No, the Chamberlain MyQ Garage requires no monthly service fee. Keeping this in consideration, does MyQ require subscription? FREE Chamberlain MyQ premium subscription for limited time. Premium subscription is required to connect MyQ smart garage openers to Google assistant, IFTTT, tesla eve and bunch of others.
Download the latest version of the MyQ app and create an account if you don't have one already. Add devices and accessories by hitting the plus sign icon. Select HomeBridge under the discovered accessories tab and then make sure to enable home data. You'll want to follow in-app prompts to properly add devices.
Chamberlain's myQ garage door openers allow you to check whether your garage is open or closed and control it remotely using an app. That basic functionality is free, but integration with services like Google Assistant and IFTTT are what the company calls "Premium Services," and they normally cost a dollar a month.
How to Re-pair the Garage Door Opener to the Smart Garage Hub
- Tap Menu bars in the upper left corner.
- Tap Device Management.
- Select the Smart Garage Hub to which your opener is paired.
- Tap the garage door opener (Note: the name may differ from garage door opener)
- Tap Select and Program Opener.
Connect with AndroidTM mobile device
- Create a MyQ account.
- Tap myQ Smart Garage Hub on the Device Setup screen.
- If prompted, enable your location services.
- Review and tap Next on the What You Need screen.
- Plug in the MyQ Smart Garage Hub and tap Next.
- Tap Yes if you have a blinking blue LED light.
In essence, the myQ system works just like any other add-on garage door remote control, pairing directly with your opener hardware via the “learn” button. Once paired, you can communicate with the hub via myQ's mobile app in order to send a wireless signal to the opener, telling it to open or close.
The "Learn" button on your garage door opener is located above the antenna wire that hangs from the motorhead, it may also be under a light cover. The "Learn" button will be either green, red/orange, purple or yellow.
myQ® Meets Apple® HomeKit™Enhance your myQ experience when you add Apple HomeKit compatibility with Siri® voice control.
Additional garage door openers are an easy way to add convenience to your home. You can buy the simplest ones for about $10 at locksmiths or hardware stores--and they are easy to program. Some use coding switches and some are digitally pre-programmed with unique codes to program your garage opener.
- Open the myQ Smart Garage Hub packaging.
- Download and open the free myQ App.
- Launch the myQ App.
- Plug in the included Wi-Fi Hub and connect it to your home network via the app.
- Remove the plastic tab from the door sensor and test the door sensor by pressing and releasing the lower button (beneath the myQ circle).
The MyQ app includes core features that allow you to control your garage door, get status notifications and set schedules from anywhere. Set up customized real-time alerts so you know when your garage door opens or closes. Adding the Door Sensor will allow the ability to check the status and control 2 garage doors.
To delete a hub from the app
- Log into your MyQ account.
- Tap the menu bars on the upper left.
- Tap Device Management.
- Locate the hub you want to delete, press and swipe left.
- Tap Delete then tap Yes, delete.
Press and hold the settings (gear) button on the side of the hub until the blue LED starts flashing. Immediately, press and hold the settings (gear) button a second time, until either the blue LED pauses or a beep is heard. The hub is set to factory default.
Replacing the MyQ™ Sensor's Battery
- Press the release tab on the bottom of the door sensor and remove the cover.
- Slide the battery out of the holder.
- Replace the old battery with a new CR2450 coin cell battery.
- Snap the cover back into position.
Output 5V DC, 1.0A. The LiftMaster Smart Garage Camera is compatible with all myQ connected garage door openers. It works directly with all LiftMaster openers with the Wi-Fi logo and can work with most garage door opener brands manufactured after 1993 when paired with a Smart Garage Hub.
Download and install the
myQ app. Open the
myQ app and tap Get Started. Tap Sign Up.
Note:
- Only one user login per account is possible.
- The account must be a valid email address.
- Only one password can be used. Multiple users must use the same email and password.
Connect with AndroidTM mobile device
- Create a MyQ account.
- Tap myQ Smart Garage Hub on the Device Setup screen.
- If prompted, enable your location services.
- Review and tap Next on the What You Need screen.
- Plug in the MyQ Smart Garage Hub and tap Next.
- Tap Yes if you have a blinking blue LED light.
How to remove a user from myQ
- Open the myQ app on your mobile device and login.
- Tap Users in the menu at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the User you want to remove.
- Tap the trash can in the upper right corner of the screen to delete.
- Tap Delete to confirm.
Using Google Assistant app
- Launch Google Assistant.
- Select the explore (Compass) button at the bottom right corner (bottom left for iOS).
- Type 'myQ' into the search bar of Explore.
- Select MyQ with the image listed.
- Click the LINK button by the myQ icon or scroll down to Account Linking and select LINK (iOS only).
Yes, you have to create/invite them as a myQ Guest under the myQ Guests menu option. Once they accept the invite via email, install the myQ app, and create their own myQ account, they will have access to the same garage door that you invited them too with the ability to control it.
The Chamberlain MyQ garage door opener does not directly work with Alexa. However, you can connect MyQ to Alexa using IFTTT. The MyQ IFTTT integration is compatible with Alexa Routines. You can easily close your garage door using a simple command such as, “Alexa, close garage door”.
Monitor and control your garage door and home lighting from anywhere. Get real time notifications, set schedules and share the app with family members. Never wonder if you left the garage door open again.
