Smart Shield Systems
Z-Wave Smart Garage Door Controller
Add smart, UL-compliant control to your sectional garage door. The GoControl/Linear GD00Z-8-GC connects to your opener’s wall-button terminals and lets you open/close from a Z-Wave certified security panel or hub. It includes a wireless tilt sensor for true door status and provides audible + visual warnings before any remote movement to meet UL 325-2010 safety rules. Z-Wave Plus S2 security and OTA firmware updates are built in.
Why Choose This with Smart Shield Systems
- Clean, code-aware install: we mount the controller, tie into the opener’s control inputs, pair it to your Alarm.com-enabled panel, and verify the mandated beep/flash warnings and safety reversal work correctly.
- Door status that’s accurate: we place and enroll the included tilt sensor at the top panel so your app shows Open/Closed/Moving reliably.
- Compatibility check: we confirm your opener isn’t a MyQ/AssureLink-only model and advise alternatives when needed.
Key Features
- Z-Wave Plus S2 garage controller for remote open/close via a certified gateway or security panel.
- Wireless tilt sensor reports the door’s actual position to the controller.
- UL 325-2010 safety: built-in audible and visual pre-movement warnings.
- OTA firmware updates for feature enhancements and fixes.
Product Specifications (At-a-Glance)
- Model: GD00Z-8-GC (GoControl / Linear)
- Power: Plug-in supply 120 VAC, output 12 VDC 1 A to controller.
- Comms: Z-Wave Plus (908.42 MHz) to hub/panel; range up to ~130 ft to nearest Z-Wave node.
- Tilt sensor link: proprietary 345 MHz to the controller; CR2032 battery (≈ 2-year typical life).
- Operating temp: -4° to 122 °F (-20° to 50 °C).
- Sounder: pre-movement audible alert (with visual strobe) per UL 325.
- Dimensions: controller 6.94″ × 5.0″ × 1.38″; tilt 1.69″ × 1.19″ × 0.88″.
- Certifications: UL 325, FCC, ETL.
Compatibility Notes
- Works with virtually any automatic opener on a sectional door via the wall-button terminals, controlled through a Z-Wave certified gateway/security panel.
- Not compatible with openers that use MyQ or AssureLink proprietary communications (many LiftMaster/Chamberlain/Craftsman units). We’ll recommend the proper MyQ path when applicable.
Popular Use Cases
- App control for daily arrivals and package drops
- Geo-arm/scene automations (e.g., close door when system arms Away)
- Guest access without sharing handheld remotes
Frequently Asked Questions
An included tilt sensor mounts on the top door panel and reports Open/Closed to the controller, which the panel/app displays.
If your opener uses standard wall-button inputs on a sectional door, likely yes. Pure MyQ/AssureLink-only systems require a different approach—we’ll check your model first.
Yes—the unit beeps and flashes before motion to comply with UL 325-2010. You’ll also retain your opener’s built-in safety eyes and reversal features.
Z-Wave mesh range is up to ~130 ft to the nearest node; we ensure there’s a nearby repeater/device for a solid link.
Yes—Z-Wave Plus with S2 security and OTA updates are supported.
Additional Resources
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Smart Shield Systems will install and pair your GD00Z-8-GC, place the tilt sensor, verify UL-required warnings, and set up automations—so your garage just works, safely and reliably.