Most people add smart technology to their front doors, but not many people think about their garage doors. A smart garage door could be the best pal you never knew you needed. Switching to a smart garage door will ensure it’s never left open and make sure it can function when the power is out. It even works with voice commands. Once you’ve added smart front-door security, it’s a good idea to think about upgrading the garage door next.

CNET’s experts have reviewed top models from garage brands and settled on the Chamberlain MyQ B6713T as our top pick. It’s a smart garage door motor with everything inside, including detailed app controls, bright LED lighting and an extra-quiet motor that’s powerful enough for even large garage doors.

Our other picks include retrofits for saving a lot of money, as well as models compatible with a range of voice assistants and even smart car dashboards.

Best overall smart garage door controller: Chamberlain MyQ B6713T Smart Garage Door Opener

For the complete garage door upgrade, no option resonates quite like this Chamberlain kit, a massive quality of life important for any garage. The 1.5-horsepower motor is built to be quiet, the MyQ technology allows a variety of app controls and the built-in LED lighting is motion-activated, reaching up to 2,000 lumens to illuminate the darkest garage door corners. This model also comes with an important battery backup.

With the app, you can manage settings for remotely activating the garage door, getting notifications and arranging automatic entry for delivery partners like Amazon deliveries so you get packages inside the garage, safe from porch pirates.

Best smart garage controller for smart homes: Genie 7155-TKV StealthDrive Connect

If you do want smart home support for your garage door, don’t worry: Genie steps up with this excellent smart garage door kit that includes many of the benefits of our top pick but with support for Amazon Alexa and Google Home (sadly, no Apple HomeKit options).

The 1.5HP motor is powerful and includes lighting options if you have some bulbs to screw in. And Genie’s app settings with Aladdin Connect allow for Amazon Key support as well as remote operation and notifications.

Best retrofit smart garage door controller: Meross Smart Garage Door Remote with External Antenna

If replacing the entire motor feels like too much work, you have another smart garage door remote option: A retrofit like this Meross kit, which includes an extender that’s perfect for longer driveways or houses that have multiple garage doors. It’s also very compatible with smart homes, including Apple HomeKit and Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings and — notably — CarPlay for easy control from your car’s dashboard as you pull up.

One note: Always check compatibility with retrofits before you buy. This Meross model works with over 200 brands, but not all garage doors will be compatible. Contact customer service if you have any questions.

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