I've read various threads on getting an HA system to recognize when a vehicle comes and goes and automating things such as opening the garage door from a distance. The X10 transmitter from our Aussie friend seems to be some time in the future...my wife can't wait.
I currently use a transmitter and receiver to signal to my Stargate to open the garage door when I arrive, but it uses a Visonic transmitter that only sends a toggle on/off when I start/stop my car. This is OK since I park my car in the driveway. My wife wants the door to open as she is driving to the house, >50'.
Does anyone know of a transmitter, 12v or battery, that could be set up to start transmitting when the car starts and stops when the car stops? Or a better solution that doesn't use RFID or driveway cams/sensors/keyfobs/ds10a/etc.?
Appreciate all ideas.
Thanks
Dennis
I currently use a transmitter and receiver to signal to my Stargate to open the garage door when I arrive, but it uses a Visonic transmitter that only sends a toggle on/off when I start/stop my car. This is OK since I park my car in the driveway. My wife wants the door to open as she is driving to the house, >50'.
Does anyone know of a transmitter, 12v or battery, that could be set up to start transmitting when the car starts and stops when the car stops? Or a better solution that doesn't use RFID or driveway cams/sensors/keyfobs/ds10a/etc.?
Appreciate all ideas.
Thanks
Dennis