Kia has added the myQ Connected Garage feature to certain 2024-2025 Kia models, transforming them into smart remote controls for garage doors. This innovation allows drivers to avoid the tediousness of using traditional remotes, as geofencing technology automatically opens and shuts garage doors whenever the vehicles approach or depart. Additionally, if the automatic closing is interrupted, the geofencing can send notifications to drivers about open doors. Users can manage and monitor several garage doors across different locations.
Requirements for myQ Integration
To use the myQ Connected Garage feature, a compatible 2024-2025 Kia with a ccNC head unit, active Kia Connect and myQ accounts, as well as an ongoing LTE data connection in the car, are necessary. Furthermore, the myQ garage doors need an active Wi-Fi connection to be accessible from the Kia vehicles. This means that drivers can supervise and operate their garage doors from virtually anywhere in the world, as long as their vehicles are connected to the internet.
About Chamberlain Group
Chamberlain Group is the owner of well-known garage door brands like Liftmaster and the myQ smart home accessory brand. The myQ feature is built into many of Chamberlain's garage door openers, allowing for remote access to the doors via cars or smartphones.
For those curious about using myQ for their garage doors, they can either install a new myQ-compatible smart garage door opener or add a Smart Garage Control with myQ to their current garage door openers.
This announcement comes from the Chamberlain Group, highlighting the collaboration between myQ and Kia America to enhance in-vehicle smart access options.
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