If you're building up your smart home setup, introducing door sensors can be great for security, but they can bring a lot more utility around the house, too.

When the garage door opener senses an obstruction, it will prevent the door from closing. This is usually due to a problem with the optical sensors.

Monitor doors and windows with the Aqara P2 sensor. Native Matter support, Thread connectivity, fast alerts, and local HomeKit automations.

The Kwikset Halo Select arrives later this fall with Matter compatibility and a magnet-based, super-slim door sensor.