Best Smart Garage Door Controllers

Smart garage door controllers are add-on devices attached to the existing garage door openers that enable you to close or open the garage door from wherever you are.

They do not change the way the door works neither do they stop you from using remote controls or existing physical buttons. They also act as smart locks, which allows people to not around and alert you if you forgot to close the door, and some models even close the door for you.

1.    Tailwind iQ3

Tailwind iQ3 works with many systems that have a great app, secure, and works perfectly. You do not have to tap anything, talk, or wait if you need the door to open.

It automatically opens the door when you get home and closes in once you are in because of the system that allows it to use your car’s Bluetooth and phone’s GPS to relocate you.

With android phones, it works natively, but iPhone users need to get waterproof sensors for them to do. Tailwind iQ3 allows you to know who opened the door and when allocating ‘Vehicles’ to family members.

Other features that make Tailwind iQ3 amazing are;

• Customizable notifications regarding your door’s status.
• An auto-close option after the door has been opened for a preset time.
• Night mode that closes the door if it’s open when it gets dark or five minutes after someone has opened it at night.
• History log that can be shared by your family and guests.
• Can control up to three doors.
• Compatible with Alexa, Siri shortcuts, Google Home, and IFTTT.

2.    Chamberlain MyQ-G0301

Provided you have a compatible door, Chamberlain MyQ-G0301 is a perfect choice, especially if you are on a budget.

To install, all you need to do is plug the hub into a power source and mount it on the ceiling near your opener, then attach the sensor on the door and pair them using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Other features include;

• It can control up to 2 doors.
• Has customizable notifications about the door’s status.
• A history log of the door’s activities.
• Works with Amazon Key delivery.

3.    iSmartgate Pro

iSmartgate Pro is equipped with a camera and does everything, including working with HomeKit and gates. The camera gives a live view immediately you open the application, giving you a live status of the door.

Other features include;

It has Google, Alexa, IFTTT, and SmartThings.

Works with both wired and wireless sensors.

Has a web interface.

You can hook it to Ethernet if there is spotty Wi-Fi.

Can control three doors using one unit.

Works with a variety of door openers.

Plays music once you open the door.

4.    Nexx NXG-200

This is the #1 smart garage door controller if you want to use Google or Alexa. Apart from the PIN code when opening the door, Nexx NXG-200 opens and closes the door without restrictions.

Other features include;

• Build-in geofencing.
• Easy to install.
• Works with most garage doors and comes with adaptors for the doors it’s not compatible with. Voice notifications when the door opens.
• History logs.
• Ability to sense carbon monoxide, change in temperatures.

5.    Meross MSG100

This is an option for a budget HomeKit, which is the best if you plan on adding your door into the Apple Homekit system for a little amount of money.

While it can be set up and controlled via HomeKit, you can also use the Merss app for auto-close features, remote control, scheduling, and getting notifications about the door’s status. It also works with Google, Alexa, and SmartThings.