Chamberlain Group: Difference between revisions

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'''{{wplink|Chamberlain Group|Chamberlain Group LLC}}''' is an intelligent garage door opener company founded in 1954, boasting 50M+ homes with their products installed, and also offers commercial garage door opener systems.

~~== Consumer impact summary ==~~

~~{{Placeholder box|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):~~

* User Freedom

* User Privacy

* Business Model

* Market Control}}

==Incidents==

*2023: Disabled access to the myQ ecosystem to "prevent unauthorized usage." This removal of API access to the myQ ecosystem prevented users from utilizing features that were previously available to customers. An example of an affected product is the Chamberlain MYQ-G0401 Wireless Smart Garage Hub. <ref>https://linustechtips.com/topic/1538922-chamberlain-group-intentionally-breaks-third-party-api-access-to-myq-destroying-home-automation-solutions/</ref>

*2023: Disabled access to the myQ ecosystem to "prevent unauthorized usage." This removal of API access to the myQ ecosystem prevented users from utilizing features that were previously available to customers. An example of an affected product is the Chamberlain MYQ-G0401 Wireless Smart Garage Hub.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 Nov 2023 |title=Chamberlain Group intentionally breaks third-party API access to MyQ, destroying home automation solutions |url=https://linustechtips.com/topic/1538922-chamberlain-group-intentionally-breaks-third-party-api-access-to-myq-destroying-home-automation-solutions/ |url-status=live |access-date=29 Mar 2025 |website=Linus Tech Tips}}</ref>

*2023: Discontinued support for "myQ Home Bridge" kit, which bricked a $70-90 device, with no refunds offered. <ref>https://support.chamberlaingroup.com/s/article/myQ-Home-Bridge-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Discontinued~~</ref>~~

*2023: Discontinued support for "myQ Home Bridge" kit, which bricked a $70-90 device, with no refunds offered.<ref>{{Cite web |title=myQ Home Bridge Frequently Asked Questions (Discontinued) |url=https://support.chamberlaingroup.com/s/article/myQ-Home-Bridge-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Discontinued |url-status=live |access-date=29 Mar 2025 |website=Chamberlain Group}}</ref>

==~~References~~==

~~{{Reflist~~}}

==Further reading==

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*[https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2023/11/06/removal-of-myq-integration/ Removal of MyQ (Home Assistant) integration] - Chamberlain Group, the owners of MyQ, have released a public statement saying they will continue blocking access to third-party apps, like the MyQ integration.

*[https://community.home-assistant.io/t/the-current-state-of-myq-from-the-codeowner/630623 The Current State of MyQ - From the codeowner]

== References ==

[[Category:Chamberlain Group]]

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 '''{{wplink|Chamberlain Group|Chamberlain Group LLC}}''' is an intelligent garage door opener company founded in 1954, boasting 50M+ homes with their products installed, and also offers commercial garage door opener systems.
-== Consumer impact summary ==
-{{Placeholder box|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):
-* User Freedom
-* User Privacy
-* Business Model
-* Market Control}}
 ==Incidents==
-*2023: Disabled access to the myQ ecosystem to "prevent unauthorized usage." This removal of API access to the myQ ecosystem prevented users from utilizing features that were previously available to customers. An example of an affected product is the Chamberlain MYQ-G0401 Wireless Smart Garage Hub. <ref>https://linustechtips.com/topic/1538922-chamberlain-group-intentionally-breaks-third-party-api-access-to-myq-destroying-home-automation-solutions/</ref>
+*2023: Disabled access to the myQ ecosystem to "prevent unauthorized usage." This removal of API access to the myQ ecosystem prevented users from utilizing features that were previously available to customers. An example of an affected product is the Chamberlain MYQ-G0401 Wireless Smart Garage Hub.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 Nov 2023 |title=Chamberlain Group intentionally breaks third-party API access to MyQ, destroying home automation solutions |url=https://linustechtips.com/topic/1538922-chamberlain-group-intentionally-breaks-third-party-api-access-to-myq-destroying-home-automation-solutions/ |url-status=live |access-date=29 Mar 2025 |website=Linus Tech Tips}}</ref>
-*2023: Discontinued support for "myQ Home Bridge" kit, which bricked a $70-90 device, with no refunds offered. <ref>https://support.chamberlaingroup.com/s/article/myQ-Home-Bridge-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Discontinued</ref>
+*2023: Discontinued support for "myQ Home Bridge" kit, which bricked a $70-90 device, with no refunds offered.<ref>{{Cite web |title=myQ Home Bridge Frequently Asked Questions (Discontinued) |url=https://support.chamberlaingroup.com/s/article/myQ-Home-Bridge-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Discontinued |url-status=live |access-date=29 Mar 2025 |website=Chamberlain Group}}</ref>
-==References==
-{{Reflist}}
 ==Further reading==
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 *[https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2023/11/06/removal-of-myq-integration/ Removal of MyQ (Home Assistant) integration] - Chamberlain Group, the owners of MyQ, have released a public statement saying they will continue blocking access to third-party apps, like the MyQ integration.
 *[https://community.home-assistant.io/t/the-current-state-of-myq-from-the-codeowner/630623 The Current State of MyQ - From the codeowner]
+== References ==
+<references />
 [[Category:Chamberlain Group]]