How to Install the Nimbio Device on any Electronic Gate or Lock
Follow the steps here to install the Nimbio device.
Connect the Wires
Download the Nimbio App
Configure the Device with the Installer App
Follow the steps below to complete the installation.
Before you start: are you installing on a Liftmaster CSW200 or SL3000?
Connect the wires
Nimbio Installation Instructions
Download the Nimbio App
Nimbio Gate Entry System – How to Download
Please contact your distributor or get in touch with us in order to unlock the Nimbio installer app on your phone.
Turn on Bluetooth and Location Permissions
Nimbio also uses device location during the activation. Please make sure that Nimbio has Location Access set to “While using the app” on iPhone, and “Allow only while using the app” on Android phones.
How to change app permissions on Android phones
How to change app permissions on an iPhone
Start the Installer App
Select the Nimbio device with the strongest signal
Activate the SIM Card
Name the Community
If this is not the first gate in the community, select the community name under “Recent Communities.” Otherwise, tap “New Community” and proceed to the next step.
Enter the Community Info
Please make sure the correct phone number and email for the Gate Owner is entered during this step. Without the proper contact information, Nimbio will not be able to activate the device!
Select the Community Location
The pin on the map will default to your current location. If necessary, move the pin to the location of the main entry gate for the community. Press the arrow at the bottom right to proceed.
Configure the Device
Tap “Continue” to enter the device configuration screen.
If you’d like to change the Latch Name to something other than “Main Gate” tap the Latch Name field and type in the new name.
Set the Device Timezone
Set the Gate Location
If the pin matches the location where the device is being installed, tap the button in the bottom right to continue to the next step. Otherwise, move the pin to the location where the device will be installed.
Program Device
If the programming is successful, you will see the “Success” screen. Tap the “Continue” button to proceed.
Test the Device
To test if Nimbio can open the gate, press the button on the Nimbio board. The button is located on the right side of the board next to the Nimbio logo, circled in red here:
After you press the button, the “Open” button will turn blue. Stand clear of the gate and press the “Open” button and confirm that the device opens the gate.
What happens next?
Nimbio will activate the service once we have collected payment information from the community.
Mount the Box
After screwing in the box top with the 4 included screws, mount the box in a convenient place inside the gate operator housing.
Make sure that the antennas are pointing upwards.