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MyQ was my reason for trying HA. When I saw that the plug-in keeps hitting their API over and over, my excitement faded. I know Chamberlain are the ones causing this issue to begin with (missing HomeKit integration) but DDOSing somebody’s API is not a solution.

My experience with HA came to an end when my gate unexpectedly opened on its own - and based on the log in the phone app, it came from HA.

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MyQ had a HomeKit bridge... which they cancelled [1]. My experience with it was that, aside from eliminating the Internet/cloud dependency, it didn't make the MyQ experience any more reliable overall and I'm much happier with ATHOM's ESPHome-based kit.

[1] https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23318157/chamberlain-myq-...

I have a Meross garage door opener and it has been rock solid for 2 years. Not a single hiccup or miss.

The issue I’d like to solve is my driveway gate. It’s too far from WiFi and I don’t want to run any cables. It’s Homelink and MyQ compatible but that’s about it.

I suppose I could take one wireless remote and replace the switch with a HomeKit compatible relay. lol

If it's conceivable that a WiFi signal isn't completely obstructed, Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M + UMA-D antenna.

If not, DIY with a couple LoRa ESP boards.

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