FAQ
Which Yale Smart Opener do I need
What is included in the complete kit
GARAGE DOOR Opener kit
1 x Yale Smart Opener
1 x Yale Door Position Sensor with CR2477 Battery
2 x Wiring looms
2 x Double sided tape
GATE Opener kit
1 x Yale Smart Opener
1 x Yale Door Position Sensor with CR2477 Battery
1 x Magnet for Door Position Sensor
2 x Wiring looms
2 x Double sided tape
What Accessories are available
Yale Door Position Sensor - Garage Door Accessory
For Garage application, sold separately
1 x Door Position Sensor with CR2477 Battery
Yale Door Position Sensor with Magnet - Gate Accessory
For Gate application, sold separately
1 x Door Position Sensor with CR2477 Battery
1 x Magnet
1 x Double sided adhesive
Yale Smart Keypad - Sold Seperatly
Which Garage Doors and Gate motors are compatible with the Yale Smart Opener and how to install
Here you will be able to check the compatibility of your Garage Door or Gate motor and view the wiring guide.
Click here to open the compatibility checker in a new window
If you are unable to find the model of your Garage Door or Gate motor, please reach out to our support team by clicking contact support.
How to Install the Yale Smart Opener
Installing the Yale Smart Opener outside
If the Yale Smart Opener needs to be installed outdoors for example on a gate, in these applications please ensure to place the componantents inside of a weatherproof box.
How do I set up and activate my Door Position Sensor
The Door Position Sensor (DPS) is set up in the Yale Access application. Go to SET UP Device and scan the QR code, follow the steps to add the device. To activate the DPS, remove the cover on the rear of the unit, press the button for 3 seconds. The LED on the front of the unit will flash 10 times,close the cover and install the unit on your door or gate.
Can I power the Yale Smart Opener from an external power plug
The Yale Smart Opener is designed to receive power 5V-24V directly from a Garage Door Opener or Gate Automation device.
But on occasions, depending on the model of the Garage Door Opener or Gate Automation device, the Yale Smart Opener will require that you use a 110-240V AC to 1V-24V DC Power Supply converter adaptor in order to get power from an external power Plug.
Our recommendation is the Lighting EVER Brand 100 - 240 V (AC) to 12V (DC).
How to Connect the Yale Smart Opener to an external power plug
The Black cable should be connected to the ' - ' connection point.
The Red cable should be connected to the ' + ' connection point.
Adaptor box for Magic 600 & 1000 motors
The Yale Smart Opener is designed to receive power directly from a Garage Door Opener or Gate Automation device.
But on occasions with certain Brands, the Yale Smart Opener will require that you use an adaptor to be able to use it.
We recommend the Normstahl Adapter box. This box can be used on the following brands and models below:
- Henderson Magic 600 & 1000
- Normstahl Magic 600 & 1000
- Entrematic Magic 600 & 1000
- Crawfords Magic 600 & 1000
- Yale Magic Magic 600 & 1000