Best Smart Garage Door Controllers of 2025

Retrofit compatibility

If you’re opting for an update, take a close look at the product page, which should list which brands the update works with. It should also include details of important caveats, such as whether the retrofit won’t work on garage doors of a certain age (late 1990s/early 2000s doors may have trouble fitting). Some retrofits to certain garage door sensor designs will not work either. Pay attention to all these details before choosing.

to rise

Garage door motor assemblies are usually rated by height, usually 7 feet is standard. If your garage door is higher, you may be able to spend more on an extension kit, also known as add-on tracks to fit higher garage doors.

Horse power

Horsepower requirements vary based on the side of the garage door and its overall weight. If you’re getting a new engine, match the power of your old engine. Smaller, lighter doors can have up to 0.3 horsepower, but larger, sturdier doors need at least 0.75 horsepower. Our top picks are rated at 1.5 horsepower, so you don’t have to worry about the size of your garage door at all.

lighting

If you don’t have many light sources in your garage, we suggest choosing one that includes lighting options, allowing you to install your own lights or offer LED lights.

Application controls

One of the biggest benefits of a smart garage door opener is the ability to use the app controls directly from your phone, whenever you want. So pay attention to the application and the settings provided. See if you like the style of the app and if it offers the settings you want like geolocation, Wi-Fi remote control, automatic shutdown, etc.

Smart home support

Not all smart garage doors work with other smart home platforms. If you have a favorite voice assistant like Google Assistant or Alexa, look for a system that works with them. If you use a car dashboard like CarPlay, make sure it’s supported as well.