Tips for Enhancing Home Security With an Automatic Garage Gate
Posted on: 7 February 2019
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Automation has become ubiquitous in modern homes. From air conditioning systems and kitchen appliances to entertainment systems and entryways, automation is continually gaining popularity. Garage gates have not been left behind. Unlike a few years ago when garage doors were functional, garage doors of today determine the aesthetic value of a property and much more. Despite the glaring advantages of automatic garage doors, a certain level of vigilance is demanded on your part to enjoy maximum security. This article highlights tips for enhancing home security using an automated garage gate.
Ensure the Gate Is Completely Closed
The system on an automatic gate is not lightning fast — it takes a minute or two for the door to close behind you completely. However, a common mistake that homeowners make is to leave before waiting for the automatic door to completely close. The honest mistake can cost you since someone can sneak in without using any force. Once you are out of the garage, make it a habit of waiting until the automatic gate closes entirely before leaving your driveway.
Open the Gate When on the Driveway
Some homeowners close or open their garage doors with a remote control, while others configure their cars with the gate's logic board. The advantage of these systems is that you initiate the opener before you get to your driveway. Although the capability makes your approach a breeze, misusing it opens your house up to security issues. It is especially the case if you don't have a clear view of your driveway. If you are a distance away from your gate, someone has enough time to access your garage as the gate starts to open. You should always ensure that you engage the garage door system once you get to your driveway, not a moment sooner. It will ensure that you have a clear view of everything happening in front of you as the automatic door opens.
Use Vacation Mode
If you go out of town every other weekend, then merely closing the garage door is not enough. Technology experts understand that there are a limited number of frequencies within which automatic garage door remote controls operate. While it is hard to find the right frequency of a specific garage door opener, it is possible to do it with the right equipment and enough time. By activating the 'vacation mode' on your automatic gate, you can lock out remote controls from activating the garage door opener.