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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 | *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 | *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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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
- 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
- ratgdo is a WiFi control board for garage door openers that works over a user's local network using ESPHome, HomeKit or MQTT. It works with virtually any residential Chamberlain or Liftmaster manufactured garage door opener.
- 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.
- The Current State of MyQ - From the codeowner
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "myQ Home Bridge Frequently Asked Questions (Discontinued)". Chamberlain Group. Archived from the original on 8 Jul 2025. Retrieved 29 Mar 2025.