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The Best Z-Wave Garage Door Controllers

Z-Wave controllers that make an existing garage door opener smart, ranked.

We pulled the Z-Wave garage door controllers on Amazon and scored them on rating, review volume, and features: a tilt sensor, warning lights and sound, and opener compatibility.

Updated · Amazon prices checked

Our picks

Best Overall Zooz Z-Wave Long Range MultiRelay ZEN16 800LR for Garage Doors, Sprinklers, Gas Fireplace; 3 Dry Contact Relays (15A, 15A, 20A); 12-24 V AC/DC or USB C Power; Signal Repeater; Hub Required
Zooz
Zooz ZEN16 MultiRelay 800LR
4.6 (507)

Three dry-contact relays run up to three garage doors from one Long Range module, 4.6 stars.

$42.95
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Best All-in-One GoController Smart Garage Door GD00Z-7 | Z-Wave Plus, Black
GoControl
GoControl GD00Z-7 Smart Garage Door Controller
5.0 (1)

A dedicated garage controller with the tilt sensor in the box.

$74.99
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#OpenerPriceRatingReviewsWorks withTypeDoorsSensorScore
1Zooz ZEN16 MultiRelay 800LR$42.954.65073-relay moduleUp to 3Add a tilt or contact sensor80
2Zooz ZEN17 Relay 800LR$45.754.51862-relay module with 2 inputsUp to 2Wire a sensor to its inputs74
3GoControl GD00Z-7 Smart Garage Door Controller$74.995.01Dedicated garage controller1Tilt sensor included62
✕GoControl GD00Z-8-GC (reseller listing)$84.994.0266Listing copy is for a door lockAVOID

Works with: hover or tap an icon for the system name. A system is shown when it supports the product directly or through the hub the listing requires. Zooz relays need a separate tilt or contact sensor to report whether the door is open.

The full ranking

Scored out of 100: 45% customer rating, 30% review volume, 25% features. How we rank

#1
Zooz Z-Wave Long Range MultiRelay ZEN16 800LR for Garage Doors, Sprinklers, Gas Fireplace; 3 Dry Contact Relays (15A, 15A, 20A); 12-24 V AC/DC or USB C Power; Signal Repeater; Hub Required
Best Overall
Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range MultiRelay ZEN16 800LR for Garage Doors, Sprinklers, Gas Fireplace; 3 Dry Contact Relays (15A, 15A, 20A); 12-24 V AC/DC or USB C Power; Signal Repeater; Hub Required

4.6 507 reviews
Score 80/100
$42.95
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50+ bought in past month

The favorite DIY garage controller: one module for up to three doors.

Type
3-relay module
Doors
Up to 3
Door sensor
Add a tilt or contact sensor
Z-Wave
800 Series, Long Range

Pros

  • Up to 3 doors
  • 4.6 stars from 507 reviews
  • Long Range

Cons

  • Needs a separate door sensor
  • Power supply not included
  • No built-in warning light or beeper
#2
Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Relay ZEN17 800LR for Awnings, Garage Doors, Sprinklers, and More | 2 x NO-C-NC Relays (20A, 10A) | Hub Required (Compatible with Z-Box, Home Assistant, and Hubitat)
Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Relay ZEN17 800LR for Awnings, Garage Doors, Sprinklers, and More | 2 x NO-C-NC Relays (20A, 10A) | Hub Required (Compatible with Z-Box, Home Assistant, and Hubitat)

4.5 186 reviews
Score 74/100
$45.75
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100+ bought in past month

Two relays plus two sensor inputs, so it can report the door state too.

Type
2-relay module with 2 inputs
Doors
Up to 2
Door sensor
Wire a sensor to its inputs
Z-Wave
800 Series, Long Range

Pros

  • Built-in sensor inputs
  • Up to 2 doors
  • USB-C cable included

Cons

  • Needs a wired sensor
  • No warning beeper
  • $45.75
#3
GoController Smart Garage Door GD00Z-7 | Z-Wave Plus, Black
Best All-in-One
GoControl

GoController Smart Garage Door GD00Z-7 | Z-Wave Plus, Black

5.0 1 reviews
Score 62/100
$74.99
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Everything for one door in the box, including the tilt sensor.

Type
Dedicated garage controller
Doors
1
Door sensor
Tilt sensor included
Z-Wave
Z-Wave Plus

Pros

  • Tilt sensor included
  • Purpose-built for garage doors
  • Installation hardware included

Cons

  • Only 1 review on this listing
  • Z-Wave Plus, not 800 Series
  • $74.99

The one to avoid

This opener turns up in the search results but has problems serious enough that we'd keep looking.

✕ Avoid
GD00Z-8-GC: Z-Wave Plus S2 Security, Black, Small
GoControl

GD00Z-8-GC: Z-Wave Plus S2 Security, Black, Small

4.0 266 reviews · $84.99

The title names a Z-Wave garage controller, but the only product detail tells you to measure your door's backset and cross bore, which is how you size a door lock. Buy the GD00Z-7 listing above instead.

Why we'd skip it

  • Title: "GD00Z-8-GC: Z-Wave Plus S2 Security, Black, Small."
  • Bullet: "Measure your door's backset, cross bore and thickness to ensure you find the right fit."
  • Sold by a reseller, with 16 left at capture time.
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Buyer's guide

Will it work with my garage door opener?

Most controllers wire to the opener's wall-button terminals, which works with almost any opener with a standard push button. Newer openers with encrypted wall buttons may need an adapter; check the listing.

Is it safe to close the door remotely?

Good controllers flash and beep before closing, as UL 325 requires, and use a tilt sensor to confirm the door's position. Never close a door you can't see without that warning.

Does it need a hub?

Z-Wave controllers need a Z-Wave hub. Matter controllers work with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, and Home Assistant.

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