Many good smart garage door openers are retrofits, designed to upgrade your current garage opener instead of replacing it entirely. That’s good news for many, but it does come with a caveat: sometimes they only work on newer garage mechanisms. If your garage is more than 10 to 15 years old, there’s a chance the smart device won’t be compatible. To find out, make sure you study the requirements before you buy. Here are some of the best smart garage openers on the market.

With its use of smart technology, the Meross Smart Garage Door Opener easily tops our list as the best garage door opener. This innovative product allows you to sync with smart assistants such as Siri or Alexa. You can easily open and close your garage door anywhere, whether you’re at home or not, with just your smartphone. Thanks to this smart garage door opener, you won’t have to worry about accidentally leaving your garage door open. With the advanced settings, your garage doors will close automatically after some time. You can also check the operation history of your garage door, so you know when it’s been opened or closed.

Why we love it:

— Compatible with numerous smart assistants — Can be used with voice control — Has smart bulbs that light up when opened or closed

Open your garage door with the click of a button with the Chamberlain Premium Garage Door Opener. This remote control opener is simple but acts as a great energy saver thanks to its low watt consumption while it remains idle. It makes use of a fast-acting mechanism that makes opening and closing your garage door quick and effortless. You can also monitor when your garage door’s activity by connecting this to your smartphone. 

Why we love it:

— Easy to install — Operates quickly, even with heavy doors — Connects to your smartphone

If you’re looking for a garage door opener that’s more basic and direct-to-the-point, then the Chamberlain Liftmaster LM750 Door Opener is your best choice. It comes with two wireless controllers for your garage door. This garage door opener’s motor is powerful enough to raise heavyweight doors, but also soft enough so they don’t slam shut and alarm your neighbours with loud bangs. With its self-locking system, you also won’t have to leave your car just to make sure your garage doors are perfectly secure.

Why we love it:

— Closes garage doors softly — Automatically locks once closed — Has a long range so you can open your doors from afar

The TOPENS CASAR800 Door Opener is a reliable option that won’t break the bank. It makes use of a powerful motor that can lift heavy doors with no struggle. This garage door opener even offers a number of handy features such as automatic locking after a period of closure and adjustable force in which your garage doors open and close. It even comes with a sensor that automatically keeps the doors from closing in case of any objects obstructing them.

Why we love it:

— Comes with adjustable features — Can lift heavy-weight doors — Has sensors for obstructions

Upgrade your home with a smart garage door opener, and never worry about whether you left your garage door open again. Easily let guests in and out with the touch of a button, and make sure things are secure when they leave. Go to work, travel, and run errands all with the peace of mind, that yes, the garage door is closed.