


If it has the MyQ logo (but not necessarily the Wi-Fi logo), then the system is probably good to go. From 2011 until 2018, Chamberlain says it sold a number of devices that were MyQ "ready" in the sense that they had some of the MyQ circuitry built-in but still required an additional component - a gateway, hub or bridge like the ones I'll discuss shortly - to make it all work.Īnother place you can find a clue is the wall-mounted button you push to open and close your garage door. However, just because your garage door opener says MyQ doesn't necessarily mean it's fully functional. Note that Chamberlain also manufactures LiftMaster, Raynor and Craftsman garage door openers, all of which may also use the MyQ branding. With it, you can primarily control your garage door opener (there's a MyQ-branded security camera and some other gadgets, too). MyQ is the Chamberlain Group's branding for its Wi-Fi-connected smart home platform. MyQ also sells a "pet portal" for your pets. In fact, I'll lay out all your choices and let you decide: one option is the cheapest (but clumsiest), one is the most elegant (but also more expensive), and then there's priciest route, which you may want to splurge on (hint: if you have an iPhone, you won't want to skip that part).īut first, what is MyQ, anyway, and why does my garage door have it? I'll show you how to figure out exactly what you need to get your MyQ garage door opener up and running.
