Think your garage door is just a big moving wall? Think again, mate! For many of us, the garage door is an afterthought, a simple mechanism to get our car in and out. But what if we told you it could be so much more?

Enter B&D, an iconic Australian brand synonymous with quality, durability, and innovation in garage door solutions. While you might know them for their reliable doors and openers, it’s their range of clever accessories that can truly transform your garage experience. These hidden gems offer convenience, enhanced security, and smart home integration you might not even know existed.

Get ready to discover the hidden potential of your garage that will make you wonder how you ever lived without it!

The “Never Worry Again” Accessories: Security & Peace of Mind

Your garage often houses some of your most valuable assets – your car, tools, and cherished recreational gear. Shouldn’t it be as secure as the rest of your home?

A. B&D Auto-Lock: The Unsung Hero of Security

What it is: The B&D Auto-Lock is a heavy-duty, wireless automatic locking bolt that engages a physical lock on your garage door when it closes.

Why you didn’t know you needed it: Most garage doors, once closed, rely solely on the opener’s mechanism to hold them shut. This often provides limited resistance to forced entry. The Auto-Lock changes that, providing a robust physical bolt that more than doubles your door’s resistance to being forced open. In a Sydney context, with increased home security awareness, protecting our valuable Aussie assets has never been more important.

Key benefits: Unparalleled enhanced security, and the convenience of keyless operation via your remote or smartphone.

Integration: It works seamlessly with compatible B&D openers, providing integrated security at its best.

B. Safety Beams (Infra-red): Protecting What Matters Most

What it is: These are infrared sensors installed at the base of your garage door opening that detect any obstructions in the door’s path.

Why you didn’t know you needed it (or underestimated its importance): While seemingly simple, safety beams are crucial for preventing accidents involving children, pets, or objects. In Sydney, they are now mandatory with new smart opener installations, highlighting their critical role in family safety.

Key benefits: Automatic stopping and reversing of the door upon sensing an obstruction, preventing potential damage and, more importantly, serious injury.

C. Battery Backup: Power Through Any Outage

What it is: A rechargeable battery unit that connects to your garage door opener, allowing it to function even during a power outage.

Why you didn’t know you needed it: Blackouts happen, and being stuck inside or outside your garage because the power’s out is incredibly frustrating. No more manual winding or waiting for the power to return!

Sydney context: With our sometimes unpredictable weather, especially during storms, or in rural areas prone to power fluctuations, reliable operation is a godsend.

Key benefits: Uninterrupted access to your garage, providing invaluable peace of mind during power failures.

The “Ultimate Convenience” Accessories: Smart & Seamless Living

In our fast-paced world, convenience is king.

A. B&D Smart Phone Control Kit (or similar myQ integration): Your Garage in Your Pocket

What it is: This clever kit transforms your smartphone into a fully functional garage door remote.

Why you didn’t know you needed it: It’s so much more than just opening and closing. The Smart Phone Control Kit offers real-time notifications about your door’s status, activity logs to see when it was operated, and customisation options like partial opening or restricted access times for specific users. You can even grant remote access for deliveries or guests, perfect for our busy Sydney lifestyles and managing smart home ecosystems.

Key benefits: Complete control from anywhere in the world, real-time monitoring for peace of mind, and the ability to control multiple doors across multiple locations.

Integration: For certain B&D Smart openers, you can even enjoy the convenience of Siri voice control.

B. Entry Keypad: Keyless Freedom

What it is: A wireless keypad installed outside your garage, allowing keyless entry via a secure PIN.

Why you didn’t know you needed it: This is ideal for kids returning from school, tradespeople needing access, or simply when you’ve forgotten your remote or your phone’s battery is flat. Say goodbye to lost keys and hidden spares!

Sydney context: Perfect for shared family access and providing secure, temporary access for trades.

Emb-A-Seal (for Roller & Sectional Doors): More Than Just Fire Protection

What it is: Flame-retardant rubber or brush seals fitted snugly to your door jambs and lintel.

Why you didn’t know you needed it: While primarily designed for bushfire protection by keeping out dangerous embers, Emb-A-Seal offers a surprising array of additional benefits. It’s excellent for keeping out dust, dirt, and even unwelcome vermin.

Sydney context: A must-have in bushfire-prone areas, invaluable for homes on dusty rural roads, and effective at keeping out pests that often find their way into garages.

Key benefits: Crucial fire protection, improved insulation for a more comfortable garage, a cleaner environment inside, and an effective pest deterrent.

Advanced & Future-Forward Accessories (Optional, for higher-end integration)

For those looking to take their garage integration to the next level, consider a smart garage camera.

A. B&D Camera (or general smart garage cameras): Eyes on Your Garage

What it is: An integrated camera system providing visual monitoring of your garage.

Why it’s next-level: Beyond simply knowing if your door is open or closed, a camera offers visual confirmation of its status. You can monitor package deliveries, check on pets, or even identify suspicious activity.

Sydney context: With increasing concerns about parcel theft, a camera provides an extra layer of security and peace of mind.

Key benefits: Real-time visual monitoring, instant alerts to your phone, and with some models, even two-way communication.

Maximising Your Aussie Garage’s Potential

From the robust security of the Auto-Lock and vital safety of infra-red beams to the ultimate convenience of smartphone control and the multifaceted protection of Emb-A-Seal, B&D offers a suite of accessories designed to elevate your garage experience.

B&D’s reputation as a trusted Sydney brand is built on quality and innovation, and these accessories are no exception. They are designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing B&D garage door and opener, enhancing its functionality and your peace of mind.

Your garage isn’t just a place to park your car – it’s an integral part of your home, and with these B&D accessories, it can be smarter, safer, and more convenient than ever before. G’day to a better garage!

Need Help Choosing the Right B&D Accessories?

Get in touch with the team at Emu Garage Doors – your local garage door specialists. We’re here to guide you through the best B&D accessory options to suit your needs and home. Call us today on  02 9030 0686 for expert advice, installation, or a quote.

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