MYQ not working again

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When mine failed this week, I took the action to change it over to HomeKit Controller integration. It works flawlessly now, but getting it done took a bit of trial and error.

If you used an Apple device at any time with your garage door opener, you need to wipe its association with HomeKit so that HA can see it and take over. If you’re on an Android device, I can’t imagine that you’d have any trouble, but I don’t know that for sure either. If that’s you, try skipping ahead to #7 below.

  1. Delete the integration and any stale objects in HA to avoid later confusion.
  2. Delete the device from myqservices.com to also avoid any potential confusion.
  3. Reset the MYQ Bridge device – this took a little hunting, but on my 819LMB device, keep it powered on and hold down the GEAR button until the blue light starts blinking. Then release it and hold it down again until all of the lights flash. Real fun looking up at it as it’s mounted on the Garage ceiling, but there you have it.
  4. While you’re at the device, take note of the serial number (XXXX-XXX-XXX) and the HomeKit registration code (###-##-###). You’ll need these later.
  5. Use your smart phone to get it on your home wireless network but DO NOT use the iPhone app to program it as this will register it with HomeKit again.
  6. Once it’s on the wireless network, use the myqservices.com web application to add the device back into your account. You’ll need the device’s serial number and will need to train the bridge to your opener.

THIS IS IMPORTANT: Make sure the garage door is working correctly through the myqservices.com website before proceeding and DO NOT open up the iPhone MyQ app under any circumstances until you’re done. You need the bridge to be free any association with HomeKit in order for Home Assistant to be able to see it in the next step. If you’re on an Android device, this obviously doesn’t apply to you. :slight_smile:

  1. Now you can add the HomeKit Controller registration in HA. You should see the MyQ Bridge listed as a device. Use the PIN and see the HomeKit Controller integration documentation if you need any help.
  2. You’ll get two devices when you’re done – the bridge and the cover itself. Rename the cover to the same name (e.g. cover.garage_door_opener) you used before and your automations and dashboards should be working.

Congrats and go break open a cold one for all of that ladder work you just did! And I certainly hope the HomeKit integration will be more stable than the MyQ one was. Oh yeah, and you can use the iPhone MyQ app now if you really want to.

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