Home8 Wgo2001 Garage Door Control Button User Manual

WGO2001 Garage Door Control Button

Product Information:

• Product Name: Garage Door Control Button
• Model No.: WGO2001
• Contents of the Package:
  • 1x Garage Door Control Button
  • 1x Power Adapter
  • 1x Power Cable
  • 2x U-fork Wires
  • Mounting Accessories and Double-sided Tape
  • 2x 18-Gauge Wires

Product Usage Instructions:

Option 1: Add it with your existing home8 system

Step 1: Assemble your device and accessories

1. Unpack your device and accessories.
2. Pair the Garage door control button with the Security Shuttle
   within 1-10 feet to ensure a good connection.
3. Connect the included power adapter to the Garage door control
   button and plug it in.

Step 2: Add a device

1. Open the Home8 app, tap on the menu button and select Device
   Management.
2. Press the add button ‘+’ next to Sensor.
3. Follow the app instructions to scan the QR code located on the
   back of the device.
4. When the activation is completed, the LED status light will
   become solid green.

Option 2: Add it with Virtual Gateway

Step 1: Set up your smartphone

1. Connect your Smartphone to Wi-Fi.
2. Download the Home8 app from the App Store, Google Play, or
   Windows store.
3. Follow the steps to create an account.

Step 2: Assemble your device and accessories

1. Before the device is powered on, press and hold down the
   button.
2. While holding down the button, attach the power cable.
3. Continue holding down the button for 5 seconds until blinking
   (orange-red) starts.

Step 3: Add it to the System with Virtual Gateway

1. Tap the sidebar to show the sidebar menu and then tap Device
   Management.
2. Swipe left across the screen and select Wi-Fi Sensor.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. When finished, press
   Next.

Step 4: Connect the Device to the Wi-Fi Network

1. After scanning the QR code located on the back of the device,
   enter your Wi-Fi password as prompted.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
3. When the activation is completed, the LED status light will
   become solid green. The sensor is now added to the device
   management page.

Choose Your Installation Method

Review the 3 installation methods below and refer to the user
manual of your specific garage door opener before you install your
garage door control button. For more information, including a list
of compatible garage door openers, visit home8alarm.com/faq.

Method 1: Use it with your existing wall switch

1. With the existing wall switch, unscrew it.
2. Locate the two wires that connect to your garage motor.
3. Loosen the screws that hold them in place.
4. Attach one U-fork wire under each screw and tighten.
5. Re-mount your existing wall switch.

Method 2: Replace your existing wall switch

1. With the existing wall switch, unscrew it.
2. Locate the two wires that connect to your garage motor.
3. Loosen the screws that hold them in place.

Add-On Device Quickstart Guide
What’s inside:

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Garage Door Control Button Quickstart Guide
Model No. WGO2001

1x Garage Door Control Button

1x Power Adapter 1x Power Cable

2x U-fork Wires

Mounting Accessories and Double-sided Tape

2x 18-Gauge Wires

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Add-On Device Quickstart Guide

Option 1: Add it with your existing home8 system
Step 1: Assemble your device and accessories
1 . Unpack your device and accessories. 2. Pair the Garage door control button with the Security
Shuttle within 1-10 feet to make sure the connection is working well. 3. Connect the included power adapter to the Garage door control button and plug it in.
Step 2: Add a device
1 . Open the Home8 app, tap on the menu button ” ” and select “Device Management”.
2. Press the add button `+’ next to “Sensor”. 3. Follow the app instructions to scan the QR code
located on the back of the device 4. When the activation is completed, the LED status
light will become solid green.

Add-On Device Quickstart Guide

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Option 2: Add it with Virtual Gateway
Step 1: Set up your smartphone
1 . Connect your Smartphone to Wi-Fi. 2. Download the Home8 app from the App Store,
Google Play, or Windows store. 3. Follow the steps to create an account.

Step 2: Assemble your device and accessories
1. Before the device is powered on, press and hold down the button.
2. While holding down the button, attach the power cable. 3. Continue holding down the button for 5 seconds until
blinking (orange-red) starts.

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Add-On Device Quickstart Guide

Step 3: Add it to the System with Vitural Gateway
Note: Make sure your Wi-Fi router is on. Make sure the Wi-Fi of your smartphone is on
1. Tap the side bar ” ” to show the sidebar menu; then, tap “Device Management”.
2. Swipe left across the screen and select “Wi-Fi Sensor”. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. When finished,
press “Next”.

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Option 2: Add it with Virtual Gateway
Step 4: Connect the Device to the Wi-Fi Network
1. After scanning the QR code located on the back of the device, the system will ask you to enter your Wi-Fi password then follow the on-screen instruction to complete the process.
2. When the activation is completed, the LED status light will become solid green. The sensor now is added to the device management page.

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Add-On Device Quickstart Guide

Choose Your Installation Method
Review the 3 installation methods below and refer to the user manual of your specific garage door opener before you install your garage door control button. For more information, including a list of compatible garage door openers, visit home8alarm.com/faq.

Method 1: Use it with your wall existing switch

With existing wall switch Attach U-fork wires
Unscrew your existing garage door wall switch Locate the two wires that connect to your garag motor.
Loosen the screws that hold them in place Attach one U-fork wire under each screw and tighten Re-mount your existing wall switch

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Method 2: Replace your existing wall switch

Replacing existing switch

Unscrew your existing garage door wall switch
Locate the two wires that connect to your garage motor. Loosen the screws that hold
Remove switch completely them in place

Remove your garage door wall switch completely Continue to next step

Method 3: Attach it to your garage door motor
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Attached to motor

Wire to garage door motor

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Mount and test your device
1 . Insert the loose wires into the bottom of your Home8 garage door control button (one per hole, the order doesn’t matter).
2. Plug in your Home8 garage door control button with the included power cable and adapter, then mount your control button with screws or double-sided tape.
3. In the Home8 app, navigate to Automation > Garage Door Opener and press the red power button. Your app should now be able to operate your garage door.

Troubleshooting Tips
If you’re having trouble adding your device, you may need to reset it Press the reset button on the back of the device with a pin
for approximately 5 seconds The LED will flash red and green then orange to green
flashing LÕØË»ÕÀ Step 2 and add the device again

References

• Home8 Alarm Systems: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) I Home8