Since garages often are home to valuable vehicles and equipment is a prime location for thieves. More than ever before, garages are being used as offices at home or gyms so their contents are now more important.
If your garage connects directly to the home you live in, breaking one will lead to the other, which makes security in your garage just as important as the security of your front door. Here are five strategies to improve security for your garage door by employing effective methods and practical tips.
1. Remote Device Use & Options
Remote controls can be a real pain to forget about Many people store the remotes for their garage doors in their vehicles. So, anyone who is using the vehicle or breaking into the car could also be able to access your garage, which could most likely also be able to access your home. To protect yourself from this danger connect your remote to your keys using an extremely strong key chain. Make sure your car keys are in your home, not in your garage.
One of the safest ways to access garage doors Sydney is to make use of smartphones to operate and control the door. Smart Phone Control lets the user open or shuts their garage doors from any place around the globe, and verify whether the door is closed after you’ve gone.
It is possible to set notifications to notify you when the garage door is open for a prolonged period or there have been attempts to close it. Family members from multiple households can utilize the B&D app, which will send notifications that let you know who’s utilized the door, and when they did so. You can even access your garage using Google Home or Apple Siri eliminating the requirement for a remote entirely.
2. Upgrade To A Secure Opener
Connect your garage door to an automated garage door opener to provide safe and convenient garage access. But, the majority of garage doors rely on the opener’s electronics to act as the locking mechanism. It is recommended to select an opener that has additional security features.
If a garage door is closed but it’s not closed, and in certain instances, doors may be opened with force. Automated Backdrive is a feature that comes standard on the majority of B&D garage door openers that will activate the motor and drive your garage door down in the event that someone tries to open the door. Anyone equipped with a Smart Phone Kit will also be alerted of a forced entry attempt using the app B&D.
Another trick used by criminals has been uncovered because of the growing utilization of automatic garage door hacking code. Thieves are able to use cheap access equipment that is easy to steal the code through an app that is sent through a remote control and gain access to a home. Our Tri-Tran+ premium remote controls deter thieves through constantly changing codes. Every every time the garage is opened and the garage door opens, it chooses a different code. Since there are billions of codes accessible for hacking, it is nearly impossible.
3. Use Of Security Cameras
Cameras are a good investment when you consider that if an attack did occur How much would it be in time and money to replace items taken?
The mere sight of the camera could be a powerful deterrent for people looking to be easy to target, but don’t fall for the mistake of believing that fake cameras will perform the task. A study conducted in 2015 of detainees in police custody found guilty of breaking and entering crimes discovered that security systems that were not properly installed were one of the most common mistakes committed by homeowners.
There are a variety of cameras that can seamlessly integrate with the existing B&D openers and the Smart Phone Control Kit. The cameras are suitable for use in your home or garage with outdoor, indoor, and panning options that can be used as a pair or in tandem. The sound and motion-activated cameras will alert you via your B&D smart Phone App whenever there is a person within range.
4. Eliminate Hiding Spots & Hide Valuables
Garage windows, whether windows on the garage’s door or even the walls, could be great to let light in and bring an air of openness to the inside. But, windows also allow visitors to look right into the garage.
If burglars are able to see the storage of sports equipment, vehicles as well as keys on the walls They could be inclined to select your home as a target for burglaries instead of one they can’t be able to see. Make sure you have curtains on large windows and keep important items out of view. Don’t keep keys to your car or other vehicles in garages.
Thieves typically take the most convenient route and if your home has numerous hiding places the property might be in danger from potential thieves.
5. Locking Technology
The garage door might be shut but is it secured? A lot of people believe that an opener for garage doors Sydney also secures the doors, but this is not the situation. If you’re looking to add an additional level of protection to the garage door opener and offer some security buy Auto-Lock. This robust device activates the bolt with a high-quality bolt, stopping criminals to lift the doors out of the closed position. Auto-Lock activates automatically upon usage by the B&D garage door opener or Smart Phone App.
Home security should be taken seriously. Contact us today to discuss the possibility of installing the right security features We’ll assist you to determine which security features you should install in your home to ensure that your home, garage, and family are safe.