diff --git a/homeassistant/components/cover/myq.py b/homeassistant/components/cover/myq.py
index f07d3849fae..1e2ec43181c 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/cover/myq.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/cover/myq.py
@@ -69,6 +69,11 @@ class MyQDevice(CoverDevice):
         self._name = device['name']
         self._status = STATE_CLOSED
 
+    @property
+    def device_class(self):
+        """Define this cover as a garage door."""
+        return 'garage'
+
     @property
     def should_poll(self):
         """Poll for state."""