Open Sesame was founded on the belief that independence at home should be accessible to everyone. What began as a personal project to help a friend named Kathi led to the invention of the first-ever residential automatic door opener and a company committed to making a difference. Since 1991, Open Sesame has pioneered door automation for people with mobility challenges, offering reliable, easy-to-install systems built specifically for residential and light commercial applications.
For nearly 40 years, the company has built a reputation as the most trusted team in the industry. Their systems integrates seamlessly with existing architecture, while it’s free swinging design allows for standard function of the door without resistance.
Safety, convenience and reliability are essential in any door automation system. These cornerstones are fundamental to the design. One often overlooked aspect of a good residential automatic door opener is preserving manual operation. Open Sesame says its doors are unique in the market because they offer uninhibited free swinging motion when not in use; no fighting against a motor and gears to manually open the door. This is actually an easily overlooked safety feature. Additional safety features include adjustable obstruction-detection sensitivity and dedicated long-life battery back-up for when the power goes out. All together, these core features enhance safety while ensuring users can always open their door.
Open Sesame knows that every doorway—and every person—is unique. From the intricacy of double French doors to the higher cycle volumes of light duty commercial doors and even weatherproofed outdoor gates or storm doors, the Open Sesame door system is made to handle any door. To further customize the user experience, they offer over a dozen remote-control options, making it easy to match the ideal solution to the user’s specific needs. From handheld remotes, wall mounted pushpads, Alexa voice activation, coded keypads and even a proximity activated tag system, Open Sesame has adaptable activation options for anyone and any door.
The first Open Sesame unit was created for the owners’ friend who was a person with quadriplegia. Her story remains at the heart of Open Sesame’s mission. Since her first official unit was installed in 1990, she’s used her Open Sesame daily, a testament to the durability and engineering behind every device. More than just longevity, what sets the business apart is its understanding of how critical a reliable door is to a person’s independence and quality of life.
That understanding is reflected not only in the design and simplicity of the openers, but also in the way the team works to ensure each system is tailor fit to match the needs of every customer and door. The dedicated U.S.-based team all have real world experience installing Open Sesame and knowledgable, experienced support staff answer the phone when you call.
From that very first door to thousands more across the country, Open Sesame continues to prove that they’re not just building devices—they’re building freedom, with care, purpose, and heart. Care professionals, installers and end users can visit the Open Sesame website HERE or call 1-800-OPEN-911.
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