Just like you can control smart bulbs remotely via a smartphone app, you can also open or close your driveway gates from anywhere. This is especially useful if you forgot to close the gates or if you want to grant access to guests while you're away from home.

You can program the gates to open or close at specific times of the day, similar to setting a schedule for smart lights. This can be useful for daily routines, such as automatically opening the gates when you leave for work in the morning. You can also set them to operate based on the weather or even your physical location.

Smart driveway gates can connect with other smart home devices, such as security cameras, motion sensors, or smart locks, enabling broader automation and control.

Similar to smart lights that can simulate the presence of people at home, smart gates can enhance your home security with integrated alarms or notifications sent to your smartphone if unauthorized access is detected or if the gates are left open.

By integrating with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, users can open and close the gates using voice commands.

The app on your smartphone can allow you to check whether the gates are currently open or closed, which is especially useful if you're unsure about their status.

Although it may not be as directly related as with smart lights, smart driveway gates can contribute to energy efficiency, for example, by automatically closing to prevent heat loss from the garage.