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A myQ garage door sensor operates on the same principle as a traditional sensor—preventing the door from closing on objects in its path. The main difference is that the myQ sensor includes upgraded features, allowing full control over the garage door monitoring system.
Garage door safety sensors are crucial for ensuring safety. If you need garage door sensor replacement or other accessories, check out compatible products at All Security Equipment.
Types of Garage Door Sensors
Garage door sensors are essential components of any garage door system. These safety features prevent the garage door from accidentally closing on a vehicle, person, animal, or anything else that may be in its path.
Garage door sensors provide an essential layer of safety and convenience, making them a valuable addition to any home.
Typically, there are 3 different types of garage door sensors you will come across when shopping around:
Safety Door Sensors
Door sensors, or photo-eyes, are infrared sensors installed on either side of the garage door. These sensors cast an invisible line across the garage door—like a tripwire in a way— to detect an object within its path. If the line is broken or tripped, it signifies an obstruction, and the sensor will automatically stop the garage door or reverse its closing action.
Pressure Sensors
This type of sensor stops and reverses door action when it comes into contact with an object. These sensors are often installed at the bottom or edge of a garage door and can detect even a small amount of pressure to prevent the door from closing in.
Monitoring Sensors
Monitoring sensors work within a network and are ideal for homes or even businesses with multiple garages. These sensors feature receivers that enable garage door remote access using apps installed on smartphones. They can also be set to close the garage after being idle for some time.
Traditional Garage Door Opener Sensors
Since 1993, the US government has required built-in safety sensors on all electric garage doors. These sensors are designed to prevent the door from accidentally closing on people or objects, helping to avoid injuries, damage, or even fatalities.
Before sensors became standard, people relied on a wall switch and their own judgment to close garage doors safely. However, injuries and the risk of entrapment were common, prompting the government to mandate the use of sensor systems for added safety.
Traditional garage door safety sensors typically have photo-eyes or pressure-type door sensors. Photo-eyes are a popular choice because they can be used on all types of garage doors, with the exception of roll-up doors. These sensors are non-contact, which means they get activated without the door edge actually coming into contact with an obstruction, making them safe and convenient.
myQ Garage Door Sensor
The myQ smart garage door sensor grants owners ultimate control over their garage door monitoring system. myQ uses the power of the internet to remotely control the garage door.
A myQ garage door sensor has photo-eyes or safety reversing sensors built into its Protector System. These can be found on each side of the garage door rail. The Protector System works similarly to traditional photo-eyes, reversing the door if it detects an obstruction.
The myQ garage door sensor provides the following special features and benefits not otherwise found in traditional garage door sensors:
Remote Control
Powered by myQ technology, these sensors enable a remote garage door monitoring system through the myQ app. Owners can conveniently open or close the door anywhere, at any time.
Scheduling
The myQ garage door sensor can be programmed to close and lock itself after a scheduled amount of time. This convenient feature ensures that the garage door remains closed even when you forget to close it. The status of the garage door can be checked using the myQ app.
Real-Time Alerts
Smart garage door sensors and openers send notifications to the app every time the door is accessed. Owners can verify the authenticity of the access and act promptly if entry is unauthorized.
Guest Access
Secure guest access to the myQ garage door opener can be shared with five more people and share the same privileges. Owners can also admit visitors and deliveries into the garage to grant them temporary access.
Security
Smart garage door openers and sensors use secure codes for door access, providing the highest level of garage door security. This system is difficult for hackers to bypass and resists unauthorized access by manual force.
Garage Door Sensor Compatibility
Most garage door sensors are not universal. Some brands do have universal door sensors, but it is important to check with the manufacturer first. Traditional garage door sensors, or photo-eyes, operate on the same principle but are typically brand-specific.
This means you can only replace damaged photo-eyes and their logic boards with components from the same manufacturer. Each sensor has specific requirements that vary based on the type, model, and manufacturer of the garage door opener.
The myQ garage door sensor, on the other hand, is compatible with all LiftMaster garage door openers. If you are looking to replace a broken sensor, you can check its compatibility at All Security Equipment.
Where to Buy Your Garage Door Sensors
All garage door openers are equipped with safety garage door sensors. If you want to add control of another garage door opener to your smart hub, you may purchase a garage door sensor as an added accessory.
These garage door sensors and Smart Garage Control hubs are available at All Security Equipment.
Feel free to contact our customer service team with any inquiries about myQ sensor installation, compatibility, settings, or other concerns. We will be happy to assist you in finding products that enhance the safety, security, and protection of your homes and businesses.
