A smarter garage

The tech you need to turn your grimy garage into a smart, secure and hassle-free haven

Gogogate 2 Manually opening and closing your garage can be a thing of the past with the Gogogate 2, which gives you full control over your garage door straight from your smartphone. Add Gogogate’s wireless sensor and indoor camera (¤219) to bring you added security when you’re not at home. The system sends you alerts and allows you to watch everything that goes on in your garage. From ¤119.00, shopeurope. ismartgate.com / gogogate.com

Ultimate 10 Drawer Tool Trolley

Tools, crafts and other things don’t have to clutter up your garage. Made from anti-fingerprint stainless steel, this trolley from Homebase is a modern and minimal storage solution. It has 10 differently-sized drawers for optimal organisation, all of which can be locked for added security. Its sturdy hardwood top also makes an ideal workspace for DIY or even as a desk. £449, homebase.co.uk

Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Link

Rather than buying a heater for winter garage duties, spend a bit more for the Pure Hot + Cool Link from Dyson that’ll do much more all-year round. A fan in the summer and a heater in the winter, the device is easy to use and energy efficient. It also has air-purifying capabilities, which means it’ll eliminate the smell of solvents, wood dust or strong paint. £499.99, dyson.co.uk

ULTIMATE EARS ME GABLAST

Few of us can justify a sound system solely for the garage, so invest in a rugged portable speaker that can accompany you while you’re working. The Megablast from Ultimate Ears is a powerful Wi-Fi- and Bluetoothenabled speaker that delivers rich 360-degree sound. It’s also Amazon Alexa-enabled, which means you can control it with your voice while you’re busy making, crafting, fixing or sorting. £269.99, ultimateears.com

hive window or door sensor

For ultimate peace of mind, attach one of these Hive sensors to your garage window or the door that connects it to your house. You’ll get an instant notification if the door or window is opened. You’ll need a Hive Hub too (£54.99), but this will keep it sync with other Hive products, allowing you to automate a number of actions £29, hivehome.com

Nanoleaf Ligh t Panels

For lighting that’s stylish as well as smart, it’s time to get creative with these Nanoleaf panels – you get nine in the starter pack. You can change the colours, create new patterns, set schedules and sync them up to other connected products so they act as a light-enabled alarm. They work well for a garage because you can build their shape around sockets that aren’t in ideal locations. From £179.99, nanoleaf.me