We listened and are now happy to announce that we have partnered with several vendors to provide this new functionality along with other home automation capabilities.

GarageHawk was developed using a power line communication technology called INSTEON. INSTEON is the best-selling, most reliable home control and automation technology. The use of the INSTEON standard also makes the GarageHawk system expandable with a broad range of other home automation devices available from numerous sources. For example, GarageHawk already has the ability to control temporary path lighting whenever the garage door is opened by simply adding an inexpensive plug-in module or compatible wall switch. A plug-in chime module could also be added to the system to provide a pleasant audible alert whenever the garage door is opened.

INSTEON home automation controllers are configured by the user to automatically control lighting, appliances, thermostats, irrigation, swimming pools, spas, door locks, and now your garage door too (e.g., automatically close the garage door at sunset or after a pre-determined interval).  These reasonably priced controllers can take the form of either hardware-based devices or merely software running on your existing PC or Mac.

Monitor And Close Your Garage Door From Anywhere!

Most home automation controllers now also have applications for iPhone or Android access and control.  These mobile applications allow you to monitor and control your home from virtually anywhere.  This same access capability now allows remote Internet garage door monitoring and closing when used with GarageHawk.

For example, you could receive a notification whenever your garage door is opened.  Replying to the notification could close the door and update the garage door status on your mobile device when complete.  No more returning home or calling neighbors to check the status of your garage door.

Automation Controllers Currently Supporting GarageHawk We are working closely with the independent manufacturers of INSTEON home automation controllers listed below.  Click on the product name to visit their web site.   Product Name GarageHawk Compatibility Hardware/Software Mobile Support         HCA Plus AVAILABLE NOW Software - PC Android HomeSeer AVAILABLE NOW Hardware & Software - PC Android & iPhone mControl AVAILABLE NOW Hardware & Software - PC Android & iPhone PowerHome Under Development - Coming Soon Software - PC Android & iPhone Home Runner RBI AVAILABLE NOW Hardware Android & iPhone Girder/NetRemote AVAILABLE NOW Software - PC TBD Indigo Future Software – MAC iPhone Shion AVAILABLE NOW Software – MAC iPhone Think Home Under Development - Coming Soon Software – MAC iPhone If your favorite automation controller is not listed, contact us for status.