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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. | '''{{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== | ==Incidents== | ||
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==Further | ==Further reading== | ||
*[https://paulwieland.github.io/ratgdo/ 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. | *[https://paulwieland.github.io/ratgdo/ 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. | ||
*[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] | ||
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Chamberlain Group
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| Founded | 1954 |
| Type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Garage Door Openers |
| Official website | https://chamberlaingroup.com/ |
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
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]
References
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