Smart Garage Door Controller Installation Guide Installation requires no special tools—you’ll just need a screwdriver, stepladder and smartphone! Model V2B beamlabs.
Thank you for purchasing the beamUP Smart Garage Door Controller! Please read and follow all installation instructions. Homeowners should retain this guide for reference.
1 • Download the app & begin setup While inside your home, download the “beam Home” app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). • Open the app, and select “Setup Your beam.” • Follow prompts within the app to verify the WiFi network you’d like your controller to connect to, and enter your network password. TIP: Make sure you do not select a 5G network for setup (beam only connects to 2.4GHz networks).
2 Power up the controller • Locate the controller and power adapter . Plug the adapter into the DC IN port on the controller and a nearby power source. • The controller’s WiFi status light will blink orange to indicate it’s ready for setup.
3 Program the controller • Follow prompts within the app, and when directed, press your phone screen tightly against the bottom setup port. TIP: It may be helpful to dim the lights or cup your hand over your phone during programming to minimize light interference. • If successful, the controller will beep and the WiFi status light will blink green. You’ll then be prompted to create an account. (If not successful, the WiFi status light will blink red and you will be guided through setup again.
4 Scan the wireless door sensor code • Locate the wireless door sensor and follow prompts within the app to scan the code (found on the back of the sensor). • Enter a name to identify your door.
5 Mount the wireless door sensor • Clean and wipe dry an area at the top of your garage door’s interior panel. • Remove the battery tab from the back of the wireless door sensor and mount to the cleaned area of the garage door using the adhesive Velcro strip.
6 Mount the controller • Locate the controller stepladder. and power adapter , and grab your • Clean and wipe dry your selected mounting location, either on the garage door opener or a nearby surface. Mount using the adhesive strip on the back of the controller. TIP: The controller should be mounted within 3 feet of the garage door opener and within 6 feet of a power source.
7 Connect the opener cable to the controller • Locate the opener cable . • Plug the black connector into the opener port on the top side of the controller.
8 Connect the controller to the garage door opener • Unplug your garage door opener. • Using a small screwdriver, connect the other end of the opener cable to your garage door opener push button terminals. If there are already other wires present, they can be spliced together with the opener cable to share the same terminals. TIP: View sample connection diagrams for other garage door opener makes and models at: beamlabs.
9 Power up the controller & opener • Plug the power adapter into the DC IN port on the controller and a nearby power source. • Plug your garage door opener back in.
Get the most from your beamUP Smart Garage Door Controller! • Share access with others – Invite friends and family within the app. No need to share your code or buy additional remotes. • Explore integrations – beam plays well with others, from IFTTT to Amazon Alexa. Warning: To reduce the risk of injury to persons: • Use this Smart Garage Door Controller only with Residential Sectional Garage doors. • Do not enable this device on a one-piece or swinging garage door.
Smart Garage Door Controller Product Manual Model V2B Safety Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to persons • Use this Smart Garage Door Controller only with Residential Sectional Garage doors. • Do not enable this device on a one-piece or swinging garage door.
Troubleshooting Service Parts To view a list of common questions and answers, visit our online V2BC: Controller support at beamlabs.io or call 1-800-436-9186 for technical service help. V2P: Power adapter V2BS: Wireless door sensor V2O: Opener cable Changing Sensor Battery To replace the wireless door sensor batteries: • Remove the sensor from the door and using a screwdriver remove both screws on the back of the sensor. • Remove the existing batteries and replace with two new AAA batteries.
