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A smart opener lets you open and check your door from your phone. It is a good upgrade for busy households, and battery backup is worth it during winter storms.
Smart openers connect to Wi-Fi so you can open the door, check its status, and get alerts when it moves. Some add a camera and battery backup.
What smart features are worth having
Popular picks: LiftMaster 87504-267 with a camera, Chamberlain B4655T, and Chamberlain B970. For outage tips, read what to do when the opener loses power.
- 01Phone control
- Open or close the door from the driveway, or check that you closed it.
- 02Alerts
- Get a message when the door opens, so you know who is coming and going.
- 03Camera
- Some models include a camera to see what is in the garage.
- 04Backup power
- A battery lets the door run during an outage, which matters during winter storms.
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- Here today. Fixed today.A locally owned team that shows up fast, explains the problem in plain words, and tells you what the door needs before any work starts. Same-day service is available.
- The Nextdoor standard.Licensed technicians, trucks stocked with common parts, careful work, and we run the door with you before we go. Homes and businesses get the same care.
What to ask about
- Your home Wi-Fi reaching the garage
- Camera and lighting needs
- Battery backup for storms and winter outages
