Much needed garage door opener hack becomes available for forgetful people

[Tensai]

You really don't need anything that complex at all. (This may not be how he did it, but it is what I've been planning to do for a long while already.)

1. Get a standard garage door opener (does NOT have to be web-enabled).
2. Set up an insteon controller to open/close door (easy).
3. Write a web app capable of talking to the insteon network over a serial or usb plm (not extremely assuming you know how to program).
4. Use your android phone to access the web app.

All he's really done is write the web app such that its runs based on unique time-stamped url so it can't be duplicated by passers-by.

This system could be expanded by implementing insteon devices throughout your home. Your android phone could control house lights, entertainment systems, security, garage doors, anything. No special wireless or frequency mapping required at all.