Unboxing & Components
See what’s included with the eKyro Garage Door Controller and what each part is used for.
- Included Documentation
- WiFi Switching Device
- Garage Door Sensors
- Installation Hardware
Step 1:
Compatibility Check
Looking for more details on the jumper test? Check out our Jumper Test Video by clicking below.
***NOTE:
Adapter now available for previously incompatible openers.
Click Here if an adapter is needed for your setup.
- Using included compatibility site
- Using a jumper to determine compatibility (most accurate method)
- Verify 2.4ghz Wi-Fi available in the garage
Step 2:
Configure eKyro in the app “Smart Life”
***Note:
Is your eKyro Smart Garage Door Opener “clicking” but your opener isn’t opening/closing? You may need an adapter.
Click Here to request an adapter.
- 90 Second Setup Demo
- In-Depth Configuration (Auto Scan)
- In-Depth Configuration (AP Mode)
- Summary
Step 3:
Connect eKyro to Garage Motor
*Be sure to have Step 2 completed before going to Step 3.
***Note:
Is your eKyro Smart Garage Door Opener “clicking” but your opener isn’t opening/closing? You may need an adapter.
Click Here to request an adapter.
- Plugin eKyro GDO to the wall outlet near the garage door opener motor
- Verify connectivity in the “Smart Life” app
- Placing on the garage door opener motor
- Connecting the control wires to the garage door opener motor
- Check control functionality with the “Smart Life” app
Step 4:
Connect eKyro to Garage Motor
- eKyro Garage Door Opener sensor hardware
- Placing line holders and wire for sensors
- Deciding where to place the garage door sensors
- Attaching the sensors to the wall and garage door
- Pulling back the cable for a clean look
INSTALLATION DONE! GOOD JOB.
eKyro Sharing
Sharing your eKyro device is simple and can be flexible depending on how you want to share your eKyro Smart Garage Door Opener.
There are 3 primary ways to share the eKyro Smart Garage Door Opener.
- Share SmartLife Credentials
- Easy, but least secure
- Easy, but least secure
- Share Individual Device
- Allows owner to remove sharing as desired
- Each device needs to be shared individually
- Siri does not work on shared devices
- Share Entire Home
- Owner can set permissions
- Users can be removed as desired
- Siri works on all shared devices
- New home devices automatically shared
Sharing the eKyro opener does have its limitations, see technical details here: Device Limitations
Door Left Open Alerts
Use built in features to be enable you to receive alerts if doors were left open or check your door at periodic timeframes and close the door if it was left open.
- Door Left Open Timer Alerts
- Scheduled Door Closed Checks
Alexa Setup
Is Alexa Setup, but not working? Make sure to check this setting.
Alexa not working?
Make sure “Voice Control” is turned on.


- 0:00 – Intro
- 0:11 – What is an eKyro Smart Garage?
- 0:47 – Setup eKyro with Alexa
- 3:25 – Controlling eKyro with Alexa
- 4:09 – Get garage door status with Alexa
- 5:14 – Automation: Scenes and Routines
- 8:29 – Troubleshooting
- 9:33 – End
Google Home Setup
Is Google Home setup, but not working? Make sure to check this setting.
Google Home not working?
Make sure “Voice Control” is turned on & a PIN is set.


- Setup eKyro Opener in Google Home
- Turn on Voice Control & Set PIN
- Add Smart Life to Google Home App
- Door Control with Google Home
- Google Home Automations (Routines)
- Troubleshooting Offline Devices
Siri, Shortcuts, Widgets Setup
- Siri: Shortcuts App Required
- Siri: Creating Open Tap-to-Run
- Siri: Create Open Shortcut
- Siri: Create Close Tap-to-Run & Shortcut
- Open/Close Home Screen Buttons
- Apple/iOS Widgets
- Android Widgets
- Summary
eKyro Troubleshooting
If your opener is connected correctly but not triggering the opener, it may need an adapter!
- Incompatible opener adapter now available!
- Network Connectivity Issues
- How to set rapid blinking
- 3:38 Incorrect WiFi Password
- 5:44 Not close enough to router
- Good setup example
- Smart Life Permission Sharing
- How the switch works and compatibility
It may be useful to understand the eKyro device limitations, see device limitations here.