How to set up a LiftMaster MyQ Retrofit with Internet Gateway and Control Panel through Alarm.com

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Install MyQ Control Panel

Be sure to follow all printed instructions included with the device for installation. Below is an overview:

  1. Disconnect all electrical power to the garage door opener.
  2. Remove the existing door control from the wall. Note the polarity of the wires connected to the existing door control. Label the wires appropriately (Red/White).
  3. Disconnect the wires from the existing door control.
  4. Connect the wires to the new MyQ Control Panel.
  5. Mount the MyQ Control Panel to the wall.
  6. Reconnect power. The yellow command LED (in the center of the MyQ Control Panel) and the red learn LED (above the learn button) blink quickly for up to five minutes as the MyQ Control Panel recharges. When the MyQ Control Panel is operational, the yellow command LED is solid.
  7. Test the MyQ Control Panel. Press the push bar to activate the garage door opener.
  8. Connect to LiftMaster Internet Gateway using the following instructions.

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Connect MyQ Internet Gateway

  1. Connect Ethernet cable to router and the internet gateway.
  2. Connect power to the internet gateway.
  3. When the internet gateway connects to the internet, the green light stops blinking and lights solid. If the green light does not light solid, check the power, router, and internet connections to the internet gateway.
  4. Write down the serial number on the gateway to be used in the registration process

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MyQ Internet Gateway LED guide

LED color Description
Green Flashing The Gateway has an IP address from the router but is not connected to the internet.
Green Sold The Gateway has an active internet connection. Infrequent blinking indicates data traffic.
Blue Solid The Gateway has learned at least one MyQ device. The blue light infrequently blinks to indicate communication in progress with MyQ device.
Yellow Solid The Gateway is actively waiting to learn a MyQ device. This times out after three minutes if a device is not learned.

MyQ Control Panel LED guide

LED Color Description
Yellow & Red Flashing The MyQ Control Panel is powering up.
Red Solid The MyQ Control Panel is in learn mode.
Yellow Solid The MyQ Control Panel is operational.