MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad Manual⁚ A Comprehensive Guide

This manual provides a comprehensive guide to setting up, using, and troubleshooting your MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad․ Learn about key features, benefits, and how to connect to your Wi-Fi network․ Discover how to program PIN codes, monitor live video, and record and playback footage․ Explore MyQ Video Storage plans, troubleshoot common issues, and access support resources․

Introduction

Welcome to the world of smart home security and convenience with the MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad․ This innovative device empowers you to take control of your garage and monitor what’s happening around it, all from the comfort of your smartphone․ The MyQ Video Keypad, seamlessly integrating with the MyQ Smart Garage Hub, transforms your garage into a secure and connected space․ It’s a game-changer for homeowners seeking enhanced security, convenience, and peace of mind․ This manual will guide you through the complete setup, usage, and troubleshooting process of your MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad, ensuring you harness its full potential․

Key Features and Benefits

The MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad boasts a range of features designed to enhance your home security, convenience, and peace of mind․ Live video monitoring lets you see what’s happening in your garage in real-time, directly from your smartphone․ Record and playback capabilities provide a history of activity, allowing you to review events that occurred while you were away․ In-garage delivery integration, compatible with Amazon Key and Walmart InHome, ensures secure package delivery within your garage․ The MyQ Video Keypad is compatible with a wide range of garage door openers, including LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Craftsman, Raynor, and AccessMaster, manufactured after 1993․ Other brands can also be made compatible by adding a Smart Garage Control․ This user-friendly device empowers you to create unique PIN codes for family, friends, and service providers, granting them access to your garage․ You can also set up alerts for specific events, like garage door openings or motion detection, keeping you informed of activity in your garage․

Setting Up Your MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad

Setting up your MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad is a straightforward process․ Begin by unboxing the keypad and its components, including the mounting screws, wall anchors, charging cable, and the Video Keypad with battery․ Download the MyQ mobile app using the provided QR code on the packaging insert․ The app will guide you through the setup process․ Before mounting the keypad, ensure your garage door opener has a working light bulb, as it serves as a programming indicator․ Select a mounting location for the keypad, ensuring it’s at least 5 feet high and out of reach of children․ Consider the visual you want the camera to capture when choosing a location․ Position the mounting bracket to achieve your preferred orientation, and angle the keypad towards your driveway․ Connect your Video Keypad to your Wi-Fi network using the MyQ app, following the on-screen instructions․

Getting Started⁚ Unboxing and Initial Setup

Unboxing your MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad is the first step in enhancing your garage security and convenience․ Inside the box, you’ll find the Video Keypad with its battery, a hardware bag containing mounting screws and wall anchors, and a charging cable․ Familiarize yourself with the components and their purpose; The MyQ mobile app plays a crucial role in setting up the keypad․ Download the app using your smartphone by scanning the QR code provided on the packaging insert․ The app will serve as your guide throughout the setup process․ Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that your garage door opener has a functional light bulb․ This light bulb acts as a programming indicator during the setup process․

Connecting to Your Wi-Fi Network

Connecting your MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad to your Wi-Fi network is a straightforward process․ To begin, make sure you have a strong and stable Wi-Fi connection․ Ensure that your smartphone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the keypad․ Open the MyQ app and select the “Device” icon from the home screen․ Follow the on-screen prompts to select “Video Solution” and then “Video Keypad․” The app will guide you through the steps to connect your keypad to your Wi-Fi network․ You may need to enter your Wi-Fi network password during this process․ Once the connection is established, the app will confirm the successful setup․ For optimal performance, position the keypad close to your existing garage door opener to ensure a stable connection․

Programming PIN Codes for Access

Programming PIN codes for your MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad allows you to grant access to your garage to family, friends, or service providers․ The keypad allows you to create up to 16 unique PIN codes, each with customizable access permissions․ To program a new PIN code, open the MyQ app and navigate to the “Video Keypad” settings․ Select the “PIN Codes” option and follow the on-screen instructions․ You’ll be prompted to enter a new PIN code and assign it to a specific user․ You can also set specific time restrictions for each PIN code, allowing for controlled access during certain hours․ To delete a PIN code, simply select the code from the list and follow the on-screen prompts to remove it․ Remember to keep your PIN codes confidential and avoid sharing them with unauthorized individuals․

Using the MyQ Video Keypad

The MyQ Video Keypad offers a range of features that enhance your garage’s security and convenience․ With its built-in camera, you can monitor your garage in real-time, whether you’re at home or away․ Live video streaming allows you to see who is entering and exiting your garage, providing peace of mind and added security․ The keypad also features a built-in microphone and speaker, enabling you to communicate with anyone in your garage through the MyQ app․ You can use this two-way audio to greet visitors, check on deliveries, or simply monitor activities․ The keypad’s intuitive design makes it easy to use, with a clear display and responsive buttons․ The Home button provides one-touch closing of your garage door when it’s open, while the Call button activates real-time video viewing in the MyQ app․ These features combine to create a powerful and user-friendly experience for managing your garage door and ensuring your home’s security․

Live Video Monitoring

The MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad’s live video monitoring feature gives you a real-time view of your garage from anywhere with an internet connection․ You can access the live feed directly through the MyQ app, allowing you to see who is entering or leaving your garage, whether it’s family members, guests, or delivery personnel․ This feature is especially useful for keeping an eye on deliveries, ensuring they are safely placed inside your garage, and for added security when you’re away from home; The live video stream provides a clear and detailed view of your garage, with high-quality video and audio․ You can also use the two-way audio feature to communicate with anyone in your garage through the MyQ app․ This allows you to greet visitors, check on deliveries, or simply monitor activities remotely․ The live video monitoring feature offers a powerful tool for safeguarding your belongings and enhancing your garage’s security․

Recording and Playback

The MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad provides a comprehensive recording and playback feature, allowing you to capture and review activities in your garage․ With a MyQ Video Storage Plan, you can record up to 30 days of video, giving you a comprehensive history of events in your garage․ You can access recorded footage directly through the MyQ app, allowing you to review events that have occurred in your absence․ The recording feature captures high-quality video with clear audio, providing a detailed record of activities․ You can easily navigate through the recorded footage, selecting specific time periods or events to review․ The playback feature allows you to rewind, fast-forward, and pause the video, allowing you to thoroughly examine specific moments․ The MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad’s recording and playback capabilities provide peace of mind, allowing you to monitor your garage and review events that may have occurred while you were away․

In-Garage Delivery Integration

The MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad seamlessly integrates with in-garage delivery services, such as Amazon Key and Walmart InHome․ This integration enhances your delivery experience by providing visual confirmation of deliveries and ensuring the security of your packages․ When a delivery is scheduled, you’ll receive notifications through the MyQ app, allowing you to monitor the delivery process in real time․ The video keypad captures the delivery person entering and exiting your garage, providing visual confirmation of the delivery․ This feature helps you track the delivery process, ensure the safety of your packages, and provide peace of mind knowing that your deliveries are secure․ With in-garage delivery integration, the MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad offers a convenient and secure solution for receiving packages, adding an extra layer of convenience and security to your smart home ecosystem․

MyQ Video Storage Plans

The MyQ Smart Garage Video Keypad offers a variety of video storage plans to meet your security and monitoring needs․ A free 30-day trial is included, allowing you to experience the benefits of video recording and playback before committing to a paid plan․ After the trial period, you can subscribe to a monthly or annual plan based on your storage requirements․ The plans offer varying amounts of storage capacity and features, such as extended recording periods, cloud storage, and enhanced security․ You can manage your video storage plan directly through the MyQ app, enabling you to easily adjust your plan based on your specific needs․ Whether you want to keep a record of deliveries, monitor activity in your garage, or ensure the safety of your home, MyQ Video Storage plans provide a secure and reliable solution for recording and storing valuable video footage․