dry contacts . Normally open or normally closed etc with low voltage.

[@dmrspec4750]

Thanks For The Reply!! What was the Mfg. of that relay - Is it on a circuit board like the sonoff or just a relay only with solder terminals? Thanks again...

[@mrflibble5311]

@@dmrspec4750 Make sure to get the mains voltage variant , they come in 24v too

[@dmrspec4750]

Thanks For The Info!! Once Again - What was the Mfg. of that relay - Is it on a circuit board like the sonoff or just a relay only with solder terminals?

[@marwanfmostafa]

I have the sonoff model basicR2 and I’m trying to follow your instructional video to accomplish the same thing (enable pulse feature to trigger garage open/close). However my board looks different than the one you have in the video. Here’s what mine looks like community.home-assistant.io/t/wth-is-this-new-sonoff-basic-r2-v1-4-pcb/225880/5 Can you help me?

[@csongorvarga]

Yes, this is the Release 2 version. To be honest, it is much denser layout than the original version. I made a video on this, but I could not recommend a safe way to make the change unfortunately. I would recommend using a Sonoff SV, or use an external relay.

[@dirkveenstra1182]

Look, this may sound strange but; I installed a sonoff mini in my house for the exterior lights. Its behind a daylight/clock switch. At 22.00 our the lights get switched off. so I installed a sonoff mini so when in need to turn the lights on after 22.00. Works perfect, except for my garage door. It opens when I use the sonoff switch. Work-up this morning with my garage door open...

[@csongorvarga]

Uh, it is hard to tell. All I can think of right now, that you may have a power outage overnight. Make sure that in the sonoff settings, the power-on state is off. Maybe the relay was on for a short amount of time when the power came back which opened your door. But that is my best guess.

[@alepica200]

gracias!!! fue muy util el video

[@kevanswift7797]

Thank you for uploading this, was trying to think of a way to do it and it was getting far to complicated. This very easy. Again thank you.

[@dennis_9039]

Does it work with 5G WiFi network ?

[@csongorvarga]

No, it does not.

[@dennis_9039]

Csongor Varga thank you, how can you check if your WiFi have 2.4ghz build in

[@csongorvarga]

@@dennis_9039 2.4 ghz is the standard frequency. Some routers support both 2.4 and 5 ghz. Some only support either 2.4 or 5. If you have a isp installed router, it is most probably on 2.4.

[@AntonisAnastasiadis]

Is it possible the same modification for the RFR2 sonoff smart Switch? You'd be my saviour if you could reply with photos or with a video. :)

[@csongorvarga]

I tried, but that is a very packed board. I could not do the same modification safely on the R2

[@rafierafie]

Awesome! Terrific mod.

[@3SaukTrail]

I have all 4 of my shop doors equipped with these modified Sonoffs. Thanks. They work perfectly. My son sent me an $80 opener that looked suspiciously like a Sonoff Basic in a black case. I thanked him and sent it back to him (with his approval) with one of the modified Sonoffs for his garage door. He was amazed! I have Sonoff Basics and 4 channel pros all over my shops to control everything including my two 220V upright compressors. I use Google Minis and can control everything with my voice.

[@csongorvarga]

Wow, thanks for your response. I have a 4CH Pro now, and I will definitely want to make a new video how to use that for a door opener. It looks like many people are willing to make the hardware mod but I am sure there are more who are less comfortable making these changes. And at least they could do with 4CH Pro.

[@ppsfactory]

Exactly that I need. Thanks

[@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.

[@csongorvarga]

The garage door openers usually expect a short pulse. I am not sure how your unit will respond. If I leave mine on for a long time, it will stop the door after a few seconds.

[@ajarivas72]

If I leave mine ON, nothing wrong has happened. Motor keeps working and gate closes or opens normally. I just have to turn it off to use it again

[@yoiburger69]

With the new update giving the "inching" function, do you still need to do the hardware mod (the physical cutting)?

[@csongorvarga]

Yes, otherwise you put live voltage to your garage motor which will likely destroy it.

[@samiranand234]

Excellent, helpful, clear and simple video. Many thanks! I managed to get this going quite easily, however I did find breaking the connections and ensuring neat soldering changes a little challenging. Been too many years since I did these things.

[@ThePoseidon300]

If you have installed Sonoff to your garage and you open the door with the original garage' s RF remote control, does it seem open in the eWeLink app?

[@csongorvarga]

No, there is no feedback in the app, it will not show the actual state of the door.

[@concordiaranger2169]

The only issue I see with this setup is that you really don't know whether the garage door is actually opening or closing. There are no sensors to tell you the status unless you are physically viewing it. Maybe a wifi tilt sensor could be added to provide feedback.

[@csongorvarga]

Yes, this is a $5 hack for this problem. But there are dedicated 3rd party products for there. For example the Eachen GD-DC5 which I made a video of.

[@CyrilHenry]

Hello thanks for the tips … but something is missing … with sonoff is there a way to have the status of the door ? Opened or closed or semi opened… actually except to add a sensor I don’t see any other solution … what’s you’ve done on your side ? I’ve almost the same garage door :)

[@csongorvarga]

These devices are not designed to have any input, so the answer is no. I have reviewed ans Eachen device, which is designed to be a garage door opener which have a door sensor. That does what you need, but also cost a bit more.

[@michac754]

It is working only with 230v AC output ? I have 24 V DC sterring opening my Gate :/

[@csongorvarga]

Yes, 95-240V AC. But there is a product called Sonoff SV which works off 24V DC. And the best you don't need to modify it, it has the relay outputs you need.

[@VegasGuy89183]

Great video! It was very helpful to see how easy it is to update the firmware with the eWeLink app. I had two old Sonoff Basic switches that I was no longer using due to the super invasive permissions the eWeLink app requires. Rather than installing the app on my new phone, I got around this by installing eWeLink on an old phone I no longer use. I installed the app and updated the firmware and settings. I turned the phone off and put it back in the drawer. Now I control the Sonoffs with Alexa and the Alexa mobile app. It works great! Thank for a great idea! Rather than cutting the traces and solder, I decided to leave the Sonoff as it is and add a simple 110v relay ($1.55 US, free S&H).

[@dleland71]

Good idea!

[@hemantisrani78]

Brilliant, I was looking for a solution to automate my home elevator. Looks like this might just work

[@bosem80]

My pcp is different than the one in video

[@allankennedy4862]

Circuit board has changed and now harder to do what’s suggested. Won’t a sonoff mini do the job without any modification?

[@csongorvarga]

Yes, Basic R2 and R3 much more dense and difficult to modify. Mini is the same, best option is the Sonoff SV board. Or the new 4CH Pro, but that is a more expensive unit.

[@VEX350Z]

Or just use shelly wich works out of the box

[@janlaskd1604]

It does not work. The switch is now broken

[@jimpie231]

What is Ewelink & Sonoff? I’m confused.....Jim

[@csongorvarga]

Sonoff is the name of the products, this is what you see printed on the products. iTead is the Chinese company who manufactures the products and develops the software. eWeLink is the name of the Android and iOS app that you use to control them. But essentially Sonoff and eWeLink is the same, as eWeLink only works with Sonoff products (with a few exceptions). I hope this makes it clear.

[@CyberlightFG]

If you use the Sonoff RF, you could exchange the very expensive remote control with really cheap Sonoff remotes. Thanks for the idea. Sadly, there is no usable wifi in my garage.

[@csongorvarga]

Ah that is a good tip. I have a few Sonoff models, but never owned and RF. Just remember that these cheap Sonoff remotes do not use and coding in the RF signal. They are like the very old garage door openers, where the RF code can be listened and replayed by a 3rd party. This is why the genuine garage door remotes are expensive.

[@CyberlightFG]

Mine is 868mhz unencrypted anyways. There is nothing in the garage but the car. The remotes are still expensive. 45€ each and I would need 4. I bought no genuine ones for 8€ each. The battery won't last that long, but I'll just try it.

[@csongorvarga]

@@CyberlightFG Sure, good thinking. I was just saying. I added a motion sensor to the garage as well, so if the garage door is compromise the alarm will still go off.

[@rudinielsen3269]

Great video, very easy to follow. Clear, concise without assuming too much prior knowledge from your audience.

[@CharlieSouthall]

Hey, thanks for this video guide. Very clever and really well described. I wondered if you would be kind enough to offer me some advice. I’m trying to set up a cellar door to open/close via a voice command (with Alexa). The cellar door currently has a manual rocker switch, which is zero voltage. Positions are raise/close and the middle position which is clicks back to is stop. In order to open or close the cellar door, the switch must be held in open continuously, until the door reaches the fully open position. Same with closing, it must be held constantly until closed. I am trying to figure out which smart switch will work best to control this cellar door. I know the app has a timer, which is perfect, so once a connection is established by a smart switch, it can be kept switched for a set duration. However, the open wire is different to the close wire. Three wires in switch in total. Blue, pink and yellow. When blues touches pink, cellar door opens. When blue touches yellow, cellar door closes. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[@csongorvarga]

I assume the motor which operates the door uses mains power. In that case I suggest a 2 gang TX wall switch. These have an interlock function, meaning one gang switches off the other gang. The only thing I have not tested, if the inching function (auto off) also works in interlock mode.

[@CharlieSouthall]

Csongor Varga - The motor is in fact 24volt, however it is fed from a control unit, which decelerates the motor, as it approaches fully open or closed, to avoid a hard finish. The control unit is mains power (240v) However, the switch wire, which I intend to tap into, is a zero voltage switch. So we can not push any power through the wires. They are just simple switching wires. The problem I am having is to find a smart switch device which will enable a ‘open’ option, which makes a timed (inching) contention - but also has separate terminals for ‘close’.

[@LoopsFroott]

How does the Sonoff recieve power if the only two wires connected are the pulses for the garage opener? (I'm new to this)

[@csongorvarga]

Garage opener connection is on the output, you still connect mains power on the input.

[@sy2754]

Hello Varga, I have purchased a sonoff smartswitch to convert it to a dry contact. I had a specific clarification. Can I have you email id on which I can contact you . I'll be really thankful.

[@dmfieldbds]

Just what I was looking for. I couldn't work out how to do it myself. Thank you for posting

[@Lemon_015]

Great video ! Rather than wiring up to garage motor, I've wired this up to my remote control. Soldered the L and N onto the garage remote board and it works great ! I tried without cutting to test and it blew up one of my remotes. Lucky i had a few remote fobs. Thank u again!

[@davidcast2705]

Hi can you explain that more detailed please?

[@dietermichiels6702]

Wat about when you have the new version of the sonof basic? It have a different internal panel.

[@csongorvarga]

I touched on that in a separate video. Unfortunately those are much tigher around the relay, and I could not safely do the same modification.

[@rickynightingale5239]

Please give detailed instructions concerning connecting the sonoff to the garage door motor. What is connected to the input side of the sonoff, what is connected to the output side of the sonoff, etc, etc Thanks

[@Oranges743]

Since sonoff now has inching mode, you are now able to do a momentary pulse. It’s the same as doing a momentary press on your garage door button. If you do the EXACT SAME THING that he did, you need to power your sonoff with 120volts to the INPUT side. Hot wire to “L” and neutral wire to “N”. You need to make sure that you pick up the power to the sonoff from a receptacle not a switch from a light, that way you don’t cut the power to the sonoff. Doing this will power the internal components which then closes the relay on your command. The OUTPUT side of the sonoff gets connected to where your garage door push button is connected. Follow the wires from the bush button to the garage door motor, and you’ll see two terminals. That’s where they get hooked on to. Just remember to do the EXACT same thing that he did by isolating the relay input from the output and soldering the little jumper in between. If you don’t isolate it, you will have 120VOLTS to your garage door low voltage side and it will fry it. If you don’t feel confident modifying the sonoff basic, they do make another controller that already has the input side isolated from the output. Hope this helps

[@Aurems]

@@Oranges743 can i connect 220v to sonoff then to opener? as i live in uk?

[@nazhif1]

Tadis Fpv should be. The sonoff is multi voltage.

[@cfgdr3]

@@Aurems The answer is yes. Specification for Sonoff Basic: Voltage range: 90-250v AC(50/60Hz) Max current: 10A Max Wattage: 2200W

[@ajayraghuwanshi]

how exactly(wiring) is this sonoff connected to garage door opener??

[@csongorvarga]

That is different for each garage door opener. Usually there are 2 outputs for an external opener where usually a switch is wired. You need to check the manual of your opener.

[@keesmark2126]

can you please confirm that the door will not automaticly open after a powerdip or power blackout?

[@csongorvarga]

If I did not mention, you set the power on state to OFF and it will not open the door after a blackout.

[@migueburgos]

Pero el motor se activa por infrarrojo

[@nathanpopp2042]

this is far more involved and still has a small risk of ac hitting the garage door circuit. I used a sonoff to power a 12v power supply, and a automotive style relay with dry contacts. I connect the relay to the button on the control panel

[@sergmanplanet1514]

Good explanation, thx

[@gregb1008]

Thank you Csongor! Just what I was looking for. Works Great!

[@csongorvarga]

I am glad that this helped.