How to Install the Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Control: A Step-by-Step Guide
Have you ever left home and had the nagging feeling that you may have left the garage door open? A smart garage door opener provides peace of mind by allowing you to check the status of your door from anywhere, right from your phone. It also adds the convenience of being able to open the door for a delivery or let someone in without having to give out a keypad code.
The Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Control is an upgrade that adds this smart functionality to many existing garage door openers. The system includes two main components: a hub that connects to your home’s Wi-Fi network and a sensor that attaches to your garage door to detect if it is open or closed. The installation is a simple process you can complete yourself.
Getting Started: The MyQ App
The first step in the entire process is to download the MyQ application to your smartphone. Once the app is installed, you will need to create an account to manage your device. After you are logged in, you can begin the setup by selecting the option to add a new device and choosing the “Smart Garage Control” from the list of available products.
Pairing Your MyQ Hub and Sensor
To begin pairing, plug the MyQ hub into a power outlet. A light on the hub will begin to blink, indicating it is ready to be paired. The MyQ app will use your phone’s Bluetooth to discover the hub. Follow the in-app instructions to connect the hub to your home’s 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
Next, you will pair the door sensor with the hub. To activate the sensor, simply pull the battery tab. The app will then instruct you to press the button on the sensor. You will know the pairing is successful when the hub beeps and its light flashes, confirming it has established a connection with the door sensor.
Mounting the Hardware
Proper placement of the hardware is essential for the system to work correctly. Before attaching the door sensor, thoroughly clean the area on the top panel of your garage door where you intend to place it. Use the provided adhesive strips to securely mount the sensor to this cleaned surface.
The hub includes a mounting bracket for easy installation. You can mount the hub on the ceiling near your existing garage door opener motor or on a nearby side wall. The most important consideration for placement is its proximity to a power outlet, as the hub must be plugged in to operate.
Connecting to Your Garage Door Opener
The final step is to sync the MyQ system with your garage door opener motor. The MyQ app will guide you through this process, which requires you to locate the “learn” or “program” button on your motor unit. Once you press this button, the app will send a signal to the opener. A successful connection is confirmed when the light on your garage door opener blinks and the door operates in response to the command from the app.
The Benefits of a Smart Garage
This is a super simple installation that serves as an awesome and cheap smart home upgrade. Once installed, you will have the ability to open and close your garage door from anywhere using the MyQ app. You can also receive alerts and notifications whenever the door is opened or closed, giving you complete awareness and valuable peace of mind.
