Garage door device

A garage door offers secure remote access, letting you open, close, or stop the door from anywhere. Node-RED Alexa integration enables voice commands and can trigger actions based on location or routines.

Node-RED Virtual Garage door device

Output

The following is a sample Node-RED output for this device using default component values:

{
  "id": "{--Garage_door Device ID--}",
  "name": "{--Garage_door Device Name--}",
  "type": "garage_door",
  "components": {
    "ModeController": {
      "mode": "Position.Up"
    }
  },
  "metadata": {
    "previous": {
      "components": {
        ...
      }
    }
  }
}

Components

The following components enable various features and controls for this device. Each component offers specific capabilities, commands, and configurations to enhance your Node-RED Alexa integration.

ModeController

The ModeController manages different operational modes (e.g., garage door position, AC mode).

Commands:

“Alexa, set the living room air conditioner to cool.”
“Alexa, set the thermostat to heat mode.”
“Alexa, set the thermostat to off mode.”

Specification:

Property Description Allowed Values Default
mode Sets the operational mode of the device (e.g., garage door position). Position.Up, Position.Down Position.Up