How to Add MyQ to Homekit ? 5 Easy Ways

Home is where the heart is – as it said. We have always known that there is a difference between a House and a Home. House – which is just a building made of bricks with rooms, But HOME is made with Love, Family, Care, Laughter, Sadness, and a lot together. That is why, Homekit isn’t Housekit. Cause, It does not take out your love from the place. Instead, Protect the place you love. So, if You are ready to make your Smart Home, Then You are at the right place. Read to know How to add MyQ to Homekit without a bridge.

Is myQ Homebridge Still available?

The Bridge in the MyQ is a Retrofit device that lets the MyQ – Garage door openers easy to control using Homekit. With the home bridge, you can connect and control Myq’s garage doors, gates, lights, and much more from anywhere you want to. But, Unfortunately, The MyQ Homebridge is discontinued and is not available now. If you wish to Connect myq to Homekit without the bridge, Then you should be scrolling down now. Continue Reading to get the Answer

How to Add MyQ to Homekit without Bridge?

Since the official Homekit bridge for myQ is not available, There are multiple other ways, you can add myQ to Homekit without a bridge. There are two methods you can add myQ to Homekit without the official bridge.

Software Method.
Hardware Method.

Softwares to add myQ to Apple Homekit

Homebridge Plugin for myQ Homekit

Since MyQ is not compatible with the Apple Homekit, a Homebridge Plugin can be used. Homebridge is an Open Source Software used to connect any Non-Homekit Compatible devices to Homekit. With the myQ Homebridge Plugin, you can add to your homekit and access smart automation, Siri Voice Control for your Garage Doors.

You can use the Homebridge on a Raspberry Pi to add your MyQ. Follow the instructions below to get it done.

Firstly, get a Raspberry Pi.
Now Install the Homebridge Image and Complete the Setup.
Once done, Install and Configure myQ Plugin.
Restart Homebridge and Open the Apple Home app.
Tap on the + icon >Add Accessory > Scan QR on Homebridge and Add myQ to Apple Home through Homebridge.

Add MyQ to Apple Home using IFTTT

Well, You are in luck, If you choose IFTTT as an alternative. It has recently partnered with MyQ to make your controls connected easily.

Start by downloading the MyQ App and IFTTT App on your Apple Device.
On MyQ App – Go to Menu>Partners>IFTTT.

On the IFTTT App– Login > Explore > MyQ>Connect>Go back to Explore and Search for Homekit. Click on Connect and That is all.

Ratgdo for myQ Homekit

Ratgdo is another great option to use to add myQ to Apple Home without using a bridge. It is a WiFi Control board that can be connected to any Garage door opener and provides smart automation.

Order a Ratgdo, add your myQ Garage door opener to Ratgdo, and then connect Ratgdo to Homekit. You can automate it using your Local Network.

OpenHab myQ to Homekit

OpenHab is an Open Source technology that runs as a center of your smart home and helps in smart home automation. It also enables the ability to integrate several devices into different platforms. Since OpenHab supports Apple Homekit, you can easily integrate myQ into Homekit using its bindings.

Firstly, Install OpenHab and complete the initial setup.
Then Add the myQ Binding to OpenHab.
Once done, From the System Integrations – get the Homekit Add-on on the OpenHAB System.
Add the Metadata and Scan the QR Code >Settings>Homekit Integration.

Add myQ to Apple Home

Open Home app>Add Accessory>Scan QR Code>Add it.
Once done, you will be able to control your myQ added on the openHAB System through Apple Home and Siri Voice Assistant.

Hardware ways to Add MyQ to Homekit without Bridge

HOOBS

Another Alternative is HOOBS to add the MyQ devices to Homekit without a bridge. Setting up is pretty easy and can be done quickly.

Setup HOOBS Box. On your PC, Download the HOOBS App and Login into the account or Create a new one.
Click on the Plugin menu and Select the MyQ Plugin.

Complete the Configuration with the Code and Restart.
Once it is done, Start adding your MyQ Devices to the home app.
Launch the Home app on your iOS Device and Click on Add Accessories.
Tap on ” I do not have a code ” and then Set up Pin to Add.

Finally, You can now access controls over your MyQ with the homekit using the HOOBS.

myQ Homekit Automations

Enable Siri Voice Control.
Manage and Control all of your Homekit Supported Appliances in one place using the Apple Home app.
Access Controls and Connects from One Place.
From Garage Doors to your Other Homekit compatible devices – Control Everything with Siri or a Click or Make it Automatic.

Can I connect MyQ to Homekit without Bridge software?

Yes, You can connect the MyQ to Homekit without using the Bridge software. Ditch myQ and Choose a third-party device with Apple Homekit support. Meross

Smart Wifi Garage Door Openers.
iSmartGate Device.

These two brands’ smart opener is directly compatible with Apple Homekit. So we refer to these two brands. So the setup process is simple and highly reliable. To add these third-party smart openers on the Apple Home app – open the Apple Home app>> use the Add accessory option>> choose the code option >> scan and pair it. The QR code for these smart openers is available in the Manual book or in the backside of the device. If it’s not compatible directly, use the external bridge to add it to the Home app.

How to Fix MyQ to Homekit Not Working?

This may happen sometime and freaking out will not solve anything. So, All you can do is try some easy troubleshooting ways.

Check the Internet Connection.
Make sure your devices are compatible with the app.
Update the app to its latest version.
Reset and Restart the device/Wifi/Bluetooth and Garage door opener.
Recheck your Login Credentials.

Why is MyQ Error connecting to the Server?

If you ever experienced your myq there was an error connecting to the server. This might be due to any issue with the router/modem or any kind of Internet trouble. Your MyQ may not be connected to a proper source of wifi. Do make sure to check if the Green LED Light on the gateway is on and If it is flashing – means it can’t connect to the Server.

Firstly, Check the server status, Reboot the Router, Disable the VPN, or Try some other connections. You can try the above steps too.

Also, read How to Connect Homekit to Android.

That’s a Wrap

Take a chill pill and Let the Kit take care of your Home. Control everything at your fingertips. Use Siri and Keep an eye on everything to connect myQ to Homekit. It is easy and accessible anywhere you go. Now, You do not need to worry when you are far away from home. Let the Protectors Protect as you control and Stay connected.