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Your WiFi smart garage door opener communicates over the internet. From 1 August 2025, it needs cybersecurity documentation under Directive 2014/53/EU. Your FCC clearance does not cover this.

Your smart garage door opener connects to the internet via WiFi. Users control it through a companion app. Art. 1(1) applies Art. 3(3)(d) to any radio equipment that communicates over the internet. If the app collects email, name, or usage patterns (when the garage opens and closes), that is personal data under GDPR Art. 4(1), and Art. 3(3)(e) applies. A European consultancy quotes $5,500–$11,000 per model. REDCheck generates the 5 PDF documents in 30 minutes. €99. In your browser.

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Directive 2014/53/EU · Art. 3(3)(d)(e)(f) · Art. 21 + Annex V · Art. 18 + Annex VI · Art. 10(9) + Annex VII · Delegated Reg. (EU) 2022/30 · EN 18031-1, -2, -3

Cybersecurity documentation for smart garage door openers: the numbers

A WiFi garage door opener is radio equipment under Art. 2(1) of Directive 2014/53/EU. The cybersecurity obligations are the same as for any other internet-connected radio equipment.

Art. 3(3)(d)
Network protection — applies because the device communicates over the internet via WiFi
Art. 3(3)(e)
Personal data — applies if the app collects user data (email, usage patterns, open/close timestamps linked to user account)
€99 (~$108)
Per product model. REDCheck. Vs $5,500–$11,000 at a European lab.

What REDCheck does with your product data

You enter your product specifications. REDCheck structures the cybersecurity documentation requirement by requirement, following the EN 18031 categories.

1
Company details
Legal name, role under Directive 2014/53/EU, country, EU contact.
2
Product classification
Determines applicable requirements: Art. 3(3)(d), (e) and/or (f).
3
Cybersecurity assessment
EN 18031 categories: access control, authentication, secure comms, updates, vulnerability management.
4
Risk assessment
Structured risk table per applicable requirement.
5
EU Declaration of Conformity
Art. 18 + Annex VI. Basis for CE marking.
6
Download ZIP
5 PDFs. Add to technical file. Retain 10 years (Art. 10(4)).

Three mistakes garage door opener manufacturers make about EU cybersecurity

COMMON MISTAKE

"A garage door opener isn’t an 'IoT device' — cybersecurity doesn’t apply"

Art. 1(1) does not use the term 'IoT.' It applies to ANY radio equipment that communicates over the internet. A WiFi garage door opener communicates over the internet. Product category labels are irrelevant.

COMMON MISTAKE

"Physical security is covered by other regulations — not RED"

The physical security of the garage door mechanism is regulated by other standards (e.g., EN 13241). The CYBERSECURITY of the WiFi communication, app connection, and data processing is regulated by Arts. 3(3)(d) and (e). They are separate requirements.

COMMON MISTAKE

"Our app uses OAuth — that covers authentication"

OAuth addresses one aspect of authentication for the app-to-cloud connection. EN 18031 covers SIX categories at the DEVICE level. App-side OAuth alone does not satisfy device-level requirements.

What's in the ZIP

5 PDF documents per product model. Each cites the exact article of Directive 2014/53/EU that it covers.

1

Product Classification

Art. 1, Del. Reg. (EU) 2022/30 + Art. 3(3), Dir. 2014/53/EU.

2

Cybersecurity Technical Documentation

Art. 21 + Annex V.

3

Risk Assessment

Arts. 3(3)(d) and (e).

4

EU Declaration of Conformity

Art. 18 + Annex VI.

5

Simplified Declaration + Label

Art. 10(9) + Annex VII.

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What you pay

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$5,500–$11,000
Per model. 3–6 months.
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€99 (~$108)
5 documents. 30 minutes.

Technical documentation and third-party testing: two layers

● LAYER 1

Cybersecurity technical documentation (Annex V)

5 PDF documents. 30 min. €99. Art. 21 prerequisite for any conformity route.

∅ LAYER 2

Conformity assessment by a Notified Body

If you fully apply EN 18031, self-declare via Module A (Annex II). If not, Art. 17(4) requires third-party involvement.

We do not sell testing. We do not sell consulting. We sell the tool that structures your cybersecurity documentation.

What happens without cybersecurity documentation

Art. 46 of Directive 2014/53/EU requires effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties.

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Market withdrawal
Immediate

Arts. 40(1), 40(4) and 43.

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Germany
€3,000–€30,000

Produktsicherheitsgesetz.

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Amazon EU listing removal
Revenue loss

Amazon requires conformity documentation.

Alternatives

AlternativeCostWhat you get
European lab$5,500–$11,000/model3–6 months.
US consultant$8,000–$20,000/modelMay not know EN 18031.
Assemble yourself$0 (your time)EN 18031 has 600+ pages.
REDCheck€99 (~$108)5 documents, 30 min, per model

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What REDCheck guarantees and what it does not

REDCheck generates a document structured under Art. 21 and Annex V of Directive 2014/53/EU based on the information you enter. The truthfulness, accuracy and completeness of that information is your responsibility as manufacturer of the radio equipment.

We guarantee that the document structure follows Art. 21 and Annex V of Directive 2014/53/EU and that the legal references cited are correct as of the latest verification date.

REDCheck is not legal advice. For specific situations, consult a lawyer or specialised regulatory consultancy.

Frequently asked questions

My garage door opener uses WiFi only to receive commands — it doesn’t send data to the cloud. Does Art. 3(3)(d) still apply?
Yes. Art. 1(1) applies to any radio equipment that communicates over the internet, regardless of the direction of communication. Receiving commands from a cloud server via WiFi is internet communication.
The device only stores a WiFi password locally. Is that personal data?
A WiFi password alone may not constitute personal data. However, if the companion app requires a user account or logs usage data linked to a person, that IS personal data. Review all data processing across device, app, and cloud.
We sell via Home Depot in Europe. Does this apply to us?
If Home Depot imports your product into the EU, they are the importer under Art. 12 and must verify documentation (Art. 12(2)). The obligation to produce it remains yours under Art. 10.
What happens when the CRA replaces RED?
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 will be repealed from 11 December 2027.
Is it a subscription?
No. One-time payment. Each license includes a 30-day editing window and up to 10 regenerations. The 5 PDF documents you download are yours permanently.
Can I request a refund?
Under Art. 16(m) of Directive (EU) 2011/83 on consumer rights, by activating the license you give express consent to the immediate generation of the digital content, waiving the 14-day right of withdrawal. Refunds are accepted only for reproducible technical failures reported to hello@solidwaretools.com within 14 days of purchase.
What if the regulation changes?
If Directive 2014/53/EU, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 or the EN 18031 standards change during your license validity period, you can regenerate the documents with the updated version of the generator at no additional cost.
⚠️ Important notice: REDCheck is a documentary self-assessment tool, not legal advice or a third-party audit. The document is generated from the data you enter. The accuracy of the data is your responsibility under Art. 10(1) of Directive 2014/53/EU. REDCheck does not replace a conformity assessment by a Notified Body where required under Art. 17(4) of the Directive.

Your garage door opener uses WiFi. The EU requires cybersecurity documentation. Generate it in 30 minutes.

Five PDF documents. Art. 21 and Annex V fully structured. Directive 2014/53/EU. Your product data never leaves your computer.

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