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Garage Smart GS100 User Manual

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English (US)
For use with models:
Version 1.3
GS100, GS200, GS300
GS100
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GarageSmart
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual English (US) For use with models: Version 1.3 GS100, GS200, GS300 GS100 GarageSmart User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Do NOT return product back to store (Best Buy, EBay, Amazon, etc.) Please contact GarageSmart™ Customer Service directly for all matters including returns/exchanges, help with installation (including Wi-Fi configuration), or any questions or comments that you may have. GarageSmart User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 The information contained herein may be changed at any time without prior notification. This manual nor any parts thereof may not be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of GarageSmart. All technical specifications, drawings, etc., are subject to copyright law.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ......................6 About this User Guide ........................6 List of nomenclature ........................6 List of definitions ......................... 6 List of icons ..........................6 Precautionary and Safety Information ..................... 7 Legal notices ............................ 8 Liability ............................8 Trademarks ..........................
  • Page 5 Controlling the GarageSmart™ Device ............28 Open and Closing Garage Doors Remotely .................. 28 Open/Closing Garage Doors through a Web Browser .............. 28 Open/Close Garage Doors using a Smartphone/Tablet Web Browser ........28 Open/Close Garage Doors using a Smartphone/Tablet App ............ 29 Open and Closing Garage Doors using non-smartphones (via SMS text messaging) ....

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction About this User Guide List of nomenclature Personal Computer Radio Frequency Internet Service Provider Daylight Savings Time GSX+ Garage Sense positive inputs (GS1+, GS2+, GS3+) GSX- Garage Sense negative inputs (GS1-, GS2-, GS3-) GDX+ Garage Drive positive outputs (GD1+, GD2+, GD3+) GDX+ Garage Drive negative outputs (GD1-, GD2-, GD3-) Federal Communications Commission...

  • Page 7: Precautionary And Safety Information

    Precautionary and Safety Information CAUTION: Internal circuit card components are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Be careful not to touch internal circuitry prior to discharging any static buildup on yourself. To discharge yourself, touch a grounded metal object such as conductor an earth-grounded metal enclosure.

  • Page 8: Legal Notices

    Legal notices Liability The software, websites, apps and the manual are subject to change without notice. GarageSmart ™ is not liable for the accuracy of the information contained in this manual, on its websites, in its apps or for damages resulting from the use of the GarageSmart ™...

  • Page 9: Fcc Part 15 Class B Verification Statement

    FCC Part 15 Class B Verification Statement GarageSmart ™ Model No: GarageSmart ™ This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  this device may not cause harmful interference, and ...

  • Page 10: Customer Service

    Customer Service ™ Visit the GarageSmart website, www.garagesmart.net/support.html to view our support page. On this page you can: • Create your online account and register your device. • Send an e-mail to the GarageSmart support team. ™ • Call Customer Service. •...

  • Page 11: Welcome

    Welcome Introducing Your GarageSmart™ Device Welcome to the exciting world of monitoring, opening and closing your garage doors. ™ With the use of a GarageSmart device, you can reliably monitor, open or close your garage doors anywhere in the world from any flip-phone, smartphone, tablet, PC (basically any device that has internet or text message capabilities) anytime while receiving email and text alerts.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started What’s Included Your GarageSmart ™ device comes with the following parts or accessories: • AC Power Supply • USB Power Cable • Garage Door Sensor Kit(s) • One Free Month of Premium Account • Welcome and Warranty Letter 1.

  • Page 13: Setup

    Setup Setup and Verification Prior to mounting and installing the GarageSmart ™ device, it is important to fully read and understand all steps and notes in each section for proper setup of the GarageSmart device. ™ Activating and Registering the GarageSmart™ Device 1.
  • Page 14 All new factory GarageSmart™ devices are shipped from the factory and configured to the following default Wi-Fi settings: Network Name (SSID): GarageSmart Password: WiFiSetup Examples of the configuration flow process In both examples above, the circles indicate changes that occur to the Wi-Fi settings of either the router or the GarageSmart™...
  • Page 15 If the Wi-Fi settings are different, then the “Different Wi-Fi Settings” example shown above on the left (for illustration purposes) along with Steps 1 thru 16 below shall be performed to properly configure the GarageSmart™ device to your secured router. If the Wi-Fi settings are the same, then the “Same Wi-Fi Settings”...
  • Page 16 11. Login back into your routers Wi-Fi settings and change the Network Name (SSID) and Password to match the Network Name (SSID) and Password that was entered in Step 9 above. 12. Wait for the router to fully update to the new settings before proceeding with the next steps.
  • Page 17 The Status LED will blink GREEN for a maximum of 60 seconds or less, and then the Status LED will be off as this is normal. Verify that the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and Password of the router is correct and that the router supports 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n protocols with 2.4GHz.

  • Page 18: Verify The Garagesmart™ Device Is Connected To Your Wi-Fi Network

    Verify the GarageSmart™ Device is connected to your Wi-Fi network Option 1: 1. Make sure that your existing Wi-Fi network is fully working. 2. Visit http://www.garagesmart.net/tools/connected.html 3. Enter the Mac Address and Device ID of the GarageSmart ™ device 4. Click “Submit”. 5.

  • Page 19: Installation

    Installation Mounting and Wire Connections Prior to mounting the GarageSmart ™ device or sensors, it is important to fully read and understand all steps and notes in each section for proper installation of the GarageSmart device ™ and sensors. Mounting the GarageSmart™ Device The GarageSmart ™...

  • Page 20: Mounting And Connecting The Garagesmart™ Sensors

    Visit www.garagesmart.net/videos/mount to view a video on mounting the GarageSmart™ Device. For locations that have three (3) garage doors, mount the GarageSmart™ device to the middle garage door bracket as this will shorten the length of running wires to the other garage door motors and sensors.
  • Page 21 Side of garage door 4. Carefully remove the protective cover from the sensor (with screw terminals) and put to the side. 5. Loosen the screw terminals. 6. Apply the supplied double sided tape to the bottom of the sensor (the one with screw terminals) as shown below.
  • Page 22 8. Using the supplied hook-up wire, strip both wires on one end about ½ inches. GarageSmart User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 9. Attach and securely screw the wires to the sensor as shown below. Wires 10. Carefully put the protective cover back onto the sensor as shown below. Protective Cover 11. Run the wire from the sensor to the GarageSmart ™ device keeping free of all moving and mechanical parts by using the provided wire holders and tie wraps.

  • Page 24: Custom Mounting And Connecting The Garagesmart™ Sensors

    16. Once all garage door sensors have been fully installed, use the section “Verifying Sensor Alignment” in this manual to test and verify that all sensors have been aligned properly. Failure to keep the sensor and wires free and clear of any moving parts may result in breaking of the sensors or wires.
  • Page 25 6. Re-attach the wire to the garage door motor by inserting or screwing in place as show below. Added wire Added wire 7. Strip the wires on the opposite end about ¼ inches long. 8. First determine what garage door (1, 2 or 3) is being controlled. Then using the table below, insert the two wires into the proper ports of the GarageSmart ™...

  • Page 26: Verification And Alignment

    Verification and Alignment The following sections will verify if the sensors were installed and aligned properly for all garage doors and if the garage doors open/close by use of the GarageSmart device. ™ Verifying Sensor Alignment 1. Verify that all garage doors are closed. 2.
  • Page 27 3. Enter the Mac Address and Device ID of the GarageSmart ™ device (this information can also found on the bottom of the GarageSmart device or shown ™ within your online control panel). 4. Click “Submit”. 5. The GarageSmart ™ device will run a garage door test (starting with Test 1) in that each garage door will OPEN and then CLOSE one at a time.

  • Page 28: Controlling The Garagesmart™ Device

    Controlling the GarageSmart™ Device Open and Closing Garage Doors Remotely The GarageSmart ™ device can Open and Close any garage door from anywhere using any phone (including non-smartphones as in flip-phones), smartphone, pc/laptop, tablet or any other device that has a connection to the internet or sms/text messaging. Open/Closing Garage Doors through a Web Browser 1.

  • Page 29: Open/Close Garage Doors Using A Smartphone/Tablet App

    4. Enter the Remote Key that you assigned to the GarageSmart ™ device 5. Select “Open” or “Close” for each Garage Door (1, 2 or 3) to be controlled 6. Click on “Send”. Remote keys are assigned within the control panel of your account. Please see the “Online Control Panel Guide”...
  • Page 30 2. Opening a garage door that is currently closed:  Select the Garage Door number at the bottom of the screen that needs to be opened (indicated by a small GREEN circle next to the door number).  Press and hold the Closed Garage Door symbol (indicated by a GREEN glowing ring) until the door opens.

  • Page 31: Open And Closing Garage Doors Using Non-Smartphones (Via Sms Text Messaging)

    Open and Closing Garage Doors using non-smartphones (via SMS text messaging) Any device (including flip-phones) can also open or close garage doors as long as the device has SMS text messaging capabilities and is active through your cell phone carrier 1.

  • Page 32: Verify Garage Door Status Remotely

    Verify Garage Door Status Remotely The GarageSmart ™ device can report if the garage doors are open or closed from anywhere using any phone (including non-smartphones as in flip-phones), smartphones, pc/laptops, tablets or any other device that has a connection to the internet or sms/text messaging. Verify Garage Door Status through a Web Browser 1.

  • Page 33: Verify Garage Door Status Using A Smartphone/Tablet App

    Remote keys are assigned within the control panel of your account. Please see the “Online Control Panel Guide” for more information on creating and changing Remote Keys for your GarageSmart™ device. Verify Garage Door Status using a Smartphone/Tablet App Monitoring the Garage Doors requires that the App has already been installed and setup (see above section if needed.

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning No cleaning methods or procedures are required. Adjustments No direct hands on or field adjustments are required for the GarageSmart™ device. However, adjustments may be needed to the travel and force limits of your garage door motor, as the sensors may become misaligned overtime due to belt or chain stretching, etc.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The GarageSmart™ device is completely tested at the factory before being packaged and shipped. If installed properly and in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual, your GarageSmart™ devices should provide many years of trouble free service. If the device should not function, the following guide will assist in troubleshooting.
  • Page 36   The website, mobile site or Check for any broken or detach wires that connect app is showing the wrong to the GSX+ port(s), GSX- port(s) and sensor(s). status or always shows Open  for my garage door(s). Visual inspect the sensor(s) and make sure that they are aligned properly, then perform the ...
  • Page 37 Selecting the wrong Time Zone or Daylight Savings Time (DST) settings will affect real-time operation, notification and logging. Free Account holders will only receive email notifications (if enabled in email settings) to the primary account holder’s email address that is shown within the online control. Premium Account holders may specify unlimited email addresses to receive the email alerts.

  • Page 38: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Question Answers Do I need a smartphone or tablet to No, GarageSmart™ device works with any device work with the GarageSmart™ device? that has internet or text messaging capabilities. A smartphone or tablet may be required only for reprogramming of the GarageSmart™...

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications GarageSmart™ Device Input Voltage: 5VDC Input Current: 5mA (Normal Operation), 250mA (during worse-case TX events) Temperature Range: -20 degrees C to +55 degrees C Relative Humidity Range: 0 - 95% Non-Condensing Wi-Fi Radio 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) TX Power 802.11b 16.5dBm +/-1.5dBm 802.11g 14.0dBm +/-1.5dBm 802.11n 12.75dBm +/-1.5dBm...

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