{"product_id":"ratgdo32","title":"ratgdo32 - MyQ Bridge","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal WiFi Garage Door Controller | ESP32 | Open Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ratgdo32 is a WiFi-enabled control board that connects to your garage door opener and provides complete local control through your smart home system. The ratgdo32 is the upgraded successor to the original ratgdo. The first device ever created to fully interface with Chamberlain\/LiftMaster Security+ 2.0 garage door openers. You can add your myQ Garage Door Opener to Apple HomeKit using ratgdo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike cloud-dependent solutions, the ratgdo32 operates entirely on your local network. There are no subscriptions, no monthly fees, and no data sent to external servers. 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