Chamberlain MyQ Smart

Easy to installation Excellent video quality, day and night Intuitive to operate, for both residents and visitors

“Optional” subscription plan is very expensive It takes all day to charge its battery We encountered the occasional glitch in the myQ app

Chamberlain’s myQ brand combines a video doorbell with an exterior door controller to make for a no-brainer upgrade for any garage with a smart garage door opener.

Price remains unbeatable ; Attractive styling fits in with the typical garage décor ; Plenty of third-party compatibility

Occasional trouble with disconnects ; Still no support for a third garage door (you must buy a second controller)

Extremely attractive price tag (for one door, at least) ; Supports two doors on a single hub (second door sensor costs extra) ; Seamless installation and operation ; Compatible with Amazon Key in-home delivery

Loud warning beeping when using app to close door; can’t be disabled ; Not compatible with every door opener ; No Alexa support (Google Assistant support “free for a limited time”) ; Not compatible with Samsung SmartThings

Easy to set up and simple to use ; Magnetic base makes it tailor-made for garage mounting ; Good overall video quality ; Integrates well with other myQ gear

Expensive for the feature set delivered ; No recording features unless you pay for a subscription ; Electrical outlet management can be tricky in a garage setting

Increases garage door security Very responsive Good camera view

No local video storage Chamberlain Smart Garage Control required for remote access

The myQ Video Keypad is one of the first of its kind—a smart garage door keypad with built-in security. To that end, it does its job exceptionally well. The ability to grant different people access to your garage and keep tabs on your door and driveway...