A high-tech opener can automatically lock your garage door minutes after you close it. Automated locking helps ensure that it remains secure, even when you forget to check it before bed.

Many modern garage door openers have built-in cameras that enable remote monitoring via a smart device. With remote monitoring, you can keep an eye on who enters or exits your garage, even when you're away. This feature can be particularly helpful when you have workers or contractors coming to your home.

Smart controls are some of the most coveted features of modern garage door openers. These features allow users to control their it from anywhere using a smart device with internet access. Smart controls also allow users to grant access to visitors remotely through a smartphone app.

Modern garage door openers usually come with a battery backup. This feature ensures that your opener continues to work during power outages, keeping your garage secure even when there's no power.

Some garage door openers also incorporate alerts to provide homeowners with notifications about their garage doors' status. This feature sends alerts when it has been open for an extended period, reminding you to close it, which helps keep your home secure.

A chain drive opener is the most common type. It uses a metal chain to pull it up and down. While they tend to be the most affordable option, they can also be quite noisy when in operation. However, if you have a detached garage or a noisy neighborhood, the noise might not be such a concern. Chain drive openers can typically handle heavy doors, making them a good choice for larger garage doors.

A belt drive opener operates similarly to a chain drive opener, but instead of using a chain to move the garage door, it uses a reinforced belt. This makes them much quieter than chain drive openers, and they also tend to last longer due to the lack of friction and wear and tear. While this type of opener tends to be more expensive, the reliability and durability of the belt drive often make it worth the cost.

A screw drive opener uses a long threaded rod to move it up and down. They are typically quieter than chain drive openers but can be louder than belt drive openers due to the sound of the motor. They tend to be a good choice for one-piece garage doors and typically require less maintenance than other types of openers.

A direct drive opener uses a motor to move the garage door up and down along a rail. Unlike other types of openers, there are no belts or chains involved in the process, so these tend to be very quiet in operation. They also require less maintenance since there are fewer moving parts to wear out over time. While they tend to be more expensive than chain drive openers, the peace they provide makes them a popular option amongst homeowners.

A jackshaft opener mounts on the wall beside your garage door instead of on the ceiling and uses a motor to turn a pulley system to lift and lower the door. They are typically the most expensive type of opener, but the unique design of the jackshaft makes them a good choice for garages with low ceilings or cathedral-style ceilings. These openers tend to be very quiet and reliable, and they also offer space-saving opportunities by freeing up overhead space in the garage.