The question @lofquist is which sensor you are using and how are you automating? If for example you are using a ST Multi sensor, you will need to mount it on the door without the magnet; long way pointing up in order to use the accelerometer.
Check out my thread:
Here is my Recipe for a Z-Wave ST Secured and Automated Garage Door:
Items needed:
GE Z-Wave Fluorescent Light & Appliance Module 45603
LINEAR FS20Z-1 Z-Wave 20-Amp Fixture Mount Control
SmartSense Multi sensor
Shielded computer cable (strip the 3-wires)
Old fashion garage door clicker which you already have!
Solder and Soldering Iron.
ST app on your phone.
Instructions:
Strip one end of the computer power cable (the end which is not used to connect to the wall).
a. Wight/Black/Green
Connect Wight/Black/Green wires from the LINEAR FS20Z-1 device to the striped wire ends on the power cable.
Solder the connected wires from Step 2 together with the soldering iron.
Connect and solder the 2 blew wires to the circuit board of the clicker connection of the button.
Use wire nuts or electric…