Garage Open Overnight Alert

S.C.O.R.E. → Safety → Security

Overview

Residents need to ensure their garage remains secure during nighttime hours. This capability sends alerts if the garage door opens unexpectedly overnight, enhancing home security and peace of mind.

Benefits

• Increased security by monitoring garage access during vulnerable hours
• Immediate notifications allow for quick response to potential security breaches
• Peace of mind for homeowners knowing their property is being actively monitored

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to alert residents when the garage door opens overnight, helping them maintain a secure home environment. The outcome is timely notifications that enable proactive measures against unauthorized access.

Preconditions

• Compatible garage door sensor installed.
• Home Assistant platform configured and running.
• Internet connection available for notifications.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Energy Monitoring.

Actors

• Homeowner monitoring home security
• Family members concerned about safety
• Pet owner ensuring pets are secure

Trigger

The capability is triggered when the garage door sensor detects the door opening during the designated overnight hours.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Garage Door Opens] -->|check| B{{Is it Overnight?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Send Alert Notification]
    C --> D[Resident Receives Alert]
    B -->|No| E[Exit]

Workflow Description

1. Sensor Activation

The garage door sensor detects that the door has been opened during the overnight hours.

2. Check Time Condition

The system checks if the current time falls within the defined overnight period.

3. Send Notification

If the condition is met, an alert notification is sent to the homeowner’s smartphone or other connected devices.

4. Resident Receives Alert

The homeowner or family member receives the alert and can take action as necessary.

5. Log Event

The event is logged in the Home Assistant dashboard for future reference and analysis.

Postconditions

The homeowner is informed of the garage door opening overnight, allowing them to assess the situation and take appropriate action.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with outdoor cameras for visual confirmation
• Add geofencing to disable alerts when residents are home
• Connect to a smart alarm system for additional security measures

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• Home Assistant (platform)