Chamberlain myQ Smart Control
VERDICT
It’s cheap, it’s simple, and it provides immense peace of mind. For the price of a few coffees, this device eliminates the "did I close the garage?" anxiety forever. It is the most cost-effective smart home upgrade available today.
The Big Picture
Replacing a garage door opener costs hundreds of dollars. The myQ Smart Garage Control acts as a bridge. You stick a sensor on the door and a hub on the ceiling. It talks to your old opener wirelessly, allowing you to open, close, and monitor the door from anywhere in the world using your smartphone.
📦 Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery
The Perk: If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can link this device to your account.
How it works: The delivery driver scans your package, your garage opens securely, they place the package inside, and the door closes automatically. No more stolen packages or wet boxes in the rain.
🔔 Real-Time Alerts
Stop worrying.
Notifications: The app notifies you instantly if the door opens while you are at work. You can also set a "Close Schedule" (e.g., "Always close the garage at 10 PM"), ensuring you never accidentally leave it open overnight.
✅ The Pros
- Extremely affordable (~$30).
- Universal compatibility (works with most openers made after 1993).
- Amazon Key integration is a huge convenience.
- Guest Access lets you give temporary keys to friends.
❌ The Cons
- Integration Fees: Sadly, linking it to Google Assistant or IFTTT sometimes requires a subscription or is limited.
- Sensor battery (CR2450) needs replacing every year or two.
- Cannot open the door automatically via Geofencing (safety restriction).
🤔 Should you buy it?
YES. Unless your garage opener already has Wi-Fi built-in, this is a no-brainer purchase.
NO if you use HomeKit (Apple users need a discontinued and expensive extra bridge, so consider the Meross Smart Garage Opener instead).
See the showdown: Chamberlain myQ vs. Meross Garage Opener