5 Best WiFi Garage Door Openers: Open, Close and Monitor Your Garage Remotely

This product ticks all the right boxes where quality and convenience are concerned. Best of all, it’s very affordable. By picking this product you get more than a unit which merely opens and closes your garage door.

The integrated Smartphone control feature allows you to personalize not only your garage but home access set up. This means you can control it with either your tablet or SmartPhone. To top it off, you’ll never worry about being locked out of your home thanks to the battery backup. This feature gives you access into your home even during a power outage.

You get to manage your home security from afar. This includes getting real time alerts of your garage door status. No more guessing whether or not you left it opened or closed. You even have the option of creating schedules by programming it to close at specific times. That functionality is however sold separately.

It’s ideally suited for attached garages so remember to check compatibility. Generally, if you opt for this one you’ll have a long lasting unit thanks to the high quality construction. The fact that it’s easy to install is a bonus.

Have a room anywhere close to the garage? No need to fear the door will wake your kids when it opens. The anti-vibration technology coupled with the ultra-quiet belt drive guarantees you years of smooth and noise free performance.

Just note you can only have one account with this unit meaning it doesn’t allow for multiple users. Also bear in mind it’s not the easiest to program. Still, an excellent garage door opener in many different categories.

Why is it special?

• Durable unit
• Quiet performance
• Easy to install

What are the flaws?

• Only for one user
• Not easy to program

This product is a step ahead where innovation and performance are concerned. But for such a sophisticated device you’ll appreciate how easy it is to program—and operate. At just the push of a button you’ll have it up and running.

It features not one but three button remotes which allow you the convenience of opening the door from your car.

What sets it apart from the rest? Its integrated Intellicode Security technology for one. It allows you to change the access code on each door activation which denies unauthorized persons access. How’s that for added security?

Thanks to an invisible infrared beam, the door opening is designed to reverse if an object crosses this beam. That’s added safety.

Because of its high quality construction, it’s understandable you would think it’s an expensive unit. On the contrary, though it offers superior design it’s quite affordable.

When it comes to construction, you’ll be impressed by the channel rail design which allows for flush mounting.

With regards to aesthetics, the clean appearance is not only attractive but also protects it from dirt and debris. It won’t get stuck in crevices but simply fall off. It’s also easy to clean with a wipe down.

Like the Chamberlain B970 reviewed above, it’s designed to prevent accidents. The door will also reverse back to the fully opened position if it senses an object crossing the beam light.

For night time, you can make use of the two bulb lighting system designed to direct the light where it’s needed the most: The rear of your garage.

You’ll also appreciate its super quiet and smooth performance. The only drawbacks you might have to deal with are a tangling chain and in some cases it may arrive with parts missing. Hopefully the brand manages this better in future.

What are our favorite features?

• Prevents risk of accidents
• Easy to program
• Extremely quiet

What could be better?

• Chain may tangle
• May arrive with missing parts

We were so impressed with the specs of the first Chamberlain Garage door opener that we had to look for another one from the same brand. And we’re happy to say the C870 also maintains the same attributes where durability, quality and performance are concerned.

It features more or less the same features in the model reviewed above including the anti vibration technology and Lift power system.

However this type also features a few extra specs such as a full function all control panel for easy operation. Installation is also straightforward with this unit: Most home owners won’t face any problems setting it up.

What makes it a winner is the enhanced Triband technology that allows you to control your door from an even further distance—with less interference.

It features the highest possible level of encryption to avoid possible hacking from unauthorized persons.

You can pick this unit provided you have a 7ft garage door. But it’s still not a deal breaker if you have an 8ft or 10ft door: Just purchase additional extension kits.

You get to customize schedules and receive real time notifications regarding your garage door status with this model.

For such a delicate unit you’ll unfortunately have to deal with the overly sensitive sensors. If a cobweb as much as gets in the way, the door will simply not close. Also unfortunately as with the first Chamberlain model, there are still issues regarding multiple users: You can only link it to one account.

Why is it special?

• Designed to prohibit hacking
• Easy to operate
• Durable unit
• Easy to install

What are the flaws?

• Extra sensitive gadget
• Not for multiple users

Is the cost of the above three too steep for you? Consider this model from Gogogate2 which is much cheaper.

If there’s one thing you’ll appreciate about this product is the convenience it offers. For such an inexpensive gadget we’re impressed with its high functionality. For instance: It allows you to control up to three garage doors—with just one device. Better still if you need more than one garage door opener, go ahead and get it. You can still control it on the same app.

Still on impressive features: It allows you to view all that’s happening in your garage from anywhere. All you do is connect an IP camera to the system. Both real time and past footage can easily be accessed via the Gogogate 2 app. But here’s the catch: You have to pay for that functionality.

The same app allows you to create up to 10 different users—free of charge. Each user account can be used by different individuals making it the perfect solution for controlling the access of your guests or to empower your whole family to manage the doors.

Apart from viewing footage, you can control the unit vocally using Amazon Echo. Like some of the models reviewed above, you also get real time updates each time your garage door is opened or closed.

You’ll find it easy to install as well as pair with your existing Gogogate2 system if you have one. This is particularly useful considering the instruction guide isn’t as detailed.

What do we love it for?

• Easy to install & configure
• Multi user functionality
• Can manage three garage doors

What were we disappointed with?

• Manual not very helpful
• You have to pay for video functionality

And now for our budget pick you can opt for this Nexx garage door opener which is the cheapest on our list. But the performance is in no way substandard. In fact, it actually has a couple of impressive and unique features; The fact that you’re reminded if your door is left open being one of them. Thanks to high tech, you can close it from wherever you are.

You’ll be impressed with its performance because opening or closing the door is instant via the app.

Aside from the reminders you also get real time notifications each time your garage door is opened or closed. You can set up voice notifications if you so wish. Do you want these notifications via text or email? You decide.

There’s no physical pressing of buttons involved to gain entry into your home. Just by driving near your home, your garage door automatically opens. This means you no longer have to remember pin codes or need keys to access your home. Just make sure you enable that functionality on your app.

It allows for multiple users to access and activate the garage door opener. You also get to keep track of who activated your garage door and when via the history.

We are however concerned with the installation: You might find it a bit challenging and you may have to purchase a few tools to get it right.

If you can handle the extra effort, this is an excellent item to try.

What are its best features?

• Very responsive: No delays
• Programmed to open door automatically
• Reminders

What could be improved?

• Set up not easy
• Needs tools to install