Smart Garage Controller Setup: what shapes the quote

Yes, from a small plug-in adapter that goes into the same ceiling receptacle the opener uses. There is no battery in the hub itself, so it stays online as long as the receptacle is live. If that receptacle has no spare socket, an approved splitter can be used, or an electrical contractor can add a second receptacle. The adapter should carry a recognized Canadian approval mark, which the technician checks before plugging it in.

Built-in radio or retrofit hub

An opener whose wireless radio is already inside needs configuration and testing. An older opener needs a hub, a sensor, wiring or radio pairing and the same testing, which is a longer visit with hardware.

Distance to your address

Every visit includes the drive. A home a few streets from the shop and a property well outside town are different trips, and that shows in the quote.

Users and devices to set up

Each family member's login, each phone that should receive alerts and each guest access is set up and tested individually, so say how many people are involved.