There are significant benefits to a smart garage door. Garage doors with smart capabilities can boast heightened security measures and can be accessed remotely. You’ll be able to remote your garage door and its surrounding area from anywhere in the world at any time. Over the last few years, everyday home appliances like fridges and ovens have become smart with WiFi capabilities. This is great for homeowners as it improves the general quality of life. What about your garage door, though? You use it multiple times a day, potentially thousands of times a year, so why not make it smart?
How Are You Going To Make The Upgrade?
You have two options when it comes to upgrading your garage door. You can either purchase and install a smart garage door opener, which can be costly but useful if you’re in the market for a new door opener. Your average door opener will last between 10 to 15 years so if your current one is giving you issues, installing a new garage door opener with smart capabilities might be your best bet.
If you’re happy with your garage door opener, you will need to purchase a smart garage door hub. The hub will convert your dumb, normal, boring garage door into a smart door that can be accessed anywhere.
If you’re going to install a brand new smart garage door opener or hub, it’s important to make sure your home is prepped. Here are some steps you should take in order to transport your garage door to the future.
Check Your Wi-Fi Signal Strength
If you want a smart garage door opener or hub, you’ll need to make sure that your Wi-Fi connection is actually strong and reliable. Bring your smart device of choice to the garage door and see how strong the strength is. If the bars are too low, you’ll have to find a way to boost your Wi-Fi strengths. The most obvious answer is to move your router to a more central location. If that isn’t possible, consider upgrading your router or purchasing a Wi-Fi extender that can bring a strong signal to your garage.
How Old Is Your Garage Door Opener?
If you’re going to be purchasing a hub, it’s important to make sure your current garage door opener is compatible. Most smart garage door hubs support openers made before the ‘90, though there are exceptions. Find out when your door opener was manufactured and see if the hub you’re interested in is compatible. If your opener is too old, it might be time for an upgrade. Speak with a garage door installation service to replace your old opener.
It doesn’t take much to turn your old garage door into one with smart capabilities. If you’re installing a hub, instructions will come when you purchase it. If you’re having difficulty installing the hub or are springing for a smart garage door opener, seek out a licensed and well-reviewed garage door installation service. They’ll guarantee their work and provide fast results so you can start tinkering with your door.