Garage Door State Tracking

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

Overview

With the garage door state tracking capability, homeowners can easily monitor whether their garage doors are open or closed through a centralized home view. This feature enhances security and convenience, allowing users to stay informed about their home’s state at all times.

Benefits

• Increased security by knowing if the garage door is left open unintentionally.
• Convenient access to garage door status from anywhere in the home.
• Peace of mind for homeowners, especially when away from home.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to provide real-time visibility of the garage door’s status, ensuring that users can quickly assess the safety of their home. This outcome fosters a proactive approach to home security and convenience.

Preconditions

• A compatible garage door opener integrated with Home Assistant.
• Home Assistant set up and properly configured.
• Internet access for remote monitoring (optional).
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Energy Monitoring.

Actors

• Homeowner checking the status before leaving for work
• Family member ensuring the garage door is closed before bedtime
• Guest verifying garage access

Trigger

The capability is triggered by a change in the garage door’s status, detected through the garage door opener’s sensor.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Garage Door Status Change] -->|check| B{{Is the door open?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Display 'Open']
    C --> D[Notify User]
    B -->|No| E[Display 'Closed']
    E --> F[Notify User]

Workflow Description

1. Detect Status Change

The garage door sensor detects whether the door is opening or closing.

2. Update System

Home Assistant updates the garage door status in real-time.

3. Display Status

The home view displays the current status of the garage door as ‘Open’ or ‘Closed’.

4. Notify Users

If the door is left open, users receive a notification on their devices.

5. Log Status Change

The system logs the status change for future reference and analytics.

Postconditions

After the capability completes, users receive an accurate representation of the garage door’s state, enhancing their ability to monitor and control their home environment.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with smart home assistants for voice status updates.
• Add geofencing to alert the homeowner when the door is left open as they leave the vicinity.
• Implement automated closing of the garage door after a set time if left open.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• Home Assistant (platform)