Do you ever drive away from home only to ask yourself, “Did I close the garage door?” I’ve done it more than I care to admit. But there’s a simple and affordable device that can solve that issue for ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

There are many benefits to equipping your home with a smart garage door opener, such as opening your garage door remotely, checking if the garage door is closed, and linking your garage door to a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While remote garage door buttons may not be the feature you use most in your car, garage doors see a lot of use by people that have garages.

I live in suburbia, which means I’ve got a garage (or a carhole, if you’re not so fancy). It’s a detached garage, so part of my nightly routine when I check to make sure the house is all locked up is ...

Upgrading your HomeKit lifestyle with a smart garage door is one of the best changes you can make. For a long time, MyQ was an easy recommendation for people looking to easily turn their existing ...

This article was updated in September 2025. Let's face it: Your garage door opener is probably older than your kids are. These days, technology such as Wi-Fi, BlueTooth, digital cameras, and LED ...

If companies can modify internet-connected products and charge subscriptions after people have already purchased them, what does it mean to own anything anymore? Paul Wieland, the inventor of RATGDO, ...

If you haven't shopped for a garage door opener recently, you may have missed some of the advancements manufacturers have made in the last few years. They're safer to operate and run more quietly, and ...

A few years ago, Paul Wieland, a 44-year-old information technology professional living in New York’s Adirondack Mountains, was wrapping up a home renovation when he ran into a hiccup. He wanted to be ...