First, the opener is very convenient. You can remain seated in your automobile while you open and close the door. It is also great for people who have strength and mobility problems since it eliminates the need to bend over, raise arms, or use any strength.

Second, most automatic openers come equipped with lighting and since it will be placed in or near the center of the garage, it will be in the perfect position to light the entire garage adequately, unlike other lighting set ups.

Third is safety. All modern garage door openers can not only sense when something is in the path of the door, but also raise the door when it feels it has come into contact with something other than the ground. This can make your door safer than it would be by default if you have small children and pets that may spend time in or near the garage.

And last but certainly not least is security. Some garage door openers can be programmed to close after a certain amount of time left open. This is great for families with forgetful children who often pass in and out through the garage. Another amazing feature is the ability to connect your garage door to the internet of things (IoT) and actually control and monitor it remotely. You can open and close it for people you trust, and you can be alerted to it being opened when you were not expecting someone to do so.