miDoor: revision 0.01
Installation and Reference
© Mission Machines, Inc., 2012
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Theory of Operation
miDoor replaces an existing garage door opener’s wired button. When miDoor receives
authorized and valid commands, miDoor will simulate the push of a garage door button and
cause the garage door to open, close, or pause operation.
The button on the front of the miDoor device (main push button) will simulate the original
garage door opener’s wired button. The push of this button, if it causes an open or close
action, will be logged as user ‘Button’.
When receiving commands from an iPhone, iPad or WEB-browser the iPhone, iPad, or WEB-
browser must be located on the same local IP network as the miDoor device in order for
miDoor to operate the garage door. Any remote access, such as through the Internet, will not
be allowed to operate the garage door. This requirement is for safety and security reasons.
Never operate the garage door unless you can visually inspect the door for clearance from any
objects or persons. Failure to do so can cause injury, death or property damage. miDoor has
NO sensors to prevent any person or object from being harmed by the operation of the door.
In addition to the local private network requirement, the user logged in to the miDoor device will
have to have access privileges to operate the garage door.
miDoor will not interfere with any other remote device such as devices paired with the garage
door opener. Examples are the HomeLink® or universal remotes in automobiles and existing
wireless remotes including keypads. miDoor can not control or limit these devices.