Garage Door Monitor Makes Security Sense
A garage door monitor is a device that simply lets you know if your garage door has been left open. If you’ve found yours up more than once (hey, it’s easy to forget to push the button when you’re herding kids inside while toting bags full of groceries), then his gadget could make sense from a home security standpoint.
If you have an attached garage that provides access to the house, then you don’t want any old person to be able to walk in from the street and get into your house. Also, you don’t want them to be able to steal your valuables out of the garage.
Most thefts are simply crimes of opportunity, so a garage door monitor can help you ensure your door is never left open, inviting a theft from a random passerby. Knowing you have a monitor like this one can provide peace of mind.
The unit shown here is from Chamberlain, and it’s supposed to be easy to install (no tools required). Just stick it up in the kitchen by the refrigerator, in your bedroom, or in some other area you visit frequently, and you’ll be alerted if your garage door was left open.
Available via Amazon for less than $30:
