Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Hub

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Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Hub
Security Grade
   
     B
   
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Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Hub
   Brand: Chamberlain (Parent: Chamberlain Group)
   Category: Smart Garage Controller • Model / Gen:  
   Release Date: 2020-01-01 • Status: In sale
   Classification Date: 2026-10-28 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Known hardware tampering Rare — Sealed wall-mounted unit.
Known vulnerabilities None —
Prior attacks Rare — No widespread attack campaigns.
Updatability Very common 🔗 Proof Firmware updates pushed via app.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Authentication with other systems Partial 🔗 Proof Requires myQ account for app control.
Communications Encrypted with up-to-date encryption — Uses TLS for cloud communication.
Storage Encrypted with up-to-date encryption — Minimal local storage; credentials in cloud.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Account management Basic — Managed through myQ account.
Authentication Secure — myQ account supports standard authentication.
Brute-force protection Exist — Account rate limiting.
Event logging Partial logging — Garage open/close events logged in app.
Passwords Require change after setup — myQ account password requirements.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property Details
Operating System & App (Companion App: )
Hardware (CPU / GPU) CPU: • GPU:
Memory & Storage Memory: • Storage:
Power, Battery & Charging Battery: • Power: • Charging:
Display & Camera Display: • Camera:
Sound & Connectivity Sound: • Connectivity:
Physical (Dimensions & Mass) Dimensions: • Mass:


The Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Hub enables remote control of a garage door via the myQ app. It connects to Wi-Fi and uses cloud authentication. While it receives regular updates, it is a cloud-connected physical access device and could be targeted through account compromise. Standard security management is recommended.