myQ Smart Garage Door Guide: Hub, Keypad, Camera or Remote?

The myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad mounts outside the garage door and combines a keypad, a camera and a Wi-Fi connection. Instead of one shared code, you create unique PIN codes in the myQ app for each family member, guest or service provider, and you can set time-specific passes that only work on certain hours or days. That is handy for a dog walker, a cleaner or a teenager who keeps forgetting their key.

The wide-angle 1080p camera covers the area from driveway to doorway, motion detection sends real-time alerts, and two-way audio lets you talk to whoever is at the door through your phone. Live viewing is free in the app, but AI detection of people, cars and packages, recorded video history and enhanced motion detection need a myQ subscription, with a free trial included. It runs on a battery, pairs over Bluetooth for easy Wi-Fi setup, and the listing gives a range of up to 900 feet. It controls one garage door opener made by LiftMaster, Chamberlain or Craftsman after 1993.

This suits families with a Chamberlain, LiftMaster or Craftsman opener who want keyless entry and a view of the driveway. If your opener is another brand, the Smart Garage Control is the more universal starting point. For more on keypads, see our myQ garage door keypad guide.

High score Our score: 9.6/10

Chamberlain

CHAMBERLAIN Smart Garage Control – Wireless Garage Hub and Sensor with Wifi & Bluetooth – Smartphone Controlled, myQ-G0401-ES, White

9.6/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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CHAMBERLAIN Smart Garage Control

Best for: Making an existing opener app-controlled

Pros

• Open or close from anywhere
• Close schedules and shared access
• Works with most openers after 1993

Cons

• Needs 2.4GHz Wi-Fi within 50 ft
• Not for sensors that change power mode

The CHAMBERLAIN Smart Garage Control (myQ-G0401-ES) is the hub that makes an ordinary opener smart. It comes as two pieces: a hub that mounts on the ceiling near the opener and a wireless sensor that attaches to the garage door to report whether it is open or closed. Once connected to the myQ app, you can open or close the garage from anywhere, share access with family or friends, and set a close schedule so the door shuts automatically at night. It also works with Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery, a Prime member benefit for leaving packages inside.

Compatibility is the key detail. It works with most brands of openers made after 1993 that use photoelectric safety sensors, the little beams near the bottom of the door that stop it closing on something, as long as those sensors do not switch power modes. It needs a sectional garage door, a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi router using 802.11 b/g/n within 50 feet, and is certified for US use only. Bluetooth makes setup easier, and you can add a second sensor, sold separately, to control another door.

This suits almost anyone starting with myQ, especially if the opener is not a Chamberlain, LiftMaster or Craftsman. It does not include a camera or keypad; add those later.

The myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad + Rechargeable Battery listing bundles the Video Keypad with a rechargeable battery. It shares the wide-angle camera, motion detection, real-time notifications, two-way audio and optional subscription features. Its spec sheet adds night vision, a built-in light, IP65 water resistance, which means protection against dust and water jets, and a wall mount for the garage exterior.

The feature list is shorter than the first keypad listing and does not repeat the PIN code, range or compatibility details, though the title names custom PIN codes and Chamberlain, LiftMaster and Craftsman openers. This suits buyers who want the keypad and a battery in one purchase. If you would rather never charge it, pair a keypad with the Wired Power Adapter Kit.

The myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad Wired Power Adapter Kit is an accessory, not a keypad; the Video Keypad is sold separately. It plugs the keypad into power through a 25-foot cord, so you never charge or replace batteries. The listing describes a DIY install in minutes, an adjustable swivel mount to aim the keypad’s camera, and a discreet, concealable cord.

This suits anyone who already owns, or is buying, a Video Keypad and has an outlet within reach. It is also a thoughtful add-on gift for someone who already has the keypad.

Best for: Watching inside the garage

Pros

• 2K video, 130° view
• Night vision, two-way audio
• Rated -4°F to 122°F
• Tool-free magnetic mount

Cons

• Indoor only, needs power cord
• Magnet needs a metal surface

The myQ Garage Plug-in Camera Gen 2 watches the inside of your garage. It records 2K video with a 130° wide-angle view, adds night vision and two-way audio, and sends motion alerts through the myQ app, so you can check that the door closed, see a delivery placed inside, or confirm tools are where they belong. A magnetic base snaps onto metal shelves, beams or the opener with no drilling, and a swivel adjusts the angle.

It is rated for garage temperatures from -4°F to 122°F, runs on corded power, and is listed for indoor use. This suits homeowners who want to see inside the garage while traveling. For more options, see our myQ camera guide.

Best for: Drivers wanting a classic remote

Pros

• Controls up to 2 doors or gates
• Up to 1300 ft range
• Security 3.0 encryption

Cons

• Openers made after 1997 only
• No camera or app hub on its own

The Chamberlain Genuine Universal myQ 2-Button Garage Door Opener Remote is a classic clip-on style remote with two programmable buttons, each able to control a different garage door or gate. It works with Chamberlain, LiftMaster, Craftsman and most other openers made after 1997, reaches up to 1300 feet in good conditions, and uses Security 3.0 encryption against hacking. Chamberlain describes a new, quicker pairing process.

The listing says it connects to the myQ app for access management and history, but it does not explain whether that requires a separate hub. This suits drivers who want a reliable button in the car alongside their app. For more, see our myQ garage door remote guide.