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technology2 years ago

Chamberlain's MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener Disrupts Smart Home Integrations

Chamberlain's myQ smart garage door opener is blocking access by third-party apps like Homebridge and Home Assistant, following the discontinuation of the myQ Home Bridge Hub. The move is believed to be motivated by the desire to force users to use Chamberlain's own app, which displays ads. The decision has sparked backlash from users who have criticized the app for its intrusive ads and attempts to upsell unnecessary services. A workaround for affected users is to use a circuit board called "ratgdo" that hacks into Chamberlain/LiftMaster garage door openers. This incident highlights the issue of limited ownership and control over smart home devices that rely on third-party apps and APIs.

via 9to5Mac|
#chamberlain#homekit#myq
smart-home2 years ago

Google Assistant loses third-party integrations and voice apps.

Chamberlain's MyQ garage door openers are losing Google Assistant support, with some users reporting that the integration has stopped working. The integration was discontinued by Chamberlain, despite having a year to prepare for Google's announcement that it would shut down support for Google Assistant's conversational actions. MyQ garage door openers run through a Google Assistant "app" rather than being truly linked as a smart home device, which means that these doors aren't functional within the Google Home app. Chamberlain has confirmed that its Google Assistant integration has been discontinued.

via 9to5Google|
#chamberlain#google-assistant#integration
cybersecurity2 years ago

Smart Garage Door Opener Vulnerability Allows Remote Hacking

Security researcher Sam Sabetan has discovered a major security hole in the mobile app for Nexx's smart garage door controller, which allows hackers to remotely open connected doors. The vulnerability is due to a shared universal password that applies across all devices and leaks via Nexx's API and firmware. Sabetan also uncovered four other related vulnerabilities that can involve hijacking Nexx's smart plugs and smart alarm products. Despite attempts to contact the company, Nexx has been silent on fixing the issue. Sabetan estimates that over 40,000 devices are impacted and recommends disconnecting the devices and contacting Nexx for remediation steps.

via PCMag|
#cybersecurity#iot-devices#nexx