What Garage Door Opener Works with Ring?
Wondering if there’s a garage door opener that works with Ring?
The quick answer is yes. The Ring Alarm Security System works with Chamberlain myQ smart garage door openers. They are; Chamberlain Next-Gen Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener, Chamberlain Ultra-quiet belt drive Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener, and Chamberlain Smart Garage Control.
In the next few paragraphs, we look at the features of each garage door opener and how they work with the Ring system. Read on to learn more.
Smart Garage Door Openers That Work with Ring: Features
1. Chamberlain Next-Gen Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener
The name basically says it all. This garage door opener comes equipped with built-in Wi-Fi, meaning you can connect it directly to your smartphone for remote access.
And yes, it’s compatible with the Ring Alarm Security System. So you can pair it with the Ring system and then control your garage door remotely via the Ring app on your phone.
That’s not all; with full Ring features, you can monitor your garage door, view who is at the door, and also get security notifications—through the Ring app.
Besides, this garage door opener works with myQ App. That is, you can monitor and control your garage door via the myQ App.
Other features of the Next-Gen Wi-Fi garage door opener include:
- Space Saving: It’s wall-mounted, so it frees up ceiling space for other light fixtures, ceiling fans, etc.
- Quiet Operation: No worries about noise and vibration into living spaces as it’s completely noiseless.
- Battery Backup: It comes with a battery backup that allows you to open and close your garage door even when it’s out of power.
Note: Ring features only work in the US.
2. Chamberlain Ultra-Quiet Belt Drive Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener
Here’s another model of Chamberlain’s garage door opener that works with Ring. It also features a built-in Wi-Fi that allows you to connect directly to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices for remote access.
You can connect this device to the Ring system and enjoy real-time monitoring, get security notifications and control your garage door from miles away through the Ring app.
It works with the myQ App and you can access this app easily via the Ring dashboard.
What’s more, let’s look at other features of this smart garage door opener.
- Quiet Operation: It features an ultra-quiet belt drive that ensures smooth and quiet operation.
- Top Security: Features code encryption that protects against hacking. It also has a Posi lock anti-theft protection that prevents forced entry attempts.
- Excellent Remote Range: It features the Triband technology that boosts remote range—1,500 feet.
Backup Battery: You can always close and open your door even when the power is out, thanks to the battery backup.
3. Chamberlain Smart Garage Control
This is basically a smart garage door controller that works with most garage door opener brands with standard safety sensors—produced after 1993.
As you expect, this smart garage door controller is compatible with Ring. So if you’re looking for a smart garage door controller that integrates easily with Ring, here’s one of those that tick all the boxes.
Of course, it works with the myQ App and the setup is easy—download the app and set it up in minutes with the in-app instructions.
So you can connect this device to your smartphone and then control/monitor your garage door from miles away. You will also receive real-time notifications when your garage door is being opened or closed.
This smart garage door controller is compatible with Key by Amazon. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can easily get packages delivered inside your garage when you’re away from home, as long as your myQ account is linked with the Key app.
Note: In-garage delivery with key by Amazon is only available in select areas, so you want to check eligibility to know if you can use the service.
How Does a Garage Door Opener Work with the Ring Alarm System?
Like smart locks, connecting your smart garage door opener to the Ring system allows you to control your garage door via the Ring app on your phone.
Ring compatible garage door openers work with the myQ App. And with your garage door opener connected to the Ring system, you can easily access the myQ App, where you can control your garage door from miles away.
So technically, you can open and close your garage door via the Ring app. More so, you will enjoy real-time monitoring, receive security notifications, and more, as long as you are on the suitable Ring plan.
Related Questions
Does Ring make a garage door opener?
No. Ring only works with third-party smart garage door openers—basically myQ compatible smart garage door openers.
Does myQ works with Ring Alarm?
Short answer: yes. Ring is compatible with the myQ App and it integrates with smart garage door openers via the myQ App.
Does Ring work with LiftMaster garage door opener?
Ring connects to smart garage door openers via the myQ App, so technically, it could work with most myQ compatible smart garage door openers, including LiftMaster myQ smart garage door opener.
How do I connect my Chamberlain garage door opener to Ring?
For a step-by-step guide to set up your Ring compatible Chamberlain myQ smart garage door opener and also pair it with the Ring app, go here.
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Closing Thoughts
As you probably know, integrating your smart garage door opener with the Ring Alarm Security System lets you open and close your garage door from miles away via the Ring app.
More so, if you already integrated your smart locks, smart switches/plugs, and other smart devices with Ring, it makes sense to add your garage door opener—to control all of them from a single app.
Besides, Ring offers real-time monitoring, and that adds an extra layer of security to your garage.
But keep in mind that Ring has paid plans. So you’ll need to subscribe to a plan that lets you access the app remotely and as well get real-time notifications.