HomeTech.fm Episode 554 - Garage Door Drama (Again)
Dec 12, 2025
This week, the hosts dive into Chamberlain's controversial MyQ integration changes for garage doors. A breakthrough motorized smart door by Doma boasts facial recognition and advanced sensing features. They also discuss Homey's RAM upgrade and review the Firewalla Orange Wi-Fi 7 travel router. The release of Music Assistant 2.7 takes center stage at a lively party, while the team shares personal tool finds and tech project updates, including a new fan setup in the attic. Humorous debates about remote durability add a fun twist!
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Garage Opener Lock-In Is Escalating
- Chamberlain's Security Plus 3.0 blocks third-party garage integrations and forces cloud-based authentication.
- The change locks users into MyQ and paid integrations, undermining open smart-home interoperability.
Use Physical Workarounds For Locked Doors
- Consider local hardware workarounds like mechanical button pushers to regain control of blocked garage openers.
- Avoid relying solely on MyQ cloud; use simple physical solutions if integrations fail.
Travel Router Focused On Security Over Price
- Firewalla's Orange targets secure on-the-go networking with Wi‑Fi 7 and strong traffic analysis.
- The product trades portability for a premium price and emphasizes software capabilities.