An automatic opener offers you convenience by activating your garage door with motors and drives rather than having you open it yourself. Smart openers add to this handiness by allowing access to the controls on your personal devices instead of a remote, which means you can have access to your home’s security from anywhere at any time. Here's a closer look at how this technology works and how it benefits modern homeowners. 

How Smart Openers Work

These openers look like a regular garage door opener and are usually placed in a similar spot on the garage’s ceiling. The difference is that a smart opener uses a Wi-Fi connection to alert sensors on your door to open and close it. So long as you have a wireless or cellular connection, the door can be controlled via voice activation, through tablets, or from your smartphone. These options remove the need for a separate garage remote.  

Smart openers can also come with extra features, depending on your needs. Some allow a live video feed of your door, while others provide you with text notifications relayed by the sensors. You can also choose a compound option that uses both components. 

How a Smart Opener Benefits a Home

The convenience and security of operating your door from anywhere is a huge selling point for smart technology. You can check your phone from work or on vacation to make sure you didn’t accidentally leave it open or unlocked. 

If a family member, friend, or delivery driver with instructions needs immediate access to your garage but has no way of getting in, all you need to do is use your phone from wherever you may be. Sharing your key or codes with others is an alternative, but this also creates a risk of strangers sneaking into your property because your security measures are no longer private. This application helps protect your home’s security and keep your belongings safe. 

These tools can also be programmed to open, close, and lock on a timetable. If you or a family member always get home at a certain time, your door can be pre-set to conveniently activate around your personal schedules. The devices are designed to be easy to use and can grant you peace of mind with safety and comfort. 

When you need a quality garage door with a modern opening system, ask for MAC Garage Door Company Inc. in Lexington, NC. For over 40 years, this company has serviced Forsyth and Davidson counties with quality designs, repairs, and installation of countless garage doors. They offer dedicated work for residential and commercial property owners and use LiftMaster® openers to ensure you’re receiving a high-quality product. For more information about the company, visit their website. Call (336) 731-7849 to speak to a team member about your home's needs.