Zooz Zen17 compatible garage door openers

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One of my garage door openers (Overhead Door brand) has finally had enough after many, many years of flawless service. I'm looking to replace it with a new Zen17-compatible belt drive garage door opener. I was wondering if anyone else has replaced there's recently and had a recommendation.

I don't need a smart one; just a high-wattage light and compatibility with the relay actuator. Belt-drive preferred for its low noise levels. No camera needed. Battery backed not necessary either.

Thanks in advance!

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Anything that uses MyQ/Security+ 2.0 (Chamberlain and Liftmaster for sure) will only work if you get a garadget adaptor or make your own. https://www.garadget.com/product/security-2-0-dry-contact-adapter/

Not actually sure what brands you can connect the relay straight to. Basically if you can use any momentary button you want to operate it, it will be compatible. If you have to use the manufactures special buttons then it probably has some sort of security features that prevent a direct connection.

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Thx!

I assume this sits inline between the relay wiring and overhead garage door opener, is triggered by the legacy relay/wall switch and simulates the new door opener's secure actuator requirement--is that correct? If so, I need one per door, right? Meh... not loving that added complexity. :frowning:

Any Zigbee/Z-Wave native overhead door openers out there that you/anyone would recommend?

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Just replaced 2 GDOS of mine with Overhead door odyssey 1000s, I use Zen16s on both. They are belt drive and very quiet.

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Yes, the leads are connected to the board inside the button to simulate a button press when the attached relay closes. So then the OE button handles the secure communication to the GDO. Yes you would need one per door, or that site also sells a battery remote version that can connect to 3 doors at once.

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I moved to a LiftMaster Jackshaft with RATGDO a little while back, from a belt-drive model that itself had replaced a chain model.

The Jackshaft is by far the quietest I’ve ever owned. I recommend it just for that!

It is also extremely easy to install, assuming the space is available next to the door coil’s shaft.

Finally, with RATGDO, it integrates perfectly with Hubitat, no cloud required.

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If you are going to use a Chamberlain/Liftmaster opener RATGDO/Konnected Blaq is a much better way to control the door than any relay/sensor setup. It's simpler and is more capable. Still local.

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Thx.

As before, I assume I'd need two of these--one for each door?

The newer Disco variant has some cool features such as laser-based car detection--that'd be handy if HE can consume it. Do you happen to know?

Are you using the HE integration by Eric Dasque in HPM?

Any other words of wisdom most welcome. :+1:

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Need 1 per door. Mine are "old", so I don't know about Disco. I use this one:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bradsjm/hubitat-drivers/main/ESPHome/ESPHome-ratGDO.groovy

If you have tight clearances these sensors might be of use:

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Correct - 2 openers and 2 RATGDO’s.

I’m not familiar with the Disco variant…

I use an earlier version of this driver:

Some people have reported issues with the latest RATGDO requiring a connection to HA to remove security. I’ve not had that issue, but it may be from a newer firmware…

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I would buy a Chamberlain/Liftmaster opener, and use the Konnected Blaq or Ratgdo.

The Blaq (and presumably the Ratgdo) make it very easy to automate the door, allow jogging the door to a certain opening height, turning the light on/off, having obstruction status, and the tilt sensor (and percentage open) is built in rather having to use a separate sensor.

I have the Blaq, and it was very easy to set up. I have used the Zen17, and frankly while it works, it is irritating to set up and has less features than the Blaq/Ratgdo.

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Thx all!

This'll be a goldmine for future folks with same/similar questions. :+1: