diff --git a/homeassistant/components/cover/myq.py b/homeassistant/components/cover/myq.py
index 6a17345188a..413794505db 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/cover/myq.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/cover/myq.py
@@ -120,6 +120,11 @@ class MyQDevice(CoverDevice):
         """Flag supported features."""
         return SUPPORT_OPEN | SUPPORT_CLOSE
 
+    @property
+    def unique_id(self):
+        """Return a unique, HASS-friendly identifier for this entity."""
+        return self.device_id
+
     def update(self):
         """Update status of cover."""
         self._status = self.myq.get_status(self.device_id)