MyQ
The MyQ integration lets you control MyQ-Enabled garage doors and/or lamps through Home Assistant. Device names in Home Assistant are generated based on the names defined in your MyQ Device mobile app.
Configuration
Adding MyQ to your Home Assistant instance can be done via the user interface, by using this My button:
MyQ can be auto-discovered by Home Assistant. If an instance was found, it will be shown as “Discovered”, which you can select to set it up right away.
If there wasn’t any discovered automatically, don’t worry! You can set up a manual integration entry:
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Browse to your Home Assistant instance.
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In the sidebar click on Settings.
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From the configuration menu select: Devices & Services.
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In the bottom right, click on the Add Integration button.
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From the list, search and select “MyQ”.
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Follow the instruction on screen to complete the set up.
Binary Sensor
Your MyQ gateway will appear as a binary sensor that shows if the device is connected.
Cover
Garage doors and gates linked to your MyQ account will appear as covers.
Light
Lamps linked to your MyQ account will appear as lights.
Using HomeKit controller for local control - No Apple device required
If you have a 819LMB or MYQ-G0303-SP, Home Assistant can speak HomeKit Accessory Protocol and control the device over the local network without the need to access to the cloud service. As a bonus, updates are push and near-instantaneous.
To use HomeKit Controller:
If bridge is currently paired (otherwise skip these steps)
- Open the Apple Home App to the Home that the MyQ device is paired with.
- Touch the Home Icon.
- Choose
Home Settings. - Scroll down to
Hubs and Bridges. - Touch the
MyQ-...bridge. - Touch
Remove Bridge from Home.
Pairing with Home Assistant
- Go to Settings >> Devices & Services in the Home Assistant UI.
- Click the button with + sign, and from the list of integrations, select HomeKit Controller.
- Select the
MyQ-...bridge. - Enter the pairing code that is physically printed on a sticker on the bridge.
- Complete the remaining steps.
If you want the devices to be accessible via HomeKit, create a HomeKit Bridge using the following steps:
- Go to Settings >> Devices & Services in the Home Assistant UI.
- Click the button with + sign, and from the list of integrations, select HomeKit.
- Create a bridge for the
coverdomain. - Follow the instructions to pair with the bridge.