Is the range on this item too low to use it as a garage door opener trying to trigger it from my driveway through the closed garage door?
755371
Really depends on how far the RF signal needs to go to get into your Insteon network. I carried mine as far as I could away from any dual-mode switches and my controller, which was about 25 feet, and it still worked for me. If the RF reception occurred near your garage, I bet it would work. It is a nice little controller. The ability to recharge it with a MicroUSB cord instead of having to deal with swapping out batteries is really nice.
755372
I think the range would be too low. We currently use it for our lamps and we have trouble at short ranges sometimes.
755373
If you had a plugged in device in the garage it would bridge the signal to the rest of the house. You only need to be close enough to the next device on your network. So maybe you put a plug in light somewhere or appliance link or something that is wired in. The wired part will use signal over powerline to get the message to other devices in the house.
1120768
I installed the alarm in my 2002 Honda Silver Wing Scooter, not a car. The range to the FOB is poor going through concrete walls. Works fine at home.
1885488
Although I haven't done a range limit check I have verified they meet my needs. Here's what I have done: Verified remote's operation to 75+ feet from outside with relay inside house. Verified operation inside house with as many closed doors between remote and relay board as possible, again to appx 75 feet. All that I purchased worked every time. All testing was done without the remote's antenna extended. I have no reason to believe they wouldn't work much farther then 75 feet.
1760030
We have a fairly large house and yard and never had an issue with the range inside or out. If you're going beyond ~75 yards I can't really comment b/c never tried to use it further than that. The problem with this device though is NOT the range...it's the delay you must suffer through between when you click to 'wake up' the remote and when you are actually able to deliver the shock. In my experience the delay was so long that the dog had finished doing the bad thing before I could shock him. I suggest not buying this model and looking for one that is always on and ready to work exactly when you need it.
1840896
That may be possible. You would have to find the specs on that unit and see if it's even capable of the ranges that your garage door handles. Then see if you can even change the frequency of this unit. I have not opened my all they way to see if it possible. Great idea but good luck on finding all the info needed to accomplish your goal. Sorry I couldn't be more help but you have a large task to make it work. Let us know if you acheave it.
962492
It's your choice. If you choose automatic close, you had better be out of the way when it starts closing. If you might be pulling a trailer it could be a problem. I chose to use hand held remotes (It comes with 2-I bought a couple of more so each car I own would have one. The tiny switches in the extra ones may be set to the same as the originals by opening the battery door and comparing them. They have a range of about 50 yards.
1898936
I believe it will work. It wires straight into the closest close/open switch. Mine is a early 1990's Craftsman non-wireless with Chamberlain close/open switches. Supposed to work with any hardwired system I believe. The alternative was to go to a new (and expensive) wireless system with new openers (x2 - as I have 2 garage doors). This was just way cheaper, given my limited budget. Hoping that my doors will last 5 more years before they get replaced - and this was a budget way to trying to achieve that goal.
1959355
It should be sensitive to cars in the driveway. Just be sure and point the sensor toward the driveway. Start with the sensitivity turned up high. Mine is just above the garage door and turns on for cars and people at about 30 feet away. Try this first. The unit could be mounted lower, but you'll have to run wiring from the light to the sensor and get a separate bracket to mount the sensor.
1123619
My remote works approximately 100' from the unit. If you are getting significantly less then that, you may have some RF shielding close to the unit. Move the unit away from any large or metal grounded structures or equipment such as metal garage doors, water heaters, HVAC units, etc.
542173
I assume you mean with an open garage door? I should work fine, the lack of air movement will help it as wind (or a fan) will disperse the effectiveness. But it is a combustion device (small one) so I am sure using in a closed environment is not wise.
2060976
it should still work just don't put the receiver to far away from the door .the signal doesn't go as far as they claim
2034409
I do not know the range of the remote. I have it in my kitchen and I use to activate before leaving the house. I do know that any remote will activate this device and that is why I stopped using it. My car alarm activates it, my moms car alarm activates it and my neighbors car alarm as well.
1672117
Can't speak to in-vehicle range as I only use this with my motorcycle, but we can open our garage door from within our house with it - approx 30 feet, plus two walls.
692126
sorry, not sure why. range is not very far, prob due to small size--the antenna can't be that big. i have to be right in front of my driveway for it to open the door, but it still works.
377025
My garage door is roughly 45 ft. away when I hit the button, and it works perfectly. Barring any microwave, wireless, or other kinds of alien signals, I think it will do great for you. Hope this helps.
2258696
We bought it for a power gate opener. It works great with a longer range from the gate. It works 100 yards away if you hold it under your chin. You might think this is strange [as did I], but it works. We have a Viking automatic gate.
2168144
I purchased it to install bell ringer on a glass door, but my business is located in a metal (steel ) building and the signal most of the time did not reach the receiver just a short distance a way. Also another reason I thought it would work (I returned it) was that it did not have the range advertised when I tested it outside the building. It was no better than a very much cheaper unit I was trying to replace. I would not recommend it.