Remote garage door locks can give you convenient peace of mind from afar.
Modern safety sensors can better protect your children, pets, and belongings.
Modern doors can also prevent old hazards like code-grabbing and fishing with a coat hanger.
Modern garage doors should create a strong barrier against the elements and trespassers who might try to enter your home or steal your car and other expensive garage equipment. Better garage door security starts with a modern garage door that has advanced garage door safety features and lock systems. Take a closer look at the software, hardware, and monitoring options that can safeguard your garage and your home.
Rolling Code Technology: Preventing Digital Break-ins
If you're not ready to purchase an entirely new garage door, you can still significantly improve your garage door security with a modern garage door lock system. Old remotes used fixed codes from a relatively narrow band of options. That means code grabbers can easily steal the code—and bad actors can quickly and discreetly steal your code from nearby, allowing them to open the garage door when you're not home.
Modern garage doors eliminate these safety gaps by using controllers with rolling code technology. The access code changes every time you use it—as soon as you press the remote and engage the opener, it switches to a brand new code (from billions of potential options). This means that would-be thieves can't use code grabbers to duplicate the code and get inside. This single layer of deterrence can be enough to make most people move on.
Smart Features and Remote Monitoring
And once you open the door to digital garage door safety features, your garage door security can rapidly advance. Switch to an opener that is WiFi-enabled and comes with an app you can install on your phone. With this lock, you can check it in real time to make sure it's locked and check if you accidentally left it open. You can even close the door from the office or while on vacation.
A smart, secure garage door also provides real-time alerts. You can set your preferences to let you know if the door opens at an unusual time, if it opens while you're at work, or if it detects any opening or tampering while you're traveling.
Here's one more garage door safety feature that can make it even better. Just like virtual credit cards, you can give delivery drivers single-use codes that let them in without having to permanently revise the code or worry about lingering security concerns.
Heavy-Duty Hardware and Automatic Lock Systems
Once you invest in software, the next step is considering your hardware. A better automatic garage door lock system can engage a deadbolt-style lock as soon as the door closes, making it much more difficult for intruders to force their way past the lock. If it's time for a completely new door, you can enjoy even more security. Many new doors have more reinforced materials that withstand more force (and offer greater insulation value against outdoor temperatures). Modern doors also have redesigned openers that no longer allow trespassers to use coat hangers to engage the emergency release. With a stronger door, a heftier lock, and no way to "fish" for the internal release, your home stays even safer.
Beyond Burglary: Safety Sensors and Protection
Go beyond home security by considering safety. Modern door solutions can include sensors and safety features that make the garage safer for your family and belongings. You can install auto-reverse sensors and infrared beams, which automatically detect children, pets, and vehicles sitting or moving between the beam transmitter and receptor. The door instantly halts its downward motion and won't lower onto anyone—or big objects like your car!
Contact Balanced Garage Doors Today
Better garage door security with advanced locks, smart features, and sturdy materials can give you more peace of mind. Monitors and sensors can also keep your family safe from the garage door itself. At Balanced Garage Doors, we help homeowners protect their homes and improve their homes' curb appeal with the right garage door. Reach out today for a security consultation and to start browsing options that can secure your home's largest entrance.
