Reddit mentions of LiftMaster 888LM+828LM MyQ Retrofit Package

If you have a Chamberlain or Liftmaster (or compatible) garage door opener, you can install the LiftMaster MyQ Retrofit Package to add smart capabilities.

This enables you to see the state of, and control, the garage door via their website, mobile app.

It also works with certain 3rd party integrations, such as Wink and Nest, to control the door, alert on events, and initiate actions based on the door status. For example, you can have your Nest go into home/away mode, or have lights turn on/off, locks open/close, etc., based on the door opening or closing.

You can set up rules to notify you if the door is opened/closed and/or left open/closed for set periods of time. I have mine set to send an alert on the door opening and another alert if it's left open for 5 minutes.

You can also set (locally, on the control panel) the door to automatically close after 1, 5, or 10 minutes.

For safety reasons, you can't officially automate the opening or closing of the door, although there are some unofficial ways to use the API for this.

Funny, I just got an email from Liftmaster/Chamberlain in regards to a myQ update implementing a new feature, looks like it's called Family Share. It looks like you'll be able to add people so they can control the door through the app, and then you can remove them when they're done.

If you just have 1 garage door, this kit should get you going.

i have that built into the pad that mounts on the wall - it defaults to about a minute and beeps beforehand. I am out of the country or else I would send a picture of the keypad. very similar to the one in the middle of this main picture - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Chamberlain-1-1-4-HP-Equivalent-Ultra-Quiet-Belt-Drive-Smart-Garage-Door-Opener-with-Battery-Backup-B970/301951467?MERCH=REC-_-NavPLPHorizontal1_rr-_-NA-_-301951467-_-N

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edit - found it - this is what i have - https://www.amazon.ca/LiftMaster-888LM-828LM-Retrofit-Package/dp/B00IPKPVCE/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=myq&qid=1559023256&s=gateway&sr=8-11

If you really want to make something, then please by all means do so. It will be a learning experience, and pretty fun. It is unlikely you will save a significant amount of money, but the geek factor is HIGH.

However, the MyQ system from Liftmaster is dead simple to install and use. I've had pretty good luck with it. Here it is for $70.

If your asking how to add MyQ to your current garage door opener, you'll need this.

https://www.liftmaster.com/for-homes/Accessories/MyQ-Accessories/model-MYQPCK

I bought mine at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IPKPVCE

Just as a point of comparison, I have a 2005 Craftsman garage door opener and just purchased this MyQ upgrade kit (this is not the generic one for any opener).

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IPKPVCE/

It works great, the MyQ app is very nice aside from having to sign back in after several days, and the integration with Wink has been flawless (compared to some of the other Wink features).

I can't remember the last time I've been as happy with a technology purchase. I didn't want to have to rig something together that required frequent maintenance, or have it not be integrated with the opener and require a sensor with a battery like the generic MyQ adapter, Wink Ascend, or some others.

It does seem Chamberlain is willing to partner with other companies to allow them to link into it such as Staples Connect is supposedly working on. Though if you want integration with a specific HA controller, obviously I wouldn't buy the kit until the integration exists. Most of these companies add features at a snail's pace.