smcdonal
Member
Hi,
I'm trying to think of a way to use my car's built in homelink garage door opener buttons to talk to the Elk? From what I understand, x10 rf is compatible but I'm a bit worried about securing my house with a signal that I believed could be "replayed" easily. Homelink appears to be able to learn signals that the GE Caddx / Elk wireless frequency uses but there are no details around protocol compatibilities. I'd imagine that the GE / Elk have some method of securing the communication but it isn't clear if its proprietary or some standard compatible with Homelink. All I can find on the Homelink site is a reference that it is compatible with the "Keeloq" rolling code protocol.
I could just purchase a separate key fob remote to do this but I'd prefer to use the built in Homelink remote as it can't get lost or stolen (unless the car goes with it!).
From what I understand, a common practice in the past for thieves was to break into a car parked downtown, get the insurance/registration address, take the garage door opener and make a house call...
I'd appreciate any thoughts or opinions!
Thanks!
Steve
I'm trying to think of a way to use my car's built in homelink garage door opener buttons to talk to the Elk? From what I understand, x10 rf is compatible but I'm a bit worried about securing my house with a signal that I believed could be "replayed" easily. Homelink appears to be able to learn signals that the GE Caddx / Elk wireless frequency uses but there are no details around protocol compatibilities. I'd imagine that the GE / Elk have some method of securing the communication but it isn't clear if its proprietary or some standard compatible with Homelink. All I can find on the Homelink site is a reference that it is compatible with the "Keeloq" rolling code protocol.
I could just purchase a separate key fob remote to do this but I'd prefer to use the built in Homelink remote as it can't get lost or stolen (unless the car goes with it!).
From what I understand, a common practice in the past for thieves was to break into a car parked downtown, get the insurance/registration address, take the garage door opener and make a house call...I'd appreciate any thoughts or opinions!
Thanks!
Steve
