Designing and Installing Doors

Posted on: 6 February 2017

Today's smart phones are now taking over the functions of many electronic devices such as digital cameras and MP3 players. Most conveniently, there is now the availability of a wide range of apps for garage doors which can replace garage remotes and make life a whole lot simpler and create a smarter home.

These apps take advantage of the phones' built-in wireless technologies and adapt them to perform some very handy applications like opening doors, turning on lights, and a great deal more.

There are a number of different styles of apps that will open garage doors. So if you are thinking of trying one of these excellent tools, here are some pointers to guide you through the many options out there.

Simple, No-frills Solutions

You may favor a quick, easy set-up option—one that performs the sole duty of opening and closing your garage door when you are away from home.

Your choice then, is one of the free applications that allow the monitoring and controlling of your garage door by connecting directly to your home Wi-Fi network. This type of app can be set-up in a few minutes, and best of all, there is no additional hardware requirement. A simple Google search will lead you to the best selections.

This scenario will be ideal for many people. However, if you have an older model garage door, or are looking for a few more functions, then you are likely to favor an app with extra available features.

Getting More From Your Application

Most of these higher capability apps are freely available to download onto a compatible smart phone. However, they usually require some additional hardware to enable them to operate, and this is where many differing options come into play.

Most have controllers that will seamlessly integrate with other  home-automation systems, including cameras, thermostats, lights and locks. It is important to check the compatibility of the controller with your garage door opener before going ahead and installing it.

Additional Features and Functionality

For Peace of Mind

For example, you may tend to have forgetful moments and may not member if you have shut the garage door when driving  away. A smart controller will inform you if the door is still open and allow you to close it remotely. Likewise it tells you if the door is still open after you are home and it shouldn't be so you can close it from the couch. The status of your garage door is viewable at any time, providing excellent security.

To Allow Access to Others

The handy feature that allows the controlling and sharing of access to the property provides great flexibility. This is really beneficial when you want to provide temporary admittance for guests or technicians and tradespeople when you are not at home. Some apps will even allow you to assign users with limited or restricted access aligned to certain days and times. Some include video of these events so you can see who has had access, if you have a camera installed.

This type of application will obviously require a more time-intensive installation process and a little patience to set-up initially. For the smart-home enthusiast, these apps are perfect.

Garage door opener applications are offering so much more flexibility than the conventional garage door remotes. They are paving the way towards the smarter home, and there is no need to be a tech guru to enjoy the benefits.

Even the simplest app that can be freely downloaded and installed in minutes will allow you extra freedom and assurance that you have ability to conveniently open or close your garage door while en-route to the workplace, at your favorite cafe, or from the office.

To learn more about garage doors, contact a company like Best Doors.