What is myQ?
LiftMaster & Chamberlain’s myQ allows you to control & monitor your garage door opener, gate, lighting, some security systems & home automation from your smart phone. There are also some commercial & automotive applications. More on this below.
The internet has grown bigger & smart phones are an integral part of everyday life. We are coming into a time when many more everyday things are going to be connected to each other & the internet. With the coming 5G you will be hearing the term internet of things (IoT) commonly in the future.
How Does myQ Work?
If you have a wireless router & a myQ capable garage door opener, the opener will connect directly to the router. Then the opener will connect to the the app on your android or iOS device through the internet. You can then open, close & monitor your door with your smart phone or other device that has the app installed on it. There are other uses with the app. More on that below.
Some Of The myQ Partners
myQ is a service that is growing with time. Here are just a few of the benefits at the time of this posting.
- alarm.com
- Apple HomeKit
- Enable in-garage delivery for Amazon Prime members with Amazon Key.
- Clare Controls – Home automation, video monitoring, energy management, security & access.
- Integrates with the The Honeywell Total Connect 2.0 app.
- Works with IFTTT. An exciting service that connects different apps & devices.
- Video monitor your home with Tend.
- Control myQ with the home automation app Wink.
- Link your myQ connected garage door opener with XFINITY Home.
Automotive
- For Tesla owners,EVEConnect on the EVE.
- Connects to Alpine In-Dash Navigation System.
Business
Facility & community access control & monitoring.
- Live, web-based access allows you to log in from anywhere at any time for when you need to move from one community to the next.
- With community managers’ oversight, residents can use the guest management feature to grant temporary access to visitors instead of handing out their personal entry code.
- Experience cloud-based control of every access point for any number of communities from a single log-in. Easily set schedules for communities by person, time and location.
Will It Work With My Garage Door Opener?
All Liftmaster/Chamberlain & Craftsman garage door openers manufactured 2011 & later connect directly to wi-fi. Just install the myQ app & set up an account & your all set. One exception is the Liftmaster 8011.
Retrofitting Your Older Liftmaster, Chamberlain or Craftsman
For LiftMaster/Chamberlain openers manufactured after 1998 (& after 2011 which wont need it) with a red or purple “learn” button & antenna there is a retrofit kit. MYQPCK myQ® Retrofit Package. It is a wall button & a internet gateway that connects to your router. The retail cost for this is $99.99.
What If I Don’t have a Liftmaster Or Chamberlain Garage Door Opener?
A Liftmaster 821LMB will connect most garage door openers.
BRAND COMPATIBILITY
- myQ® Smart Garage™ Hub enables smartphone control of most major garage door opener brands with Photo Eyes manufactured starting in 1993.
- Chamberlain®
- LiftMaster®
- Craftsman®
- Genie® – Most garage door openers manufactured after 1996
- Overhead Door® – Most garage door openers manufactured after 1996
- Linear MegaCode
- Stanley SecureCode
- Wayne Dalton® 372 MHz
- myQ Compatibility Tool
The Practical Side
Some may say “why would I care about being able to open my garage door with my smart phone?” “Now I’ve seen everything.” There are practical uses for myQ. For example if a neighbor, coworker or handyman calls & needs something out of your garage. Now you can open your garage from anywhere. You can also get alerts when your garage door is opened.
It is another tool in your tool box. It may not be used much by some but it is nice to have it when you need it. Some people commonly use the garage door as an entrance to their home. If so it will be like a spare key. The wireless combination keypad that you may have on the outside of your garage door may be replaced by your smart phone. Though a stand alone wireless keypad does have it’s benefits, like using a one time combination you can give to your neighbor so he can borrow your shovel.
We are happy to answer any & all questions. Even those regarding you fixing your door your self! I service Nashville, Antioch, Brentwood, Clarksville, Dickson & all middle TN.