You mean the open source schematic?
Yeah Paul initially told people no, then started to just blind delete all the requests. So much for open source and “no lock in”.
I’m wondering if IFTTT could be a workaround. Since IFTTT is MyQ’s official partner, and Home Assistant supports IFTTT integration too.
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no, it sucks, I have IFTT Pro+ and their MyQ integration only supports CLOSE door, not open…i sent in a request for this feature but not sure how far will get since opening the door is a security issue
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Something is wrong with the Gate and Source abbreviations on your mosfet symbols. Either the board is using them as protection diodes with gate to the ground, in which case it’s just your G and S symbols that are flipped, or they actually use the mosfets to drive the signal lines, in which case the mosfet connections are wrong (gate would not be to ground). These are also two very weird choices as mosfets. A power mosfet on a signal line ? Weird.
Thank you for your effort on this.
Thank you for your effort here. I just left a negative review on the MyQ app for this reason. Please do the same!
MyQ clearly wants to advertise at us through their app. We remove that friction with HomeAssistant. However I don’t want a new app for every home automation device I own, that quickly becomes cumbersome.
The reality is that HomeAssistant requires a level of technical ability that most consumers don’t have. This third party blocking explicitly impacts us enthusiasts, which will push us away from MyQ and to open alternatives. MyQ would make more revenue if they ALLOWED third party integrations. That way our community be supportive of MyQ, and would point more consumers to their products. That generates more revenue for MyQ for non-HomeAssistant consumers (hardware + advertising revenue), and HomeAssistant users (hardware revenue only). Openness is an ACCELERATOR for growth. This move is shortsighted by MyQ, but an appeal like this + negative app reviews in the app store could encourage them to reverse course.
neg reviews on app wont do much, take it to social media, post the issue right to their parent company “chamberlaingroup”
I suggest that people email complaints to [email protected] and [email protected] as I’ve just done. I made it clear that I won’t even consider purchasing any MyQ enabled devices in the future as long as they continue to block third party integration access like this. I’ve also posted a comment on the Chamberlain Group facebook page.
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Two things.
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You mentioned HomeKit. Based on my chat with MyQ yesterday, only their bridge will work with Apple HomeKit. Not their hubs or openers. I have chamberlain openers and hubs for 3 garage doors with equipment less than 2 years old. Most everyone is SOL… and stuck with the MyQ app that really cannot integrate with anything
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The following is from my chat with them. They do not seem to care that customers are upset. And they do not want to help a person become approved to use the API. Furthermore, they obviously are attempting to use fear marketing and misinformation. Chamberlain aka LiftMaster should be avoided by anyone interested in a smarthome.
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The MyQ API used to work with my home automation. Recently it has crapped out because of authentication issues. API works for a few minutes, then it gets an error
Tue 6:46 PM
I am sorry do you mean the app ?
Tue 6:47 PM
We see all your devices are online and connected with no error - what does the error say ?
Tue 6:48 PM
no. The API. It worked great for a year. Then since sept 19 it has been crap.
Tue 6:48 PM
I am sorry what is a an API ?
Tue 6:48 PM
Do you mean app ?
Tue 6:48 PM
Myq provides an api to allow other apps to control the devices. This is for the purpose of IOT, basically home automation. Since the date mentioned above, a garage can be controlled for like 15 minutes. Then you block the IOT home automation.
Tue 6:51 PM
I see
Tue 6:52 PM
I see
Tue 6:52 PM
I am so sorry
Tue 6:52 PM
I have a lot invested into chamberlain/liftMaster and this burns all the goodwill you had
Tue 6:53 PM
The reason you get an error, we no longer support VPNs, Ip vanisher, ad blockers or access with non-supported 3rd party apps. API or IOT for non supported 3rd parties are no longer supported
We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience.
I apologize, the app is designed to work with our products and the connections thru authorized partners. The use of the app with non autorihires partners will not longer be supported. These changes are to protect the access for our customers.
Tue 6:55 PM
That is stupid. I will be posting online how much Chamberlain/Lift,aster sucks on all the home automation groups because you refuse to respect the premise of IOT community. And I will promote ratgo as a cheap way to get away from chamberlain
Tue 6:55 PM
I am sorry
Tue 6:56 PM
tell your manager
Tue 6:56 PM
This is to avoid non authorized parties from gaining access to your home via our app
Tue 6:56 PM
api has authentication. So that is a lie
Tue 6:57 PM
If you wish to allow non authorized parties access to your home we understand but we cannot support that action thru our connections
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for the feedback
Tue 6:57 PM
that is funny. I do not think the marketing team will like my online feedback
Tue 6:58 PM
Understood, however if they have not opted out to become one of our authorized partners we unfortunately cannot make them.
Tue 6:58 PM
send Me a link to this opt process
Tue 6:59 PM
I will make sure to document how unhappy you with the new changes. Opt out of what process? If you wish to know what API is not a MyQ authorized partner
Tue 6:59 PM
You said “ Understood, however if they have not opted out to become one of our authorized partners we unfortunately cannot make them.” what url do they need to use to not opt out? I can send that to developers
Tue 7:00 PM
That is not something that is simply available on a website, that someone can randomly sign up for. The connection as a MyQ partner is a very serious issue. I would hate for you to allow access to unchecked 3rd parties and someone breaks into your home because of the type of access you wish to share. We understand you wish to use our devices with other companies. We apologize that at this time - the company you wish to use - is not supported. If you wish for that company to become a MyQ Partner, you may speak to them about those options.
Tue 7:04 PM
Fear marketing about a technical issue doesn’t work when the person hearing the message better understands the technology behind the security protocol than you do,
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My understanding is that homekit compatible bridges like the one I ordered can be synced with the garage opener like you would sync a garage door remote, and then the bridge can be used to monitor and control the garage door after that’s been done via wifi and the homekit integration in Home Assistant, at least that’s what someone in a different thread appeared to be saying they had done…
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L1VSSLT?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
The one I ordered will arrive within the next few days and I’ll update the thread here to let you know if I manage to get something rigged up with it that works well enough in HA. It’s dumb that we’re even having to do this though.
Yes it’s Fritzing getting the icon wrong. Sorry, it’s going to be fixed. Just follow the S/G/D and ignore the icon for now.
Now fixed. The schematic should now be accurate.
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I have this exact device and switched over from the MyQ integration to HomeKit on Monday. It’s been working great (finally!) and now functions locally too.
The thing I don’t understand is what CloudFlare is picking up on. There must be something different in the request pattern than HA is using vs their app. There is no actual way to tell what app is making the request assuming the same payload is passed.
@Lash-L, do you have an actual trace from the iOS or Android app that we can compare with the trace from the PyMyQ library?
I signed up for the Tesla App (without a Tesla) and got this survey last night in my email.
We value your feedback. Help us learn what we should change about myQ Connected Garage + Tesla.
Click here to begin myQ survey
Please take the survey say you have a tesla and then use the final box to ask for API support for smart homes.
I know this is a last ditch effort, but lets try it.
Thank you!
There’s heaps of ways to do this. They could be using client certificates for one.
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I also have a 819LMB. It’s currently configured with the MyQ iPhone App. Previously, I used the HA MyQ integration, automation scripts, and HomeKit Bridge (homekit:), to expose the garage doors to HA. In response to the broken MyQ integration, I’ve disabled the MyQ integration, removed the doors from the HA HomeKit Bridge, and have failed to get Apple Home to discover the 819LMB. zeroconf: and network: are present in configuration.yaml.
I’m about ready to factory reset the 819LMB, but can’t find a recent example of the reset procedure. Since Chamberlain has discontinued the 819LMB, I’ve got concerns about getting reconnected after a reset.
Thank you for your hard work on this. I tried other approved MyQ integrations like the ring integration, and they only provide status, not controls.
So I ordered a ratgo. Until that comes in, I’m using a zigbee switch (has a momentary switch option) soldered to an extra remote. It’s working along with a contact sensor for status.
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I’m using Alexa for Voice home automation and MyQ does NOT support Alexa. I ended up purchasing a YoLink ‘Finger’ and tilt sensor. It monitors the state of the door and can toggle the door open and closed. If anyone is looking for an alternative that is somewhat brute force, but works well. There’s also a YoLink Integration in Home Assistant.
I’m somewhat of a purist and hate using workarounds by Chamberlain has been nothing but a pain. At my last house I had Control4 that doesn’t have a driver for MyQ so I had to jump through a bunch of API commands to use a TCP/IP driver to call webservices to open and close the door, without providing a status update on the door. WHY!?!?!?
BTW, I also use YoLink leak sensors and a valve control on my water main so when it detects leaks it shuts the water off until I address it.
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Personally, I wouldn’t connect my garage to alexa. All anyone needs to know is that you have an alexa in your house. They can then just yell really loud “Alexa open garage” and your garage will open. Food for thought.
Alexa is very good at hearing muffled or distorted utterances. My wife and I play joke around with it all the time. I’ve said things w/ food in my mouth, while yawning, while purposely distorting my voice throughout the utterance. She nails it every time.
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