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

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Welcome
Introducing Your GarageSmart™ Device
Welcome to the exciting world of monitoring, opening and closing your garage doors.
With the use of a GarageSmart™ device, you can reliably monitor, open or close your
garage doors anywhere in the world from any flip-phone, smartphone, tablet, PC
(basically any device that has internet or text message capabilities) anytime while
receiving email and text alerts.
The GarageSmart™ device even allows you to grant remote access with use of a shared
key or to as many users as you want by providing unique remote keys that expire when
you want them to. Provide one key to each member of your family to prevent fighting over
who gets the garage door opener or to a neighbor to allow them access to your home in
the event of an emergency or delivery. The GarageSmart™ keeps an accurate log so that
you'll always know exactly when and who is opening and closing your garage doors.
The GarageSmart™ device also contains built in Auto Shut features, such as “Weather
Guard” that will close all garage doors depending on the outside weather conditions
(coming soon). Garage doors can also close at specific times that you set, as this feature
is highly used at night for security that prevents garage doors from being mistakenly left
open all night long or for long period of times.
The GarageSmart™ device was designed for both, basic and advanced users in mind as
Free Accounts never require any fees or subscriptions to operate or control the
GarageSmart™ device. Premium Accounts are for users that are looking for more
flexibility and control of their GarageSmart™ device which provides additional benefits,
features, notifications and includes a lifetime limited warranty.
1 USB Power Cable input
2 Garage Door Drive (outputs) and Sensor (inputs)
3 Mounting Flanges
1
2
3

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Getting Started
What’s Included
Your GarageSmart™ device comes with the following parts or accessories:
• AC Power Supply
• USB Power Cable
• Garage Door Sensor Kit(s) (1)
• One Free Month of Premium Account
• Welcome and Warranty Letter
1. The number of Garage Door Sensor Kits (shipped with the GarageSmart™ device) is determined at
time of order.
2. If the contents are incomplete, please notify us within 7 days of purchase.
Optional Parts and Accessories
The following parts and accessories are available and can be purchased by contacting
GarageSmart™ or through the GarageSmart™ web store:
• Garage Door Sensors
• Hook-up Wire (25-Feet) or equivalent
• Garage Door Sensor Kits
• AC Power Supply’s
• USB Power Cables
• Premium Account Upgrade
Tools Required for Installation
The following tools are required for proper installation of the GarageSmart™ device and
sensors:
• Ladder or Step Stool high enough to reach garage door tracks, motor or top of door.
• Wire Strippers
• Wire Cutters
• Small Phillips Screw Driver

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Setup
Setup and Verification
Prior to mounting and installing the GarageSmart™ device, it is important to fully read and
understand all steps and notes in each section for proper setup of the GarageSmart™ device.
Activating and Registering the GarageSmart™ Device
1. Looking at the back of the GarageSmart™ device, write down the Mac Address
and Device ID and keep in a safe place as this will be needed later (1).
2. Visit http://www.garagesmart.net/account_setup.html
3. Enter in all required information on the Account Setup page using the Mac
Address and Device ID from the back of the GarageSmart™ device (2).
4. Once the GarageSmart™ device has been registered, you will then be able to log
into the Online Control Panel at http://www.garagesmart.net/login.html to update
information and settings pertaining to your GarageSmart™ device (3).
1. The Mac Address and Device ID can also be found anytime within the users online control panel by
logging into “My Account”.
2. Activating and Registration needs to be performed once on each GarageSmart™ device as each
requires its own Activation, Registration and Online Control Panel (Username) login.
3. Some settings require the GarageSmart™ device to be connected to a secured Wi-Fi network before
making changes, otherwise changes may not update properly.
Configure the GarageSmart™ Device to a secure Wi-Fi network
To successfully configure the GarageSmart™ device to an existing or new secured Wi-Fi
network, you MUST:
1) Have access and be able to temporally change your routers Wi-Fi Network name
(SSID) and Password settings (1) (2).
2) Know what the present Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and Password of the
GarageSmart™ device is configured to (3).
3) The router must be 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n - (2.4 GHz) compatible.

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All new factory GarageSmart™ devices are shipped from the factory and configured to
the following default Wi-Fi settings:
Network Name (SSID): GarageSmart
Password: WiFiSetup
Examples of the configuration flow process
In both examples above, the RED circles indicate changes that occur to the Wi-Fi
settings of either the router or the GarageSmart™ device throughout the configuration
process of each step. The end result is for the GarageSmart™ device to match your
routers secured Wi-Fi Network settings. This process will also work if you are using the
same existing Wi-Fi configuration of your router or setting up completely new Wi-Fi
configuration for both devices.
The overall process of properly configuring the GarageSmart™ device to your secured
Wi-Fi network is to determine if the two devices (the router and the GarageSmart device)
presently contain the same or different Wi-Fi settings. Keep in mind, a new factory
GarageSmart™ device is shipped with its default Wi-Fi settings as per above,
therefore the Wi-Fi settings would be different.

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If the Wi-Fi settings are different, then the “Different Wi-Fi Settings” example shown
above on the left (for illustration purposes) along with Steps 1 thru 16 below shall be
performed to properly configure the GarageSmart™ device to your secured router.
If the Wi-Fi settings are the same, then the “Same Wi-Fi Settings” example shown
above on the right (for illustration purposes) along with Steps 1, and 8 thru 16 below shall
be performed to properly configure the GarageSmart™ device to your secured router.
IMPORTANT - Once the GarageSmart™ device is configured to your existing or to
another secured Network Name (SSID) or Password, the factory default Wi-Fi settings
will be overwritten and will no longer be valid. Therefore it is important to always
remember what the GarageSmart™ device is configured to as these settings will then
become the new Wi-Fi settings of the GarageSmart™ device (in place of the factory
default settings) (3).
1. Login into your routers Wi-Fi settings and write down the existing Network Name
(SSID) and Password.
2. Perform this step if the GarageSmart™ device and your router are currently
configured to different Wi-Fi network settings(3); otherwise skip this step and
proceed directly to step 8.
Temporally change the Network Name (SSID) and Password of your router to the
same Network (SSID) and Password of the GarageSmart™ device (for new
GarageSmart™ devices this will be the default Wi-Fi settings as per above) (2) (3).
3. Wait for the router to update to the new settings before proceeding with the next
steps.
4. Plug the “AC Power Supply” into any 120V outlet.
5. Plug one end of the “USB Power Cable” into the “AC Power Supply” and the
other end into the GarageSmart™ device.
6. The Status LED on the left will start to blink a pattern of color(s) while the
GarageSmart™ device tries to connect to your router.
7. If the LED eventually changes to a blinking GREEN (4), then proceed with the
following steps below. Otherwise, verify that your routers Wi-Fi settings are
correct and that the router is fully working (5).
8. From any cell phone, laptop, tablet or PC visit
http://www.garagesmart.net/tools/wificonfig.html and enter in the Mac Address
and Device ID of the GarageSmart device (6).
9. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and Password for your router (from Step 1
above).
10. Click “Submit”.

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11. Login back into your routers Wi-Fi settings and change the Network Name
(SSID) and Password to match the Network Name (SSID) and Password that
was entered in Step 9 above.
12. Wait for the router to fully update to the new settings before proceeding with the
next steps.
13. Remove power from the GarageSmart™ device, wait 5 seconds, then reapply
power to the GarageSmart™ device.
14. The Status LED on the left will start to blink a pattern of color(s) while it tries to
connect to your routers new Wi-Fi network settings.
15. If the LED eventually changes to only a blinking GREEN(4) after a few seconds,
then the GarageSmart™ device has been successfully updated with your routers
existing or new Wi-Fi settings.
At any time now or in the future, you may proceed to the section, “Verify the
GarageSmart™ Device is connected to your Wi-Fi network” of this manual to
visual test if the GarageSmart™ device is actually connected to your router and
the GarageSmart™ network.
16. If the LED does NOT eventually change to blinking GREEN(4), then the
GarageSmart™ device Wi-Fi settings did NOT update correctly to your routers
new Wi-Fi settings(5). Perform this section again or contact GarageSmart™ for
assistance on configuring the device properly.
A RULE OF THUMB – To skip steps 2 thru 7 above during future Wi-Fi configurations,
always update the Wi-Fi settings of the GarageSmart™ device first, before modifying the
Wi-Fi settings of the router since the two devices would already be on the same Wi-Fi
network.
Visit www.garagesmart.net/videos/to view a video on how to Configure the
GarageSmart™ Device to a secure Wi-Fi network.
1. If you do NOT have access to your routers Wi-Fi settings or if your router doesn’t allow the changing
of the Network Name (SSID) or Password, then contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) on how
to change these Wi-Fi settings or contact GarageSmart™ for assistance on configuring the device
properly.
2. Changing the Network Name (SSID) and Password of your router is only temporally, as your router
needs to initially establish communications with the GarageSmart™ device by being on the same
Wi-Fi network. Once, initial communication has been established, the GarageSmart™ device can
then be updated to your routers existing secured Network Name (SSID) and Password.
3. The last known Network Name (SSID) and Password of the GarageSmart™ device may either be its
factory default setting (for new factory devices that have never been configured yet) or the current
Wi-Fi Network (SSID) and Password that your router is set to (assuming that your routers Wi-Fi
settings haven’t changed). However if the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) or Password of the
GarageSmart™ device is unknown, then contact GarageSmart™ for assistance on configuring the
device properly.

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4. The Status LED will blink GREEN for a maximum of 60 seconds or less, and then the Status LED will be
off as this is normal.
5. Verify that the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and Password of the router is correct and that the router
supports 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n protocols with 2.4GHz. Also verify that your router isn’t blocking the
Mac Address of the GarageSmart™ device or has run out of IP Addresses. For more information, consult
with your routers manual.
6. The Mac Address and Device ID can be found by looking at the back of the GarageSmart™ device or
within the users online control panel by logging into “My Account”.

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Verify the GarageSmart™ Device is connected to your Wi-Fi network
Option 1:
1. Make sure that your existing Wi-Fi network is fully working.
2. Visit http://www.garagesmart.net/tools/connected.html
3. Enter the Mac Address and Device ID of the GarageSmart™ device (1).
4. Click “Submit”.
5. The Status LED on the left will blink a slow RED–AMBER–GREEN-OFF
pattern three times indicating that the device is connected to your
secured Wi-Fi network.
Option 2:
1. Check that your existing Wi-Fi network is fully working.
2. Remove power from the GarageSmart™ device for five seconds.
3. Reapply power to the GarageSmart™ device as the status LED will start
to blink.
4. If the status LED changes to only a blinking GREEN (2), then the
GarageSmart™ device is connected to the router and fully
working.
Visit www.garagesmart.net/videos/ to view a video verifying if the
GarageSmart™ Device is connected to your Wi-Fi network.
1. The Mac Address and Device ID can found on the bottom of the GarageSmart™ device or within the
users online control panel by logging into “My Account”.
2. The Status LED will blink GREEN for a maximum of 60 seconds or less, and then the Status LED will
be off as this is normal.

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Installation
Mounting and Wire Connections
Prior to mounting the GarageSmart™ device or sensors, it is important to fully read and
understand all steps and notes in each section for proper installation of the GarageSmart™ device
and sensors.
Mounting the GarageSmart™ Device
The GarageSmart™ device has a mounting flange that contains two mounting holes. The
two mounting holes are centered 3.875”across from each other.
1. Using two of the supplied tie wraps, mount the GarageSmart™ device to the
garage door bracket just above the motor as shown below (1).
2. Plug the “AC Power Supply” into any 120V outlet (an outlet is usually mounted on
the ceiling just above the garage door motor).
3. Plug one end of the “USB Power Cable” into the “AC Power Supply” and the
other end into the GarageSmart™ device.
Tie wraps

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Visit www.garagesmart.net/videos/mount to view a video on mounting the
GarageSmart™ Device.
1. For locations that have three (3) garage doors, mount the GarageSmart™ device to the middle
garage door bracket as this will shorten the length of running wires to the other garage door motors
and sensors. Otherwise, additional wire will have to be used for proper installation.
Mounting and connecting the GarageSmart™ Sensors
1. Verify that the garage door is fully closed.
2. Apply the supplied double sided tape to the bottom of the sensor (the one without
screw terminals) as shown below.
3. Attach the sensor to the side of the garage door (near the top) making sure that
the sensor doesn’t rub against the wall or interfere with any moving parts when
the garage door is opening or closing (1) as shown below.
Sensor
(without screws terminals)
Top of garage door