Garage Open Reminder

S.C.O.R.E. → Safety → Security

Overview

Homeowners often forget to close the garage door, which can lead to security issues and energy loss. This capability sends reminders to residents if the garage remains open for an extended period, enhancing safety and peace of mind.

Benefits

• Improved home security by ensuring the garage is closed
• Reduced energy loss associated with open garage doors
• Peace of mind knowing residents are notified of an open garage

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to monitor the status of the garage door and notify residents if it remains open beyond a predefined time. This ensures that the garage is secured and prevents potential theft or accidents.

Preconditions

• Garage door sensor integrated with Home Assistant.
• Home Assistant configured to send notifications.
• Internet connectivity for remote notifications.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Energy Monitoring.

Actors

• Homeowner receiving reminders
• Family members notified about the garage status
• Guests who may leave the garage open

Trigger

The capability is triggered when the garage door sensor detects that the door is open for a specified duration.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Garage Door Open] -->|check duration| B{{Is door open longer than threshold?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Send reminder notification]
    C --> D[Resident receives alert]
    B -->|No| E[Exit monitoring]

Workflow Description

1. Monitor Garage Door Status

The system continuously checks the status of the garage door via the integrated sensor.

2. Check Duration

If the garage door is open, the system measures how long it has remained in that state.

3. Send Reminder

If the door has been open longer than the predefined threshold, a reminder notification is sent to residents.

4. Receive Notification

Residents receive an alert on their smartphone or smart device, prompting them to check the garage.

5. Close Garage Door

Residents can close the garage door manually or through a smart home integration.

Postconditions

After the capability completes, residents are notified of the garage’s status, ensuring they can take action if necessary.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with smart garage door openers for remote closure
• Add voice assistant notifications for hands-free alerts
• Customize notification preferences per user

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• Home Assistant (platform)