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**Author:** [@garadget](https://community.garadget.com/u/garadget)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/installation-category-intro/13 "2016-11-17T18:27:16Z")
Discuss the questions related to the initial installation, setup and configuration of the device. Contribute to this category if you want to: \* find out if Garadget is compatible with your garage door opener \* ask ques… --- ## [Bought used garadget, can't claim device](https://community.garadget.com/t/bought-used-garadget-cant-claim-device/565)
**Author:** [@johnbravenec](https://community.garadget.com/u/johnbravenec)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/bought-used-garadget-cant-claim-device/565 "2026-09-29T00:43:07Z")
As the title says, I can't register the device. Setup through the app works until the last step when it attempts to verify ownership. It then errors out with a message that says "OOPS". I've also tried setup via USB. I… --- ## [No longer getting alerts](https://community.garadget.com/t/no-longer-getting-alerts/10168)
**Author:** [@delorean](https://community.garadget.com/u/delorean)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 11:45am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/no-longer-getting-alerts/10168 "2026-08-16T11:45:30Z")
It’s been a couple of years since you told us all that Garadget was going to ride off into the sunset one of these days :sad\_but\_relieved\_face:. The last time we connected, you restarted the notification service because… --- ## [893LM-DCA wire size?](https://community.garadget.com/t/893lm-dca-wire-size/10155)
**Author:** [@Beau\_Thompson](https://community.garadget.com/u/Beau_Thompson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/893lm-dca-wire-size/10155 "2026-07-22T13:06:38Z")
Hi all I am looking for some information can you tell me what the wire size is on the 893LM-DCA --- ## [Connecting to a GDO-11v3 Ero](https://community.garadget.com/t/connecting-to-a-gdo-11v3-ero/3229)
**Author:** [@Pooka123](https://community.garadget.com/u/Pooka123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/connecting-to-a-gdo-11v3-ero/3229 "2026-07-06T11:09:40Z")
Does anyone know if it’s possible to attach the Garage device to a GDO-11V3 Ero? When I remove the back of the overhead Garage Door opener there is a panel which has the following connections available. AUX/OSC OV … --- ## [Unable add device](https://community.garadget.com/t/unable-add-device/10075)
**Author:** [@rakasog272](https://community.garadget.com/u/rakasog272)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/unable-add-device/10075 "2026-02-14T02:19:27Z")
I tried to claim the device from Claim Device but nothing happens when I enter the device ID and click on “Claim Garadget”, I see a 404 error to https://api.particle.io/v1/devices in the JavaScript console when trying to… --- ## [Installation with Craftsman](https://community.garadget.com/t/installation-with-craftsman/575)
**Author:** [@nite](https://community.garadget.com/u/nite)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/installation-with-craftsman/575 "2025-11-11T17:06:38Z")
I’m at a loss for what I need to do to connect my Garadget with my 1/2hp craftsman (2009 model). Any help is appreciated! Pictures: --- ## [Cannot add device](https://community.garadget.com/t/cannot-add-device/7920)
**Author:** [@50tonrobot](https://community.garadget.com/u/50tonrobot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/cannot-add-device/7920 "2025-11-01T20:25:26Z")
I tried to claim the device from Claim Device but nothing happens when I enter the device ID and click on “Claim Garadget”, I see a 404 error to https://api.particle.io/v1/devices in the JavaScript console when trying to… --- ## [139.53600 sensor diagram](https://community.garadget.com/t/139-53600-sensor-diagram/9931)
**Author:** [@Dmitry\_Dubinsky](https://community.garadget.com/u/Dmitry_Dubinsky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/139-53600-sensor-diagram/9931 "2025-04-15T15:27:13Z")
Hello, I have an ancient but a working Craftsman 139.53600. it has 4 terminals for connecting wires. How do i connect trip sensors? --- ## [Cannot put device into Listening Mode](https://community.garadget.com/t/cannot-put-device-into-listening-mode/9887)
**Author:** [@bcbuttacavoli](https://community.garadget.com/u/bcbuttacavoli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 5:48am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/cannot-put-device-into-listening-mode/9887 "2025-02-09T05:48:11Z")
I noticed the device wasn’t sending notifications, so I checked on it and it had a static white light with no laser. I unplugged power and plugged it back it. Now it is blinking white light with its laser. Now when I ho… --- ## [Claim and Release Device ID](https://community.garadget.com/t/claim-and-release-device-id/9830)
**Author:** [@gedge.matt](https://community.garadget.com/u/gedge.matt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 4:03am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/claim-and-release-device-id/9830 "2025-01-19T04:03:06Z")
Hey, I have acquired the device from my landlord and spent the day trying to set the device up with no luck. When trying to set up via iPhone app, I get as far as successfully connecting to wifi. The device then tests … --- ## [Home Assistant Access Token... how to get one?](https://community.garadget.com/t/home-assistant-access-token-how-to-get-one/9870)
**Author:** [@affablelistener](https://community.garadget.com/u/affablelistener)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/home-assistant-access-token-how-to-get-one/9870 "2025-01-11T16:46:14Z")
I’m having to reinstall Garadget after moving and creating a new Home Assistant server. What I can’t figure out is how to find my API access token for the cloud controller at Particle. This used to be available via the … --- ## [Add device fails from mobile app- slow blinking cyan light](https://community.garadget.com/t/add-device-fails-from-mobile-app-slow-blinking-cyan-light/9826)
**Author:** [@Toby\_Knowles](https://community.garadget.com/u/Toby_Knowles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/add-device-fails-from-mobile-app-slow-blinking-cyan-light/9826 "2024-11-29T18:42:29Z")
In a nut shell guys, replaced a failed USB power supply and now find myself here: System 2.0.1 Firmware 1.24 TCP 5683 open to outside from wifi VLAN Wifi setup to local \_photon/http://192.168.0.1 seems ok and can f… --- ## [Flashing light](https://community.garadget.com/t/flashing-light/9822)
**Author:** [@SANTUPA](https://community.garadget.com/u/SANTUPA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/flashing-light/9822 "2024-11-17T14:44:13Z")
Hello Community, I would like to install the flashing light to my garage door but I can’t find the schematics where to connect the wires from the flashing. On the board it is not specified any contactor to use. Anyone o… --- ## [Control4 - Keeps Reading Status as Open](https://community.garadget.com/t/control4-keeps-reading-status-as-open/9814)
**Author:** [@SteveDoll](https://community.garadget.com/u/SteveDoll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/control4-keeps-reading-status-as-open/9814 "2024-10-30T21:56:48Z")
I have Garaget for Control4 controlling a myQ Security 2.0+ opener. The device controls the door no problem. Issue is the door status. Door is closed, laser is centered on the reflector, but instead of pulsing once a se… --- ## [Setup Problems - can't connect to server?](https://community.garadget.com/t/setup-problems-cant-connect-to-server/502)
**Author:** [@jrfarrar](https://community.garadget.com/u/jrfarrar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 4:52am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/setup-problems-cant-connect-to-server/502 "2024-10-08T04:52:01Z")
I recent got 3 Garadgets! I was really having one heck of a time getting any of them setup using my Android...nor an iPhone. On Android or iPhone it just wouldn't connect to the Garadget's wifi no matter what I did. S… --- ## [Trouble adding a new Garadget to my account](https://community.garadget.com/t/trouble-adding-a-new-garadget-to-my-account/9775)
**Author:** [@streamer](https://community.garadget.com/u/streamer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/trouble-adding-a-new-garadget-to-my-account/9775 "2024-09-17T22:57:45Z")
I’ve been using 3 Garadget devices successfully at my home for several years. I just received a new-in-box Garadget device from ebay and I’m having trouble setting it up. When I run through the setup process using the … --- ## [Does this platform even work anymore?](https://community.garadget.com/t/does-this-platform-even-work-anymore/9744)
**Author:** [@dtoombs](https://community.garadget.com/u/dtoombs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 8:45am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/does-this-platform-even-work-anymore/9744 "2024-08-29T08:45:45Z")
Trying to set up a 2nd device on an existing account that already has 1 device working fine. Plugged in the new unit. Found the “Photon” Wifi, jumped on that, put in my local Wifi credentials, it went through all of th… --- ## [Garadget not responding to MQTT commands](https://community.garadget.com/t/garadget-not-responding-to-mqtt-commands/9754)
**Author:** [@saucepwn](https://community.garadget.com/u/saucepwn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/garadget-not-responding-to-mqtt-commands/9754 "2024-08-25T01:26:35Z")
I’m trying to get my Garadget set up with MQTT. I can use MQTT to receive status updates from the door, but when I send commands to it, it does not work. Issuing the same commands in the cloud interface work, so I know t… --- ## [Hot to connect existing wires to Chamberlain B2211T](https://community.garadget.com/t/hot-to-connect-existing-wires-to-chamberlain-b2211t/9727)
**Author:** [@Grace](https://community.garadget.com/u/Grace)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/hot-to-connect-existing-wires-to-chamberlain-b2211t/9727 "2024-07-22T03:10:39Z")
Hi, I’m new here so if this has been asked and fixed, I apologize. We are replacing a garage door opener but using the existing sensors. There are only two wires from the button on the wall and two wires from the sensor… --- ## [Very Low Reflection](https://community.garadget.com/t/very-low-reflection/1154)
**Author:** [@aaroecker](https://community.garadget.com/u/aaroecker)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/very-low-reflection/1154 "2024-06-26T14:44:03Z")
I have two units. One the reflection reads at 98. The other the reflection reads at 14. I've seen as low as 7. When I look at the light generated from both units the 98 reflection units is significantly brighter than… --- ## [Marantec Synergy 380 not controlling opener (Control4)](https://community.garadget.com/t/marantec-synergy-380-not-controlling-opener-control4/9236)
**Author:** [@bharat](https://community.garadget.com/u/bharat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/marantec-synergy-380-not-controlling-opener-control4/9236 "2024-06-07T12:59:36Z")
Hey all. I’m trying to get my new Garadget for Control4 working with my Marantec Synergy 380 opener. I’ve got it attached to Control4 and can control it from my app - when I tell it to open the garage door I hear the rel… --- ## [Genie Safe T sensors](https://community.garadget.com/t/genie-safe-t-sensors/9657)
**Author:** [@Michtom](https://community.garadget.com/u/Michtom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/genie-safe-t-sensors/9657 "2024-02-24T16:09:59Z")
I have Genie ISD990 that has been giving me me intermittent problems closing the door. I grew tired of manipulating the wires on the push in connectors of the safe t beam sensors, so I bought new ones. These have screws … --- ## [Encryption key fix (fast cyan blinks with occasional red)](https://community.garadget.com/t/encryption-key-fix-fast-cyan-blinks-with-occasional-red/2272)
**Author:** [@garadget](https://community.garadget.com/u/garadget)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/encryption-key-fix-fast-cyan-blinks-with-occasional-red/2272 "2023-12-04T17:50:06Z")
If your Garadget is unable to connect with LED fast blinking cyan with an occasional red, then its encryption key needs to be refreshed. Please contact Garadget via a PM (personal message) to arrange the repair. Those w… --- ## [Green Blink, ONLY, soon as powered](https://community.garadget.com/t/green-blink-only-soon-as-powered/9635)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Thurmond](https://community.garadget.com/u/Dustin_Thurmond)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/green-blink-only-soon-as-powered/9635 "2024-02-06T18:03:48Z")
Immediately starts blinking Green when plugged up. Laser blinks half blink, then off. Connected to opener or not. USB power OK. Any suggestions or tests to try?? I didn’t realize how much I used it. Thanks, D --- ## [Garadget control4 using with mqtt](https://community.garadget.com/t/garadget-control4-using-with-mqtt/9627)
**Author:** [@ak47](https://community.garadget.com/u/ak47)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/garadget-control4-using-with-mqtt/9627 "2023-12-28T23:50:45Z")
I have just purchased a Garadget control4 (the other version is no longer available). I intend to use this as a garage door opened using mqtt natively. When I go to the web interface, it doesn’t have any such option. I … --- ## [Red and white led](https://community.garadget.com/t/red-and-white-led/9561)
**Author:** [@dstill](https://community.garadget.com/u/dstill)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/red-and-white-led/9561 "2023-12-02T11:53:15Z")
Hi guys, wondering if anyone has had the same problem as me. I’ve got 2 units in my garage, one for each door. One of the units has stopped working, when powering it up I get a red and white flashing led. Pressing the R… --- ## [Low reflection low laser](https://community.garadget.com/t/low-reflection-low-laser/1240)
**Author:** [@joshpond](https://community.garadget.com/u/joshpond)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2023, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/low-reflection-low-laser/1240 "2023-11-19T23:03:07Z")
Hi, I've read a few posts and a Garadget that I've had appears to be registering low reflectance. The other one is up around the 90s this is around the 15-50. I tried replacing the reflective sticker but no difference. … --- ## [Security+ 2.0 Openers (yellow "learn" button)](https://community.garadget.com/t/security-2-0-openers-yellow-learn-button/156)
**Author:** [@garadget](https://community.garadget.com/u/garadget)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2023, 1:12am UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/security-2-0-openers-yellow-learn-button/156 "2023-11-18T01:12:21Z")
If your garage door opener has a Yellow Learn Button, it utilizes Security+ 2.0 technology (source). In these units the simple wall button is replaced with the control panel communicating via the proprietary (and agr… --- ## [Flashing fast green - will not reset](https://community.garadget.com/t/flashing-fast-green-will-not-reset/9403)
**Author:** [@DJI](https://community.garadget.com/u/DJI)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.garadget.com/t/flashing-fast-green-will-not-reset/9403 "2023-07-03T21:07:43Z")
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