---
layout: page
title: "MyQ Cover"
description: "Instructions on how to integrate MyQ-Enabled garage door covers into Home Assistant."
date: 2017-02-14 14:21
sidebar: true
comments: false
sharing: true
footer: true
logo: myq.png
ha_category: Cover
ha_release: 0.39
ha_iot_class: Cloud Polling
---

The `myq` cover platform lets you control MyQ-Enabled garage doors through Home Assistant. Device names in Home Assistant are generated based on the names defined in your MyQ Device mobile app.

## {% linkable_title Configuration %}

To use your MyQ cover in your installation, add the following to your `configuration.yaml` file:

```yaml
# Example configuration.yaml entry
cover:
  - platform: myq
    username: YOUR_USERNAME
    password: YOUR_PASSWORD
    type: chamberlain
```

{% configuration %}
username:
  description: Your MyQ account username.
  required: true
  type: string
password:
  description: Your MyQ account password.
  required: true
  type: string
type:
  description: "Your device type/brand. Supported types are `chamberlain`, `liftmaster`, `craftsman` and `merlin`."
  required: true
  type: string
{% endconfiguration %}