Door Industry Journal - Winter 2015

THE door industry journal winter 2015 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 77 Get connected! myQ is LiftMaster’s way to connect consumers with their homes – anytime from anywhere LiftMaster, the professional brand of Chamberlain, the global leader in vehicle access automation and the number one in residential and commercial garage door openers has recently introduced the revolutionary myQ technology for gate operators. After the successful introduction of myQ in 2013 with a brand new line of garage door openers, LiftMaster has inaugurated a new era of connectivity. myQ is a free app that enables a consumer to monitor and control the garage door and – since recently – the gate from anywhere anytime by smartphone or tablet. Facelift Evolution Evolution, the avant-garde design line for garage door openers, as the result of a study carried out among more than 1,000 consumers in 5 different European countries was introduced in 2013. In line with the introduction of the new myQ gate operators in October 2015, LiftMaster has launched a Facelift of the successful Evolution program. Above all, the new premium transmitter has been driving this launch which proves the promise of continuous innovation from LiftMaster. All LiftMaster operators are equipped with a new high performance radio technology offering bi-directional communication in two different frequencies (868MHz and 433MHz) Moreover, due to its energy efficient product design (LED, Sub-1-Watt), Evolution Facelift provides significant contribution to protect the environment. There are two new products that complement the line: • With 1300N pulling force, the LM130EVS can lift heavy residential doors and offers all the advantages of the Evolution range: power, design, myQ® technology, 10 years warranty on the motor and 2 premium transmitters. • The LM55EVS is a new belt-driven operator rated at 600N and suitable for doors up to 90kg. The new design integrates the LM55EVS nicely into the family look of the new Evolution Facelift line. Gates Operators now connected LiftMaster offers a full range of ultra-quiet robust wing and sliding gates openers for gates in residential areas and they are now connected!. Open, close and monitor the gate from anywhere in the world. This is what myQ is about! MyQ is peace of mind as it always monitors the status of the gate and even sends alerts to show when the gate is activated. MyQ patented technology is LiftMaster’s contribution to making life easier. In line with the Facelift Evolution line, all 24V gate operators are equipped with the new radio technology that provides bi- directional radio and two frequencies (433MHz and 868MHz). Each transmitter is a key to a consumer’s home. Therefore, LiftMaster’s encryption technology with complex algorithms provides the highest level of protection as security always comes first The gate operators provide another relevant feature: The patented Passpoint system. It ensures that programming of the settings will not get lost in case of a power outage. MyQ technology Confidently know what’s going on at home with myQ® Technology. LiftMaster offers a full range of products that helps the homeowner to monitor and control the garage door or gate by connecting with smartphone, tablet or computer. Staying connecting and in control has never been easier. The App is free, no usage fees involved and are available in the App Store as well as in Google play: LiftMaster’s myQ technology is one of the eight initial integration technologies to join the “Works with Nest” initiative. LiftMaster myQ users are able to set their Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Cam using the myQ app. For more information, visit the website www.liftmaster.eu garage doors