Does this device, with the Android app, let you know if the door is open or closed, or does it just let you change the state from one to the other? I.e., if I don't know if the door is open or closed, is this useless? Does this device, with the Android app, let you know if the door is open or closed, or does it just let you change the state from one to the other? I.e., if I don't know if the door is open... » Read More Does this device, with the Android app, let you know if the door is open or closed, or does it just let you change the state from one to the other? I.e., if I don't know if the door is open or closed, is this useless? « Show Less
1056604
Yes, it does show whether the door is open or closed and how long it has been in that state.
1056605
The apps, as well as the myliftmaster.com site shows you the current status of all your devices as well as how long it has been since it was activated. You can also set custom alerts.
1056606
I had it get out of sync and show the door closed when it was opened. When I clicked to open the door, it closed. About the same time, the gateway lost communication with the door so I don't know if resetting the gateway or opening and closing the app reset the app's brains but when it came back online, it knew correctly if the door was close/open. So, jury is still out.
1056607
I use the iPad and it tells me if it is open or closed, and how long ago it was used. Haven't got access to an Android so cannot answer your specific question.
1056608
The device does not notify you that the door is open or closed, however, you can log into the app and it will show you if it is open or closed and how long it has been in that state. Yes, you can then open and close the door with the app. I hope this helps. I find this android app to be very useful.Richard Beebe
1056609
I cannot speak towards the Android app... However the IPhone app and the Android app are developed by the same company and are likely have the same features.My iPhone app does document how long the garage door has been either open or closed.I presume you would have the same feature.NOTE: There have been rumors from the company that they will be integrating notifications to let you know if door has been left open.
367406
Not only does the Android app let me open or close my doors, it tells me if each one is opened or closed and how many minutes, hours, or days it has been in that state. It kicks ass.
1056610
Yes it let's you know. When you log into your account it will say either door open or door closed.
1321998
Yes. The alarm is triggered when a sensor changes state. So if you leave it open and don't touch it, it will not trigger the alarm
878060
Nope. It opens with any of this companies collars. There is no 'coding'between the collar and the door. But...the company is close to releasing a Bluetooth version. While I have not specifically asked the question, I'd safely assume that version will do what you are looking for.
1771909
It is independent of the garage door switch. I believe you would need to click to open the garage door and then click to turn on the switch. They will show up as two different devices when you log in to the app.
1285211
We bought the phone that go eith it so we can see the pictures right on our phone. The phone is also an intercom system with the doorbell. We put one i. Our garage ad well so u dont have to run anywhere to check if the garage door closed just pick up you ur phone and check camera #2
535397
There is a little click, to keep it closed. When you open it you will see there is piece that pushes in and out and that is what holds it closed. Kind of hard to explain. If it is not connecting to it then there is a problem with it. I had a friend who got one of these and had to return in because the charge was not working, and she said they were great. They did not ask any question, just sent her a new one.
1586442
I have this model door closer and it closes perfectly - complete closes, quietly and quickly, with a soft close. Ours does not keep the door open, but I do not know if it has the ability to do so.
1765837
This particular model will not work on a door that opens out. But we do have a product that will work on outwardly opening doors. I will add it to my inventory on Amazon shortly. Thank you for your interest!
1561080
Yes the app will show when the garage door is open/opening or closed/closing.Yes you can configure the alert for open and close of garage door in the app. Also can send you email for each occurrences. You can install the app on any number of smart devices with the same account.
423905
This is magnetic reed contact switch, which means both pieces must be aligned for the electrical circuit to be closed. To answer your question, it's not a sensing device. It will only tell you if your window/door is open or closed.
2199878
You could definitely use it to see when motion occurs in your mailbox (i.e. someone putting mail in or taking it out. You won't be able to see if the door is "technically" open or closed unless you use the light sensor built in to the unit. Additionally, you'll want to make sure the unit is close enough to your house for the sensor to communicate with the rest of the sensors in your house.
1059241
Yes. You can open and close the door from anywhere. Also I'm getting prompt alerts whenever door is open or closed.
405826
I use the multi-sensor with my SmartThings Hub to get updates on my iPhone letting me know if my garage door is open or shut. I know when my kids arrive home from school, or when anyone else enters through the garage door. I also programmed the sensor to let me know if the door is left open for a specific length of time.
1299630
If I recall correctly (and it's been a few years since I bought this thing), you set the "code" by opening the main box and there is a sort of small little card with what look like little "pins" on it. You switch one or the other to the "on" position making sure the rest are all set to the "off" position. Frankly I wasn't very happy with this item. It wasn't the ring tones that were disappointing. It was the door ringer button. It only worked now and then, and if you didn't press it in just the right place it didn't ring. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, and I wouldn't buy another one either. Hope yours works better than mine did. I was really looking forward to having a door bell too! Very disappointing! If I recall correctly (and it's been a few years since I bought this thing), you set the "code" by opening the main box and there is a sort of small little card with what look like little "pins" on it. You switch one or the other to the "on" position making sure the rest are all set to the "off" position. Frankly I wasn't very happy with this item. It wasn't the ring tones that were disappointing. It was the door ringer button. It only worked now and then, and if you didn't press it in just the right place it didn't ring. I wouldn't recommend it to... » Read More If I recall correctly (and it's been a few years since I bought this thing), you set the "code" by opening the main box and there is a sort of small little card with what look like little "pins" on it. You switch one or the other to the "on" position making sure the rest are all set to the "off" position. Frankly I wasn't very happy with this item. It wasn't the ring tones that were disappointing. It was the door ringer button. It only worked now and then, and if you didn't press it in just the right place it didn't ring. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, and I wouldn't buy another one either. Hope yours works better than mine did. I was really looking forward to having a door bell too! Very disappointing! « Show Less
1207788
You will need two if you want/need to control both. If you connect both doors to one device, both will always open/close together.
2149349
Technically they're Normally Open, but when in service with the magnet activating the switch, they close. Most alarm systems maintain a closed loop of switches, if any one opens the alarm goes off. This switch works in these systems. Best of Luck, I found these to work perfectly when I replaced a door in my home.
55602
The smartphone application will tell you if the door is open or closed and the length of time it has been in that position (minutes hours or days). The application also has a running log of every time the door opens and closes that is accessible in the history log.