How to connect Chamberlain MyQ to Alexa

Do you want to connect your Chamberlain MyQ garage door opener to Alexa?

The good news is that it is possible to do that.

Alexa with MyQ

Well, there's no direct connection between MyQ and Alexa, but there's an alternative way to get the job done. So just keep reading to learn more.

You can connect the Chamberlain MyQ garage door opener to Alexa via the IFTTT (If This Than That) and use voice commands to control the garage door.

I know that a direct integration would be better, but at least you have this alternative solution that can help you to achieve your goal.

How to connect Chamberlain MyQ to Alexa

Here are the steps to connect your Chamberlain MyQ to Alexa through IFTTT:

Create an IFTTT account;

  • Sign-in for the MyQ premium subscription;
  • Link the IFTTT and MyQ account;
  • Sign-in for the MyQ premium subscription;
  • Get the IFTTT applet;
  • Use an Alexa-enabled device to control the garage door.

To install the IFTTT applet, you just need to follow the instructions on the website and sign in to your Amazon account. A straightforward process.

After taking these steps, you will be able to control the door via voice commands and create routines to open and close your garage door.

Follow these steps to link the accounts:

  • Visit the IFTTT website to create an account;
  • Visit the MyQ services website and login into your account;
  • Click on "Authenticate";
  • Select "Add Subscription";
  • Select "IFTTT";
  • Choose the payment method;
  • Enter the required information;
  • Place the order;
  • Open the MyQ App on your mobile phone;
  • Select “Account Linking”;
  • Select "IFTTT".

And you are done. It's not that hard, is it? 🙂

The reasons for the lack of direct compatibility

So, why is Chamberlain MyQ not directly compatible with Alexa?

Well, it looks like the manufacturer has a security concern which could be true since a garage door protects your car, your valuable items and even could be an entrance point to your home.

Or perhaps the company just have a concern with costs.

Anyway, at least you have this alternative way to get it working with Alexa.

How to create routines for MyQ and Alexa

You may want to create routines to automate your garage door.

Here are the steps to create a routine in the Alexa App.

  • Open the Alexa App on your phone.
  • Click the “More” button;
  • Select “Routines.”
  • Click on the plus (+) sign;
  • Give the routine a name;
  • Follow the steps to create the routine.

And that's it.

Now you have your Alexa routine to work with MyQ.

Conclusion

You can't connect Chamberlain MyQ directly to Alexa, but you have a choice of using the IFTTT to have your garage door connected to your smart home devices.

It comes with a small fee, but you can just use this alternative solution.

I hope this article can help you; please share it with your friends.

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