A YouTube video with 1.4 million views teaches burglars how to break into a garage door in six seconds. Several local TV news stations—and some door dealers—are spreading bad information on how to thwart this break-in method.
Our report explains why they’ve got it all wrong.
Good Advice
Nonetheless, if you are looking for ways to defeat this type of break-in, here are some alternatives.
- Frost your garage door windows to obscure visibility.
- Add a motion-sensing exterior light outside the garage. Burglars are less likely to operate in plain view in a well-lit area.
- If you have an attached garage, lock the pass door between the house and garage. If someone does get into your garage, they won’t be able to get into the house.
- If you park your car outside the garage, keep the car locked to prevent access to the remote control. Better yet, keep the remote out of plain view or keep it with you at all times.
- To prevent car theft, never leave your car keys in the car or the garage, even when the car is inside the garage.