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GarageDoorBuddy Monitor - Monitor Your Garage Doors from Anywhere (Not for controlling the garage door)

Brand: Brocel

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Monitor the Status of Your Garage Doors from Anywhere with free iOS and Android apps
Support 2.4G WiFi and dual-band(2.4G and 5G) WiFi | DO NOT support 5G only WiFi
Cannot be used to control the garage door
Standalone, works independently without other products.

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Value for money

5.0

Easy to install

4.6

WiFi signal

4.4

Tech Support

4.3

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Product Description

Monitor your garage doors from anywhere in the world using the GarageDoorBuddy Monitor.

Can't remember if you closed the garage door? Ever left the doors open while you are away? With GarageDoorBuddy Monitor, you never have to worry about that anymore!

It is secure and easy to use. You and your family will receive real-time notifications when your garage door status is changed. Receive reminders when the door is left open. Always stay connected, no matter where you are!

Features:
Simple setup: join device to your local network
Peace of mind: Receive real-time notifications anywhere in the world when garage door status is changed; Launch the app to view real-time status of your garage door and device battery information
Share with your family: One login supports unlimited free app downloads
Free app for all your devices: One login supports unlimited number of devices
Stay up-to-date: Easy device firmware update right from the app
Easily maintained: Receive warning when device battery is low or when device is offline.
Support 2.4G WiFi and dual-band(2.4G and 5G) WiFi. DO NOT support 5G only WiFi.

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Technical Details

Manufacturer

‎Brocel

Part Number

‎43237-2

Item Weight

‎2.24 ounces

Product Dimensions

‎2.1 x 3 x 1.2 inches

Item model number

‎GDBMon

Batteries

‎2 AA batteries required.

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Power Source

‎battery powered

Item Package Quantity

‎1

Batteries Included?

‎No

Batteries Required?

‎No

Additional Information

ASIN

B01C9QFX0Y

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732 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars

Date First Available

February 27, 2016

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4.3 out of 5

732 global ratings

5 star		71%
4 star		12%
3 star		2%
2 star		3%
1 star		11%

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Michael F

Great product idea, app could use a little improvement

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 17, 2020

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First off let me say that this product is a huge help to me.
I live in an apartment complex where we all have small garages under our apartment.
Although the area is safe, there are incidents of things getting stolen from garages, and even incidents of garages being broken into. Since I can't see my garage from my window, this gives me peace of mind and I can always make sure I didn't leave the garage open.

Setup is simple and the app is highly responsive. It will pretty much notify you immediately as soon as the garage begins to open. You can also set the app to remind you that the garage is open at regular intervals (1 to 60 minutes). Also the app will keep a log of records of when the garage was opened or closed. Unfortunately, the app only keeps the last 10 records and automatically deletes everything beyond that, so it's not good if you want to be able to keep tabs on a space and go back and review the records. I was going to get one for my business too but opted for a camera instead due to this reason.

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TerryQ

A great and affordable solution for monitoring a garage dooe

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 6, 2022

Verified Purchase

I have left my garage door open a few times and that will be happening no more. The shipping box comes with few instructions except to load the app. Once loaded, the app itself has most of the setup instructions needed. There could have been more instructions on using the app and the menu, but playing with the monitor device and app on the kitchen table makes it easy enough to figure out how it works. One note of caution. When the app is clicked on and the notification parameters are being set up, notification via the ring tone will not work properly until one gets totally out of the app! It took me quite a while to figure that out.

For me, the app does everything I want it to and is simple to use. The sticky tape on the back of the device wouldn't have stuck to my insulated garage door. So I just cut a square hole in a 3/4 inch board to recess the device, screwed the board to my door, and used some mini bungee cords to hold the device in.

12/29/2022 I have had the device for a few months now and absolutely love it. No more driving down the road and asking the spouse if we closed the garage door. No need to set up a complete security system with a complicated home security network. No more getting sidetracked and leaving the garage door open.
Just as an FYI the sensor seems to flip from closed to open status when the top panel is at about 45 degrees. See picture. With my four-panel door, the bottom panel is 20 inches off the floor at that point.

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Sherry

A real life saver

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 30, 2022

Verified Purchase

My door was opening by itself. Can't see it because it faces away from the house. I can rest easy because my phone lets me know if it's open or closed.

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It's OK. Could be much better with software improvements.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 30, 2018

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It does it's job. The software could use some improvements. I wasted a lot of time when I got to the screen that said to "come back after I set my wifi to 2.4ghz" (which it already was) because I expected the screen to change or give me some other indication it was working. It turns out, I just had to swipe to the next screen, even though it gave absolutely no indication that I should swipe. Luckily I accidentally dragged my finger across the screen in the correct path to make it move. I think this is the reason some people say it did not work. As far as the software,

It could use some improvements. It currently has the option to notify you immediately if the garage door is opened and then nags you constantly, or you can set a time for the garage to be opened before it notifies you. The problem is that there is no way to have it notify you as soon as the garage door is opened and then remind you every 15 minutes, etc. It also needs a pause for the next xxx minutes or hours for when you are working out in the garage, so you aren't constantly getting notifications.

Another issue is that the notifications stack up, so if you have had the garage open for a couple hours, you will have a bunch of notifications, you have to swipe through and this can be confusing.It should replace the last notification, instead of giving you multiple notifications. I've had a couple times I thought the door was opened when it was closed because the old notifications stick around. I guess as long as I doesn't make me think the door is closed when it's opened I can live with it.

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DougY

Best Invention Since Sliced Bread

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 28, 2020

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I am 67 years old and I frequently forget to close my garage door. I've left it open all night a few times. Other times my neighbors across the street have called me late at night to say, "You left your garage door open." It's a BIG issue down here in the desert southwest where rattlesnakes, gila monsters, packrats, and javelinas roam at night. So, I purchased the Garage Door Buddy - and I can honestly say I have never left the garage door open since! Installing the device was easy. You put the batteries in, then stick it to the garage door per the instructions. The sensor detects whether the module us in the upright / vertical (closed garage door) or flat / horizontal (open garage door) position. I just downloaded the app from the Google Play Store and installed it on my Android cell phone. I did have one minor glitch during installation. I had been using my 5GHz wifi connection - but had to select my 2.4GHz wifi signal instead. The Garage Buddy instructions are clear about this. You must use a 2.4GHz wifi signal. It will not work on 5GHz. Once I had it properly set up, it works perfectly. I set up a reminder every ten minutes when I've left the door open. I changed my reminder ring tone to a unique sound, so I recognize it's the garage reminder. Yesterday I drove over to a friend's house and accidentally left the garage door open. The sensor signaled my wifi, then informed me via my cellular data connection that I'd left it open. This thing is the best invention since sliced bread! No critters - and nothing stolen from my garage! My homeowners insurance should give me a discount on my premiums after buying and installing the Garage Buddy.

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upul molligoda

Worth every cent

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on April 9, 2020

Verified Purchase

I often forget to close my garage and not being able to see the front of the garage from inside the house I was never sure if I closed it or not. This product has been fantastic. It works every time and I can see on my phone if the garage door is closed. I've also set a recurring notification on my phone to warn me every 10 minutes if the door is open. The installation was a breeze. I have used this for about 4 months now and can't recommend it highly enough.

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