I’ve been working on a project to automate my garage door using a combination of different smart home devices, and I’d love to share my journey and seek some advice from the community.
The setup involves a Wemos D1 Mini Pro v2 on my motorcycle, Frigate for object detection, and Home Assistant for automation. The goal is to ensure the garage door closes only when I’m ready to leave and opens when I return, with multiple checks to confirm it’s me.
For closing the garage door, the automation works well. Frigate detects the motorcycle in the driveway, and once the bike starts, the Wemos connects to the network, triggering the garage door to close. However, opening the garage door upon arrival is proving more challenging. I want to ensure that the system recognizes me through the app and the Wemos connection before opening.
Currently, the automation doesn’t consistently detect me as home before the Wemos connects, leading to manual intervention. I’m considering setting a state to indicate I’m away and using that variable when I’m home.
Has anyone successfully implemented a similar setup? Any tips on refining the automation logic or ensuring smoother integration between devices would be greatly appreciated! Looking forward to your insights and experiences. 