Door Industry Journal - Spring 2020

THE door industry journal spring 2020 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 49 New third ventilation position In addition to the partial opening feature, the GaraMatic 10 and 20 also include a third door position for ventilation inside the garage. This feature is only enabled with a climate sensor, but the partial opening features give added airflow through the garage allowing warm or cool air to be released. New BlueSecur App (Controlled via Bluetooth) The integrated Bluetooth receiver, for the GaraMatic 10 and GaraMatic 20 models, is a new feature which enables the user to control the operator using the Garador BlueSecur app on their smartphone. Using the app, the homeowner can open/ close the door, partially open it and control the operator light. The Bluetooth receiver can be turned on and off at the users’ preference. The HCP-bus connection allows you to connect the operator to external smart home systems such as Amazon Alexa or Google Home Hub. It’s also worth noting that whilst the GaraMatic 9 is not supplied with an integrated Bluetooth receiver, an optional Bluetooth receiver is available to order so one could be retrofitted at a later date if required. Garador HCP-Bus Connection for Alexa And Home Hubs Garador has been working for some time to ensure garage doors are fit for purpose for fully enabled smart homes that are slowly being introduced. In Garador’s new GaraMatic 10 and 20 models, integrated HCP-bus connections enable communication from external smart home systems such as Amazon Alexa or Google Home Hub directly to the garage door operator. This means voiced instructions within the home, for instance, will automatically control the operations of the Garador garage door. Plus, from a practical standpoint, the operator unit itself has been designed with a larger more accessible connection compartment, so it’s easy to access the integrated circuit board when you are connecting smart home systems. Security as Standard The new Series 4 operators retain important safety and security features, such as automatically reversing when the door meets an obstruction and locking via a mechanical latch in the boom to prevent forced entry into the garage. But the operators also include significant advances in energy efficiency, lighting and new smartphone connectivity. The new operators are supplied with two 4-button micro hand transmitters as standard, both supplied in a resilient matt-black finish that complements the operator unit. The 4-button micro hand transmitters can be programmed to control up to four garage doors. Plus, its ergonomic design fits comfortably in your hand and small form factor fits nicely in your pocket. These hand transmitters continue to use 868 MHz high frequency bi-directional FM radio signals that use the same 128-bit encryption employed by banks for online banking security. Ideally Suited to Garador Garage Doors Garador’s new Series 4 GaraMatic operators are ideally suited to Garador’s Up & Over and Sectional garage doors. Compliant with the latest European safety standards, maintenance free and offering an exceptionally smooth quiet door action, they are an excellent choice for automating your garage door. Garador is the UK’s leading manufacturer of garage doors and operators, with an ultra-modern production facility located in Somerset. Garador incorporates German engineering expertise to produce highly sophisticated doors and outstanding functionality and operates through a nationwide network of stockists, installers and service technicians. Find out more about their new range of GaraMatic electric operators, by calling 01935 443701 or visiting www.garador.co.uk . Domestic Garage Doors New BlueSecur App Garador has just launched their new BlueSecur app, to control Series 4 GaraMatic operators via Android and iOS smartphones. The app is free to download from both the Apple Store and Google Play and has the following features: • Quick and easy-to-use interface. • Control your GaraMatic operator (open/ close/ open partially/ light) from your smartphone. • Push notifications when receivers come into range. • One free user key included, to control your operator from one smartphone device. • If more than one person needs to operate the garage, then additional user keys for Garador’s BlueSecur app can be purchased.