Apple’s HomeKit, officially released in 2014, is a technology that lets its users configure, communicate, and control all their compatible smart home devices, including certain garage door openers. HomeKit packs a host of unique features, such as Siri – a personal smartassistant that lets you communicate with your devices using your voice.
Apart from Siri voice control, HomeKit also has scenes – a feature that lets you set up automation to activate multiple HomeKit compatible products automatically. One of the benefits of automation is that it enables you to schedule how your devices come on or off at certain times.
Furthermore, you can also add HomeKit to your garage door to receive an instant notification and perform automatic openings. All you need to do is to connect a garage door opener to HomeKit through the Apple Home app. Doing that will enable you to control the doors using Apple’s virtual assistant, Siri. However, it’s worth knowing that only a few garage door openers work with Apple’s HomeKit.
In this post, I’ll share with you a list of HomeKit-compatible garage door openers, including their pros & cons and where you can shop for any of them online. Apple is pretty stringent on what devices are HomeKit compatible, therefore there aren’t that many smart garage door controllers available. I’ve listed as many as I could find, although I’m sure the list will continue to grow.
First, I want to note that this list is going to contain two types of garage openers; smart garage door openers and smart garage door controllers, which attach to your current opener. It seems that most people do not differentiate between the two, and they usually already have a garage door opener. I just want to make sure you know all of your options.
That said, without further ado, let’s get straight down to business.
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6 Garage Door Openers Compatible With Apple HomeKit
Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Hub
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to add HomeKit to your current garage door opener? If yes, one of the most reliable controllers you can opt for is the Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Door Hub.
The Chamberlain MyQ Hub packs a host of great features. Its core features include opening, closing, and sending garage door status notifications. All of these features are available on the MyQ app without any hidden or extra charge (at least for now). Chamberlain has charged a subscription in the past for integration with smart assistants. They could change their mind at any time.
One of the features of the Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Hub is that it’s pretty easy to configure and use. It also has great ratings, as can be seen here.
There is one major caveat however. In order for you to enable HomeKit support, you’ll need to buy a Chamberlain’s HomeKit bridge. With this device, you’ll be able to connect your HomeKit to your garage door seamlessly, start receiving notifications and using Siri voice control. You can check here to get more information about Chamberlain MyQ and Apple HomeKit integration and for updates straight from the manufacturer.
Insignia Wi-Fi Garage Door Controller for Apple HomeKit
Insignia has discontinued their smart garage door controller, as well as the app. They have not announced a second generation or a replacement product.
The second spot on the list of HomeKit compatible garage door openers is the Insignia Wi-Fi Garage Door Controller. I recommend the device because it packs a host of unique features. First, the garage door opener comes packaged with a screwdriver, an essential tool for the installation process.
Furthermore, Insignia Wi-Fi Garage Door Controller is inexpensive and very easy to set up. However, to run the setup, you’ll need a strong WiFi connection. Unlike Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener that requires additional hardware, the Insignia Wi-Fi Garage Door Controller doesn’t need extra support. With that, it means you can start adding your HomeKit to your garage door immediately after installation.
Refoss’s Apple HomeKit Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener
Next on the list of HomeKit compatible garage door openers is Refoss’s Apple HomeKit Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener. This device comes with several different features.
One of its core features is “overtime close,” which automatically closes the garage door when it’s left open for a long time. The device also has “Fixed time close” – this automatically closes the door when it’s left open for a certain period.
Chamberlain/Liftmaster Garage Door Openers
These are the units that have the motor to open the door.
Chamberlain and Liftmaster. Two names that you are probably familiar with if you have looked at garage doors before. Chamberlain smart garage door openers use the myQ app to control the garage door, and can also act as a hub to control other devices..
These garage door openers listed here have myQ built in, so you don’t have to buy and install an external myQ device. Here is a link to the Chamberlain store on Amazon: Click Here.
Chamberlain’s smart garage door openers have a wide variety to choose from. The key here is to make sure it has MyQ built-in. Here is one of the options to give you an idea.
Yes, you will still need to buy Chamberlain’s HomeKit bridge in order to connect it with HomeKit.
ismartgate PRO Garage
Occupying the nextspot on this list is the ismartgate Pro Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener. This device is compatible with all major smart assistants, including HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and IFTTT.
ismartgate Pro Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener isn’t as cheap as most devices on this list. However, it offers several great features, including allowing you to remotely control up to THREE garage doors from anywhere using your iPhone, Apple Watch, and other devices. That’s not all; the opener also sends notifications whenever the door is open, close, or left open for more than ten minutes.
Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener
The last device on this list is the Meross Smart Garage Door Opener. The device is compatible with most major home automation systems, including Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.
Furthermore, Meross Smart Garage Door Opener offers several unique features, such as Voice Control with Siri and other assistants. The Meross advertising also states that the garage door sensor is more sensitive than its competitors, which helps to prevent false alarms and more accurately detect if your garage door is open or closed.
Can Siri open my garage door?
Siri can open and close your garage door as long as you have a garage door controller that is HomeKit compatible. You have the option of buying a whole new opener or getting a module that connects to your current garage door opener.
The devices in this list will make it so you can ask Siri to open and close your garage door, and you will be able to check the status to see if your door is already opened or closed.