You got a new garage door, and you hate to admit it, but you’re pretty excited about watching it slide smoothly open and close. You’re even more excited about how high-tech it feels now that you have a smart garage door opener.
You can’t wait to take advantage of the safety features, try controlling it from anywhere, and get acquainted with your voice assistant.
Yet as exciting as this new technology is, it can also be a little daunting to learn how to use all the functions. But don’t worry, Overhead Door Company of Calgary, Lethbridge and Cranbrook can walk you through the process so it soon feels like second nature.
How Does a Smart Garage Door Opener Work?
Our smart garage door openers feature WiFi-enabled controls and OHD Anywhere® connectivity, allowing you to manage your garage from your phone, your vehicle or even through a voice assistant—anytime and anywhere.
Smart garage door openers connect to your home’s WiFi and pair with a mobile app. This lets you open, close and monitor your garage door directly from your phone. You can also set alerts, schedules and integrate your opener with smart home devices.
Essentially, the WiFi connection allows your opener to communicate with your phone and other compatible devices, giving you access to your garage even when you aren’t standing in front of it.
Connect Your Opener to Other Smart Home Devices
Your smart garage door opener doesn’t have to function alone. It can actually be integrated with your other smart home devices.
Overhead Door smart openers work with major smart home platforms and voice assistants, including Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Siri. You can also integrate cameras, routines or automations.
Utilize its Safety Features
Your new smart garage door opener is built with the safety and security of your home and loved ones in mind. Thanks to its smart technology, the app can send instant alerts to your phone for prolonged door openings, late-night activity or activity while you’re away from home. You can also manage who has access to your garage.
Since you can open your garage door remotely from anywhere with an internet connection, you can also provide access to invited guests, family members or deliveries without handing out keys or door codes.
Do You Need a New Garage Door Opener to Go Smart?
Not necessarily. If you already have a garage door opener, you may be able to add smart features without replacing the entire system. Many existing Overhead Door openers can be upgraded with a WiFi kit, depending on compatibility.
If you’re unsure whether your current opener can be upgraded, our team can help determine whether a retrofit or new smart garage door opener makes the most sense for your home.
Take Control of Your Garage Anywhere
A smart garage door opener may feel a little high-tech at first, but once you get the hang of it, you might wonder how you ever lived without one. From checking whether you remembered to close the garage door to letting someone in while you’re away, smart technology can make managing your garage a little easier, safer and more convenient.
If you have questions about setting up your smart garage door opener, finding the right option for your home or how to use it once installed, the Overhead Door Company of Calgary, Lethbridge and Cranbrook team is here to help. Contact us today to learn more.
