My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: the MyQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad
I keep a lot of valuables in my garage. Knowing that my garage is safe (to some extent) is crucial to my sanity. That’s why I love the myQ Smart Garage Door Video Keypad , which keeps tabs on who’s lurking at your garage door and lets you remotely grant access to guests or delivery people. And right now, it’s surprisingly cheap—50% off on Amazon, just $39.99 . According to price tracking services , this is the lowest price ever.
To control the keyboard remotely, you’ll also need a hub , which you can purchase on Amazon for $28.83. You can also purchase the keyboard and hub as a bundle for the same price as each one separately. If you want the camera’s video recording history, as well as features like person detection and data upload, you’ll need an mY Q subscription , which starts at $24.99 per year. (Higher plans offer more advanced detection features.)
The keypad’s battery lasts between one and three months but is rechargeable. You can purchase a kit with a spare battery or a kit that allows you to connect the keypad so you don’t have to worry about it running out of power. The keypad integrates with Ring, Vivint smart home systems, Amazon Key, and IFTTT. It is also compatible with LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Craftsman, Raynor, and AccessMaster garage door openers manufactured after 1993.
The camera records 1080p video with a 160-degree viewing angle and features two-way audio. The keypad allows you to set multiple codes for manual garage opening, as well as issue temporary or permanent codes to guests via the companion app (up to 16). A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection is required. And yes, the keypad is wall-mounted, so no one can just take it away.