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I generally can't be bothered to write reviews - except under two different circumstances: either the product is absolutely terrible...or that the product is a game-changer..
A few years ago, the remote to my garage stopped working- changing the batteries and even ordering a new remote didn't help. So I disconnected the "lifting mechanism" and manually opened and closed the garage door..a big pain and a big security risk (since I also keep a lot of tools in my garage).
A month or so ago, I decided that I really needed to solve the problem and started checking out replacing the whole lifting mechanism (despite the fact that the door still would open via the control button inside the garage).
Along the way, I discovered the new world of bluetooth and wifi remotes..and this definitely opened up possibilities .
I knew that the wifi signal near the garage was very weak (and I have several repeaters around the house) - the last thing I wanted was to struggle to open the garage in the morning because of weak wifi...bluetooth seemed a better option.
I also decided that I didn't want anything involving batteries - rather I wanted an install and forget option.
GarageMate seemed to tick most boxes.
However, since I live in Israel (240V) I wanted to make sure that the device worked on multiple voltages...
The GarageMate website gave NO indication of the voltage requirement so I contacted them via the 'Contact' form on their website.
They DID NOT reply - and for that no-no they loose one star.
The Amazon listing gave more information and so I ordered the device.
Arrived quickly and was well packed.
Set-up is very very simple and I had it installed and running in 10 minutes.
The accompanying app is fairly simple - press up, press down - no fancy options beyond allowing the app to automatically open the door (which I don't want)
The device is a simple bluetooth dongle that sits between the motor and the external control button.
$50 seems expensive BUT it does the job very well and has certainly solved my garage door problem.
Defiantly better to control the garage via my iPhone rather than dealing with (another) annoying remote control.
Recommended if you want a simple, easy solution.
| Manufacturer | BlueMate Labs, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Part Number | GM2540-W |
| Item Weight | 2.39 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.5 x 1.5 x 0.5 inches |
| Item model number | CECOMINOD023418 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
