5 Best Garage Door Openers of 2024

The Chamberlain ML700EV Comfort is probably the best garage door opener available right now. It runs on a silent belt system and can be connected to your smartphone, meaning you won’t lose the remote control again. Supplied with all accessories and safety features you might need; this is a comprehensive and safe garage door opening system.

This device from Chamberlain feels like a step up from the competition in terms of useability and quiet operation. It doesn’t use a chain, so it opens quietly, even though it’s powerful enough to lift a 90 kg garage door. Installation is straightforward as well, especially since Chamberlain offer a comprehensive series of instructional videos online.

What makes this one of the best garage door openers that I’ve come across is the clever MyQ app compatibility. Even though it’s supplied with remote controls, you don’t have to be within line of sight to open or close your garage door. You can operate it wherever, and whenever, you like with your smartphone.

Selling automatic gate and door openers in over 50 countries, Topens are the go-to company when you need one of the best electric garage door openers on a budget. The CASAR800 is a powerful and reliable system that’s easy to set up and won’t cost a fortune.

The operation on this garage door opener is smooth. It has a soft open and close function, as well as the expected safety stop feature. With an included light, it’s fine to use in the dark as well. My favourite little feature is the automatic closing option that you can turn on and off. It’s great if you’re the sort of person who forgets to hit the close button when you leave your garage.

The included remote controls are solid and look fairly good. They won’t look too bad in your car, but they’re too big to go on a keyring. You can easily add the arm mechanism to this door opener if you have a canopy-style garage door as well. Topens’ customer service is legendary, and the whole system works almost as quietly as the more expensive options.

I recently installed the Remootio 3 Garage Door Opener to automate my garage door, and it has quickly proven to be one of the most convenient smart home additions I’ve made.

The installation process was fairly straightforward. Remootio 3 doesn’t require an external bridge or hub, which makes setup a breeze. I was able to integrate it directly with my existing garage door motor. The device itself is small and compact, fitting easily in the space next to my opener.

The app guides you step-by-step through the setup process. I connected it to my home Wi-Fi and also enabled Bluetooth functionality as a backup in case my Wi-Fi is down. Within 15 minutes, I had everything up and running.

One of the standout features of the Remootio 3 is its multiple connection modes: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and internet. This gives you control over your garage door in almost any scenario. I’ve used the Bluetooth mode when outside and away from my Wi-Fi range, and it works flawlessly. When connected to Wi-Fi, I can open and close the door from anywhere in the house. The internet option is great for controlling the garage from anywhere in the world, which is handy if I want to let someone in while I’m away.

Another major advantage is that the Remootio 3 integrates with all the major smart home platforms: Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and SmartThings. I personally use Google Home, and it was simple to add Remootio to my devices list. I’ve set up voice commands to open and close the garage door, which is really convenient when I’m driving home. I also tried using Siri shortcuts, which let me create custom voice commands, and that worked smoothly as well.

The security features on the Remootio 3 are impressive. It uses 256-bit authenticated end-to-end encryption, so I feel confident that the connection between my phone and the device is secure. What’s great is that keys aren’t stored in the cloud, but locally on the device and the smartphone. This provides an added layer of privacy and security, which I appreciate.

Sharing access is also easy. I can send temporary keys to friends or family via QR code or text. I tested this with a few family members, and they were able to open the garage without needing any extra hardware. You can also manage access by setting time limits or restricting access to Bluetooth only—perfect for when I want to grant temporary access, like to a gardener or a delivery person.

The automations feature is another winner for me. I set it to automatically close the garage door every evening at 8 PM, ensuring I never accidentally leave it open overnight. You can set up as many automations as you like, making it super customizable.

Notifications have also been useful. The Remootio app sends alerts whenever someone opens or closes the garage, which is a nice security feature. I even get notified when the doorbell button (an optional accessory) is pressed.

Although I haven’t added the Remootio-compatible camera yet, I think it’s a great option for those who want live video feed directly within the app. As for the app itself, it’s customizable—you can rename your devices, add photos, and select background colors, making it easy to manage multiple doors or gates. I especially liked this feature, as I also plan to install another unit on my front gate.

Overall, the Remootio 3 Garage Door Opener is a fantastic smart device. It integrates seamlessly with major smart home platforms, is secure, and offers a variety of connection modes for reliable use. Whether you want to automate your garage door, monitor activity, or give temporary access to others, it covers all the bases.

German garage door experts Schartec have been in the business for more than 50 years. They’ve produced an excellent range of openers that work well and don’t cost the earth. I was excited to take a closer look at the Move 1000 Series 3 and see how it compares to the competition.

It might not have smartphone connectivity, but it keeps up with the best garage door openers in terms of silent operation and a powerful motor to open and close your garage door with ease. I really like the soft start and stop feature on this device, it’s smooth and gives a premium feel to the action.

The included remote controls are easy to use and feel good in the hand, which is a nice touch for a budget-level opener. The whole assembly is easy to install, and Shartec’s customer service department deserves a mention, they’re happy to help if you get stuck.

Founded back in 1955 and part of the Sanwa Shutter family, Novoferm know all there is to know about garage doors. Their Novomatic 423 sectional garage door operator system is a handsome looking unit that hides a load of clever features.

Making use of a maintenance-free belt system, this garage door opening system is quiet as well as secure. You can use the three-button system on the operator unit to key in your settings, and it’s guaranteed to save them in case of a power cut. There’s a remote control included in the pack, but the best thing about this door opener kit is you can connect it to your smartphone. There’s a smartGarage mobility app for doing away with remotes altogether.

Installed into the same unit is a powerful but energy-saving LED light, so you’re not forced to get in and out of your car in the dark. It might not have the most powerful motor on my list, but it can still lift a garage door at 150 mm/second, which is fast enough for most users.