beam Home

Name: beam Home
Rating: 2.3802817 (79 reviews)
Author: Beam Labs

By: Beam Labs

beam is the simple and secure way to control and monitor your garage door.

Features & Capabilities

beam is the simple and secure way to control and monitor your garage door from anywhere in the world, without replacing your existing garage door opener. The app uses industry-standard security technology to keep your data—and access to your garage—safe and secure.

With beam, you can:
- Control one garage door with a Smart Control Kit installed *
- Customize your door name
- Recieve notifications if you’ve left your door open
- Grant access to your friends and family—no need to buy extra remotes!
- Monitor your door’s activity
- Setup integrations with other smarthome products and services, such as Amazon Alexa and IFTTT
- Lock app via fingerprint

*The beam app requires the purchase and installation of a Smart Control Kit, which is compatible with garage door openers made after 1993 with a photo-eye safety system, with sectional doors. Learn more at beamlabs.io.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

4.1.3.84 Last updated: 2025-03-11

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Creation date:

2018-08-03

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN Moderate risk
android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk

Size:

28.05MB

Email:

su*****@beamlabs.io

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-11

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 510,323 ▲ 4,025

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Developed by:

Beam Labs

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.beamlabs.android

Email:

su*****@beamlabs.io

Website:

https://beamlabs.io

User Reviews

Users report pervasive WiFi and setup failures, app instability, and weak voice-assistant integration. When the system finally installs and updates, it can work reliably for remote garage control, but the Android app is plagued by connectivity, reliability, and feature-availability issues that hinder consistent use.

Pros

When setup succeeds, the app provides reliable remote garage control (open/close) via the smartphone.
Installation can be straightforward on some devices/models (e.g., "installation was a breeze").
After fixes/updates, the app/controller function well and is usable for remote control of the door.
The app enables convenient door control from a phone once the system is functioning.

Cons

WiFi pairing/setup issues and general connectivity problems prevent completing the installation.
App instability: frequent loading delays, sign-in failures, and occasional crashes requiring reinstalls.
Voice assistant integrations are limited or unreliable (no Google Assistant/Home support or flaky Alexa).
UI controls are unreliable (swipe to open/close often fails, buttons may not appear, sensor pairing issues).
Customer support and post-purchase help can be unsatisfactory; getting returns or fixes can be challenging.

Recent reviews

Amazingly stupid design. If I set up the controller on my phone, my parents can't just simply install the app and accept my invite to share the device...no...They're forced to go thru the setup as well - WHICH DOESNT WORK

Jo*****, 2024-04-20

Upgrade from 10+ year (v0.1) garagio. App operation and install roughly the same. Like the option to change from swipe. And beeper at the door when closing from the app. Would not program to wifi using Samsung S20. Figured out the phone in dark mode seems to toggle the flashing screen polarity. Turning on Android system display light mode worked. Tiny QR code on sensor could never be read. So had to hand enter the numbers.