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My Q
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Knightshade
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On the Tesla side there's nothing to install--- it just uses the wifi already built into the car
You do have to pay My Q (not Tesla) for a subscription to use it though.
www.myq.com
It's $45 for 1 year, $179 for 5, $299 for 10.
You do have to pay My Q (not Tesla) for a subscription to use it though.
Tesla In-Vehicle Garage Control with myQ | myQ
Open and close your garage door from anywhere with the seamless Tesla in-vehicle garage control from myQ. Monitor your garage from the comfort of your car—hands free.
www.myq.com
It's $45 for 1 year, $179 for 5, $299 for 10.
EVRider-FL
Active Member
Note that a Homelink unit is $350 installed, if you want to go that route. It can be installed by a mobile tech. The Homelink units are currently out of stock, but that could change by the time you get your car.
fholbert
Active Member
IIRC I had to download an app. No?On the Tesla side there's nothing to install--- it just uses the wifi already built into the car
You do have to pay My Q (not Tesla) for a subscription to use it though.
Tesla In-Vehicle Garage Control with myQ | myQ
Open and close your garage door from anywhere with the seamless Tesla in-vehicle garage control from myQ. Monitor your garage from the comfort of your car—hands free.
It's $45 for 1 year, $179 for 5, $299 for 10.
Setting it up wasn’t ‘plug in play’, it took a couple of attempts before it worked.
There was a free period before I had to pay. Maybe 30 days?
Knightshade
Well-Known Member
yes- all covered at the link I mention including the 30 day trial-- the app is on your phone though not your car... you then pair your phone with your garage using that app... then pair your car with your garage (using the native tesla SW)
ATPMSD
Active Member
True as MyQ needs WiFi in the house and an internet connection in the car to function. However, the 10-year plan is still cheaper than HomeLink and will outlast your current car; it can then be used with your next car. I went with the $45 one-year plan as a test and the wall unit was free. It is nice that MyQ tells you if you left the garage door open. I have a second unit on my second garage door so I can monitor it as well.
It works the vast majority of the time for me. I do have a hand held remote in the glove box, just in case. At this point I will likely opt for the 10-year plan when I am up for renewal.
I dont understand why MyQ requires a subscription and costs money, the android/ios mobile app is completely free and it presumably uses the same APIs. I guess because they can is probably the answer. I have the app and a fob, but I don't need/want the automatic open on pull in, so it works fine for me.
They are just trying to cover their infrastructure costs. I agree its dumb but I can't blame them for the small amount they are charging. Buying that garage door controller 20 years ago (Huge exaggeration on the years) doesn't cover the cost of AWS today.
Birdsfan
Member
The auto feature of having my garage open when I get home and close when I leave without touching anything is worth the money to me but of course ymmv.
ODWms
Member
I have an Aladdin setup on my Genie garage door opener, and it works perfectly. No extra charges and it’s perfectly compatible with the Tesla system. It has an app, so I can control the garage door remotely, with or without the car nearby. Between the Genie / Aladdin system and Homelink garage door operation is a breeze.
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