Tutorials June 19, 2023 1 min read

How to spot a car blocking the way for the garage door opener with ESPHome and Home Assistant

Detect car in front of garage to block garage door from opening / closing in order to prevent damage from the car.

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The content mentioned in the video can be found here:

  • STL file for ultrasonic sensor holder: thingiverse thing 6067584
  • Code: Github repo the-smart-home-maker/car_detector
Automations ESPHome garage door Home Assistant Smart Home Ultrasonic sensors
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