myQ Smartphone Garage Control: Hub, Keypad or New Opener?

Best for
Making an existing opener phone-controlled

The CHAMBERLAIN Smart Garage Control, model myQ-G0401-ES, is the current myQ hub and the simplest way to add smartphone control. It links your existing opener to the free myQ app for iPhone or Android, so you can open or close the door from anywhere, set a close schedule for nights, and share access with family or friends. It also works with Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery for Prime members.

Compatibility is the key detail. The listing says it works with most brands of openers manufactured after 1993 that use photoelectric safety sensors that do not shut off; it is not intended for openers whose sensors change power mode. You need a sectional garage door, a 2.4 GHz router supporting 802.11 b/g/n within 50 feet, and it is certified for US use only. Bluetooth makes setup easier, and a second door can be added with an additional sensor sold separately.

This hub suits anyone whose opener still runs well and who wants to stop wondering whether the garage is closed. If you would rather replace an aging opener, the belt drive model below has myQ built in. For a wider look at how hub-style upgrades work, see our myQ garage door opener hub guide.

• Open, close and monitor from the myQ app
• Scheduled closing and shared access
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, ceiling mount
• Optional second-door sensor

Best for
Video keypad owners tired of charging

Best for
Guest and delivery access with video

Best for
Keypad buyers wanting rechargeable battery included

The myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad in this listing ships with a rechargeable battery. It mounts outside the garage and combines a keypad with a wide-angle camera covering the area from driveway to doorway, advanced motion detection, real-time notifications in the myQ app and two-way audio. The spec sheet lists night vision, HD resolution, a built-in light and an IP65 rating.

You can assign unique PIN codes for family, guests or service providers, and the app tells you when someone uses the garage. AI-powered detection of people, cars and packages, recorded video history and enhanced motion detection require a myQ subscription, with a free trial included. The listing says it works with Chamberlain, LiftMaster and Craftsman openers; it does not state a video resolution in this version, though the listing below gives 1080p for what appears to be the same keypad.

Choose this version if you want the battery included from the start. If you would rather never recharge, pair a keypad with the wired power adapter kit at the end of this list.

The myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad in this listing covers the same core hardware and gives more detail. It lists 1080p video, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, battery power and a maximum range of 900 feet. Features include the wide-angle camera, motion detection, two-way audio and live viewing in the myQ app.

The PIN code feature is described more fully here: you can create and share codes in the app and set time-specific passes for certain hours or days, which suits a dog walker, cleaner or friend dropping off gear. The listing states it controls a single opener made by LiftMaster, Chamberlain or Craftsman after 1993. It does not say whether a rechargeable battery is included, so compare this listing against the one above before ordering. Recorded events and AI alerts need a subscription after the free trial.

This keypad suits households that hand out access often and want to see who is at the garage. If your opener is from another brand, the Smart Garage Control hub is the safer fit.

Best for
Budget retrofit on a known older setup

The Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Hub, model MYQ-G0301, is the older hub, and the listing labels it “Old Version.” It covers the core features: open and close from the app, garage door status notifications at no extra charge, scheduled closing, and guest access for up to three people (not intended for guests under 13).

It works with major opener brands made after 1993 that have standard safety sensors, and needs a sectional door, a 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n router within 50 feet and installed safety sensors. The listing mentions linking to Google Assistant and IFTTT as free for a limited time, without saying whether that still applies.

This model makes sense only if you have a specific reason to match an existing G0301 setup. For a new install, the newer Smart Garage Control is the more current choice. If you are weighing a hub against other upgrade paths, our myQ garage door opener retrofit kit guide explains the options.

Best for
Replacing an old opener entirely

The Chamberlain Belt Drive myQ Garage Door opener, model B4310, replaces your opener instead of upgrading it. It is a 3/4 HP unit with a reinforced belt drive and ultra-quiet DC motor, which the listing recommends for garages near bedrooms or living spaces. Wi-Fi and the myQ app give phone control, and a built-in 130° wide-angle camera streams real-time video to the app.

The description says it includes a built-in battery backup so you can open and close the door during power outages. It supports two LED bulbs for front and rear light, but bulbs are sold separately. Included components are the opener and two 1-button remotes. Warranty is 5 years on the motor and belt. The listing warns that most older accessories are not compatible, so plan on new genuine Chamberlain remotes or keypads if you need extras.

This opener suits anyone whose current unit is noisy, unreliable or too old for a hub, and who wants a camera watching the garage interior. If your opener works fine, a hub does the phone-control part for far less disruption.

• 3/4 HP belt drive with DC motor
• 130° built-in camera
• Battery backup for outages
• Two 1-button remotes included

The myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad Wired Power Adapter Kit is an accessory, not a keypad. The listing is clear that the Video Keypad is sold separately. It supplies continuous power through a 25-foot cord, so you never need to charge or replace the keypad’s battery.

It also includes an adjustable swivel mount for positioning the camera and a cord that can be concealed. The listing says setup takes minutes with minimal tools. It does not give electrical specs or weather ratings for the cord or mount.

Buy this if you own or are buying a Video Keypad and want uninterrupted monitoring. It adds nothing for anyone who does not have the keypad.