Garage Smart GS100 User manual

GarageSmartTM User’s Manual 1
User’s Manual
English (US)
Version 1.3
For use with models:
GS100, GS200, GS300
GS100

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Do NOT return product back to store
(Best Buy, EBay, Amazon, etc.)
Please contact GarageSmart™ Customer Service
directly for all matters including returns/exchanges,
help with installation (including Wi-Fi configuration), or
any questions or comments that you may have.

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The information contained herein may be changed at any time without prior notification. This
manual nor any parts thereof may not be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever without the
express written consent of GarageSmart. All technical specifications, drawings, etc., are subject
to copyright law.
© 2016, GarageSmart
All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 6
About this User Guide ..................................................................................................................... 6
List of nomenclature .................................................................................................................... 6
List of definitions ......................................................................................................................... 6
List of icons ................................................................................................................................. 6
Precautionary and Safety Information ............................................................................................. 7
Legal notices .................................................................................................................................... 8
Liability ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Trademarks ................................................................................................................................. 8
FCC Part 15 Class B Verification Statement .............................................................................. 9
Customer Service .......................................................................................................................... 10
E-mail ........................................................................................................................................ 10
The GarageSmart™ e-Store ...................................................................................................... 10
Welcome ............................................................................................................ 11
Introducing Your GarageSmart™ Device ................................................................................. 11
Getting Started .................................................................................................. 12
What’s Included ......................................................................................................................... 12
Optional Parts and Accessories ................................................................................................ 12
Tools Required for Installation .................................................................................................. 12
Setup .................................................................................................................. 13
Setup and Verification ................................................................................................................... 13
Activating and Registering the GarageSmart™ Device ............................................................ 13
Configure the GarageSmart™ Device to a secure Wi-Fi network ............................................ 13
Verify the GarageSmart™ Device is connected to your Wi-Fi network .................................... 18
Installation ......................................................................................................... 19
Mounting and Wire Connections ................................................................................................... 19
Mounting the GarageSmart™ Device ....................................................................................... 19
Mounting and connecting the GarageSmart™ Sensors ........................................................... 20
Custom mounting and connecting the GarageSmart™ Sensors .............................................. 24
Connecting the GarageSmart™ Device to the Garage Door Motor ......................................... 24
Verification and Alignment ............................................................................................................. 26
Verifying Sensor Alignment ....................................................................................................... 26
Verifying Garage Door Control ...................................................................................................... 26

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Controlling the GarageSmart™ Device ........................................................... 28
Open and Closing Garage Doors Remotely .................................................................................. 28
Open/Closing Garage Doors through a Web Browser .............................................................. 28
Open/Close Garage Doors using a Smartphone/Tablet Web Browser .................................... 28
Open/Close Garage Doors using a Smartphone/Tablet App .................................................... 29
Open and Closing Garage Doors using non-smartphones (via SMS text messaging) ............ 31
Verify Garage Door Status Remotely ............................................................................................ 32
Verify Garage Door Status through a Web Browser ................................................................. 32
Verify Garage Door Status using a Smartphone/Tablet Web Browser ..................................... 32
Verify Garage Door Status using a Smartphone/Tablet App .................................................... 33
Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................... 34
Adjustments ................................................................................................................................... 34
Scheduled or Preventative Maintenance ....................................................................................... 34
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 35
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 38
Technical Specifications .................................................................................. 39

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Introduction
About this User Guide
List of nomenclature
PC Personal Computer
RF Radio Frequency
ISP Internet Service Provider
DST Daylight Savings Time
GSX+ Garage Sense positive inputs (GS1+, GS2+, GS3+)
GSX- Garage Sense negative inputs (GS1-, GS2-, GS3-)
GDX+ Garage Drive positive outputs (GD1+, GD2+, GD3+)
GDX+ Garage Drive negative outputs (GD1-, GD2-, GD3-)
FCC Federal Communications Commission
IC Industry Canada
List of definitions
FCC An independent U.S. government regulatory agency responsible for
overseeing all interstate and international communications.
CE Amandatory conformity marking for certain products sold within the
European Economic Area (EEA) since 1985.
IC The Certification and Engineering Bureau of Industry Canada provides a
certification service for radio equipment and a registration service for
terminal equipment in Canada.
C-Tick The compliance of radio communications equipment, electrical and
electronic equipment subject to the EMC arrangement, and equipment
required to meet EME standards in Australia or New Zealand.
List of icons
A video (visual information or tutorial) is available within the specified
section of the manual.
Notes pertain to a specified section of the manual that may be shown
by one or more numbers at the end of a sentence or paragraph,
example: (1) (2)

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Precautionary and Safety Information
CAUTION:
Internal circuit card components are extremely sensitive to
electrostatic discharge. Be careful not to touch internal circuitry prior
to discharging any static buildup on yourself. To discharge yourself,
touch a grounded metal object such as conductor an earth-grounded
metal enclosure.
CAUTION:
Do not install the
GarageSmart
™
device
outside
(except for inside a
garage as directed) as this may damage the unit and void its warranty.
CAUTION:
Do not
get
the
GarageSmart
™
device
wet
or expose to extreme
moisture as this may damage the unit and void its warranty.
CAUTION:
The included
AC Power Adapter
is provided by a third party and
should not be used with any other devices other than the
GarageSmart™ device. As many other devices require their own
chargers or AC Power Adapters; GarageSmart™ will not be responsible
for any damage of any kind that may occur from using the included
third party AC Power Adapter.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the cover or touch inside the
G
arageSmart
™
devic
e
with power applied as shock may occur.

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Legal notices
Liability
The software, websites, apps and the manual are subject to change without notice.
GarageSmart™ is not liable for the accuracy of the information contained in this manual,
on its websites, in its apps or for damages resulting from the use of the GarageSmart™
device, this manual, websites or apps.
Trademarks
GarageSmart™ is a trademark of GarageSmart™
is a trademark of GarageSmart™
All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective companies.

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FCC Part 15 Class B Verification Statement
GarageSmart™
Model No: GarageSmart™
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
 this device may not cause harmful interference, and
 this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one which the
receiver is connected to.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

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Customer Service
Visit the GarageSmart™ website, www.garagesmart.net/support.html to view our support
page.
On this page you can:
• Create your online account and register your device.
• Send an e-mail to the GarageSmart™ support team.
• Call Customer Service.
• Report a problem.
E-mail
To ensure a timely response, use e-mail at www.garagesmart.net/contact.html
Customers will receive a response within a short period of time.
The GarageSmart™ e-Store
If you need accessories or parts for your GarageSmart™ module, please visit the
GarageSmart™ web store at www.garagesmart.net/buynow.html