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Best Smart Garage Door Opener of 2024 [CNET]
Have you ever had that feeling of uncertainty where you can’t remember whether you closed the garage door behind you after rolling out onto the driveway? We’ve been there too! Situations like these are where smart home tech, to be specific, smart garage door openers, shine.
In our eyes, a smart garage door opener is as important as a smart lock and doorbell camera. It’s a great way to monitor and automate the comings and goings of your household. Plus, it can help keep your deliveries safe from porch pirates because you can now remotely control the garage door — so get a package placed inside and then close the garage door, all while you’re away from home.
Shop around, and you’ll find a number of options on the market, all of which promise to transform your existing garage door opener into a smart garage door opener with all of the bells and whistles mentioned above — most models support voice controls, too, which’ll let you close the door just by asking Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant.
Our top picks — available now — are listed below to help you find the best smart garage opener for your home. We’ll update this list periodically as we continue to test new models and experience the advances in smart home tech.
Smart garage door controllers come in a few variations. In general, a control attaches to your existing opener with a double-sided adhesive strip. In most cases, you’ll need to attach two small wires to the open and close command nodes on your existing garage door opener.
Smart garage kits also typically include some type of sensor to attach to your garage door. This sensor detects and transmits your garage door status, so the control accurately knows whether the door is open, closed or somewhere in between, and with the garage door opener app, can send you a push notification if your garage is open when it shouldn’t be. It also usually serves as a safety sensor.
The ability to connect to a Wi-Fi signal is key to ensuring your new smart garage door and remote control work the way you want them to. On the smart side, an add-on controller connects to your Wi-Fi network, which is easy enough. You’ll need a strong 2.4GHz internet connection that reaches your garage. Typically, a corresponding app will walk you through adding your device to the network, as well as the general installation.
Garage door opener app features and smarts differ from brand to brand. One app may offer geofencing, scheduling, remote access and voice control, while another app may just make your smartphone a duplicate of your garage door controller.
Deciding which controller is the best smart garage door opener for you comes down to what control features you want most and what smart home platforms you use in your home (such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit). No matter your requirements, there’s likely a smart garage door opener and app out there to meet your needs.
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