The humble garage door opener has been a staple in American homes for decades. It is technology based on radio frequencies. Operation is simple. You push a button on a plastic box to open and close the garage door. But as effective as these devices are, they introduce a major security risk: opening the garage door and forgetting to close it behind you.
Things are different in the 2020s. Not only do we interact with the world in an entirely different way, but we also have the technology to look after ourselves when we are not paying attention. This brings us to the idea of smart garage door control. Yes, it’s a thing.
Vivint, a nationwide leader in home automation and security, was one of the first companies to start offering smart garage door control. They have a device that can be connected to any Vivint home automation system to intelligently control the state of the garage door. It is incredibly useful technology.
No More Garage-Induced Anxiety
Imagine you are ten minutes into your morning commute when you suddenly realize that you don’t know whether you closed the garage door. Anxiety immediately sets in. You do not want to turn around and go home, but you know that leaving the door open all day is bad news. Now what?
Smart garage door control eliminates the anxiety. There is no more having to worry about whether the door is open or closed. Why? Because your home automation system takes care of things for you.
Whether you have a Vivint home security system or another platform entirely, you can program your garage door to open and close based on a variety of conditions. Like most people, you could program your system to automatically close the door after a couple of minutes. That way, you never have to worry about it. And you can still close the door yourself. No problem.
As a bonus, you can pull out your phone and check the status of the garage door when you arrive at work. If you have video cameras installed, you can monitor their live feeds at the same time. Peace of mind is just a couple of taps away.
It Keeps Burglars at Bay
There is more to smart garage door control than just giving you peace of mind. For example, keeping the garage door closed keeps burglars at bay. Think about it.
An open garage door gives a burglar a free view of what you own. Moreover, what he sees in your garage gives him a good idea of what might be in your house. He can help himself to what’s in your garage or wait until you are gone and break in. Either way, the open garage door acts as an invitation for him to help himself.
Keeping the garage door closed prevents prying eyes from seeing. Burglars are less likely to be enticed because they don’t know what is hiding behind the door.
Safer Package Delivery, Too
Smart garage door control even invites safer package delivery. You can arrange with delivery companies to send you a quick text message when they arrive. You can then open the door remotely, instruct them to leave packages in the garage, and then close the door behind them. No more package theft to worry about.
Modern smart garage door control goes way beyond simple remotes that open and close the door. Today’s technology allows programming the garage door so that it never stays open for too long. It is a big step up, and one that makes a home safer and more secure.