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8 Expert Reviews
Konnected GDO blaQ
Garage Door Controllers
Consensus Score
8.8
Based on 8 expert reviews • Updated 1 day ago
Key Features
Local-only control
ESPHome firmware
Sub-200ms response
No cloud dependency
Open source
Best For
Home Assistant usersPrivacy-focused usersChamberlain/LiftMaster ownersLocal-first smart homes
What Experts Agree On
What Experts Love
- ✓Fully local control — no cloud dependency, sub-200ms response
- ✓Open source ESPHome firmware — future-proof and community-supported
- ✓Native Home Assistant, Hubitat, SmartThings integration
- ✓Born as the anti-MyQ — designed for open ecosystems
Common Criticisms
- ✗Only works with Chamberlain/LiftMaster Security+ 2.0 openers
- ✗Not compatible with new Security+ 3.0 openers (late 2025+)
- ✗Requires a home automation hub to be useful — no standalone app
What The Experts Say
HO
"The gold standard for local garage door control. No cloud, no latency, no lock-in."
Home Assistant CommunityRating: 9/10
KO
"A myQ alternative that's local, cloud-optional, and open source — picks up where MyQ dropped the ball."
Konnected
SM
"Reliable, fast, and works without internet. Exactly what smart home should be."
SmartThings CommunityRating: 9/10
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