meross Smart WiFi Garage Door Opener Remote, App Control, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings, No Hub Needed（Non HomeKit Versions）

All to often, my wife calls me after she leaves the house to check if she closed he garage door. It's always closed, but I still have to check, so I looked into turning my opener into a smart opener so she could check by herself.After eliminating any device that requires a subscription, the Meross Smart Garage Door Opener emerged as the potential best choice for me and since the price was right, I bought three, one for each door.For some reason, I thought they would be a little larger but they are nice and compact. They arrived quickly and were packaged very well, with three boxes inside the larger (but still small) box, each containing a piece of the puzzle, opener unit, door sensor and cable, and installation accessories (not many).If you're at all handy, installation is pretty easy and straightforward. First plug in the unit (USB powered, adapter and cable provided) and the Meross app and it will connect to your wifi and walk you through the installation process. First one took about an hour, the other two, about 20 minutes each.A few installation tips (I have Marantec openers, yes I had never heard of them before either, but they came with the house and Meross said they are compatible, which they are):* I added a pigtail to the wires that connect to my opener just to give me a little more wiggle room and make it a bit easier.* Have a lot of zip ties around. They provide one, I guess to tie down the unit but I had to zip tie everything near the opener because there were a lot of wires (I also use the opener outlets to power security cameras) and the sensor wire is VERY long (had to coil up more than ten feet). I used 5 inch and 8 inch ties. Didn't need anything larger.* Comes with double stick tape for the sensors, but I also screwed them in, just because (screws are provided).* No special tools needed and if you don't pigtail the connection wires, I'm not sure any tools are needed (other than a ladder, and maybe something to snip the tails off the zip ties).I like the app as well. Somewhat basic but easy to use. Can set up notifications when the door opens/closes, is open for more than a specified period of time (mine is set for 30 minutes), or is open after a certain time (I'm set for 9:00 PM). It will also close the door after a certain length of time (I have this turned off), or after a set time (10:00 PM for me). You can set it to beep when it's closing the door (turned off).Says it works with Alexa , Google Assistant, and optionally, Apple HomeKit but I don't use any of these as I figure there are enough things listening to me already, so I can't comment on those. Also, I've only had it for a short time so can't comment on any longer term issues that may arise, but I'll update this review if necessary.I'm very impressed and if/when I do decide to automate more, I'll look into additional Meross options. To me, it does all I need it to do.

This is the perfect product for anyone wanting to add modern technology to their garage without the massive expense of replacing the entire motor system. I was amazed at how this one device completely modernized my older garage door opener, saving me hundreds of dollars. The installation was surprisingly simple, with clear instructions that I believe anyone, young or old, could follow with ease. The absolute best feature is the peace of mind it provides. Thanks to this opener, I no longer have those moments of panic after leaving the house, wondering if I forgot to close the garage. Now I can just check the app on my phone from anywhere, which means I never have to waste time and gas driving back home just to double-check. It's a brilliant, simple solution that works flawlessly, and I highly recommend it.

Setting up this garage door opener remote was incredibly easy and straightforward. I have a two-door garage, and the initial installation of two remotes took about an hour, mainly because I had to take breaks due to the intense heat in my Houston, TX garage. The Meross app was user-friendly, and integrating it with my SmartThings apps was seamless.The detailed and helpful reviews on the installation and usage of the remote were spot-on, so I won't add much more on that topic. While I give this remote high marks for installation and overall usage, I did encounter an issue: one of the remotes stopped working after about two years, and the second one from my original purchase eventually failed as well.However, Meross's excellent customer service came through, and they sent me a replacement remote for the second one. My only concern is whether these replacements will last beyond two years. Time will tell!One aspect I appreciated was the ease of replacing the defective remote. I simply unplugged and uninstalled the old remote, leaving all other components in place, and installed the new one. It took no more than 15 minutes to get the new remote working.Would I recommend this remote over others available on Amazon? Absolutely yes! It works very well and is easy to install in a DIY fashion. My only concern is their durability, as they seem to stop working after about two years. I'll update this review in two years to report on the longevity of the new remotes.

Ease of setup:Just download the Meross app and add the skill in the Alexa app. Sync ability:It was a breeze to set up with Alexa. Now I have a smart garage door opener!Door opener:Tell Alexa to open garage door and instantly with a 4 digit pin of your choosing the signal is sent and door is open. Why did you pick this product vs others?:Simply setup and much cheaper than other comparable products!