You don't want to forget the garage door when you upgrade your home to a smart home. Being able to open it on your phone makes entering your house easier when you don't have a key. At some point, you or one of your kids might leave the garage door open. I use a smart garage door opener that allows me to check the status of my garage door from a distance. The best garage door openers are here.

Chamberlin MyQ Smart Garage Door controller

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Considering how well it works, it is surprising how cheap the MyQ Garage Hub is. When you use your app to open your garage door, the device will send notifications to your phone to let you know when there is activity or if the door has not been left open. You can check the app if you suddenly wonder if the garage door is open, and it will tell you the status. I have been using the MyQ Garage Hub for over two years now and love how I can manage both of my garage doors with a single app.

If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can opt in to Key by Amazon, which will allow delivery people to leave packages in your garage instead of leaving them on the porch. You can give up access to your smart garage to up to three people. It is perfect for giving to guests or when you are out of town, and a trusted neighbor is taking care of Fluffy for you.

You will need to make sure your garage or device has a wi-fi signal to connect to this setup. A garage door controller that allows you to manage your garage door from your phone is one of the most useful smart home devices.

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Refoss smart garage door opener

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If you don't want to spend a fortune for a simple, smart garage door opener, but still want to be able to check the status of your garage door and control it from your phone, this is the unit to get. It is less expensive than other versions because it requires a wired installation. It will be difficult to install compared to other options. When your garage door is left open for a certain amount of time, it will send you notifications.

You can control it with a bunch of different things. It works with a wide range of garage door openers, so it is likely to work with the one in your home. You can use the app to control the door from anywhere that you have an internet connection.

NEXX garage door opener

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This smart device can detect when you are nearby with your phone. You can set it to open when you approach, so you don't have to open it again when you drive up. If you don't want to have this feature, you can turn it off.

You can use the included app to control NEXX. You can use the app to check the status, open or close the garage door from any location if you have a wi-fi connection. One of the more expensive units on the list is good at what it does. The garage door's sensors are wired so they can determine if the door is open or closed. When you install the unit, you need to make sure you have enough wiring running to the correct areas. Depending on your house setup, this can make installation more complicated.

Genie Aladdin connect

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The easiest way to get into your garage is with a remote control. You don't have to wait for loading times or turn on any apps, you just press a button and the garage opens. You can easily control your garage door using either method at the moment, thanks to the physical button on the genie Aladdin connect.

You can use the app to see if the garage door is open or closed. You will receive notifications when someone uses the door if you connect the garage door controller to a good wi-fi network. You can use voice controls to open or close your door with this unit. The unit will be able to control up to three garage doors if you do the proper installation work. It takes a lot of work to set up the main unit and the wired sensors around the doors.

Garadget Garage door controller

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Installation is a lot easier since this unit uses a laser sensor. The laser is powered by batteries, so you won't need to install complicated wiring when it's near the garage door. You need to place reflective tape on the opposite side of the laser. The door is shut when the laser bounces back. The tiny tape makes it hard to place in the exact location needed to bounce the laser back. You could purchase reflective tape to make it easier to do the job.

Once everything is set up, you can check on the status of your garage from any location using the Garadget app. This device can be used with a lot of home automation services. You are more likely to be able to control it in the way you want.

It is not the most expensive smart garage door opener we have seen, but it is on the higher side of the spectrum. This is an excellent device for the price because of how easy it is to install and use.

Alcidae garage door opener with camera

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This garage door opener can be used as a security camera, so you can keep an eye on your garage door. The camera has night vision to capture the actions of would-be invaders no matter what time of day it is. Like many other security camera companies, you need to pay a subscription to get the most out of cloud storage. The camera makes this garage door opener more expensive than others, but it is worth it if you want to watch your home better.

If someone opens your door, you will get notifications. The device is compatible with both Amazon and Google. You can use your home automation devices to control it. The unit has a microphone and speaker that you can use to talk to it. You can check the status of your garage door with the Alcidae app.

The drawbridge of your castle

You can find a lot of smart garage door openers on the market, but it can be difficult to find a good one that fits your needs. We did the research and came up with a list of the best options. You will want to consider price, installation difficulty, how many smart home services the opener can pair with, and any additional conveniences the device might offer when making your decision.

The MyQ is recommended by us. It is one of the least expensive garage door openers you can find. Whenever you have an internet connection, you will be able to check the status of your garage door and control it from your phone. It works with Key by Amazon so that deliveries can be placed within the safe environment of your garage rather than being kept out on the porch.