Smart Garage Door Opener blaQ
Smart Garage Door Opener blaQ
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Konnected’s new Smart Garage Door Opener blaQ picks up where myQ dropped the ball — making your Garage Door Opener Smart again with local, cloud-optional integration with your favorite smart home platforms. Designed for Chamberlain/LiftMaster garage door openers with yellow, red, orange, blue, purple, or brown learn button, including those with myQ built-in.
Made with ESPHome. Works with SmartThings, Alexa, Home Assistant, Hubitat, and HomeSeer. A Control4 driver is now available, and can be purchased from Chowmain.
Temporarily Out of Stock! Order now for shipping January 13-16, 2025
MyQ, Security+, Security+ 2.0 and LIFTMASTER are trademarks of the Chamberlain Group.
What's Included
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Features
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Quick Start Guide
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60-Day
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1-Year Replacement Warranty
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Designed & Assembled in North America
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Why GDO blaQ?
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Fee-free
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Control from
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Multiple
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Easy installation with
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Endless automations
& routines
Convenience at your fingertips
Open and close from anywhere
Custom closing warning sounds
Open garage to any specific level
Real-time notifications to your phone
Works with Chamberlain / LiftMaster
Including those with built-in myQ
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Yellow
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Orange
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Works with Chamberlain/LiftMaster garage openers with Security+ or Security+ 2.0 technology
Reads garage door status directly from the garage door opener
Can open and closes the garage to a specific level. Example: open 10%
Mounts directly on the garage door opener (or supports)
Works with all other brands (including Genie, etc.) and older Chamberlain/LiftMaster garage openers
Built-in optical sensor senses the garage door status
Fully opens or closes the garage door
Mounts on the ceiling above the
garage door
Chamberlain, LiftMaster, Security+ and Security+ 2.0 are registered trademarks of The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
Quick & Easy Installation
Open and close from anywhere
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Made for ESPHome
This product ships with ESPHome-based firmware pre-loaded for local, secure, and open-source integration with Home Assistant and Hubitat.
Konnected is committed to making this powerful DIY smart home firmware easy and accessible for all, which is why we’ve created a cloud connector for ESPHome to integrate with SmartThings and Alexa.
Powerful, customizable, and plug-and play smart home integration with your choice of smart home platform. -
Upgradable to Matter
Matter is the emerging smart home standard that provides secure and local integration with all big-name smart home platforms, including Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Hubitat, and Homey Pro. Currently, the Matter specification does not support garage door opener device types, but when it does, Konnected is committed to supporting this game-changing standard on all of our GDOv2 models.
Note: Upgrading to Matter will require re-flashing the device firmware with a computer and USB cable.
*Konnected’s Garage Door Opener is not (yet) Matter certified. Join our early-access program to stay up-to-date with development. -
Built on Open Source
Konnected’s new GDO is built on entirely open source software, made with high-quality genuine components, and assembled with love in the USA. We designed it with an emphasis on choice, privacy, and local control – because we believe that the technology that you bring in your home is yours to own. The GDOv2’s firmware configuration is published here on GitHub and is built upon these primary open-source libraries:
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my garage door opener is compatible?
The GDO blaQ is designed to work with Chamberlain, LiftMaster and Craftsman residential garage door openers with Security+ 2.0 technology, identified by the yellow round learn button on the back of the motor unit. This includes most garage door openers with myQ built-in. It should only be used with sectional garage doors, not one-piece or swinging garage doors.
If your garage door opener is NOT one of these brands, or has a different color learn button, try our GDO White.
How does it work?
Konnected’s new GDO blaQ can talk directly to your Chamberlain or LiftMaster Security+ 2.0 garage door opener by simply connecting three wires to the back of the motor unit. Security+ 2.0 is an encrypted serial protocol developed by the Chamberlain Group and recently reverse-engineered by some very clever engineers (see here and here) who have published open source libraries. Thanks to this technology, we can now interact directly with your yellow-button garage door opener to privately retrieve rich data and send commands.
Will my existing garage door remotes (car, wall, and outside keypad) still work?
Yes, of course, they will still work. Konnected only makes your garage smarter; it doesn't take away any existing features.
Why choose Konnected’s GDO blaQ instead of myQ?
myQ is the Chamberlain Group’s very popular (and cheap) answer to smart garage control, but we think it’s pretty dumb. Chamberlain’s myQ provides an app for controlling your garage door thru their cloud service, which means if the internet goes out, so does your smart garage. Also, Chamberlain recently announced that they’re actively preventing access to myQ via third-party apps, cutting off access to myQ through SmartThings, Home Assistant, Hubitat and most other smart home platforms.
We believe that a smart home is an integrated home – where the garage door opener is part of a larger, openly connected collection of devices in your home, controllable locally and/or through a cloud platform or app of your choice – not one you’re forced into.
Contrary to myQ's stance, Konnected supports integration with a multitude of DIY and open-source smart home apps, provides local access and control thru APIs and customizable firmware, and is committed to supporting evolving smart home industry standards including Matter.
Why choose Konnected’s GDO blaQ instead of ratgdo?
ratgdo (Rage Against the Garage Door Opener) is the open source project that inspired and powers the Konnected’s GDO blaQ. It’s a DIY control board and software that pioneered the direct serial connection to the encrypted Security+ openers. We’ve taken the concept and technology in ratgdo and made it into a finished product, suitable for installation in any home, and compliant with regulations in the United States. We’ve added safety features like an audible and visual warning, a sleek plastic enclosure, integrations with a variety of smart home platforms, 7-days per week support and a 1-year warranty.
Yes, the GDO blaQ costs a few dollars more than a ratgdo board. We are not competing on price with the original ratgdo. We believe that the GDO blaQ justifies the higher price because of the additional compliance, safety, support and integration features.
What if I have more than one garage door?
Konnected's GDO monitors and controls a single garage door opener. You'll need one Konnected Smart Garage Door Opener product per garage door.
Is there an audible and visual warning before closing the garage door?
Yes, for safety, the GDO blaQ gives you visual (blinking) and audible (beeping) warnings for ~5 seconds before it triggers the garage door to close.
Warning tunes are customizable!
Does it meet U.S. safety regulations?
Yes, the GDOv2-Q was designed to meet the U.S. safety regulations in 16 CFR § 1211.14 for the unattended operation of a residential garage door opener.
The device should only be used with a sectional garage door. Do not use with one-piece or swinging doors.
Are there monthly fees?
There are no ongoing fees to use Konnected's GDOs. In the future, we may introduce optional premium features for a fee.
How is it powered?
It is powered with a regular power adapter (included).
What smart home platforms or apps does it work with?
Konnected's GDO works with Home Assistant and Hubitat via a 100% local integration using the ESPHome native API.
Control4 driver is now available as a paid license.
It also works with SmartThings and Alexa via a connection to Konnected's free Konnected Cloud service.
When will Matter compatibility be ready?
We really don't know. At the present time, there is no a Matter specification for garage door openers. We're watching the Matter release schedule closely and are expecting to start testing a Matter compatible firmware as soon as the device specification is made available by the Matter working group.
You can join our Matter early-access program to stay informed of the progress.
Is there an API for the device?
Yes! Konnected's GDO family have a full-featured and local REST API, as well as the ESPHome Native API. See API Reference.
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CanadaEasy to install and setup, though the instructions for Home Assistant and ESPHome were a bit lacking. Works great though once it's setup!
United StatesPerfect Replacement for MyQ!
After MyQ cut off third party apps killing my integration with Hubitat the blaQ GDO solved all my problems! Seamless integration and the control I wanted. Installed these units on all three of my garage doors. You guys ROCK!
CanadaGarage light switch stopped working
After the device was installed, the garage light switch stopped working. When the device was unplugged from power, the switch worked. I emailed Konnected about this, but didn't receive any response.
United StatesBest of the best
My 5th Konnected product and I will continue to support this outstanding company. In this day and age tech is easy to find but good tech with incredible support is hard to find. Konnected is the best I have seen in both!
United StatesPerfection
Setup was a breeze and took about 10 minutes. It’s great to have my garage door back under the purview of Home Assistant, where it belongs. Logging out of the MyQ app was very satisfying.
United StatesExactly What I Needed
What a great product to replace my aging and failing Garadget opener. Unlike the Garadget which required an intermediary wall switch to deal with the security of the newer opener this one uses the new protocol. That means it know the position of the door and can control the light on the opener. Setup and installation was no more than 5 minutes and it just worked, showing up in Home Assistant without any configuration on my part. As satisfied as I am with the device and its ease of setup the thing that impressed me the most was the attention to detail evident when you first open the box. They offered screws to mount the device and a pair of Commander Velcro stick ons which was far more than I would have expected. My Garadget just had a square of double sided foam tape. The also included a pen/screw driver so no tools were needed. The included instructions were clear and complete and included information for using the device with a number of home automation systems. Highly recommended!
Untethered Garage
When a certain garage door company made it difficult to integrate with HomeAssistant/Apple HomeKit/Samsung SmartThings. The folks at Konnected had a solution. Shipping with the quickness, and the install was a painless plug and play. Got two for myself, then bought and installed another two for a friend. Smart Home Products made easy. Great Product. Thanks Konnected!
Finally a solution that just works very well and every time.
When my garage door manufacturer disabled the ability to use third party solutions, I began the search for any add-on that would fill that gap to enable my home automation solution(s). I tried a popular ESPHome hardware device and had nothing but problems. I was hesitant to purchase this product but so glad I did. Upon receipt, the device was configured, installed and has been absolutely rock solid in my home automation setup. Over a year ago I made the suggestion to my wife that I could get the garage door to open automatically when she arrived home. This product made that "dream" come true. Highly recommended.
United StatesFinally a solution that just works very well and every time.
When my garage door manufacturer disabled the ability to use third party solutions, I began the search for any add-on that would fill that gap to enable my home automation solution(s). I tried a popular ESPHome hardware device and had nothing but problems. I was hesitant to purchase this product but so glad I did. Upon receipt, the device was configured, installed and has been absolutely rock solid in my home automation setup. Over a year ago I made the suggestion to my wife that I could get the garage door to open automatically when she arrived home. This product made that "dream" come true. Highly recommended.
AustraliaNot for Australia
GDO blaQ doesn't work with Merlin branded garage door openers in Australia. It will work for a short time but then it stops communicating. I was told they are aware of this bug in the Australian market but they cannot fix without access to a Merlin branded opener. I suggested they should make this known on the website but they refused Another smart home company willing to take your money. Unfortunately it's more common than not.
United StatesHalfway works
Alexa will open the garage door but will not close it. Tech support was of no real help.
United StatesWorks as advertised
Easy install and had a home assistant automation working in minutes. Has been solid to date.
United StatesGreat features.
Set up was seamless and love the integration capabilities. I just wish out of the box I could control or monitor off site when not connected to my local network.
New ZealandGreat for Merlin/Chamberlain doors in AU/NZ
Works with Security 2.0 protocol for Merlin and Chamberlain door openers in Australia and NZ. Easy to set up.
USGreat Device
Took a little while to get it just right, but this thing was worth the cost and time. It works amazingly well. I garage open my door using my Samsung Galaxy Watch7 with Home Assistant and from my car using AndroidAuto. How cool is that ??
United StatesNot Ready for Prime Time
This product is a great concept and the moment is finalized can be great. The first thing is the lack of support for homebridge with the excuse that "we are working on Matter support, sign up here to hear more" Makes it questionable when other konnected products support homebridge. The second and most annoying problem is that then your garage door wall button functionality gets totally affected, sometimes I have to press the button 6 to 7 times to get the garage door open... liability anyone?
Konnected
Thanks for the honest feedback, Luis. Good news! We do have a (community supported) Homebridge plugin now for the GDO blaQ. It works great, check it out here: https://github.com/KyleBoyer/homebridge-blaq Also, a recent firmware update has resolved most of the issues with Security+1.0 openers. Please make sure to update your device using the Konnected app.