Desired Outcome:
You receive immediate notification to your mobile if you left the garage door opened for a period of time you specify.
How to get it done:
1. Select and Download the CONTROLLER:
- We use Tuya Smart App for this example
- or you choose your own controller from here (make sure it is capable of achieving the desired automation)
- Download the Tuya Smart app
2. Select the SENSOR:
- Type: Door/window sensor
- We use Tuya Zigbee Sensor in this example. Note: Any Zigbee device will require a Zigbee bridge to work. So make sure you purchase it separately or use yours.
- You can browse different types of door/window sensors from here
- Mount one part of the sensor on the fixed wall and the other part on the garage door. Ensure they are positioned very close to each other.
3. Select the DEVICE:
- In this case it will be your smartphone. No need to do any extra step here.
4. Automate using the controller app:
- Open the controller app
- Add Zigbee Bridge first (if applicable): make sure the zigbee bridge is in pairing mode
- click add Device and you should be able to add the zigbee bridge
- then make sure the sensor is in pairing mode and follow the same steps to add the sensor
- Then create a scene "If where the trigger devices is the open/close sensor and the action is to send notificationClick on "when devices status changes"
- select the device
- Mark the status as open
- Set the duration to 3 mins
- Set the action as
Expected Time and Cost
- Time: 5 mins
- Costs: ~$20 (or ~$60 if you do require a bridge I.e. Zigbee)
DIY Difficulty Level
- Easy
