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5V Relay

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5V Relay

I used a simple 5V relay to trigger a garage remote so I didn’t have to touch any of the existing garage door wiring. It’s not fancy, but it gets the job done and ESPHome can toggle it as part of a proper cover entity.

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Pros

  • +Easy way to control existing devices via a simulated button press
  • +Works well with ESPHome switch components
  • +Helps avoid modifying garage door wiring

Cons

  • -Not as elegant as a direct wired integration
  • -You still have to package and wire it safely

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