Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Steven John/Business Insider When paired with its smartphone app, the Genie Aladdin Connect converts your existing garage door into a smart device that you can control remotely and monitor in real time. If you garage door opener was manufactured any time after 1993, it will be compatible with the Genie Aladdin Connect ($59.99). DIY installation will take less than an hour, though