There are a variety of situations when using wireless Bluetooth on a smartphone or tablet to open a garage door can be very helpful.
One of the most common uses is simply sharing the controls to the garage door with roommates or family members.
An app can be installed on a mobile device that allows opening a garage door from multiple devices as long as the security code is known.
A Bluetooth wireless garage door opener is a nice feature that makes controlling a garage door easy.
To add Bluetooth to a garage door, a kit is bought and added to the unit, which then controls the door.
There are many units available, with some of our favorite picks below.
As always, be sure to read the reviews on Amazon or elsewhere to be sure a unit is a good fit for you.
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Our Picks for Best Bluetooth Wireless Garage Door Opener Kits
- Chamberlain MYQ
- GarageMate
- Liftmaster MyQ
- Tailwind iQ3
The Chamberlain MyQ-Garage is a popular wireless garage door opener unit.
It has many added features such as a door open sensor, controlling the door anywhere there is an internet connection, and alerts when the door opens.
The unit is compatible with most garage doors manufactured after 1993 that have the LEARN button.
It can work with WiFi or Bluetooth, making it a good unit for almost any garage.
GarageMate is a Bluetooth 4.0 garage door opener that works with iPhone or Android smartphones.
A small device comes with two wires that are attached to the garage door control unit. An app is installed onto an iPhone or Android which controls the garage door.
It can be installed on up to eight devices which makes it nice when multiple people need access to open a garage door.
The range is good, and it usually works from the end of a driveway. It also can work with Siri, which is a nice feature for iPhone users.
This Liftmaster unit is a universal Bluetooth garage remote control.
Wires are connected to the garage door opener unit, which adds Bluetooth. An app is installed (iPhone or Android) and can control the door from your smart devices.
Tailwind iQ3 is a Smart WiFi garage door opener with many nice features.
It can work with many devices, including Smartphones, Alexa, Google Home, and Siri.
The installation requires some wiring at the garage door with YouTube videos to show the steps.
After it is hooked up, an app is used to wirelessly open a garage door.
Summary
A wireless garage door opener is a nice upgrade over the old-style openers.
Depending on the one bought, they give a wide range of options, from controlling the door from an internet connection to giving others garage door access.
The range is often a factor with Bluetooth as it is not meant for distance and can usually travel roughly 30 feet before it fails.
Of course, any object in the way can also be a factor, such as an extra insulated garage door.
Besides Bluetooth, there are also WiFi openers that work with a smartphone with wireless signals able to travel farther in most cases.
Every unit comes with its feature and installation that may not be for everyone.
Have you found a good wireless garage door opener? Let us know in the comments below.
Hi, Great summary of devices.
Would you know of a device that opens the garage door automatically when you start the car? I’m looking for a system to assist in preventing people from backing go to the door if they forgot to iron the door.
Thank you!!
Jeff