Senclo

You'll feel like you're from the future when you select Senclo for your smart home, when you can open your garage door using voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant. Your information is stored in the Cloud, so you can manage the garage from any paired smart device, no matter where you are — however Senclo knows when you come and go, so your garage door will open and close accordingly. Check your door's status, grant access to a trusted friend, and set up security measures like "Lock Down" mode if you're on vacation or just want to keep tabs on Senclo's activity.

Cost: $399.00 for Fi Garage Door Controller, $169.99 for the Fi Garage Door Sensor, $199.00 for the Fi Mini

Available on Amazon

Nexx

Nexx Garage is made for monitoring, with mobile features, voice control and a smartphone app that lets users inform Nexx what you need and when you're leaving. All activity is tracked in real-time, so you can come and go worry-free even if you're far away.

Cost: $99.99

Available on Amazon for $99.99

GarageMate

No muss, no fuss. The simple-to-install GarageMate is an app-based remote garage door opener that's low-cost, password-protected and Bluetooth-enabled for security. GarageMate can control multiple garage doors from one account, and can be paired with nearly any garage door that's already installed, as long as it has a standard wall switch. Go from manual maneuvering or a clunky remote to a sleek and simple tap of an app.

Cost: $49.95

Available on Amazon

Asante

Check on the status of your garage from anywhere with the aid of Asante. The built-in camera feature allows you to zone in to see whether you've left a door ajar or if anyone is in your garage who shouldn't be there. Both attached and detached garages can make use of Asante, which has infrared night vision, but lacks motion detecting features

Cost: $149.96 and available on Amazon

Garadget

Connect Garadget to your Wi-Fi, the web or an app, and remotely control and keep tabs on your door. Check on the status of your door and get alerts if and when there's any movement. Set-up takes mere minutes, and trying it out is risk-free. But note — if you don't like the product, you might run the wrath of the company itself

Cost: $89.00 and available on Amazon

MyDoorOpener

Get your garage quickly connected to your smartphone with MyDoorOpener. Version 3.2 is now out letting you monitor and control your garage door from near or far. Password-protected for security and notification-enabled, MyDoorOpener is super-simple and great for those who don't need tons of extras in the way of simple tasks. Use the app for an unlimited number of garage doors, all stored in one place for convenience. Simply download from the app store for free.

Cost: Free

Datonten

Use your smartphone to use the Datonten garage door opener which is Bluetooth-enabled and highly secure. With remote control, and access to activity logs, Datonten is a simple setup. Up to 32 users can log in, so if you have lots of family and friends coming and going, provide all access and allow them to make use of your account. Installation is easy and the device promises not to interfere with existing garage gadgets.

Cost: $38.98