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Edited November 24, 2023
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In store only, Home Depot has a choice of this or a Chamberlain model for 50% off.
The Chamberlain model is 1/2 HP
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Chamb.../322246530
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Genie.../315283727
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Also note that Chamberlain "smart" only works with their app, no assistants (Alexa/Siri/Google).
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As far as the Genie/Chamberlain goes, I've had both, but can't form an opinion on if one is better than the other. That said I will say that I'd choose belt over chain every day of the week due to (less) noise.
Right now I have 2 Chamberlain units which I had installed around a year ago along with brand new doors. These units have integrated MyQ as well as cameras. One of the cameras recently decided it didn't like my wifi, but I haven't bothered to troubleshoot (Even though they are monitored/controlled by the same app, they are treated as 2 separate devices. What's odd is that MyQ still works on the affected opener, but the camera doesn't)
MAN what a spread in pricing - and that's with me providing the openers (got on sale @ Costco BTW). That's why I said to get multiple quotes, there are still shysters out there. They seemed to each have their own brand they repped ( a lot like roofing, window or fence companies), which made comparing quotes difficult, but at least you'll know if someone is taking you for a ride if they are much higher than the rest.
One other thing to note, if you add this to Google Home you'll need to add a 4 digit PIN. It'll ask you to confirm your PIN if you ask Google to open/close the garage door. If the PIN you entered during set up has a 0 as the first digit (for example 0578), you'll need to verify the PIN without the 0 ("578").
There are plenty of other options and some coming from China and Europe too, some even through Assa-Abloy connected companies. This market is going to change tremendously overnight, so stay tuned.
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There are plenty of other options and some coming from China and Europe too, some even through Assa-Abloy connected companies. This market is going to change tremendously overnight, so stay tuned.
Genie is doing already to google/akexa.
Even myq did some level with google and allowed amazon and many other parties even now -13 partners (if they get compromised myq too). So its not just security but probably for their monetary reasons.