Does MyQ still work with Home Assistant?

No! Chamberlain blocked third-party access in December 2023. The official MyQ integration has been removed from HA. Use ratgdo or Konnected blaQ for local control.

What's the difference between ratgdo and Konnected blaQ?

Both use the same technology. ratgdo is cheaper but requires self-assembly. blaQ is more expensive but pre-assembled with support. Both use ESPHome and function identically in HA.

Can I use Meross without cloud?

Partially. The HomeKit version can be controlled locally via HomeKit Controller in HA. With the Meross LAN HACS integration, you get full local HTTP control.

Which solution is best for Chamberlain/LiftMaster?

ratgdo or Konnected blaQ. These speak the Security+ 2.0 protocol directly and provide full functionality including obstruction sensor and light control.

Can I open the garage based on GPS?

Yes! Use Home Assistant zones and device_tracker. When your phone enters a zone, an automation can open the door. Add safety conditions like time of day.

Smart Garage & Driveway

Garage Local ESPHome

Smart garage door control gives you remote access and status - open/close from your phone, get notifications, and automate based on presence. With the right solutions, you can avoid cloud dependency and keep control local.

🎯 Garage Door Controller Types

Overview

Controller	Compatibility	HA Integration	Cloud	Price
ratgdo	Chamberlain/LiftMaster	ESPHome (local)	No	💰
Konnected blaQ	Chamberlain/LiftMaster	ESPHome (local)	Optional	💰💰
Meross	Universal (200+ brands)	HACS/HomeKit	Yes	💰
ismartgate	Universal	Native	No	💰💰💰
Shelly 1 DIY	Universal (dry contact)	Native	Optional	💰

🔧 ratgdo (Recommended for Chamberlain/LiftMaster)

Price: ~$35

ratgdo = “Rage Against The Garage Door Opener”

The best solution for Chamberlain/LiftMaster owners:

✅ 100% local control (no cloud)
✅ ESPHome or HomeKit firmware
✅ Open/close/stop commands
✅ Precise door status (open/closing/closed/opening)
✅ Light control
✅ Obstruction sensor status
✅ Motion sensor (with 889LM panel)
✅ Wireless lockout
✅ Partial opening support

Compatibility	Learn Button Color
Security+ 2.0	Yellow (round)
Security+ 1.0	Purple/Brown/Orange/Red
Dry Contact	All others

ESPHome Integration

# ratgdo is auto-discovered in HA
# Go to: Settings → Devices → ESPHome

# Entities created:
# - cover.ratgdo_garage_door
# - light.ratgdo_light
# - binary_sensor.ratgdo_obstruction
# - binary_sensor.ratgdo_motion
# - lock.ratgdo_remote_lock
# - button.ratgdo_sync

# Example: Garage door automation
automation:
  - alias: "Garage - Close on departure"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: person.brian
        from: "home"
        to: "not_home"
        for: "00:02:00"
    condition:
      - condition: state
        entity_id: cover.ratgdo_garage_door
        state: "open"
    action:
      - service: cover.close_cover
        entity_id: cover.ratgdo_garage_door
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "🚗 Garage closed"
          message: "Garage door automatically closed after departure."

Arrival Automation

automation:
  - alias: "Garage - Open on arrival"
    trigger:
      - platform: zone
        entity_id: device_tracker.brians_iphone
        zone: zone.home
        event: enter
    condition:
      - condition: state
        entity_id: cover.ratgdo_garage_door
        state: "closed"
      - condition: time
        after: "06:00:00"
        before: "23:00:00"
    action:
      - service: cover.open_cover
        entity_id: cover.ratgdo_garage_door
      - service: light.turn_on
        entity_id: light.ratgdo_light

  - alias: "Garage - Auto-close after 10 min"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: cover.ratgdo_garage_door
        to: "open"
        for: "00:10:00"
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "⚠️ Garage still open"
          message: "Garage door has been open for 10 minutes. Close now?"
          data:
            actions:
              - action: "CLOSE_GARAGE"
                title: "Close garage"

Buy: ratcloud.llc, Amazon

🔌 Konnected blaQ

Price: ~$70

Commercial version of the ratgdo concept:

✅ Everything from ratgdo
✅ Pre-assembled and tested
✅ Better documentation
✅ SmartThings & Alexa via cloud (optional)
✅ Support included

# ESPHome integration - same as ratgdo
# Auto-discovered in Home Assistant

cover:
  - platform: template
    name: "Garage Door"
    device_class: garage
    open_action:
      - service: cover.open_cover
        entity_id: cover.blaq_garage_door

Buy: Konnected.io

Price: ~$40

Universal garage door controller:

✅ Compatible with 200+ brands
✅ HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant
✅ Wired sensor for precise status
✅ Auto-close function
✅ Scheduling
✅ No monthly fee

Model	Function
MSG100HK	Universal (HomeKit)
MSG150HK	Chamberlain/LiftMaster direct

Via HomeKit Controller

# Meross HomeKit version auto-discovered
# Settings → Devices → HomeKit Controller

# Entities:
# - cover.meross_garage_door
# - binary_sensor.meross_garage_door_contact

automation:
  - alias: "Garage - Night security"
    trigger:
      - platform: time
        at: "23:00:00"
    condition:
      - condition: state
        entity_id: cover.meross_garage_door
        state: "open"
    action:
      - service: cover.close_cover
        entity_id: cover.meross_garage_door
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "🌙 Garage closed"
          message: "Garage door closed for the night."

Via Meross LAN (HACS)

# HACS → Integrations → Meross LAN
# Local HTTP control without cloud

# Benefits:
# - Faster response
# - Works without internet
# - More reliable

Buy: Amazon, Meross Shop

🏠 ismartgate Pro

Price: ~$150

Premium multi-door solution:

✅ Up to 3 doors/gates
✅ 100% local (no cloud data)
✅ HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings
✅ IP camera integration
✅ User management
✅ Custom sounds on open/close
✅ Native Home Assistant integration

# Native ismartgate integration
# Settings → Devices → ismartgate

automation:
  - alias: "Gate - Play sound on arrival"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: cover.ismartgate_garage
        to: "opening"
    action:
      - service: media_player.play_media
        entity_id: media_player.garage_speaker
        data:
          media_content_type: music
          media_content_id: "/local/sounds/welcome_home.mp3"

Buy: Amazon, ismartgate.com

🔨 DIY: Shelly 1 + Reed Switch

Price: ~$15-25

Cheapest solution for dry contact openers:

✅ Shelly 1 (or Shelly Plus 1)
✅ Reed switch (magnetic contact)
✅ Native HA integration
✅ Local control
✅ ESPHome firmware optional

Components

Shelly 1 or Shelly Plus 1
Reed switch (NC - normally closed)
Magnet for mounting on door
Wires

Wiring

Garage door opener wall button terminals:
┌─────────────────────────┐
│  Terminal 1  ──────────┼──── Shelly 1 "O"
│  Terminal 2  ──────────┼──── Shelly 1 "I"
└─────────────────────────┘

Reed switch:
┌─────────────────────────┐
│  Reed COM    ──────────┼──── Shelly 1 "SW"
│  Reed NC     ──────────┼──── Shelly 1 "L" (or GND)
└─────────────────────────┘

Configuration

# Shelly auto-discovered
# Settings → Devices → Shelly

# Cover template for garage door
cover:
  - platform: template
    covers:
      garage_door:
        device_class: garage
        friendly_name: "Garage Door"
        value_template: >
          {% if is_state('binary_sensor.shelly1_garage_input', 'on') %}
            open
          {% else %}
            closed
          {% endif %}
        open_cover:
          service: switch.turn_on
          entity_id: switch.shelly1_garage
        close_cover:
          service: switch.turn_on
          entity_id: switch.shelly1_garage
        stop_cover:
          service: switch.turn_on
          entity_id: switch.shelly1_garage

# Momentary switch automation
automation:
  - alias: "Garage - Shelly momentary"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: switch.shelly1_garage
        to: "on"
    action:
      - delay: "00:00:01"
      - service: switch.turn_off
        entity_id: switch.shelly1_garage

🚗 Driveway Sensors

Vehicle Presence

# Via ratgdo ultrasonic sensor
# Or dedicated sensor

binary_sensor:
  - platform: template
    sensors:
      car_in_garage:
        friendly_name: "Car in Garage"
        device_class: occupancy
        value_template: >
          {{ states('sensor.ratgdo_vehicle_distance') | float < 200 }}

automation:
  - alias: "Garage - Car parked"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: binary_sensor.car_in_garage
        to: "on"
        for: "00:01:00"
    condition:
      - condition: state
        entity_id: cover.garage_door
        state: "open"
    action:
      - delay: "00:02:00"
      - service: cover.close_cover
        entity_id: cover.garage_door

Driveway Motion

# With PIR sensor or camera
automation:
  - alias: "Driveway - Motion at night"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: binary_sensor.driveway_motion
        to: "on"
    condition:
      - condition: sun
        after: sunset
    action:
      - service: light.turn_on
        entity_id: light.driveway_lights
        data:
          brightness_pct: 100
      - delay: "00:05:00"
      - service: light.turn_off
        entity_id: light.driveway_lights

🏠 Smart Automations

Complete Garage Security

automation:
  # Night check
  - alias: "Garage - Night security check"
    trigger:
      - platform: time
        at: "23:00:00"
    action:
      - if:
          - condition: state
            entity_id: cover.garage_door
            state: "open"
        then:
          - service: cover.close_cover
            entity_id: cover.garage_door
          - service: notify.mobile_app
            data:
              title: "🔒 Garage secured"
              message: "Garage door automatically closed for the night."

  # Away check
  - alias: "Garage - Everyone away"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: group.family
        to: "not_home"
        for: "00:05:00"
    condition:
      - condition: state
        entity_id: cover.garage_door
        state: "open"
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "⚠️ Garage open!"
          message: "Garage door is still open and everyone is away."
          data:
            actions:
              - action: "CLOSE_GARAGE"
                title: "Close now"

  # Obstruction alarm
  - alias: "Garage - Obstruction"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: binary_sensor.ratgdo_obstruction
        to: "on"
    action:
      - service: notify.mobile_app
        data:
          title: "🚨 Garage obstruction!"
          message: "Something is blocking the garage door sensors."

Dashboard Card

type: entities
title: "🚗 Garage"
entities:
  - entity: cover.garage_door
    name: Garage Door
  - entity: light.garage_light
    name: Light
  - entity: binary_sensor.car_in_garage
    name: Car Parked
  - entity: binary_sensor.garage_obstruction
    name: Obstruction
  - entity: lock.garage_remote_lock
    name: Remote Lock

🛒 Buying Strategy

Budget DIY (~$20)

1x Shelly 1 (~$12)
1x Reed switch (~$5)
Wires + mounting (~$3)
Total: ~$20

Recommended Local (~$40)

1x ratgdo v2.5 (~$35)
USB-C adapter (~$5)
Total: ~$40

Premium Multi-door (~$150)

1x ismartgate Pro (~$150)
Sensors included
Total: ~$150

🛒 Where to Buy

Specialty Stores

ratcloud.llc - ratgdo boards
Konnected.io - blaQ controller
ismartgate.com - ismartgate

General

Amazon.com - Meross, ismartgate, Shelly
AliExpress - Shelly devices

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Does MyQ still work with Home Assistant?: No! Chamberlain blocked third-party access in December 2023. The official MyQ integration has been removed from HA. Use ratgdo or Konnected blaQ for local control.
What's the difference between ratgdo and Konnected blaQ?: Both use the same technology. ratgdo is cheaper but requires self-assembly. blaQ is more expensive but pre-assembled with support. Both use ESPHome and function identically in HA.
Can I use Meross without cloud?: Partially. The HomeKit version can be controlled locally via HomeKit Controller in HA. With the Meross LAN HACS integration, you get full local HTTP control.
Which solution is best for Chamberlain/LiftMaster?: ratgdo or Konnected blaQ. These speak the Security+ 2.0 protocol directly and provide full functionality including obstruction sensor and light control.
Can I open the garage based on GPS?: Yes! Use Home Assistant zones and device_tracker. When your phone enters a zone, an automation can open the door. Add safety conditions like time of day.

📚 Next Steps

ESPHome Guide

Learn to flash and configure ESPHome.

See guide →

Smart Security

Cameras and alarm systems.