I am thinking of snagging one of these two garage door openers. My understanding is that the GDC1 is more reliable and that the GD00Z-4 has more features (because it is considered an open/close device), but am I not understanding that properly? I can’t find any comparisons so does anyone have an o…

@Everette , the GDC1 is basically the MIMOLite without all the other bells and whistles. Depending on how/where you get the GDC1, it will come with a wired contact sensor for open/close similar to the one I used with my MIMOLite. I’ve posted pictures of it in the Community, so do a quick search on …

I have two of the gd00z and they work fine… not sure what could be added …

I haven’t heard of reliability problems with the Linear, it’s popular in the community. Both are UL listed as garage door controllers, so I think it’s just a personal choice. :sunglasses:

[image] johnconstantelo: GDC1 is basically the MIMOLite without all the other bells and whistles After looking up the GDC1, I think the statement above is somewhat confusing depending on how read. The GDC1 is a Mimolite WITH bells and whistle. The GDC1 has a visual (flashing light) and audi…

[image] mcotis: After looking up the GDC1, I think the statement above is somewhat confusing depending on how read. You took my words too literally, but I should have said the features (bells and whistles was a slang term) of the MIMOLite are not in GDC1. The MIMOLite does a whole lot more, …

No, it also shows open and close. Watch the short video clip on their website on connecting to ST.

I’m currently waiting for the Aeotec Garage Controller , which I hope will be available in the next six months.

Just out of curiosity, but why? What advantages does the Aeotec have?

Looks like a nice set up, and I’ve got a set of other Aeotec gear I’m planning for Wave 4 of my HA deployment :smiley:

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Everette November 5, 2015, 2:59pm 6

So there really isn’t a difference between the two?

From this thread, it looks like the GDC1 only shows up as an on/off switch which means you can’t tell if it is open or closed on certain “unknown” conditions?

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