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1. neilv+RQ1[view] [source] 2023-09-21 18:04:08
>>linker+(OP)
"What's the worst that could happen, if we let MBA-types take over engineering?"

"Even your home's light bulbs will require an Internet-connected computer account that spies on you."

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2. _ea1k+Na2[view] [source] 2023-09-21 19:20:27
>>neilv+RQ1
Don't forget highly locked down garage doors that are readily accessible by major merchants. And also pair easily with similarly locked down in garage cameras.
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3. VTimof+1i2[view] [source] 2023-09-21 19:46:58
>>_ea1k+Na2
I am actually looking for a wallmount garage door opener right now. While they do have myq-whatever cloud thing, my understanding is that it's optional. It should be possible to connect an ESP32 or the Konnected sensor thing which will pretend to be a wall button from the opener perspective. Could probably even stick it into a Faraday cage to prevent Amazon sidewalk scenario.

Is that not really an option?

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4. _ea1k+9D2[view] [source] 2023-09-21 21:18:07
>>VTimof+1i2
A lot of newer garage door openers, especially Chamberlain, don't use simple contact switches on the wall any more. Hacking the remote in this way is still possible by disassembling the wall remote and simulating the button press itself, but it is a lot trickier than with simpler garage doors.

And myq cloud is horrible and worth avoiding. They used to have a homekit bridge, but they discontinued it.

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5. VTimof+NQ2[view] [source] 2023-09-21 22:31:09
>>_ea1k+9D2
Do you know if there's any non-myq jackshaft openers on the market?
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