myQ
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4.5
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Developer
The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
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Category
Lifestyle
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Version
5.242.0.72704
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Android OS
5
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Downloads
740M
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Content rating
3
Pro
👍 myQ Garage & Access Control lets you securely open, close, and monitor your garage from anywhere. Receive instant push notifications and real-time status updates when doors open or close, view activity history, and remotely manage access for family and service providers — reducing worry and streamlining everyday routines.
👍 Robust security and flexible access control are central to myQ Garage & Access Control. Create temporary guest codes, set scheduled access, monitor entry logs, and receive alerts for suspicious activity. Granular permissions and audit trails help protect your home, simplify delivery and service access, and provide peace of mind.
👍 myQ Garage & Access Control integrates with major smart home platforms and voice assistants for hands-free convenience. Use geofencing, schedules, and automation rules to open or close doors based on your location or routine, and connect with security cameras and lighting to create coordinated, time-saving home automation sequences.
Con
👎 Unreliable connectivity in many garages can cause delayed status updates or failed commands. The myQ app depends on stable Wi‑Fi; concrete walls and detached garages often weaken signals, requiring repeat attempts or manual operation. This intermittent responsiveness undermines convenience and can create frustration or security concerns for users expecting instant control.
👎 myQ supports many Chamberlain and LiftMaster openers but lacks universal compatibility. Older or third-party garage door openers often require a separate Wi‑Fi gateway or aren’t supported at all, adding cost and installation time. Limited compatibility can frustrate homeowners who assume their existing hardware will work seamlessly with the myQ ecosystem.
👎 Several convenient features—video recording, advanced alerts, and theft protection—are locked behind myQ subscription plans. Free users get basic open/close control and notifications, but real-time video clips, cloud storage, and extra security features often require monthly fees, increasing long-term costs compared with competitors offering bundled or free options.
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