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HBO\u2019s sword-and-sorcery epic Game of Thrones <\/em>reached its climactic conclusion last month, causing a massive uproar on the Internet over the award-winning series\u2019 hugely divisive final episode.<\/p>\n While it\u2019s highly unlikely that we\u2019ll ever need to face off against an army of undead warriors, life in contemporary society does call for us to \u201cfortify our battlements\u201d against the onslaught of crime. A pair of flame breathing dragons would undoubtedly have come in handy for guarding purposes (not to mention being the coolest mode of transportation around) but, alas, these mythical creatures exist only in the world of fantasy.\u00a0 Pity, really.<\/p>\n Fortunately, there are plenty of other, non-dragon-related steps that we can take when it comes to improving our security.<\/p>\n As one of the main entry points to our homes, and as the place where one of our most valuable assets \u2013 namely our vehicles \u2013 is housed, the garage requires special attention from a security standpoint.<\/p>\n Below, we\u2019ve listed some tips for securing your garage door:<\/p>\n Automate your garage door<\/strong><\/p>\n There are plenty of benefits to having your garage door automated<\/a>. Besides being undeniably convenient, an automated door saves you having to leave the safety of your vehicle to open and close said door, which could make you a soft target for criminals. In addition, many modern garage door operators come equipped with automatic closing functionality, ensuring that the door closes securely behind you.<\/p>\n Install a door sensor<\/strong><\/p>\n Or, even better, install a door sensor and connect it to one of our intelligent and versatile G-ULTRA GSM solutions<\/a>. This will enable you to remotely monitor your garage door and be alerted on your cellphone in the event that the door is tampered with or forced open.<\/p>\n Fit GDO Stoppers<\/strong><\/p>\n GDO Stoppers<\/a> are clever mechanical devices from CENTURION that fit directly onto the track and locks the door in the closed position, thereby preventing the door from being forced open. Should a power failure or system malfunction render your garage door vulnerable, the GDO Stoppers will provide the necessary security.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t leave remote controls in the car<\/strong><\/p>\n As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, so be sure to keep remote controls well out of sight.<\/p>\n Use a courtesy light<\/strong><\/p>\n Many garage door operators come with courtesy lights already fitted. The light will automatically switch on whenever the door is operated, reducing the likelihood of criminals using the cover of darkness to carry out an attack.<\/p>\n Subscribe<\/a> to our newsletter for more security tips, the latest crime trends, company news, product releases and much more!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" HBO\u2019s sword-and-sorcery epic Game of Thrones reached its climactic conclusion last month, causing a massive uproar on the Internet over the award-winning series\u2019 hugely divisive final episode.While it\u2019s highly unlikely that we\u2019ll ever need to face off against an army of undead warriors, life in contemporary society does call for us to \u201cfortify our battlements\u201d […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"HBO\u2019s sword-and-sorcery epic Game of Thrones <\/em>reached its climactic end last week, causing a massive uproar on the Internet over the award-winning series\u2019 hugely divisive final episode.\n\nWhile it\u2019s highly unlikely that we\u2019ll ever need to face off against an army of undead warriors, life in contemporary society does call for us to \u201cfortify our battlements\u201d against the onslaught of crime. A pair of flame breathing dragons would undoubtedly have come in handy for guarding purposes (not to mention being the coolest mode of transportation around) but, alas, these mythical creatures exist only in the world of fantasy.\u00a0 Pity, really.\n\nFortunately, there are plenty of other, non-dragon-related steps that we can take when it comes to improving our security.\n\nAs one of the main entry points to our homes, and as the place where one of our most valuable assets \u2013 namely our vehicles \u2013 is housed, the garage requires special attention from a security standpoint.\n\nBelow, we\u2019ve listed some tips for securing your garage door:\n\nAutomate your garage door<\/strong>\n\nThere are plenty of benefits to having your garage door automated<\/a>. Besides being undeniably convenient, an automated door saves you having to leave the safety of your vehicle to open and close said door, which could make you a soft target for criminals. In addition, many modern garage door operators come equipped with automatic closing functionality, ensuring that the door closes securely behind you.\n\nInstall a door sensor<\/strong>\n\nOr, even better, install a door sensor and connect it to one of our intelligent and versatile G-ULTRA GSM solutions<\/a>. This will enable you to remotely monitor your garage door and be alerted on your cellphone in the event that the door is tampered with or forced open.\n\nFit GDO Stoppers<\/strong>\n\nGDO Stoppers<\/a> are clever mechanical devices from CENTURION that fit directly onto the track and locks the door in the closed position, thereby preventing the door from being forced open. Should a power failure or system malfunction render your garage door vulnerable, the GDO Stoppers will provide the necessary security.\n\nDon\u2019t leave remote controls in the car<\/strong>\n\nAs the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, so be sure to keep remote controls well out of sight.\n\nUse a courtesy light<\/strong>\n\nMany garage door operators come with courtesy lights already fitted. The light will automatically switch on whenever the door is operated, reducing the likelihood of criminals using the cover of darkness to carry out an attack.\n\nSubscribe<\/a> to our newsletter for more security tips, the latest crime trends, company news, product releases and much more!","_et_gb_content_width":"","_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[91],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-garage-door-automation"],"yoast_head":"\r\n