Garage Door Tilt Sensor Mount for IKEA MYGGBETT
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I am notoriously forgetful, so this is going to be a total lifesaver for me. There is nothing worse than waking up in the morning to find your garage door has been wide open the entire night. Feel me?
This is a simple, effective, and budget-friendly solution for monitoring your garage door using the IKEA MYGGBETT Door/Window Sensor which prices out at only $15 bucks here in Canada.
Since the IKEA sensor is a standard contact sensor, it typically requires the two parts to pull apart to trigger an alert. This print-in-place hinge design converts that linear motion into a gravity-based tilt sensor. When your garage door opens and moves to a horizontal position, the hinge swings open, separating the sensors and instantly triggering your notification.
Requirements for Smart Connectivity
To use this sensor with your smart home, you will need a Matter Controller and a Thread Border Router. If you are an Apple user, a HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K handles both. You do not necessarily need an IKEA hub if you already have a compatible Thread-enabled controller from Apple, Google, or Amazon.
Simply scan the Matter QR code on the sensor to pair it directly with your preferred smart home app.
Features
- Print-in-Place Design: No assembly or supports required for the hinge mechanism.
- Friction Fit: The sensors snap snugly into the housing. No glue or adhesive tape is needed to keep them in place.
- Easy Maintenance: Includes access holes on the back so you can easily pop the sensors out when it is time to replace the AAA batteries.
- Affordable Smart Home Fix: The MYGGBETT sensor is only $15 CAD, making this one of the cheapest garage door "smart" upgrades available.
Print Settings
- Filament: I used PLA Tough+, but any standard PLA, PETG, or ASA will work great.
- Supports: None.
- Installation: Mount this to the top interior panel of your garage door using the integrated screw holes or a double sided tape adhesive (3M VHB works great)
Ensure your filament is well calibrated for the hinge!
License
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