After the myQ Integration Removal: Checking Local Garage Control
Home Assistant announced the removal of its myQ integration in November 2023 after access problems and blocking by Chamberlain. That event illustrates a dependency of an unofficial cloud integration; it does not prove that every device from the company stopped operating.
Identify the function you need
Separate viewing door state, issuing an open or close command, controlling the opener light, and receiving a phone notification. An accessory may expose only some of these functions. Remote phone access can also depend on infrastructure outside the local controller.
Check ratgdo against the exact opener
ratgdo provides local integration options through alternative ESPHome, HomeKit, or MQTT firmware. Supported functions differ by controller hardware, opener protocol, and firmware. Use the project’s compatibility and feature matrix rather than assuming the color of a learn button establishes complete support.
Do not treat a generic relay as interchangeable with a controller that supports the opener’s communication protocol. Follow the documented installation requirements and obtain qualified help when needed.
Keep operation and safety separate
Knowing a reported door state does not establish that the doorway is clear. Follow the opener and controller operating instructions and retain the required obstruction protection. We do not recommend unattended closing based only on a schedule or an unverified sensor state.
What local control establishes
A documented local path can remove a particular cloud API from the command path. It does not guarantee perpetual firmware maintenance, compatibility with a future opener, or indefinite hardware operation. Check the current project documentation before ordering.
Sources and scope
This guide is based on the linked documentation, checked September 23, 2026. It is not an in-house product test or a prediction of service life.
