Today it feels like everything is “smart”. We have smartphones, smart lights, smart vacuums, smart refrigerators, and now even smart garage doors. With everything suddenly becoming “smart”, it feels as if the term lost all meaning. However, you have made the smart decision to come to the experts to determine if it is worth making your garage door “smarter”.
Pros
Long Range Operation
The biggest selling point of smart garage doors is their operation. With a few clicks on your smartphone, you can open and close your garage door wherever you are. This is great if you often forget to close your garage door, have contractors coming and going from your house, or if you have packages coming while you’re away that need to be secured inside of the garage. This is really where smartphone operation shines.
Security
If you want the best in security for your garage, you need a smart garage door. A smart garage door adds revolutionary security features, such as:
- Live-record outside your garage
- Track and log when your door opens and closes
- Remotely lock your door
- Link with other home security measures
Cons
Cost
One of the main downsides to smart garage doors is that they simply cost more. Not only in upfront costs, but some smart garage doors will require monthly subscriptions to access certain features such as video recording/storage.
Maintenance & Reliability
Adding all that “smart” technology requires a lot of fancy gizmos, which means more potential points of failure. If you don’t have a computer background or feel like getting familiar with a bunch of new equipment, smart garage doors can quickly become frustrating – especially when something goes wrong. If you want to avoid headaches and keep it simple, avoid smart garage doors.
Hacking
Unfortunately, while there are several security features that you can gain by converting to a smart garage door, you are also opening yourself up to a new avenue of potential attack. Since your garage door will be connected to the internet, hackers can possibly find a way to bypass built-in security measures and gain access to your garage. Fortunately, the security of smart garage doors is constantly improving and finding innovative ways to defend hacking.
Trust Reputable Apps
If you plan to make your garage door smart, be aware it will likely require a corresponding app. There are plenty of options to choose from nowadays, but it is important to keep in mind the functionality and support of the app. Thankfully, most of the well-know and reputable garage door brands have reliable apps. To stay on the safe side, sick with official apps, like MyQ and Genie Aladdin Connect.
Be Smart with Precision
Installing a smart garage door and bring convenience and security to your everyday. For any questions or if you want to get started on your next garage door project, contact us today!
