myQ Garage Keypads: Basic Keypad vs Video Keypad

Best for
Non-smart openers from most brands

The Chamberlain Genuine Universal myQ Wireless Garage Door Keypad, model CHU48, is the widest-compatibility option here. The listing says it works with most brands of garage door openers made after 1993 that have safety sensors. It runs on one 9V alkaline battery, which is included, and needs no electrical connections. Setup uses improved wireless programming, and Chamberlain says encryption protects your codes from hacking.

The illuminated keypad takes a personal four-digit code. Two extra features, temporary guest PINs and one-touch close, only work with Chamberlain, LiftMaster and Craftsman openers made after 1997. On other brands, you get basic PIN entry. It weighs 7 ounces, measures roughly 1.2 by 2.9 by 5 inches, and is built to handle rain, snow and extreme temperatures.

Choose it if your opener is not a Chamberlain-family model or you simply want a code pad without an app. If you want a camera or remote PIN management, move to a Video Keypad. We cover this model in more depth in our universal wireless garage keypad guide.

• Works with most openers made after 1993 with safety sensors
• 9V battery included
• Illuminated keypad with encrypted codes

Best for
Video keypad owners tired of charging

Best for
Video keypad buyers wanting battery included

Best for
Smart homes wanting camera and app PINs

The myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad is the core smart model. It pairs a 1080p wide-angle camera, covering from driveway to doorway, with motion detection, real-time notifications and two-way audio through the myQ app. PIN codes are created and shared in the app, and you can make time-limited passes for family, guests or service providers on specific hours or days.

It connects over Wi-Fi and uses Bluetooth for pairing, runs on battery power and lists a maximum range of 900 feet. It controls a single garage door opener made by LiftMaster, Chamberlain or Craftsman after 1993. The subscription question matters here: AI detection of people, cars and packages, recorded video history and enhanced motion detection require a myQ subscription, with a free trial included. Live view and basic alerts are part of the base features.

This is the pick for anyone who wants to see who is at the garage while they are away or mid-session upstairs. If you only have one door and never need video, a basic keypad is simpler. The listing does not specify whether a battery is included, so compare it against the bundle below.

• 1080p wide-angle camera
• App-managed PIN codes with schedules
• Two-way audio and motion alerts
• Controls one opener made after 1993

This myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad listing bundles the same Video Keypad with a rechargeable battery. The camera, motion detection, real-time notifications, two-way audio and subscription-based premium features match the standard listing.

The spec sheet adds useful details: night vision, a built-in light, HD resolution, a wall mount and an IP65 waterproof rating, which means it is protected against dust and low-pressure water jets. It is described as a wireless DIY install with a plastic enclosure. The listing does not repeat the 1080p or 900-foot figures, but it is the same product family.

Pick this bundle if you want to be sure the battery is in the box. If you plan to hardwire the keypad with the power adapter kit, the battery matters less.

• Rechargeable battery included
• IP65 water resistance
• Night vision and built-in light

Best for
Simple PIN entry, no cover needed

The Chamberlain Genuine myQ Garage Door Keypad, model CH348, is the newer basic keypad. Its compatibility is narrower than the universal model: Chamberlain, LiftMaster and most Craftsman openers made after 1997 with safety sensors. In exchange, temporary guest PINs and one-touch close are part of the core pitch rather than a footnote.

It runs on an included 9V battery and installs wirelessly with no wiring. The design no longer needs a protective cover while keeping the same weather durability, according to the listing. Encryption and wireless programming are listed features. There is no camera and no app control mentioned.

This suits owners of a compatible opener who want a clean, simple code pad for guests and dog walkers without cameras or subscriptions. If you want to manage codes from your phone, the Video Keypad handles that.

• Temporary and guest PINs
• One-touch close
• Coverless weather-resistant design
• 9V battery included

The myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad Wired Power Adapter Kit is an accessory, not a keypad. The Video Keypad is sold separately. What you get is a 25-foot power cord so the keypad can run continuously without charging or replacing batteries, plus an adjustable swivel mount to aim the camera for better garage coverage.

Myq says it installs in minutes with minimal tools, and the cord is designed to be discreet and concealable. For a camera that also acts as your entry point, constant power removes the risk of a flat battery locking you out of app features.

Buy it only if you already own or are buying a Video Keypad and have an outlet within reach of the cord. Pairing it with a motion-aware myQ garage door sensor setup is a common way to round out a smart garage.

• 25-foot power cord
• Adjustable swivel mount
• Concealable cable routing

Best for
Buyers wanting charging cable in box

The LiftMaster myQ Smart Garage Video Keypad, model MYQ-K40TXXW, is listed with LiftMaster as manufacturer but is sold under a third-party brand name, L.A Ornamental, so check the seller and return terms. It describes an HD wide-angle camera with night vision, PIR motion detection, two-way audio and one-touch close. The description mentions up to 16 personalized PIN codes, which is a detail the other Video Keypad listings do not spell out.

The box contents are clearly listed: the keypad, a rechargeable battery, a USB charging cable, mounting hardware, wall anchors, a security screw and a mounting bracket. It is designed for residential garage door systems made after 1993. The color field lists several colors at once, so confirm the finish before ordering.

It suits buyers who want every piece listed in the kit. Otherwise, the standard Video Keypad listings are sold directly under the Chamberlain|myQ brand.

• HD camera with night vision
• Up to 16 PIN codes
• Rechargeable battery and USB cable included