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Chamberlain Group

Chamberlain Group (CGI) is an American manufacturer of perimeter access control equipment. The company is the parent organization of brands including LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Merlin, and Grifco, and develops residential garage door openers, commercial door operators, security systems, and related technologies. As of 2025, the company’s brands collectively held a significant share of the garage door opener market in the United States.[1]

CGI is also the parent company of Controlled Products Systems Group, a wholesale distributor of perimeter access control equipment in the United States.[2][3] In 2021, The Duchossois Group sold Chamberlain Group to Blackstone.[4][5]

Products

Garage door openers

Chamberlain Group produces several lines of garage door openers and related products:

Some product lines share compatible components, including mechanical and electronic parts, while differing in installation format and distribution channels.[6]

  • Chamberlain — garage door openers marketed for residential use, including do-it-yourself installation.
  • LiftMaster — systems designed for professional installation in residential and commercial settings.
  • Raynor — garage door operators distributed through professional dealer networks.
  • Craftsman — rebranded models manufactured by Chamberlain and sold through retail channels such as Sears.
  • Clicker — universal remote controls compatible with multiple garage door systems.

myQ app

The company develops the myQ smart access platform, which enables remote monitoring and control of garage doors and connected devices through mobile applications and Wi-Fi network integration.[7][8] The platform supports features such as remote access, activity monitoring, and integration with selected third-party services.[9][10] In 2019, Chamberlain announced integration with Amazon Key, allowing delivery personnel to place packages inside garages using compatible devices.[11][12]

Controversy

In November 2023, the company restricted third-party access to its myQ platform following earlier changes to integrations with external smart home systems. The update affected compatibility with certain third-party applications and open-source platforms.[13] Subsequent reporting noted that these changes limited interoperability with external devices and services.[14][15] In December 2025, Chamberlain Group left the Connectivity Standards Alliance, the organization responsible for the Matter smart home standard. Subsequent updates further limited compatibility with certain third-party controllers and integrations.[1]

References

  1. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy. Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again The Verge, 2025-12-05, retrieved 2025-12-28^
  2. The Duchossois Group acquires Controlled Products Systems Group www.securityinfowatch.com, 3 September 2014, retrieved 2020-04-01^
  3. Duchossois Group Acquires Controlled Products Systems Group Security.World, 3 September 2014, retrieved 2020-04-01^
  4. The Duchossois Group Agrees to Sell the Chamberlain Group LLC to Blackstone 7 September 2021^
  5. Duchossois Group Sells Majority Stake of Garage Door Opening Company to Blackstone www.swfinstitute.org, 2021-07-11, retrieved 2026-04-16^
  6. Chamberlain Garage Door Opener Garage Doors and More, www.mydoorpro.com, 9 September 2014, retrieved January 8, 2015^
  7. DIY Garage Door retrieved February 2, 2017^
  8. Chamberlain and LiftMaster MyQ Works With Nest Cam – Bringing Live Video Feed and Activity Alerts to Consumers Business Wire, www.businesswire.com, 5 January 2016, retrieved January 5, 2016^
  9. Tom Roash. Garage Door Remote Control with myQ Technology Bay Area Lions Gate, 2026-04-13, retrieved 2026-04-16^
  10. Nancy Snyder. My Space Feels Super Secure, Thanks to the Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Control Family Handyman, 2022-05-27, retrieved 2026-04-16^
  11. Valentina Palladino. Amazon attempts less-creepy delivery by placing packages in your garage Ars Technica, 8 January 2019, retrieved 26 January 2019^
  12. Shannon Liao. After trying your front door, Amazon wants to let people deliver packages inside your garage The Verge, 2019-01-07, retrieved 2026-04-16^
  13. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy. This smart garage door controller is no longer very smart The Verge, 2023-11-08, retrieved 2023-11-16^
  14. Ron Amadeo. Chamberlain blocks smart garage door opener from working with smart homes Ars Technica, 2023-11-07, retrieved 2025-06-08^
  15. Stephen Hackett. Chamberlain Closing the (Garage) Door on Smart Home Integration 512 Pixels, 2025-12-06, retrieved 2026-04-16^