Garage Door Closes After Departure

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → Device Control

Overview

This capability ensures that the garage door automatically closes after residents leave the vicinity, preventing potential security risks and enhancing convenience. It provides peace of mind for homeowners, knowing their garage is secure without having to remember to close it manually.

Benefits

• Increased security by ensuring the garage door is not left open unintentionally.
• Convenience for residents, eliminating the need to check if the garage door is closed after leaving.
• Integration with smart home systems allows for seamless capability.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to automate the closing of the garage door when residents depart, ensuring safety and security. It achieves an effortless home management experience, allowing residents to focus on their activities without worrying about the garage.

Preconditions

• Home Assistant setup and configured with presence detection.
• A compatible smart garage door opener installed (e.g., GogoGate 2).
• Configured geofence to detect when residents leave the designated area.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Z-Wave JS.
• Device installed and reachable: Door and Window Sensors.

Actors

• Homeowner leaving for work
• Family member going out for errands
• Guest visiting the home

Trigger

The event that starts this capability is the departure of residents from a predefined geofenced area, detected by presence sensors or mobile device location.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Resident Departs] -->|check presence| B{{Is resident outside geofence?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Close Garage Door]
    C --> D[Garage Door Closed]
    B -->|No| E[Exit]

Workflow Description

1. Detect Departure

The system checks if the resident’s mobile device leaves the designated geofence area.

2. Confirm Status

The system verifies that the resident is indeed outside the geofence to avoid false triggers.

3. Send Close Command

Upon confirmation, the system sends a command to the garage door opener to close the door.

4. Monitor Door Status

The system checks the status of the garage door to ensure it has successfully closed.

5. Log Action

The action is logged in the system for reference, confirming that the door was closed after departure.

Postconditions

The garage door is securely closed, and a log entry is created confirming the action, ensuring the home is safe.

Optional Enhancements

• Add notifications to inform residents when the garage door has been closed.
• Integrate with security cameras to provide a visual confirmation of the garage door closing.
• Enable remote control of the garage door through a mobile app for added convenience.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• Home Assistant (platform)