The Chamberlain myQ hub costs $30 and works with most garage openers made after 1993. But Chamberlain killed HomeKit support in late 2023 and blocked Home Assistant integrations — locking the device into their own app. The myQ app works fine for open/close and scheduling, but there is no local API, no Z-Wave, and the $1/mo Premium plan adds almost nothing. 5 alternatives: Meross ($40, HomeKit native), Tailwind iQ3 ($80, HomeKit + Home Assistant), Nexx ($40, Alexa/Google), ratgdo ($30 DIY, local control), or adding a Z-Wave relay to your Abode/Ring system for full alarm integration.
Home Security Reviews
Novi Security Review 2026: Legacy Hardware, Cloud Risk, and Replacement Checklist
Novi Security should be treated as legacy, cloud-dependent hardware until a buyer can verify a current first-party app, account, support, firmware, privacy, and recovery path. Historical campaign and review pages explain what the system was designed to do; they do not prove that a second-hand unit is safe, supported, or functional in 2026. This review […]
GE Simon XT Review 2026: Legacy Panel Status, Monitoring Support, Sensor Reuse, and Migration Options
The GE Simon XT is discontinued with no manufacturer support. Complete guide to what happened, why you should upgrade, 3-year cost comparisons, step-by-step migration, and the best replacement systems in 2026.
Tyco Integrated Security Review 2026: Johnson Controls Status, Legacy Systems, and Quote Checklist
Short answer: Tyco Integrated Security is not a current residential alarm brand to shop in 2026. Tyco and Johnson Controls completed their merger in 2016, and current security offerings sit under Johnson Controls and its product families. If a proposal, invoice, panel, or service label still says Tyco, identify the legal service provider, installed product […]
Sonitrol Security Review 2026: Verified Audio, Video, Access Control, Monitoring, and Quote Checklist
Updated August 2026. Sonitrol is a dealer-installed commercial security platform built around verified intrusion, video, access control, and monitoring. Its best-known feature is impact-activated audio verification: trained operators can use alarm-site sound to help determine whether an intrusion event needs escalation. Current Sonitrol material also presents video verification and the Sonitrol CORE platform. This is […]
