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November 25, 2024

How To Automate A Garage Door With Your Olympia Home Security System

Have you ever left the house in such a panic you couldn’t remember if you closed the garage door? Don’t worry; it happens to every resident. Thankfully, there’s now a simple way to alleviate this scenario. Modern home security systems and their affiliated apps let you automate garage doors and control them from a distance. Discover how it’s possible and the benefits it delivers.

The Basics Of Garage Door Automation

Keeping your garage open at all hours is like an invitation to would-be burglars. You can now guard against this risk with the help of your home’s security. First-rate security providers like ADT have products that are compatible with many common garage door openers if you’re using conventional sectional doors. You will simply need to position a sensor on the door and connect the supplied controller to the proper terminals of your operating system. This configuration will link your garage door to your home security system.

What Type Of Garage Door Automation Is Possible?

Automation will bring another level of security and convenience to your life. Here’s how you can automate and adjust your garage door in Olympia through your smartphone security app:

  • Set a scene: When you arrive home, would you like having your garage door, lights, and thermostat adjust automatically? You can do so by setting a scene on your home security app that is initiated by the press of a button.
  • Voice activation: Top home security systems are accessible through smart speakers. You may give a command like “close the garage door " without having to even enter the garage.
  • Geofencing: The height of automation convenience, geofencing allows connected components to operate based solely on your whereabouts. This operability uses the GPS technology on your mobile device. Your garage will operate when you enter or leave the geofencing zone, which you can adjust to your specifications. As you roll into the driveway, your garage will already be open so you can drive right in.
  • Remote access: Even if you aren’t using automation with geofencing or scenes, you may still operate your garage door remotely. Concerned that you left without shutting it? Open your smartphone app, check the door’s position, and open or shut it if needed.

Remote access and automation will help you stay connected to your largest entry point, which is frequently entered by opportunistic burglars. To add even more security to this location, consider using motion-detection lighting and exterior surveillance cameras.

Want To Automate Your Garage Door In Olympia? Call Secure24 Alarm Systems

Delivering the latest in ADT home security, Secure24 Alarm Systems is thrilled to offer garage door automation, remote smartphone access, and a range of other valuable tools to your Olympia home. Call us today at (360) 200-8536 to learn more and personalize your plan.