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November 25, 2024

How To Automate A Garage Door With Your Home Security System

Have you ever left the house in such a hurry you couldn’t recall if you closed the garage door? Don’t worry; this happens to everybody. Luckily, there’s now an answer to this common mishap. Modern home security systems and their linked apps allow you to automate garage doors and run them remotely. Discover how it’s done and the perks it provides.

Understanding Garage Door Automation

Leaving your garage open at all hours is like a red carpet to opportunistic prowlers. You are now able to protect against this danger with the aid of your home security system. First-rate security companies like ADT have products that are compatible with the bulk of garage door openers when you use conventional sectional doors. You will just need to put a sensor on the overhead door and connect the provided controller to the correct terminals of your opener. This set up will link your garage door to your home’s protection.

What Type Of Garage Door Automation Can You Do?

Automation will bring another level of security and convenience to your home. Here’s how you may automate and operate your garage door in with your home security app:

  • Create a scene: When you get back home, would you like having your lights, thermostat, and garage door adjust automatically? You can make it happen by creating a scene on your mobile app that is triggered by the touch of a button.
  • Voice activation: Some home security installations can be controlled through smart speakers. You may issue a command like “close the garage door " without needing to enter the garage.
  • Geofencing: The ultimate in automation convenience, geofencing lets linked equipment operate based solely on where you are. This operability utilizes the GPS technology on your phone. Your garage door will operate when you enter or leave the geofencing zone, which you are able to customize to your needs. Your garage will be accessible when you arrive, permitting you to drive right in.
  • Remote access: Even if you choose not to automate via scenes or geofencing, you may still engage your garage door from afar. Fretting that you drove away without lowering it? Access your home security app, inspect the door’s status, and close or open it as needed.

Off-site access and automation will help you control and monitor this critical access point, which is often targeted by opportunistic prowlers. To increase this area’s security to a greater degree, consider installing motion-activated lights and exterior video cameras.

Looking To Automate Your Garage Door In ? Contact Secure24 Alarm Systems

Delivering the latest innovations from ADT home security, Secure24 Alarm Systems is pleased to offer garage door automation, remote smartphone access, and a host of other valuable tools to your home. Call 833-319-7449 to explore your options and customize a plan.