Can I view garage door state and open or close the garage door from the security panel?

GoSafer Security Knowledge Base

This operational reference is organized for GoSafer Security customers and staff. Alarm.com product names are retained where required for technical accuracy.

Overview

The ability to see, open, and close the garage door from a security panel depends on the type of garage door control solution and security panel you have.

Procedure

Linear

If you have a Linear Z-Wave garage door opener (GDO), then it is possible to control the GDO from the following security panel types:

2GIG GoControl 1 or 2

2GIG GC3

DSC Touch

Interlogix Simon XTi-5i

Qolsys IQ panels (all panel variants are compatible)

LiftMaster, Genie, and Overhead Door

If you have a LiftMaster MyQ Internet Gateway or MyQ Smart Garage Hub, then it is possible to control the garage door from the following security panels:

IQ Panel 2 on panel software version 2.4.0+

IQ Hub

IQ Panel 4

IQ4 Hub

IQ Panel 5 / IQ5 Hub

IQ panels using an IQ Remote keypad

Note: MyQ Gate Openers are not currently supported for viewing or controlling status on the Qolsys security panels.

Source and support

For GoSafer Security assistance, visit gosafersecurity.com.

Original Alarm.com reference: https://answers.alarm.com/Customer/Website_and_App/Home_Automation/Garage_Doors/Can_I_view_garage_door_state_and_open_or_close_the_garage_door_from_the_security_panel

Always verify safety, installation, compatibility, and current UI details against the original manufacturer documentation before operational use.