[Shop-talk] Connected/Smart Garage

[Jim Stone]

First, the promised update on my recent question re: internet service to my new garage,  Thanks to the help of the guys on this list, I now have internet service in my garage!  I bought the Ubiquity access port that several people here recommended and it is strong enough that I can get a signal in the garage (probably about 75 feet away) from the house.  I will place that unit the garage at a later date, when the PVC pipe between the two structures is completed, but for now it is good enough that I can stream music while working out there, which is a huge improvement.

Which brings me to my next question: I want to make this a smart garage.  Because the structure is separate from the house and I can’t see the doors, I want to put in a smart garage door opener.  I also want smart smoke detectors and am thinking about installing a simple security camera in the garage, so it makes sense to find a controller that can handle everything.  I have done a little research on the topic but thought others on the list may have done the same and assume others will be interested in the topic, as well.  I will definitely appreciate your thoughts on this one too!  Does anyone have a recommendation for a hub that can handle a garage door opener, several smoke alarms and a security camera?

As always,

Thanks,

Jim