# GarageDoorBuddy Monitor — user reviews

> 12 indexed App Store user reviews of GarageDoorBuddy Monitor by Brocel, rated 4.30/5 from 20 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garagedoorbuddy-monitor/id1076138618/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garagedoorbuddy-monitor/id1076138618.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 16 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 3

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Was working great but is now busted

*2020-10-09, version 1.31*

Some time this morning my app went from working exactly as advertised to completely broken. I’ve tried logging out and resetting my password, deleting and reinstalling the app; no luck, I keep getting the cryptically ungrammatical error “You are not permitted to do perform this action.” I look forward to the app going back to its previous working state

### 1/5 — Won’t connect and support is nonexistent

*2019-05-28, version 1.19*

Don’t buy this product

### 1/5 — Notifications aren’t working

*2017-10-12, version 1.9*

Please fix.  Notifications aren’t working on IOS11 on iPhone 8.

Update.  DO NOT PURCHASE.  The door monitor is not currently functioning with IOS 11
  I will remove this review when it is fixed.

### 5/5 — Great device and application

*2025-07-06, version 2.2*

The Garage Door Buddy monitoring device and its associated application has given me peace of mind. I am notified when the kids go out thru the garage and if they leave the door open. Do not know how we lived without this device and application.

### 5/5 — 4 yrs experience

*2022-12-04, version 1.38*

Feel sorry to leave my comment after a long period (almost 5 years). Very reliable small gadget makes my life much easier. Thank you

### 5/5 — Love it

*2021-07-17, version 1.35*

The device is all that and a bag of chips!
The customer service is superlative as
well! This is a great device that is great 
to have as a backup to your security 
system to let you know with an audio
signal the current status of your
garage door! I love it and so will you!

### 5/5 — iPhone 11 max pro

*2020-06-22, version 1.29*

Just that simple to install and work ... like snapping your finger ... no one out their makes it this simple ... true engineers 
I am sold on what ever they make !👌🏽👍🏽
✅ done

### 5/5 — Works Perfectly

*2020-02-19, version 1.28*

I have had this unit in service for well over a year now and it has worked flawlessly. It’s super simple and works, what more can you ask. I am very pleased with the battery life, only replaced once since it has been in service. 100% recommended!

### 5/5 — Easy to set up

*2020-02-05, version 1.27*

Watched the video and it took one attempt to set it up. Wow!

### 5/5 — Great value, great support; Tip for Tesla owners

*2019-11-22, version 1.26*

I love that the monitor not only reports on my iPhone, but also on Apple Watch. That ability has saved me multiple times from leaving the door open.
  When the batteries were replaced, and I went thru the reset processes, it stopped notifying. However, my email to support was answered in minutes. “In the app, log out and back in.” (Then... wait a few minutes.) presto - it worked again.
  If you own a Tesla, you don’t need GDB Remote. Just use your Tesla app to open or close the door.

## Most praised reviews (2 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Works!

*2019-03-04, version 1.18*

Works like a charm.

### 5/5 — Really great product

*2017-01-06, version 1.7*

If you guys are senile like me and forget if you shut the garage door ten seconds after you leave this product is for you!  You need to buy the monitor from the company for the app to work but it's cheap and works great!  Setup is stupid easy and now I never have to wonder.  Tells you when the door is open or closed no matter where you are.  I guess it would be good for spying on the kids too to see when they get home at night.  I've had this for over a year and I love it!

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