I Automated My Garage Doors & Driveway Lights with the Ubiquiti USL Relay

I've had two annoying problems on my driveway for a while now controlling both garage doors independently and getting my driveway lights back up and running. Turns out the Ubiquiti USL Relay solves both, and in this video I walk you through exactly how I set it all up from scratch. We cover two separate relay setups: one wired into the garage door openers (which already have 24V available handy!), and a second WiFi relay switching the 230V driveway lights. Both are adopted into UniFi Protect, configured through the app, and then tied into automation rules including a license plate recognition trigger that automatically opens the garage as I pull in and closes it as I drive away. Pretty satisfying when it works! ⚡ What's covered in this video: Wiring the USL Relay to a garage door opener (powering from the existing 24V supply) Connecting two garage doors to a single relay using dual outputs Adopting the relay in UniFi Protect and configuring output settings Setting up a license plate trigger alarm to auto-open/close the garage Wiring a second WiFi relay to control 230V driveway lights Using a camera line-crossing rule to trigger the lights automatically Honest look at current limitations and what I'd love to see improved ⚠️ Safety note: If you're not confident working with mains voltage or low-voltage wiring, please consult a qualified electrician. Always isolate the supply before working on any circuit. 🔗 Links mentioned: USL Relay – https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/c... Wago Clips: https://amzn.to/48YO62R Cable: https://amzn.to/4dfzBu9 Previous UniFi Access video – UniFi Access: One Reader, Three Doors! LPR... 📺 Part 2 coming soon covering the input side of the relay in more depth. Drop a comment below if there's something specific you want to see! 👍 If this helped you out, a like really does make a difference — and subscribe if you want more real-world UniFi content, installs, and reviews. 💬 Got questions or want to share how you've used the USL Relay? Let me know in the comments. --- InsideWire covers everything UniFi — from installs and tutorials to honest product reviews and MSP content. Based in the UK, real installs, no fluff. 🌐 insidewire.co.uk Hire Us by visiting insidewire.co.uk or email us on [email protected] Join this channel to get access to perks: @insidewire Check out my other products on my Amazon store page: US: https://www.amazon.com/shop/insidewire UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/insidewire Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/insidewire Germany: https://www.amazon.de/shop/insidewire France: https://www.amazon.fr/shop/insidewire Italy: https://www.amazon.it/shop/insidewire ============================================================================ Help me to bring you more great content by: Give to the channel: https://paypal.me/insidewire Ubiquiti Store link: https://store.ui.com/?a_aid=InsideWire Amazon affiliate link to purchase items through Amazon https://geni.us/BU8zOm ============================================================================= Facebook: Facebook: itsInsideWire Instagram: Instagram: itsinsidewire (@itsinsidewire) Twitter: Twitter: itsinsidewire (@itsinsidewire) TikTok: TikTok: insidewire #Ubiquiti #UniFi #USLRelay #UniFiProtect #SmartHome #GarageDoorAutomation #HomeAutomation #UniFiTutorial #UbiquitiSetup #LicensePlateRecognition #SmartGarage #NetworkingAtHome #UniFiInstall #UbiquitiUK #InsideWire 0:00 – The two driveway problems I needed to fix 0:25 – Garage door relay: figuring out power & wiring 1:55 – Wiring up both garage doors to a single relay 3:00 – Powering on – first signs of life 4:16 – Adopting the USL Relay in UniFi Protect 5:10 – Configuring outputs: garage door type, pulse & prior state 5:53 – Testing both garage doors from the app 6:12 – Setting up a license plate trigger in alarm manager 7:26 – Live test: garage auto-closes as I drive away 8:04 – Live test: garage auto-opens on return 8:42 – Driveway lights: wiring the WiFi relay (230V) 9:55 – Wiring in, out & neutral (Wago clips) 10:40 – Adopting the second relay in UniFi Protect 11:39 – Line crossing trigger → driveway lights output 12:39 – Live test: lights triggered automatically 12:54 – Current limitations + Part 2 coming soon