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Card 297 of 9812026-09-22 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-09-22

Garage Opener: UniFi’s missing garage-door control

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

Garage Opener turns a UniFi Protect relay and door sensor into an iPhone, Apple Watch, Siri, and widget-based garage controller.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-22 issue.
For
UniFi Protect households with a connected garage door
Worth noticing
The bridge can run alert rules on a NAS, Raspberry Pi, or other Docker-capable machine.

Field notes

The project supports two operating models: a direct connection from the app to a UniFi Protect console, or a Docker-based bridge running on household hardware. The bridge adds background alert rules, an exportable activity log, and Shortcuts support. For users who avoid self-hosting, the site describes an optional alert service that receives event metadata but no console credentials, images, or Protect API key.

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ProPolished or operationally mature
NicheUnusually specific use

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