Door Device

Device Category: door

The Door device represents automated or monitored doors, such as garage doors, entrance doors, or other types of doors, with additional features for security and environmental awareness.

Required Channels

These channels are mandatory for the functionality of the door:

Channel	Description	Multiple	Details
`door`	Manages the open/close states of doors, including garage and entry doors.	No	See details
`device_information`	Provides metadata about the device, including manufacturer details, model information, and operational statuses.	No	See details

Optional Channels

These channels are optional and provide additional features:

Channel	Description	Multiple	Details
`battery`	Reports the status of a device’s battery, including level, charging state, and operational health.	No	See details
`contact`	Tracks the open or closed state of a contact point, such as a door, window, or cabinet.	No	See details
`lock`	Manages the locked/unlocked state of physical locks for doors, safes, or other secure areas.	No	See details
`motion`	Detects motion in an area to trigger alerts or automate responses.	No	See details

Use Case Scenarios

Door Control:
- Open and close doors remotely using the door channel. Track current position for garage doors.
Security Monitoring:
- Monitor door state with contact sensor. Detect motion near the door for security alerts.
Access Management:
- Integrate with lock channel for secure access control.

Developer Notes

The door channel is required for open/close control.
Contact channel provides state feedback independent of door control.
Motion detection enhances security near entry points.