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==Incidents==
==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>{{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: 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 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250228145900/https://linustechtips.com/topic/1538922-chamberlain-group-intentionally-breaks-third-party-api-access-to-myq-destroying-home-automation-solutions/ |archive-date=28 Feb 2025}}</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>
*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 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250708180428/https://support.chamberlaingroup.com/s/article/myQ-Home-Bridge-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Discontinued |archive-date=8 Jul 2025}}</ref>


==Further reading==
==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://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]
*[https://community.home-assistant.io/t/the-current-state-of-myq-from-the-codeowner/630623 The Current State of MyQ - From the codeowner]
*[[Chamberlain removes API access from new and existing garage door openers]]


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Chamberlain Group
Basic information
Founded 1954
Legal Structure Subsidiary
Industry Garage Door Openers
Also known as
Official website https://chamberlaingroup.com/

Chamberlain Group LLC is an intelligent garage door opener company founded in 1954. They boast 50M+ homes with their products installed, and also offer commercial garage door opener systems.

Incidents

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  • 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.[1]
  • 2023: Discontinued support for "myQ Home Bridge" kit, which bricked a $70-90 device, with no refunds offered.[2]

Further reading

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References

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  1. "Chamberlain Group intentionally breaks third-party API access to MyQ, destroying home automation solutions". Linus Tech Tips. 2 Nov 2023. Archived from the original on 28 Feb 2025. Retrieved 29 Mar 2025.
  2. "myQ Home Bridge Frequently Asked Questions (Discontinued)". Chamberlain Group. Archived from the original on 8 Jul 2025. Retrieved 29 Mar 2025.