Why can't the My Q app be made for apple Carplay?
Posted 2 years ago
Michael, thanks very much for the insights. Lauren
Lauren thank you very much for the free HomeKit bridge that makes it all very very worth it and fixed those years of free firmware update promises that never came to be :)
You're very welcome.
Lauren could I get an update with info on the eta for the homekit bridge? I filled out the form on time and probably got the email but not sure what the email was called
what was the automated email's subject or sender address? something i can search by? I have checked all my email from chamberlain, myq etc and nothing is showing the form i filled. I do remember it telling me 6-8 weeks. that was 4 weeks ago as per the time stamp.
thanks if you need more information let me know
what was the automated email's subject or sender address? something i can search by? I have checked all my email from chamberlain, myq etc and nothing is showing the form i filled. I do remember it telling me 6-8 weeks. that was 4 weeks ago as per the time stamp.
thanks if you need more information let me know
Michael, the system is not set up to send confirmations. Units should start shipping in the next 2-3 weeks. Lauren
that explains why i can't find an email hehehe thanks looking forward to having official Homekit integration ;)
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Hi Michael, thanks for waiting patiently. Your Home Bridge will come soon. Lauren
In a word Apple.
Apple hasn’t opened up HomeKit or stuff like doors (garage or otherwise) to a CarPlay due to security risks. for example if you allow CarPlay while locked any car with CarPlay can access CarPlay apps so if your phone was stolen and they had your address they could get at least into your garage without unlocking your phone
There is work around a though.
I have a spare smart plug not in use, I set an automation that when it turns on open the garage door then assigned the smart plug to a scene I say Hey Siri I’m home. It turns that switch on the automation says when that is on open the myQ door (need HomeKit bridge)
It auto closes in 2mins and I set a geofence to active the scene as well so it does it automatically when I get near my home now
Apple hasn’t opened up HomeKit or stuff like doors (garage or otherwise) to a CarPlay due to security risks. for example if you allow CarPlay while locked any car with CarPlay can access CarPlay apps so if your phone was stolen and they had your address they could get at least into your garage without unlocking your phone
There is work around a though.
I have a spare smart plug not in use, I set an automation that when it turns on open the garage door then assigned the smart plug to a scene I say Hey Siri I’m home. It turns that switch on the automation says when that is on open the myQ door (need HomeKit bridge)
It auto closes in 2mins and I set a geofence to active the scene as well so it does it automatically when I get near my home now
that doesnt seem to make sense. carplay requires the phone to be plugged in with lightning cable. if someone has both my phone and can unlock it and my car keys I have bigger problems.
Think of it this way. You go to run an errand for your family and you’re running to the store knowing you’re only gonna take a minute and you leave your phone in the car along with your insurance, somebody gets in and steals the car they now have your address and your phone and are able to open your garage door with your phone locked putting your family at risk the only way to open the garage door That I have found is to use an Apple Watch as it’s unlocked as long as it’s on your wrist
Your same scenario but you have Homelink buttons in your car. At least Carplay requires unlocking your phone so they wouldn't be able to access the garage door with your phone. The explanations about why Carplay can't be made compatible with MyQ app just don't hold water.
