CHAMBERLAIN
CHAMBERLAIN Smart Garage Control - Wireless Garage Hub and Sensor with Wifi
Highlights
- “Did I shut the garage” No more worrying.
- Open or close your garage from anywhere. Simply download the free myQ app for iPhone or Android and get connected with your very own Smart Garage
- Works with Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery—an exclusive Prime member benefit that protects your Amazon packages.
- Give access to family or friends while on the go
- Never worry if the garage is closed at night by setting a close schedule
- 1. Works with most brands of garage door openers manufactured after 1993 that use photoelectric sensors that do not shut off. It is not intended for use with openers in which the photoelectric sensors located near the bottom of the garage door change power mode (e.g., lights on the sensors turn off after the door is closed), or any Chamberlain Group opener with a yellow learn button manufactured between 2010 and 2021, or any Linear opener.
- System Requirements: a router with 2.4 gigahertz Wi-Fi frequency, router with 802.11 B/G/N, a router within 50 feet of the Smart Garage Control (more details in PDF user manual). Must have a sectional garage door. Product certified for use in US only. Bluetooth makes setup easier than ever.
- Control a second door with additional sensor (sold separately on this page).
Why You'll Love It
- Open or close your garage door remotely from anywhere using the free smartphone app
- Works with Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery to keep packages secure inside your garage
- Grant shared garage access to family and friends while you are on the go
- Set automated closing schedules so your door never stays open overnight
- Bluetooth pairing helps you complete the wireless setup quickly
- Supports dual-door management by adding an extra sensor to your setup
Pros
- +Free mobile app for remote monitoring
- +Supports Amazon Key in-garage delivery
- +Bluetooth connectivity for simpler setup
- +Automated nightly closing schedules
- +Expandable to control two garage doors
Cons
- -Not compatible with Linear or specific Chamberlain openers
- -Requires sectional doors and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
- -Certified for use in the US only
Detailed Review
The CHAMBERLAIN Smart Garage Control transforms a standard sectional garage door opener into a connected system using a wireless hub and door sensor. It gives homeowners remote awareness and control over their garage, eliminating the uncertainty of whether the door was left open after leaving the house.
Daily operation centers around the free myQ mobile app, available for iPhone and Android. Through the app, you can open or close the door from any location, share temporary or permanent access with guests and family members, and establish automatic closing schedules so the door is never left unsecured at night. It also supports Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery, which lets Prime members have packages placed directly inside the garage for protection.
Hardware setup utilizes Bluetooth to connect the device to your home network. System requirements specify a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi frequency (802.11 B/G/N) with your router located within 50 feet of the control hub. While it can expand to manage a second garage door, doing so requires purchasing a separate additional sensor.
Compatibility constraints are the primary limitation to check before purchasing. The system works with most garage door opener brands made after 1993 that use standard, continuous photoelectric sensors. It does not work with Linear openers, sectional doors where sensor lights shut off when closed, or Chamberlain Group models featuring a yellow learn button manufactured between 2010 and 2021. Additionally, it requires a sectional garage door and is only certified for use within the United States.
Verdict: This smart control is an excellent upgrade for US homeowners with compatible sectional garage doors who want remote phone access and package security. Check your opener brand and safety sensor behavior beforehand to ensure full compatibility.
Who Should Buy It
A great fit if you:
- Want to monitor and close your sectional garage door remotely from a phone
- Use Amazon Prime and want deliveries placed inside your garage via Amazon Key
- Need to set automated nightly schedules to ensure your garage stays shut
- Want to give temporary or regular garage access to visitors on the go
Consider something else if you:
- Have a Linear brand opener or a Chamberlain opener with a yellow learn button made from 2010 to 2021
- Own a non-sectional garage door or live outside the United States
- Have safety sensors that power down their lights when the door closes
FAQ
What kind of garage doors and openers are compatible?
It works with sectional garage doors and most opener brands made after 1993 that use continuous photoelectric sensors. It is not compatible with Linear openers, Chamberlain Group models with a yellow learn button made between 2010 and 2021, or sensors that change power modes when closed.
What are the home network requirements?
You need a router operating on a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi frequency (802.11 B/G/N) located within 50 feet of the Smart Garage Control.
Can I monitor more than one garage door?
Yes, the system can control a second garage door, but you must purchase an additional sensor separately.
Which mobile app does this system use?
It operates using the free myQ app, which is available for both iPhone and Android devices.
Product Details
| Brand | CHAMBERLAIN |
| ASIN | B08GD3D9YJ |
