[Amazon.ca] wifi garage opener (not apple homekit ver...) $37.49

Apr 28th, 2021 9:48 pm

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ulovebass [OP]: Jr. Member; Aug 9, 2014; 126 posts; 117 upvotes; Oakville

Apr 28th, 2021 9:48 pm

[Amazon.ca] wifi garage opener (not apple homekit ver...) $37.49

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/Refoss-Garage-Con ... amp;sr=8-1
Price:: 37.49
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

Limited-time deal: Refoss Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener, APP Control, Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, No Hub Needed, White https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07PM59X4J/ref ... UTF8&psc=1

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Apr 28th, 2021 9:50 pm

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buckawheat: Member; Mar 18, 2007; 350 posts; 138 upvotes; Edmonton, ab

Apr 28th, 2021 9:50 pm

I bought the HomeKit one and I HomeKit was lacking for control. I ended up using the Meross app and it’s been very good.
Pros:
Sensor confirms if the door is open or closed in the app
You can set notice for every open or close as a notification.
Can set the door to close after being open for a set time or send you a warning. Same for a certain time of day.
Can be set to give a warning beep when closing to alert.

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Apr 28th, 2021 10:04 pm

#3

quickfg2: Newbie; Dec 23, 2011; 89 posts; 83 upvotes; SCARBOROUGH

Apr 28th, 2021 10:04 pm

Good find.

Apr 28th, 2021 10:04 pm

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o1solstice: Newbie; Nov 21, 2011; 77 posts; 117 upvotes; Scarborough/Markham

Apr 28th, 2021 10:04 pm

Any idea if this works with SmartThings?

Apr 28th, 2021 10:26 pm

#5

rezrazrez: Newbie; Sep 4, 2014; 30 posts; 25 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Apr 28th, 2021 10:26 pm

o1solstice wrote: ↑Any idea if this works with SmartThings?

It does. I ordered it in during the last sale. This is just a rebranded meross opener. Instead of downloading the refoss app you can sync it through meross app and add it to Smartthings.

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Apr 28th, 2021 10:31 pm

#6

theprocess: Jr. Member; Jun 16, 2020; 105 posts; 289 upvotes

Apr 28th, 2021 10:31 pm

No tax

Apr 28th, 2021 11:06 pm

#7

sparkaction: Deal Addict; Feb 22, 2013; 1051 posts; 927 upvotes

Apr 28th, 2021 11:06 pm

Does this version work with both IOS and Android? Offering a HomeKit version confuses me.

Apr 29th, 2021 4:30 pm

#8

Kitana: Sr. Member; Jun 14, 2006; 664 posts; 142 upvotes; Winnipeg

Apr 29th, 2021 4:30 pm

How is this one different from Homekit version?

Apr 29th, 2021 4:41 pm

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bobor: Deal Addict; Aug 6, 2004; 1627 posts; 298 upvotes

Apr 29th, 2021 4:41 pm

Bought the last time few weeks ago for $50. Would Amazon price adjust?

Apr 29th, 2021 4:44 pm

#10

yuprules: Deal Fanatic; Mar 4, 2004; 9723 posts; 2377 upvotes; Montreal

Apr 29th, 2021 4:44 pm

Kitana wrote: ↑ How is this one different from Homekit version?

This one doesn't work with Homekit, the Homekit version works with Homekit. That's the only difference.

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Apr 29th, 2021 5:09 pm

#11

EbonyRose: Deal Addict; Jul 2, 2008; 1944 posts; 156 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 29th, 2021 5:09 pm

bobor wrote: ↑ Bought the last time few weeks ago for $50. Would Amazon price adjust?

Nope. Just rebuy and return.

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Apr 29th, 2021 5:26 pm

#12

Narci: Deal Fanatic; Sep 10, 2002; 5937 posts; 343 upvotes; Vancouver

Apr 29th, 2021 5:26 pm

Some garage door openers have a lock function so that remotes won't open the door until you press the unlock/lock button again.

Can this bypass that?

Apr 29th, 2021 5:40 pm

#13

bnevets27: Member; Apr 8, 2007; 336 posts; 126 upvotes

Apr 29th, 2021 5:40 pm

Still looking for one that will not ask for a password when opening.

What's also not clear is if Google is aware of the state. If I say close the garage door and it's already closed, does it open it?

I've been just using a simple wifi switch but really want google to know the the state. As right now it's just a flip flop. If the garage is closed and I tell it to close it will open it.

Apr 29th, 2021 5:48 pm

#14

joey003: Deal Addict; Apr 21, 2009; 3755 posts; 1646 upvotes; Grimsby

Apr 29th, 2021 5:48 pm

Narci wrote: ↑ Some garage door openers have a lock function so that remotes won't open the door until you press the unlock/lock button again.

Can this bypass that?

One of my garage doors has a locking function - but it seems to be triggered by the opener (its wired like an accessory from the opener itself). This Refoss/Meross device when wired into the opener (usual install) does trigger my opener to unlock/lock as expected prior to opening the door.

Not sure if this is the type of lock you’re referring to though..

Apr 29th, 2021 5:54 pm

#15

T3rry: Deal Fanatic; Mar 4, 2006; 6230 posts; 2087 upvotes; Calgary

Apr 29th, 2021 5:54 pm

I have had this a couple months, not really impressed with it, cant get state through alexa (announce when open), cant open it with alexa, kinda useless, ended up having to add a contact sensor to the door which seems kinda redundant, the only thing i use it for is the widget on my phone.

.

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Apr 30th, 2021 9:23 am

#16

trini_2_d_bone: Deal Addict; Jan 28, 2007; 1042 posts; 445 upvotes

Apr 30th, 2021 9:23 am

A more comprehensive thread on these:
Wifi Garage Door Opener

Apr 30th, 2021 10:28 am

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torspiker: Sr. Member; Sep 16, 2010; 904 posts; 334 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 30th, 2021 10:28 am

I have the purple learn button and reading the previous thread, it seems like I don't need the additional accessory. However, on Amazon product page, it said we will need to email them for additional accessory. Anyone with purple button can confirm? Thanks a lot!

Apr 30th, 2021 10:32 am

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The Destroyer: Deal Addict; Aug 19, 2005; 2285 posts; 483 upvotes; York

Apr 30th, 2021 10:32 am

torspiker wrote: ↑ I have the purple learn button and reading the previous thread, it seems like I don't need the additional accessory. However, on Amazon product page, it said we will need to email them for additional accessory. Anyone with purple button can confirm? Thanks a lot!

I can confirm that my opener has the purple button and I simply connected the wires to the left most terminals and it can open the garage door as many others have posted in the other thread. I emailed them for the accessory as I thought it was required but I was able to get it to work without the accessory which is essentially a spare remote with two wires connected to pair with the wifi module.

"It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success."

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Apr 30th, 2021 10:41 am

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MaxMartin: Jr. Member; Nov 17, 2013; 154 posts; 103 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Apr 30th, 2021 10:41 am

i bought this last sale, and i must say it works very well. My old craftsman opener was apparently not compatible, but it comes with a loose wire to short/jump the circuit and see if it works. I had a purple button, and didn't need anything extra.

If I'm being honest, i do worry about security. Not exactly a reputable brand, and IoT devices can be weak points in a home network.

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Apr 30th, 2021 11:17 am

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torspiker: Sr. Member; Sep 16, 2010; 904 posts; 334 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 30th, 2021 11:17 am

The Destroyer wrote: ↑ I can confirm that my opener has the purple button and I simply connected the wires to the left most terminals and it can open the garage door as many others have posted in the other thread. I emailed them for the accessory as I thought it was required but I was able to get it to work without the accessory which is essentially a spare remote with two wires connected to pair with the wifi module.

Thank you for your confirmation. Will try it out when it arrives. Have a great weekend!