myQ Doorbell Chime: Hear Every Visitor Anywhere in the House
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myQ is Chamberlain’s smart-home line, best known for letting people open and monitor their garage doors from a phone. It has since grown to cover the front door too, with a video doorbell, a smart lock with a built-in doorbell camera, and a small plug-in-style accessory called the myQ Chime. If you already use a myQ doorbell and keep missing visitors because your phone is in another room, the chime is the missing piece: it plays a sound inside the house every time someone presses the button.
The three products below work together: the myQ Chime is the indoor speaker, the Chamberlain myQ Video Doorbell is a dedicated doorbell camera, and the myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock combines a deadbolt, doorbell and camera in one device.
myQ Doorbell Devices Compared
| Model | What it does | Video | Power | Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| myQ Chime | Indoor audible alert, 85 dB | None | Not listed | Bluetooth, no wiring or tools |
| Chamberlain myQ Video Doorbell | Video doorbell | 2K, Color Night Vision, 150° view | Battery or wired, USB-C charging | Wall mount |
| myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock | Smart deadbolt, doorbell and camera | 2K HDR, color night vision | Rechargeable battery, 4–6 months | DIY with standard tools |
myQ Chime for Hearing the Door From Any Room
Chamberlain
myQ Chime | Audible Alerts, Wi-Fi Enabled, Customizable Tones, Works with myQ Video Doorbell, myQ 3-in-1 Video Smart Lock, and myQ Smart Garage® Video Keypad
Price and specifications are read from the Amazon product page and can change.
myQ Chime
Best for: myQ owners who miss phone alerts
Pros
- 85 dB audible alerts
- Customizable chime tones
- No wiring or tools needed
- Works with three myQ devices
Cons
- Only works with myQ devices
- Listing omits power details
The myQ Chime is a small white in-home speaker made by the Chamberlain Group. Its only job is to make a sound when someone presses your myQ doorbell or call button, so you hear visitors even when your phone is charging in the kitchen or you are down in the basement. The listing gives its volume as 85 dB. For a sense of scale, that is roughly as loud as a busy street or a kitchen blender, easily heard across a room.
The listing names three compatible devices: the myQ Video Doorbell, the myQ 3-in-1 Video Smart Lock and the myQ Smart Garage Video Keypad. You can choose from a variety of tones in the myQ app, and setup uses Bluetooth to get connected in minutes with no wiring or tools. The title also calls it Wi-Fi enabled. In plain terms, Bluetooth is usually used for the first pairing with your phone, and Wi-Fi keeps the chime in touch with your myQ devices afterward, though the listing does not explain exactly how the two are used. It also does not say whether the chime plugs into an outlet or runs on batteries, so check the box details before choosing a spot.
This chime is for anyone who already owns, or is about to buy, one of those myQ devices. It will not work as a general wifi doorbell chime for other brands, because the listing only lists myQ products. If you have a different doorbell, our guides to an add-on doorbell chime for other camera systems are a better starting point.
Chamberlain myQ Video Doorbell for a Dedicated Doorbell Camera
Chamberlain
Chamberlain myQ Video Doorbell | 2K Camera, Battery/Wired, Color Night Vision, Live with 2-Way Talk, Motion Detection & Real-Time Alerts, 150 Deg Wide View, Black
Price and specifications are read from the Amazon product page and can change.
Chamberlain myQ Video Doorbell
Best for: First-time buyers adding a video doorbell
Pros
- 2K video with Color Night Vision
- 150° wide-angle lens
- Battery or wired install
- USB-C recharging
Cons
- AI alerts need paid plan
- Face alerts need subscription
The Chamberlain myQ Video Doorbell is a standalone doorbell camera for your front door. It records 2K video, a step above 1080p HD, through a 150° wide-angle lens, and adds Color Night Vision so you can see visitors in color after dark. You get real-time alerts when it detects motion, plus live video with two-way talk so you can speak to whoever is there from your phone.
Installation is flexible, which is helpful for first-time buyers. You can run it on its battery, or wire it to your existing doorbell wiring. The listing says wired installation pairs with your existing chime, or you can buy the myQ Wireless Chime, which it describes as coming soon. The listing does not confirm that this is the same product as the myQ Chime above, but the Chime’s own listing does name the myQ Video Doorbell as compatible. To recharge, you take the doorbell off its mount and plug in the included USB-C cable. It is weather resistant and built to withstand extreme temperatures, with a metal and plastic housing in black.
Some features need a Video Monitoring Plan sold separately, including AI alerts that tell you whether a recognized face or an unknown person is at the door, and custom alert zones. Without the plan you still get video, motion alerts and two-way talk. This doorbell suits someone who wants a straightforward camera doorbell and is happy keeping their existing lock. For a deeper look at this camera, see our myQ doorbell camera guide.
myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock for Lock, Doorbell and Camera in One
Chamberlain
myQ Secure View™ 3-in-1 Smart Lock with 2K HDR Video Doorbell Camera, Face Access, Fingerprint Access, PIN & App Control — Intelligent Entry with Built-in Camera, Color Night Vision & Two-Way Audio
Price and specifications are read from the Amazon product page and can change.
myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock
Best for: Homeowners wanting lock and doorbell together
Pros
- Lock, doorbell and camera combined
- Five ways to unlock
- 2K HDR video
- Battery lasts 4–6 months
Cons
- Smart detection needs subscription
- Spare battery sold separately
The myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock replaces three devices at once: a smart deadbolt, a video doorbell and a 2K HDR security camera. HDR stands for high dynamic range, which helps the camera show detail in both bright sky and shaded porch areas in the same shot. It adds a wide-angle lens, color night vision and two-way audio, and sends motion and doorbell alerts through the myQ app.
The lock gives you five ways in: Face Access, which uses facial recognition to unlock automatically when your hands are full; fingerprint; a PIN code, with up to 16 codes you can manage in the app; remote unlocking from the app; and a traditional key as backup. A rechargeable battery lasts four to six months, according to the listing, and pops out for recharging, with a spare battery sold separately so the door never goes offline. It installs with standard tools and comes with front and rear panels, the battery, a charging cable, a hardware kit, a door sensor with covers and a manual. It weighs 4.9 pounds.
AI-powered smart detection for people, faces, packages, vehicles and custom zones requires a subscription. One naming detail: the Chime’s listing refers to the “myQ 3-in-1 Video Smart Lock,” while this product is called the Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock. They appear to describe the same kind of device, but the listings do not state it outright, so confirm chime compatibility with the seller. This lock suits homeowners who want to upgrade the whole front door in one go.
How to Choose the Right myQ Doorbell Setup
Start with your door. If you only want to see and talk to visitors, the Chamberlain myQ Video Doorbell is the simpler choice. If you also want keyless entry for family, guests or dog walkers, the Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock covers the lock and the doorbell in one device.
Decide how you want to hear the bell. Phone alerts are easy to miss. The myQ Chime adds a loud 85 dB sound inside the home. If you wire the video doorbell to existing doorbell wires, the listing says it can pair with your existing chime instead, so you may not need a separate one.
Think about power. The video doorbell can run on battery or wires and charges by USB-C. The smart lock uses a rechargeable battery that lasts four to six months. Renters or anyone without doorbell wiring will appreciate battery options.
Plan for subscriptions. Both camera devices keep their smartest features, like face and package alerts, behind a paid plan. The chime itself does not list any subscription.
Buying as a gift. The myQ Chime makes a thoughtful small add-on for someone who already has a myQ doorbell. If you are comparing ecosystems before committing, our guide to a camera and doorbell bundle shows how another system handles the same job.
FAQ
Which devices work with the myQ Chime?
The listing names the myQ Video Doorbell, the myQ 3-in-1 Video Smart Lock and the myQ Smart Garage Video Keypad. It sounds when the doorbell or call button on those devices is pressed.
Do I need an electrician to install the myQ Chime?
No. The listing says setup uses Bluetooth and needs no wiring or tools, with connection in minutes.
Can I change the myQ Chime sound?
Yes. You can choose from a variety of tone options to match your style.
Does the myQ Video Doorbell need a chime?
Not necessarily. Wired installs can use your existing doorbell chime, and phone alerts work without one. The myQ Chime helps if you want a sound inside the home when you run the doorbell on battery or often miss phone alerts.
Do myQ doorbells require a subscription?
Basic video and alerts work without one, but AI features such as face recognition alerts and package detection need a paid plan sold separately.
Which myQ doorbell should I buy?
Choose the Chamberlain myQ Video Doorbell for a dedicated doorbell camera, or the Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock if you also want a keyless smart deadbolt. Add the myQ Chime to either if you want in-home sound.
