How Can I Make My Garage Door More Secure?
The garage is often the easiest way into a house. Modern rolling-code remotes, a protected emergency release, a locked door into the house and a smart opener that warns you when the door is left open cover most of the risk.
Request a technicianAre old remotes a risk?
Remotes from before rolling codes used a fixed code. Modern openers change the code each time. If your remotes are very old, consider a new opener or receiver. See openers and smart openers.
What about the emergency release?
A thief may try to hook the release cord through the top of the door. A release shield or a zip tie on the release lever makes this much harder, while still letting you pull it from inside.
Should I lock the door into the house?
Yes. Treat it like a front door, with a deadbolt. Many break-ins through garages happen because the inside door was unlocked.
Do smart openers help?
They alert your phone when the door opens or is left open, and you can close it from anywhere.
What about remotes in the car?
Don't leave a remote clipped to the visor of a car parked outside. A keychain remote or a smart opener app is safer.
What about while I'm away?
Use the opener's vacation lock or unplug it. Keep windows on the garage door covered if valuables are in view. A tidy, well-lit driveway makes the house a less attractive target.
Does a well-maintained door help security?
Yes. A door that closes fully and sits evenly on the floor is harder to pry open than one that leaves a gap at one corner. Broken sensors, a door that will not close or a remote that only works some of the time all tempt people to leave the door up. Keeping the door in good working order is part of keeping the house secure.
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