Smart Garage Door Opener

Access your garage door from anywhere, at anytime

It can take a thief 6 seconds to break into your garage with just a coat hanger. Install a smart garage door opener to receive a smartphone notification every time the garage is accessed.

How do smart garage door openers work?

Tip: Before buying a smart garage door opener, be sure to confirm if the device is compatible with your current garage door system. Companies manufacturing smart garage door openers set up a page for you to find the model that is compatible for your system For ismartgate, use the ismartgate compatibility checker.

What are the features that make a garage door opener smart?

The core components of a smart garage door opener are the hub and a waterproof door sensor. Installing this duo to your garage system opens up a plethora of smart features such as:

Real-time alerts and activity log

Every time the gate or door is opened by a user, you can customize your hub so that it notifies you via the smartphone app. It will create an activity log for each user.

Lock/unlock the door from anywhere

If you’re running late to your own party and the guests have arrived, unlock your front gate and let them in using the smart gate opener app on your smartphone.

Automatic opening/closing

Some garage openers activate when the hub recognizes your location through the GPS on your smartphone. This means the garage door can automatically open when you’re in the driveway or close as you leave.

Give access to multiple users

These smart garage door openers can grant or deny access to numerous users. Depending on the company, these devices start from 3 to up to 10 users for free.

Set schedules

IFTTT compatibility allows you to schedule your door or gate to open or close at a pre-determined time. So if you often forget to close the garage door at night, set up a schedule to have it close at a certain time every night.

Build a strong security set up for your garage

Some of these smart systems come as a package and include other features or devices such as:

Can a smart garage door opener be hacked?

A standard garage door opening system can be hacked in less than 10 seconds with a coat hanger, but setting up a smart garage door opener means intruders will need to hack into your WiFi network. As the golden rule for integrating smart devices to your WiFi, set up a complicated password with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Additionally, unlike a standard garage door opener, you’ll be notified if someone opens the door. If your family is on holiday and an intruder has attempted to open the door, the notification and the alarm will inform you and your neighbors. Furthermore, having a smart security camera set up in the garage allows you to record footage of the incident for further investigation. In fact, if the intruder notices the camera, the person may decide to leave rather than proceed with the burglary.

Bundle Benefits: Are smart garage door openers compatible with the Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Apple HomeKit?