Garage Door Opener Remotes

Remotes for your garage door are certainly not new. But some things are new when it comes to garage door opener remotes: like smart doors and internet connectivity, remote closing, and so on. Are these options for your garage door simplifying our lives, or are they another unnecessary gadget in this plugged-in world? Keep reading for more information about garage door opener remotes. 

Consider Buying a Universal Remote

Just like universal remotes for televisions, Blu Ray players, and gaming consoles – universal remote controls are also available for your garage door. Universal remotes can solve a few problems. First, they can act as a way to consolidate if you have too many remotes floating around the garage or household. They can also be simple and cost-effective when it comes to replacing lost or broken existing remotes. Name brand remotes tend to cost more than generic ones, and the generic universal ones work just as well. Most of these universal remotes can fit easily into a purse or bag. 

However, not all homeowners will want a simple universal replacement. Some homeowners will want more features and options that smart doors and other advanced technology can bring. Some of these more advanced remotes offer attractive options like the ability to turn the lights on in the garage when you’re not home. Another great feature is that some of these doors will give you an alert on your smartphone when you leave home without closing the door. You can also monitor all activity that comes in and out of your door remotely. 

Garage Door Opener Remotes are Not All Created Equal

Garage door opener remotes come in all shapes, sizes, colors, with various features and options. If you purchase a home with an existing garage door, you could possibly get a device that you aren’t used to or weren’t expecting. Thankfully, most garage door opener remotes can be easily replaced – just as if you were installing a new door altogether. 

Some homeowners will want their garage door opener remotes to do more than just close and open the garage door – like perhaps offer some of the features and functions as mentioned above. Other homeowners will want to simplify things and get a remote that is smaller and easier to use. There are a lot of options out there, but thankfully, you won’t have to live forever with your decision. 

Trust the Garage Door Installation Experts

At Garage Door in My Area, we have many years of experience installing and repairing garage doors, as well as helping our customers decide which garage door opener system is the best choice for them and their household needs. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to fill out our handy online forum or give us a call today. We will answer all your questions and also offer free or affordable consultations if you are in the market for a new garage door opener system installation.