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Updated: 11/7/18 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Details 

 

Product Name

 

 

Models

 

 

Kit Contents

 

 

Product Specs

 

 

Smartphone Compatibility

 

 

Certifications

 

 

Opener Compatibility

 

Installation 

 

Installation Process

 

 

Tools Needed

 

 

WiFi Network Requirements

 

 

WiFi LED Blinking Reference

 

 

Professional Installation

 

Using the beam Home App 

 

Downloading the beam Home Mobile App

 

 

Inviting Users

 

 

Removing Users

 

 

Changing the Name of the Door

 

 

Viewing Door Activity

 

 

Managing Integrations

 

 

Changing the Account Password

 

 

Setting an Account Pin Code

 

 

Resetting an Account Pin Code

 

 

Updating WiFi Credentials

 

Amazon Alexa 

 

What is Amazon Alexa?

 

 

Why do I have 

to say “beam Home” instead of 

just “beam”?

 

 

Connecting beam with Amazon Alexa

 

 

beam Alexa Commands

 

IFTTT 

 

What is IFTTT?

 

 

Connecting beam with IFTTT

 

General FAQs 

 

Can I still use my existing door controls?

 

 

Will I have to update beam?

 

 

Is it possible that beam could damage my 
garage door opener?

 

 

How is beam powered?

 

 

How do I know if my garage door opener(s) 
are compatible?

 

 

How many doors can beam control?

 

 

What kind of garage door do I have to have?

 

 

Are beam door sensors wired or wireless?

 

 

Is beam secure?

 

 

I lost my phone! What do I do?

 

Troubleshooting 

 

Controller is not connecting to WiFi

 

 

Door state is out-of-sync with the beam Home 
app

 

 

Receiving open door notifications when door 
is actually closed

 

 

Receiving an error in mobile app that says 
“cannot connect to controller…”

 

 

Controller makes clicking sound but opener 
does not move 

Terminology 

 

Account Owner

 

 

Amazon Alexa

 

 

beam

 

 

beam Home

 / 

Beam Labs, LLC

 

 

BlinkUp

 

 

Controller

 

 

Installation Guide

 

 

Invited User

 

 

IFTTT

 

 

Sensor Code

 

 

WiFi

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for BEAM V2

Page 1: ...Alexa Commands IFTTT What is IFTTT Connecting beam with IFTTT General FAQs Can I still use my existing door controls Will I have to update beam Is it possible that beam could damage my garage door opener How is beam powered How do I know if my garage door opener s are compatible How many doors can beam control What kind of garage door do I have to have Are beam door sensors wired or wireless Is be...

Page 2: ...ller 3 2 x 3 2 x 1 18 Door sensor 2 65 x 1 75 x 0 98 Mounts to any surface via adhesive strip Carton dimensions 6 7 x 5 5 x 2 7 170 mm x 140 mm x 70 mm Weight 0 93 lbs 0 42kg Currently compatible with North American power 110 130VAC 60Hz European and Australia versions TBD Smartphone Compatibility iPhone iPod iPad iOS 9 0 Apple Watch WatchOS 1 0 Android 2 2 Certifications Tested to UL 325 Opener C...

Page 3: ...or Openers page We are constantly adding to the list of compatible devices so even if your opener is not listed yet there s an excellent chance that it will still work with the beam Kit The Smart Garage Door Controller should be used only on sectional doors with garage door openers made after 1993 with a photo eye safety system Command output is not compatible with garage door openers with serial ...

Page 4: ...Mount the controller 7 Connect the opener cable to the controller 8 Connect the controller to the garage door opener 9 Power up the controller and opener The full installation guide can be downloaded here http www adhguardianusa com sites default files Guardian_Install_Booklet_10 25 pdf The latest revision of the will be on the website see http www adhguardianusa com products beam smart control ki...

Page 5: ...er your phone during programming to minimize light interference Door state is out of sync with the beam Home app Users may encounter an issue where the door icon within their app does not reflect the actual position of their door In order to force a sync so the app displays the correct position tap the beam logo above the door view iOS or shake your phone Android This will force the app the sync w...

Page 6: ...d by the customer as hearing the controller making a clicking sound but not seeing the door move even though it is moving in the app Opener cable is not installed correctly Verify the make and model of the customer s garage door opener and ensure that they have the black opener cable connects the controller to the opener connected to the correct terminals on the opener Please consult the opener ma...

Page 7: ... Activity ACCOUNT OWNER ONLY Currently only an account owner can see door activity in the mobile app Door activity is available to view for the past seven days within the app 1 Tap Settings on the door you wish to view 2 Tap View All Activity Only the account owner can view door activity Invited users cannot view activity Managing integrations ACCOUNT OWNER ONLY Users may enable or disable integra...

Page 8: ...heir controller should blink green and beep four times Your controller should now be connected to your WiFi network AMAZON ALEXA What is Amazon Alexa Amazon Alexa is a virtual assistant developed by Amazon Its far field voice recognition hears users from across the room and lets them control their connected with verbal commands Alexa begins working as soon as it detects the wake word either Alexa ...

Page 9: ... to close a beam garage door if it starts to rain get a text message when a door is open and many more IFTTT allows beam to work with tons of smart products and services making it overall smarter The service is free to use for beam users Only the account owner can enable IFTTT for a beam controller Many of the most popular beam extensions can be found on beam s IFTTT profile Connecting beam with I...

Page 10: ...lti page instruction manual that directs users through the installation process It is included in every V2 box for all brands Invited User Users who have been invited to access a garage door by an account owner IFTTT IFTTT If This Then That Is an integration with sets of actions Applets with which users can connect to their beam account Sensor Code The code that users scan during setup found on th...

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