# 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](https://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](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.