With all the advancements in technology, it was only a matter of time before we could open our garage doors from our mobile phones, from anywhere, at any time. With downloadable apps, you can now open your garage door for your family, friends and postmen from anywhere with internet access.
Couple this with some home surveillance technology, and you create a home access system that’s safe, secure and easy to use.
With many different brands creating receivers or complete motor units capable of doing this, it begs the question of which one is best, and is this really for me?
Mobile phone access isn’t for everyone, some people would much rather continue using their remote controls as they have always done. Particularly those of us who always seem to have a flat battery on their phones, or make a habit of misplacing them.
That being said, there are some key advantages to having mobile phone access…
That being said, there are some key advantages to having mobile phone access…
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- Being able to see the status of your door in real time. This means you can actually see if your door is open or closed. Very handy for people who are a bit forgetful or suffer from OCD.
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- You no longer have to carry around a remote control. This is great for kids who don’t have keys to attach them to and are more likely to lose them.
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- For large families that need lots of remote controls, this mobile technology may be a cheaper alternative than buying several remotes.
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- The ability to lock certain mobile phones and only allow them access during certain times of days are ideal for people who have cleaners or children that they only want coming in or out at certain hours.
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- You can open the garage door for deliveries or children after school provided they give you a call on your mobile.