Connect a LiftMaster MyQ Smart Garage Hub to a Wi-Fi network
Oct 03, 2025
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How to Connect Your LiftMaster MyQ® Smart Garage Hub
Setup instructions for models 821LM, 821LMB, 821LMC-S, and MyQ-G0301.
Before You Begin
The LiftMaster MyQ® Smart Garage Hub requires a stable Wi-Fi connection to work properly. There are three ways to connect your hub:
- Wi-Fi setup using an internet-connected device
- WPS button on your router
- Bluetooth (iPhone/iPad only)
Option 1: Connect using an Internet-connected device
- Plug in the hub. The blue LED blinks when Wi-Fi is not set up.
- On your phone or laptop, open Wi-Fi settings and connect to the network named MyQ-nnn (nnn = last 3 digits of hub serial number).
- If using Android, tap Ignore when it says “internet not available.”
- Once connected, the hub’s LED changes to solid blue.
- Open a browser and type one of these addresses:
setup.myqdevice.comsetup.myqhome.com192.168.0.1
- Follow the MyQ® setup page to enter your Wi-Fi name and password.
- When the LED turns solid green, setup is complete.
Tip: Disable Android’s Smart Network Switch or iPhone’s Wi-Fi Assist to prevent automatic disconnects during setup.
Option 2: Connect using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
- Plug in the hub. The blue LED blinks.
- Press and release the hub’s WPS button. The LED turns solid blue.
- Within 1 minute, press the WPS button on your router.
- The hub LED turns solid green once connected.
If it doesn’t connect, power cycle the hub and try again.
Option 3: Connect using Bluetooth (iPhone/iPad only)
- Plug in the hub. The blue LED blinks.
- Connect your iPhone/iPad to your home Wi-Fi in Settings → Wi-Fi.
- Enable Bluetooth in Settings → Bluetooth.
- Select the MyQ-nnn device under Bluetooth to pair.
- When prompted, allow the device to share Wi-Fi settings with the hub.
- The hub LED turns solid green once connected.
LED Indicator Guide
| LED Color/Pattern | Status |
|---|---|
| Blinking Blue | Wi-Fi setup required |
| Solid Blue | Setup in progress / communicating with router |
| Blinking Green | Programming mode |
| Solid Green | Wi-Fi connected |
| Red | No router communication |
Troubleshooting
- Make sure you are typing the full setup URL exactly (no
wwworhttps). - If the hub won’t connect, verify your Wi-Fi SSID and password are correct.
- Try disabling cellular data on your phone during setup to keep it connected to the hub’s network.
- Still having issues? Contact True Protection for help.
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