There are lots of different measures you can take to secure your garage door, from expensive locks to security cameras. But could your garage door opener also be contributing to or detracting from your garage’s security? In this article, we’ll look at some of the different security factors to consider when choosing a garage door opener.

Modern garage door openers

Technology has come a long way over the last few decades. As well as new technology like smart features for your garage door, garage doors have also become more secure over the years. So, if you have an old garage door or opener, then it might be time for an upgrade for the sake of security. Maybe the garage door was there when you moved into your house and it was working fine, so you left it. Installing a new garage door opener and door could be an easy way to boost your home security.

Manual vs. electric garage door openers

The more sophisticated technology of electric garage door openers is definitely more convenient, but is it secure? Although it’s unlikely, an electric garage door can be hacked if someone has the knowhow, allowing them to open your garage door without a remote control. Again, more modern garage doors tend to be less prone to this kind of attack. If you’re buying a new electric garage door opener, then look for ones that use rolling code technology as this makes them less vulnerable to hacking.

If you ever experience a power cut at home, it is possible to manually open your electric garage door. The downside to this is that thieves can also do this. If you’re confident you won’t need this manual override method yourself, then there are ways to secure your garage door opener from intruders using this method.

Smart garage door openers

Do smart garage door openers provide greater security? They certainly have some useful features, like being able to lock and monitor your garage door from wherever you are by using your smartphone. You can even access activity logs to track when your garage door was opened and closed. These features can alert you to any potential intruders while also allowing you to lock your garage door remotely if you forgot to do so when leaving the house, for example.

If you’re looking to upgrade your garage door opener or purchase a new garage door, then contact Carolina Garage Door for our advice or for garage door maintenance and installation around Winston Salem, Greensboro, Kernersville, and High Point.