How to make a LiftMaster 8500 smart?

The LiftMaster 8500 is a top-of-the-line garage door opener that has gained popularity among customers for its exceptional performance and reliability. Manufactured by LiftMaster, a trusted brand known for its innovative solutions in the garage door industry, the LiftMaster 8500 is designed to provide smooth and quiet operation.
With its powerful motor and advanced features, the LiftMaster 8500 offers convenient access to your garage, ensuring that you can easily enter and exit your home. Its compact design allows for maximum space-saving, making it an ideal choice for garages with limited overhead clearance.
But what if you could take your LiftMaster 8500 to the next level and make it even smarter? That's where the ismartgate comes in. By purchasing an ismartgate, you can transform your existing LiftMaster 8500 into a smart garage door opener.
The ismartgate is a smart home device that seamlessly integrates with your LiftMaster 8500, allowing you to control and monitor your garage door from anywhere using your smartphone. With the ismartgate app, you can open and close your garage door remotely, receive real-time notifications about its status, and even grant access to family members or service providers.
Not only does the ismartgate add convenience to your daily life, but it also enhances the security of your home. With its advanced encryption technology, you can have peace of mind knowing that your garage door is protected against unauthorized access.
So why settle for a standard garage door opener when you can make your LiftMaster 8500 smart? Upgrade your garage door experience today with the ismartgate and enjoy the convenience, security, and peace of mind it brings.

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What can ismartgate garage door opener do?

With the ismartgate garage door opener, you can enjoy a range of smart features that make your life easier and more convenient. Here are some advantages of using ismartgate:
- Control your garage door remotely using your smartphone.
- Receive real-time notifications when your garage door opens or closes.
- Grant access to family members, friends, or delivery personnel with temporary or permanent virtual keys.
- Integrate with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for hands-free control.
- Monitor the status of your garage door from anywhere, ensuring peace of mind.
- Integrate with other smart home devices, such as security cameras or smart lights, for enhanced automation.
- Track the history of garage door activity, allowing you to keep an eye on who accessed your garage and when.
- Set schedules and routines to automatically open or close your garage door at specific times.

How do I install an ismartgate smart garage opener to a LiftMaster 8500?

1. Get your ismartgate device here.
2. Take a look at the LiftMaster 8500 wiring diagram below.
3. Using a small cross head screw driver, connect the wires (included with the ismartgate Kit).
4. To power the ismartgate device, you can use the included wall mount AC adapter. In case don't have a power outlet you can use our DC/DC Power Converter.

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LiftMaster 8500 wiring diagram.

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Remote Access & Door Status Alerts
Apple HomeKit
Google Assistant
Samsung SmartThings
IFTTT
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Wireless Sensor Compatibility
Wired Sensor Compatibility
User Management
Video Integration
Visual Acoustic Alarm
Open & Close Custom Music
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Web Browser Access

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Check the color of the learn button on your garage opener. If it’s YELLOW your opener use Security+2.0 and you will need the ismartgate switch adaptor.

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