Automating the garage door?

[RBoy (www.rboyapps.com - Making SmartThings Easy!)]

Like @Bry said there are many advantages to an integrated controller.

If you’ looking to fashing your own controller/buttons etc check out the second post on this topic which gives a few pointers about devices could be used.

[RELEASE] Virtual Garage Door Opener/Controller with Relays and Contact/Tilt/Door Sensors

Folks have asked for examples of devices that can be used to build this custom garage door controller. Dry Contact Relays Qubino Flush Relay Remotec ZooZ Zen16 Multi Relay Vision Micro Switch Garage Door Tilt Sensors EcoLink Tilt Sensor Monoprice Garage Door Sensor Samsung SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor Door/Window Sensors (Mounted or Recessed) Monoprice 15268 Monoprice 15270 Monoprice 24859 Ecolink Dome Optional Accessories Ring/Chimes Toggle Switches Toggle Buttons These are just examples, most of these components are fairly cheap. Maybe you just have some older components lying around or can be sourced for multiple places Monoprice has fewer options but you can find deals running on these products from time to time @TheSmarte…