How to Make Your Older Garage Door Opener Compatible with HomeKit!

Today I’ll update an existing garage door opener with HomeKit compatibility and Siri voice commands. Using the Chamberlain MyQ HomeBridge along with a LiftMaster 888LM MyQ Control Panel, I bring an older garage door opener into the future with HomeKit! Finally I can ask Siri to open my garage door instead of fumbling with the remote control. If your garage door is manufactured after 1998, I’ll show you how to do the same! “Hey Siri, open my garage door…” Like magic!
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[@mikegee3688]

This is exactly the video that I needed! I was about to spend $300+ this weekend to replace my garage door opener, then thought, maybe I should search KZbin and get reviews on homekit openers first. Bro, you saved me $$$ because my opener looks to be upgrade-able. THANK YOU, and keep up the great videos! SUBSCRIBED!

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know that this video helped you out and save some money 😊 If you have any questions regarding install, please feel free to ask here. Good luck and thanks for your support! 👍

[@Martino2579]

Found your channel and watched the video on installing the door opener. Having followed your instructions it was very easy. I think I would have taken much longer without your help. Thank you very much.

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Thank you for letting me know this video was useful to you! Knowing I was able to help viewers with their installs is encouraging, and motivates me to make more videos. Congrats on your new HomeKit garage door!

[@MW-xm1rc]

I did the same thing using a $20 item from Amazon! Works very good too,

[@InfiniteAthletics]

Just stumbled upon your channel brother! Keep up the amazing work. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you!

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Thanks for dropping by and watching!

[@davidstarr8503]

Thanks for this. I was planning on replacing my garage door opener to get remote access but I think I might be able upgrade like you did.

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Pretty much any garage door opener manufactured since 1998 is compatible with this upgrade. If you already have a MyQ opener all you need is the HomeBridge.

[@stevekaboobiroo1479]

Nice device and good installation video Rey. Thanks for sharing. I’ve just had a new garage door installed and have a fob attached to the windscreen in each of our vehicles. They work okay but if my door motor is compatible with this device and available in Europe, it’s a done deal. You have a nice house by the way.

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Thank you Steve! It’s a well worth it upgrade I think. If your garage door openers are compatible with this type of upgrade, I’d highly recommend it.

[@brianlakes1750]

Great Video .. very detailed. Best one I have seen about this bridge! Keep it up!!

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@ColemanWorld]

That was great video! I just researched the same equipment, we have the same garage. After watching the video pushed me over the edge to buy. Thanks 🤓

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Great to know you found the video useful! Good luck with the install and thanks for watching!

[@myHomeKithome]

Great video! I wish I had a garage to automate. The joys of living in the city! Do you hae it connected with other accessories or scenes?

[@brightlightdun]

Awesome sharing. I just follow your suggestion here to make my own garage opener work with HomeKit. I don't find it anywhere else sharing the same tips as you did here. It's very easy, and I get it installed and setup in less than half hour. The control panel now will beeps and blinks the lights when it is closing.

[@ReyG_HKSH]

I’m very happy that this video was able to help you with your own HomeKit install. It’s a great system and I still think it’s very cool that I can open my garage using Siri. Thanks for watching!

[@LetsGetCoffee]

You just earned a sub here! Great stuff. keep em coming!

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Thanks for watching and subscribing, welcome to the channel!

[@gktv5280]

Very nice

[@antonionater1600]

Excellent video!!!

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeanpaulmartinez6811]

this process also works for industrial motors or only for residential, since I have a curtain motor with loogica 4 and it does not have the myq system.

[@charlesgross4893]

I have a Raynor garage door opener dated May 1990. What remote can I use for that?

[@lawofficesofseans.vahdatan7719]

Rey, what can you do if it does not say success, and it says no Device found?

[@siddhu38]

Hi, I wonder "LiftMaster 888LM MyQ Control Panel" can work with new car homelink which need Security 2.0 upgrade on my old Garage door opener (2001).

[@decntv]

You're the best bro

[@AlexXLRatFace]

After all is your physical button still working?

[@DJELI]

Soooo glad I ran into your video. I was about to buy the sensor and get the home bridge. Now I can just get the Liftmaster panel and the home bridge. Quick question you didn't have to buy a MyQ lnternet Gateway for this?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Good to know you found it useful. If you have a opener manufactured after 1998, all you need is the MyQ Homebridge for HomeKit along with the 888LM.

[@DJELI]

Rey G perfect. Mines was made 01/05 and I have the red learn button.

[@ReyG_HKSH]

That should work. Good luck with the install!

[@alexrowland]

Love the synchronized drone shot at the end! Which drone is that? I just purchased two new Liftmaster openers w/WiFi integrated and was pretty bummed to see I still need the bridge to enable HomeKit support. You can control both doors via the liftmaster app, but not with Siri or the Home app. Lame.

[@ReyG_HKSH]

The extra expense for HomeKit support with new openers is disappointing, but for folks like me upgrading existing openers, the cost was worth the price of admission. Hey, at least we don’t need to pay a sub fee like they ask Google users to! Thanks for watching!

[@regularguy59]

I don't know if it's possible but it would be nice if the motion sensor on the wall unit could be included as a Homekit accessory.

[@ReyG_HKSH]

No, it doesn't seem to show up as an available accessory in the HomeBridge.

[@MrXjumpman]

Great video! Do you need a Apple home hub to connect the MyQ home bridge ?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

If you want to use it with HomeKit, yes.

[@dciok]

Rey, I do have a question. If I install this system will more than one person be able to control the opener with Siri? Such as my wife.

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Daryl Ciokiewicz Sure, anyone you give access to your HomeKit devices in the Home app can access and control those with Siri, including this garage door opener.

[@Reddmoney85show]

Can 1 MyQ control a 2 car garage or do I have to purchase 2 of the myq's?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Yes, the MyQ HomeBridge can control multiple MyQ compatible openers, so you only need one MyQ HomeBridge.

[@Gregorzgm]

Would another slide or accessory in addition to the 819lmb be necessary for it to work with the homekit or is this accessory only necessary with the cuamberlain engine or liftmaster that have the MyQ logo?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

All that’s needed besides a compatible opener is what’s show in this video. Very simple solution.

[@ryanp7756]

Is there a way to turn of that loud beeping when closing the garage?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Ryan Pons Not that I am aware of. It is a safety “feature” when the door is closing remotely (possibly unsupervised) so that anyone who may be in the vicinity won’t be hit by the closing door. The beeping does not occur when using the wall controller or remotes.

[@DJELI]

Just wanna say this way is 100000000& legit. I just hook up mine and everything works just like you showed it on here. Thanks again for this video. Quick question...Is there any way not to get the panel to BEEP when closing it off the home app?? Thanks again

[@ReyG_HKSH]

You're very much welcome! I take it the install went well which is great! I haven't found a way to shut that beeping off. It's a safety feature that's supposed to warn anyone around the garage door that it's closing, kinda like a backup horn. Enjoy the new toy ;)

[@gsingh2]

This is actually sooo dope! Set up seems hella easy. My only gripe is that beeping noise when closing. Is there a way to turn that off?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Unfortunately not.

[@krazygreekguy]

Great video again man! Do you happen to know if that Liftmaster control panel is compatible with other garage opener brands? I’m wondering if I could somehow get that panel to operate my sliding gate on my driveway and give that HomeKit

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Thank you! Unfortunately I found this: The 888LM control panel is not compatible with commercial door or gate operators or other brands of residential door operators. It is designed to work with Chamberlain manufactured residential garage door openers made from 1998 to present. So while this particular controller may not work for your usage I did find this link which may be helpful: support.liftmaster.com/articles/How_To/GATE-CDO-How-to-identify-gate-and-commercial-door-operators-compatible-with-MyQ-technology-1480440751101 If you can get your sliding gate MyQ compatible then all you'd need is the MyQ HomeBridge. Good luck and let me know if you find a solution.

[@krazygreekguy]

Rey G Thanks for the info man! Yeah I have the MyQ Homebridge along with the original MyQ opener and it works great with my garage. I’ve been trying to find a way to get MyQ on my gate opener. I’ll check out that link you posted. Thanks again and keep up the good videos!

[@guwrb1]

Nice job. But you also have a keypad on the outside. does that still work. or do you need to replace that keypad, if so what would you replace it with.

[@ReyG_HKSH]

I do not have a keypad for this garage door located on the outside. For those that might, as long as your garage door is MyQ compatible, it should work.

[@mauricemoore8472]

Hello, i can’t find the Chamberlain model your using anywhere. I did find a Liftmaster model for around $90. How much did you pay for the Chamberlain? I did purchase the 888lm already, just a tough time with the model your using.

[@ReyG_HKSH]

The link still appears to work, you can also find the Chamberlain one on their website. I’d wait for holiday sales, we’re so close at this point ;)

[@kanzai12]

Hi? I have question, our gate not like this, its slide type similar like Traditional Japanese Room Door. Do will its work?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Unfortunately this only works with the style of garage doors shown in the video. Thanks for watching!

[@ericlnc]

Thank you for this video. I didn't hear you mention it, but why did you choose the chamberlain bridge but liftmaster control panel. It seems like you can get both from either manufacturer. Was just curious. Thanks!

[@ReyG_HKSH]

All these parts are essentially the same except different branding on either. The ONLY reason I have the Chamberlain MyQ Homebridge was the cost. At the time I purchased it there was a sale, and who doesn’t like to save a few dollars 💵? Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@ericlnc]

@@ReyG_HKSH thanks! I love a sale. Plus it showcased the cross compatibility too.

[@palvarez83]

Nice video. A couple of questions. 1. Will one bridge work with multiple doors assuming I buy add additional controller? 2. How does it know when it’s open/closed? Is there a tilt sensor involved?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Yes bridge will work with multiple doors. My opener has a sensor so it lets me know open/close state.

[@palvarez83]

Thanks! Got it installed and it’s working very well!

[@eliranlahijani4895]

Hi, can I plug more then one wall button to this bridge?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Yes

[@pr1me_78]

Is there anyway to disable the beeping noice that you know of? I leave my house pretty early and don't want to wake up the neighbors.

[@ReyG_HKSH]

None. It's for safety and I don't think Chamberlain will allow the disabling of it. It's actually louder than it may seem when you're standing in the garage. From across the street it's faintly heard, although I have a neighbor who's car alarm randomly goes off and that is much more annoying than my garage opener! Thanks for watching!

[@pr1me_78]

Rey G thanks for the reply and I guess I’ll find out how loud it is in a few days when it arrives.

[@teodorobell]

Informative video, thanks, but where did you get the serial number for the 888LM? Did you use the one from the bridge? My 888LM has no serial numbers.

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Yes, the serial number that the app requests is from the hub/My Q HomeBridge, and that can be found on the hub itself or on the literature included.

[@teodorobell]

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

[@ReyG_HKSH]

TedB Awesome! How are you enjoying the new functionality through HomeKit?

[@teodorobell]

Loving it! I'm impressed with both Apple's security layer and ease of install. House feels more comfortable and almost alive once with each added automation. Can't wait to see Homekit mature and release a truly capable dashboard. Your videos are a tremendous help, clear and detailed, no steps missing. Keep up the great work!

[@ReyG_HKSH]

TedB Wow, I’m really glad you found some helpful information in my content. With software authentication now available to third-parties, we should see more HomeKit compatible devices on the market. Also hoping iOS12 brings new functionality for HomeKit 🤞

[@ocdtechtalk]

Question? Once you set it up on your phone did you have to do all that again to set it up for your wife or did you just have to load the app on her phone. Thx

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Once it’s under HomeKit, anyone you give access to your home (like your wife) will have access to the device. Thanks for watching!

[@4_the_health_of_it]

Hi Rey G, So everyone’s phone in my household could set up their own account?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

You can add users and invite everyone you want access.

[@richardeccleston8388]

How does the system know if the door is open or closed? What happens if the door starts closing but the floor sensors activate and open the door again. How would you know?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

You’ll be able to check the status of open or close state in the Home app.

[@Jimmy-ih2xv]

I have 2 garage doors so will I need 2 of everything (bridge & control panel)?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Only 1 MyQ HomeBridge is needed and 2 control panels (1 for each door).

[@Jimmy-ih2xv]

@@ReyG_HKSH Thanks

[@meredithpaige8393]

Can geofencing work with this?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Meredith Paige I’m guessing you want the garage to open when arriving home? The quick answer is no. The long answer is it will but you’ll need it authenticate that action on an iOS device, through either TouchID or FaceID. There is also a workaround but I feel it compromises security for convenience. If you’d like to learn the work around, look for Brad Cohen’s comment in this section. Thanks for watching and good luck!👍

[@SickMy_Duck]

Nobody found the easter egg '308 negra arroyo ln'?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

🤫

[@jm-po6bs]

Thank you

[@ehoth7067]

Great video! Good work Rey or should I call you Walter?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Good eye 😉 Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@TarekFaham]

Will it work with Amazon Alexa, Google home... Etc...

[@ReyG_HKSH]

The MyQ HomeBridge is specifically for HomeKit and Siri integration. I think Google home is compatible with MyQ enabled garage door openers but a paid subscription is needed. I don't use Amazon services so I'm unaware if there are any solutions for Alexa.

[@MrMr123]

Can you use google Assitant with only one command to open and close the door

[@ReyG_HKSH]

I believe you can use Google Assistant but a subscription may be required. Thanks for watching!

[@Ryan-ru2fm]

Correct, when I used google Assistant, I had to pay a subscription fee.

[@vpham92688]

Just noticed: White Residence, located at 308 Negra Arroyo Lane, was the home of the White family including Walter, his wife Skyler, their son Walt Jr. LOL

[@ReyG_HKSH]

😊

[@bartdereu9267]

I was hoping for a universal solution. Not a brand specifick one

[@Wittywhittier]

Thanks for the video. Does the existing garage door opener have to be a specific model?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

The key to this solution is the 888LM. If your opener is compatible with the 888LM then it will work with the MyQ Home Bridge. The listing from Amazon states: "The 888LM is compatible any LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Sears Craftsman garage door opener manufactured since 1998 with RED ORANGE or PURPLE learn button." Thanks for watching!

[@CityLifeinAmerica]

Lol we just literally at the beginning was watching a garage door open and close.

[@rashidsyed6547]

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[@Ryan-ru2fm]

After watching your door I notice how much louder your chain motor vs my belt motor. I’d highly recommend when you want to update the garage motor

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Ryan That’s totally in the plan. My neighbor has a belt motor and when I’m in his garage, I’m impressed by just how quiet his opener is compared to mine. Thanks for watching!

[@Ryan-ru2fm]

Rey G absolutely. We have a 2 1/2 car garage with 2 separate doors. The upstairs is above the garage as well. So belt motors were a must for us when we have to replace doors and motors due to the old ones breaking. They are silent from the outside and minimal sound while in the garage. The upstairs has a tiny hum when opening or closing but that’s only if you are listening for it. Doing anything that takes attention away we don’t notice. The thing you hear most is the engine of the car coming in. We are planning to eventually get Tesla’s. Just think how silent that will be. Also, opt to get insulated garage doors. Keeps temps perfect all year round!

[@ReyG_HKSH]

@@Ryan-ru2fm I think we're on the same page in more ways than one. Also planning on getting a Tesla Y once the standard range is available since it's closer to being within our budget. Probably do all that at around the same time, belt driven openers, Tesla charger and car, hopefully next year!

[@Ryan-ru2fm]

Rey G We are planning to get Teslas eventually. I think sooner rather than later. I lost my job in IT due to COVID-19. So Teslas will have to wait. I agree about the standard trade Model Y being the one we would like to get for our “ family car”. I could do either a model 3 or model Y for myself. In a couple weeks we are having the Solar provider who is licensed to install Tesla products come out to our house and give quotes. If the price is right, we might go with the Solar if it’s around the same for our monthly bill. We are also getting quoted for Tesla Powerwalls as well. If we get Tesla cars, we will definitely get in home chargers.

[@Ryan-ru2fm]

Rey G Also, I think your Eufy Cam 2 video helped me decide to go with Eufy as a wireless security setup. Started with the video doorbell. Will get the Eufy Cam 2 when they go on sale again. I would agree, sounds like we’re on the same page about home tech and everything 😉

[@terryaney73]

Hi. Looking at 'MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener Chamberlain MYQ-G0301 - Wireless & Wi-Fi enabled Garage Hub with Smartphone Control' on Amazon, it says it is compatible with Liftmaster with yellow, purple, orange/red, or green learn buttons. Do you still need to buy the 888LM product? And if you have 2 garage doors, can you have two diff Siri commands to open a specific one?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

The 888LM is really just for older non-MyQ garage openers. If your garage opener is already MyQ then you’d only need the MyQ Homebridge to expose it to HomeKit. You’ll be able to name the 2 different doors individually so you could request Siri to open one or the other. Thanks for watching!

[@KaZoo62]

Did you subscribe to the $10 a month MyQ in order to have Siri voice command your open/close the door? And will this work one controller with multi doors? Will it work with Alexa or Google Home?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

The MyQ HomeBridge is specifically for HomeKit and there is no fee to use Siri. I believe the other MyQ accessories work with Google Home via IFTTT (don’t hold me to that) via a monthly fee. I don’t think there is a solution yet for Alexa from Chamberlain but it might be a good idea to contact their support.

[@rehdogg]

MyQ don't they charge a subscription fee?

[@ReyG_HKSH]

HomeKit does not require a subscription fee. Other platforms may require a fee. Thanks for watching!

[@Jeronimo-eb2rf]

Just use a cheap smartplug, connect it with an NO relay and connect to the push button (wire) of the garage opener. Combinate it with a cheap Windows sensor to know if the garage is open or closed. Works great with all the homekit automatisation rules (ex. Coming home). Works with any Already installed garage opener and Every cheap one. 😉

[@novaprime7825]

I think your address is in this video you might want to blur that out then reupload I mean unless you don’t care 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ReyG_HKSH]

Hey, thanks for the heads-up. It might be my “fake” addy but just in case, can you tell me the minute mark where you may have seen my address?

[@novaprime7825]

Rey G oh ok it’s probably it is is exactly at the 12 minute mark it is probably fake lol

[@MrMr123]

That was A LOT of shit just to open a garage door lol

[@lklarsons]

Awesome information, but...are you getting paid by the minute? 5 minutes to open the boxes! 3 minutes to hook up two wires? I’ll be old before I get to the end!

[@Nunyabizn3ss]

Perfect for my meth lab!

[@ReyG_HKSH]

🤫

[@Nunyabizn3ss]

@@ReyG_HKSH we might have the same address 😜

[@theniffs]

Would have been nice if you told people what they needed to do if they have other color program buttons on their doors...

[@ReyG_HKSH]

theniffs The 888LM that is essential to this solution is compatible with openers manufactured since 1998 with a red, orange, or purple learn button. If your opener has another color then this solution likely won’t work for you and you’d just need to purchase a newer MyQ compatible opener along with the MyQ Homebridge.

[@theniffs]

Actually you are incorrect, I do not need to buy a whole new opener (I did research) I have a chamberlin that is new (2017) but it has a yellow button (yay for cheap builder?). I just need to purchase a myq smart hub, then I will also purchase a myq bridge to work with my liftmaster gate opener, these devices will let me do the exact same thing and open both my garage door and my gate at the same time and I will even setup geofencing (something you didnt even cover which is pretty lame that you didnt). The opener as is works with homelink (program your built in buttons in your car).

[@ReyG_HKSH]

The solution discussed here is specifically for older garage doors and requires use of the 888LM. It’s great you found a solution for your situation which is obviously beyond the scope of this content. Cheers!

[@theniffs]

My point is you could do a little more research and make your content much more useful to a much wider audience.

[@pullformore]

Oh lord - please learn how to record with some brevity! You ramble on and on far too much. I do not need to see you open a box, for instance. Think about what you are going to say, and write out a basic script before you hit the record button. There is an informative video in here, but I have already clicked away because I got bored. I am sorry to sound harsh, but I am being honest and am trying to give you well-meant advice.