Control Your Garage Door with Shelly Wave 1 and i4 for Status Monitoring

Make your garage door "Smart"

The Shelly Wave 1 allows you to upgrade your garage door to a smart system by simply integrating the module into your existing setup—no need to remove any components from your current door system. To enable smart control, install the Wave 1 in parallel with the button, switch, or key you use to open and close the garage door.

Automating your garage door enhances convenience and security by enabling remote access and real-time status monitoring. With Shelly Wave 1 and Shelly Wave i4, you can efficiently control your garage door and check whether it is open or closed using a binary sensor. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up both devices to ensure seamless operation.

The Wave 1 can be powered with 110 VAC, 230 VAC, or 24 VDC. For the latter, we recommend using the SELV (if possible). If the garage door system is on 24 VDC, you can connect the Shelly Wave 1 to the same power supply. If this is not possible, just add a 24 VDC power supply.

How Shelly Wave 1 and i4 Work Together  

- Shelly Wave 1: A smart relay that allows you to control the garage door motor remotely.  

- Shelly Wave i4: A smart input controller that reads signals from a reed switch or other binary sensors to detect whether the door is open or closed.  

By combining these two devices, you can open/close your garage door remotely and monitor its status from anywhere via the app on your cellphone.  

Setup Guide: Controlling and Monitoring Your Garage Door

Requirements:

- Shelly Wave 1 (for motor control)  

- Shelly Wave i4 (for door status detection)  

- Binary sensor (e.g., reed switch)  

- Garage door motor with a momentary switch input  

- Power supply (matching the device specifications)  

Wiring:
existing wiring:

Wiring the Shelly Wave 1 to the Garage Door Motor  

1. Turn off power to the garage door system before wiring. 
2. Locate the control terminals on the door control unit, typically labeled for a wall button or switch. 
   1. In case the control unit have extra 24 VDC + - outputs you may connect the device there (picture 1).
   2. if not connect the Wave 1 to 230 VAC power (picture 2).
3. Connect the I / O terminals of Shelly Wave 1 in parallel to the button (picture 1 & 2).  
   1. Alternatively you may add an extra button to the Wave 1 SW connector.

picture 1picture 2

Wiring the Shelly Wave i4 for Status Monitoring 

1. Install a reed switch or any binary sensor at the garage door.
2. Attach the sensor’s contacts to one of the input terminals on the Shelly Wave i4 and connect it to GND.
3. Ensure the sensor is positioned so that it detects when the door is fully closed.  

Configuring the Shelly Wave Devices  

Configuring Shelly Wave 1 (Garage Door Control)

1. Power on the Shelly Wave 1 and add it to the gateway / hub of your choice (check the compatibility).
2. Set the Switch Type to momentary switch (parameter value 0) to simulate a button press.
3. Set the Parameter No. 19 - O Auto OFF with timer to 1 this will simulate a 1 second press on the button.
   1. Alternatively you may create  automation rules to open/close the garage door via the app or schedules

Configuring Shelly Wave i4 (Door Status Monitoring)  

1. Power on the Shelly Wave i4 and add it to the gateway / hub of your choice (check the compatibility).
2. Set the Switch Type to value 2 - Toggle Switch (Device changes status when switch changes status - follow switch) for the SW inputs where you connect the binary switch.
3. Create automation rules based on the sensor’s state (e.g., receive alerts when the garage door is left open).

With Shelly Wave 1 and Shelly Wave i4, you can achieve full control over your garage door while ensuring real-time status updates. By setting up automation rules, you can receive notifications when the door is open, close it remotely, or integrate it with other smart home devices for enhanced convenience and security.