Have you ever had to turn your car back and rush home to check whether you closed the garage door or not? Did a noise at night prompt you to grudgingly leave your cozy bed and go down to check if the garage door has been left open? Then it’s time to ease your life and upgrade your home with a smart garage door controller.
What is a smart garage door controller?
Connected to a smart device of your choice (smartphone, tablet, or computer), a smart garage-door controller device gives you the control to open, close, or simply, check your garage door from anywhere through an app on your smart device. You can also control your garage door with your voice by connecting your smart door opener with smart-home devices, such as Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Homekit.
Most smart garage door openers also feature the standard remote for your car and on-wall controls to let you open or close the door for when you do not want to fumble around for your devices.
You can simply buy an add-on controller compatible with your existing door opener. If your garage door opener is old and due for an update or not compatible with any smart device, you can purchase one of the new garage door openers that come with all the smart features and do not need any add-on.
Why do you need a smart garage door opener?
A smart garage door opener would not only save your unnecessary panic runs or ease your routine by letting you check the status of your door from the comfort of your bed, it is an important security tool as well.
You might not always be near enough your home to make an emergency visit and check your garage door. An open garage door can leave your home vulnerable to thieves and other natural forces. Being able to check and secure your garage door from a distance will keep your home safe.
Most smart garage door openers allow you to enable a video feed and would send a notification everytime the garage door is accessed.
Installing the smart door controller
The first step is to make sure that your garage receives a strong, continuous WiFi signal. Install a new modem if needed. Depending on your door make and preference, you can either buy a simple adaptor/hub/bridge to convert your door to a smart door; or buy a new, fully-smart garage door.
Making your existing door smart: If your current garage door opener is functioning well and is not very old, you would probably be able to turn it into a smart garage door opener by using a compatible smart door hub. This device can be easily installed and most of them have all the features of common new smart garage door openers. You will just need to install the frame for mounting the hub, connect the device, and install the sensors as instructed in the manual.
If your current garage door opener is very old or not compatible with any available hub, you can get a new smart door controller device installed. The installation would take a few hours and you might need to call in a professional.
Once the device of your choice is up and running, you will need to follow simple steps in your device app to get the system running.
There is a wide range of smart devices available in the market, each offering attractive features and deals. It could be tricky selecting the right product for your home but you can always consult an expert about your garage door needs. Give us a call and we will help you select the perfect device for your garage!
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