Imagine you’re cruising home in your Tesla after a long day, and as you round the bend towards your house, the garage door silently lifts to welcome you home, without so much as a button press.
Sound like magic? It’s not. myQ technology takes your Tesla experience a notch higher by integrating it with your garage door operations, thus revolutionizing the way you interact with your home’s entryway.
However, technologies always have limitations even the most cutting-edge tech like Tesla and myQ, let’s delve deeper into this intriguing merger of technology and luxury, exploring how myQ works with your Tesla to offer you an elevated driving and living experience.
Tesla Vehicles Supported
As of today, the fantastic myQ connectivity is available on all Tesla models – Model 3, Model Y, and Model X/Model S in 2021+.
Each of these vehicles can link up with myQ to provide unprecedented control over your garage door, directly from your car’s touchscreen.
This alliance brings to you the pinnacle of convenience, eliminating the need for a separate remote or even your smartphone.
Supported Regions
For Tesla owners, myQ compatibility currently extends across North America. Drivers in the United States and Canada can directly control their garage doors from their Tesla vehicle’s in-built touchscreen. It’s an experience that blends comfort, convenience, and technology in the most harmonious way.
Across the Atlantic, European Tesla drivers are eagerly awaiting this integration. The partnership is set to launch there soon, promising the same level of convenience that North American drivers have been enjoying.
Not really sure why it’s only availiabel in some regions, but you are good to go if you are in North American, and you might need to check if living outside this region.
Supported Garage Devices
First, make sure you have strong WIFI connection in garage door so they can connected with myQ.
Then, your garage door must be compatible with myQ, you can check your manufacturer with the tool.
Not just limited to the door openers, Tesla’s partnership with myQ also covers smart home bridges like the myQ Smart Garage Hub and the myQ Home Bridge.
These devices enable Wi-Fi functionality in your garage, providing a strong connection for seamless control. They even ensure backward compatibility with older garage devices, making smart control accessible to everyone.
myQ Tesla Subscription Cost
It cost $45 for one year and $179 for five years, someone complain why we should pay for subscription to open our own garage door.
Consider the multitude of features and seamless connectivity it provides.
Imagine driving up to your garage after a long day, and as you approach, your garage door automatically opens for you.
No need for any manual controls, no need to remember if you closed the garage door as you rush for work in the morning.
Well, they also provide a 30-day trail, you can cancel the service once not comfortable with it or feel not worth it.
How to connect your Tesla to myQ garage
Linking Your myQ Account to Your Tesla
Step 1: Preparation
Before initiating the process, ensure you have an active myQ account with active myQ devices.
Step 2: Start on Your Tesla Center Touchscreen
- Tap the Vehicle Settings icon.
- Select “Locks”.
- Under “myQ Connected Garage”, choose “Link Account”.
Step 3: QR Code Scanning
Using your mobile device, scan the QR code displayed on the Tesla center touchscreen.
Step 4: Access myQ Page
You will be redirected to a myQ page on your mobile device. From here, you have two options:
- “Sign In” if you already have a myQ account.
- “Learn more” if you do not have a myQ account or would like to gather more information.
Note: The following steps should be completed on the mobile device you’re using for the setup.
Step 5: Sign In
Sign in using your myQ login credentials. This could be your myQ email address and password or your Amazon, Apple, or Google single sign-on credentials if applicable.
Step 6: Authorize
Review the “Authorization Required” screen and tap “Authorize”. Your Tesla is now linked with myQ Connected Garage.
Step 7: Start 30-Day Trial Setup
Proceed to set up your 30-day trial by reviewing the trial details and tapping “Next”.
Step 8: Accept Terms and Conditions
Review the Terms and Conditions and tap “Activate”.
You will then receive a notification that says “myQ for your Tesla is activated”. Tap “Finish” to complete the setup.
Alternate Linking Steps
If you prefer another method to link your myQ account, follow these steps:
- Tap the Vehicle Settings icon.
- Choose “Controls”.
- On the top right, tap the Garage Door icon, then select “Link myQ Account”.
- Follow Steps 3-8 from the previous process.
Setup Auto Open/Close feature in Tesla
Configuring Your Tesla to Interact with Your myQ Connected Garage
Step 1: Pre-Configuration Checks
Before starting the configuration process, you should ensure the following:
- Your myQ account is already linked to your Tesla. For guidance on linking your myQ account, refer to the “How to link your Tesla to myQ Connected Garage” FAQ.
- Your vehicle is positioned in front of the garage door. Please leave enough space for the garage door to open or close safely.
Step 2: Access Vehicle Settings
On your Tesla’s center touchscreen:
- Tap the Vehicle Settings icon.
- Select “Controls”.
Step 3: Open Garage Door Settings
- On the top right of the screen, tap the Garage Door icon. This will display a list of available myQ Garage Connected Garages.
Step 4: Set Garage Location
- Choose the garage door you wish to configure and tap “Set Garage Location”.
Step 5: Configure Auto Open
If you’d like your garage door to automatically open when you arrive:
- Enable “Auto Open on arrival”.
- Set the desired distance from your home at which the garage door should auto-open upon arrival.
Step 6: Configure Auto Close
If you’d like your garage door to automatically close when you leave:
- Enable “Auto Close on departure”.
FAQ
Can any garage door work with a Tesla?
Not every garage door opener can work with a Tesla, as it depends on the type of technology the garage opener uses.
However, Tesla vehicles are equipped with a HomeLink system, which is a universal transmitter that is built into the car and can be programmed to operate up to three remote-controlled systems such as garage doors, gates, and even lights in your home.
As for third-party smart garage systems, like the myQ system that we’ve discussed, they can also be set up to work with Tesla vehicles.
They essentially allow your Tesla to interact with the garage door opener through the smart home ecosystem they create.
However, compatibility can vary, so it’s always best to check with the specific manufacturer of your garage door opener or the smart garage system to ensure it can work with your Tesla vehicle.
Does myQ with my Tesla have a monthly fee?
Yes, myQ will charge a subscription fee: $45 one year, $179 five years, and $299 ten years.
Can I use myQ to open my garage door automatically when I arrive home in my Tesla?
Yes, you can set up myQ with your Tesla to automatically open your garage door when you arrive home.
Is it secure to use myQ with my Tesla?
myQ uses secure encryption to ensure that all commands sent from your Tesla to your garage door are safe. However, as with all connected devices, it’s essential to maintain good cybersecurity practices, such as regularly updating your passwords and using secure home Wi-Fi networks.
Can I control multiple garage doors with myQ on my Tesla?
Yes, if you have more than one garage door opener with myQ technology, you can control each of them separately from your Tesla’s touchscreen. You just need to ensure each one is correctly set up and linked to your myQ account.
With HomeLink feature in your Tesla, you can control up to three radio frequency devices including myQ.
Does myQ work when my Tesla’s internet connection is down?
No, both your Tesla and the myQ system require an active internet connection to communicate. If your Tesla is not connected to the internet, it will not be able to send or receive commands from the myQ system.
What’s the maximum range for controlling my garage door with myQ in my Tesla?
With a stable internet connection, you can control your myQ enabled garage door from virtually anywhere via your Tesla’s touchscreen.
However, for automatic features like Auto Open or Auto Close, you need to be within a certain proximity of your home for these features to work.