Technology now impacts just about every area of a home, and the garage is no exception. Homeowners have access to a wide variety of garage door technologies and accessories that will help them protect their properties, save money and increase energy efficiency. These innovations also make operating a garage door more convenient than ever.
Examples of the latest garage door technology and accessories include:
1. Smartphone Compatibility
It’s now possible to use your smartphone to open a garage door. If you forget to close the door after you leave for work in the morning or head off to run a few errands, you no longer have to rush home — you can complete the task by touching a button on your phone. You can purchase a garage door opener that gives you access to a downloadable app that allows you to open and close the door or check on its status at any time, from any remote location. Also, using your smartphone to control your garage door means you no longer have to worry about losing the remote or having the battery power run low.
Smartphone-operated garage door openers also offer a variety of home security benefits. You can receive instant alerts via text or email whenever someone attempts to open or close the door — you’ll know immediately if a burglar or intruder is trying to break into your garage. You can also integrate the opener into your home security system to check out live and recorded video feeds from a surveillance camera positioned to provide a view of the door.
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2. Insulation
If a garage is attached to a home, it can have a considerable impact on the house’s internal temperature. High-quality garage doors are now available with numerous insulation options that can help to maintain the ideal climate inside the home throughout the year. This can also have a significant effect on energy bills, especially in areas that experience extreme summer and winter temperatures.
3. Safety
Garage door safety is always a concern, especially in households with small children. When one considers that a garage door can weigh 150 pounds or more, it’s imperative to keep young children and pets protected.
Although not a new development in garage door technology, all garage doors installed in a home must now include two significant safety features:
- Sensors mounted above the floor on either side of the opening that prevents the door from opening and closing when someone enters or exits the garage
- An auto-reverse mechanism that will cause the door to reverse direction if it encounters an object or person.
The Doorman Offers the Latest Garage Door Technology
The Doorman of Southeast Florida features the most technologically advanced garage doors from Clopay®. You’ll also find an assortment of the latest garage door accessories such as the EliteSeires™ 8500W from Liftmaster®, a state-of-the-art garage door opener featuring a sleek, compact design and Wi-Fi connectivity. Stop by our Boca Raton showroom or contact us for more information today.
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