Chamberlain Group Unlocks Front Door Market with New 3-in-1 Smart Lock

OAK BROOK, IL – January 06, 2026 – Chamberlain Group, a company whose name has been synonymous with garage access for decades, today made a bold strategic pivot to the front of the house with the launch of its myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock. The new device integrates a smart lock, a 2K HDR video doorbell, and a biometric access system into a single unit, signaling a direct challenge to established players in the crowded smart home security market.

For years, the company has built a formidable user base of over 14 million people who rely on its myQ app to control and monitor their garages. Now, it aims to leverage that trust and its existing ecosystem to become a dominant force in whole-home access control. The move positions Chamberlain Group not just as a hardware manufacturer, but as a unified smart home platform provider, aiming to solve the fragmentation that often plagues consumers piecing together their smart homes.

“Our customers have trusted myQ to secure their garages for years, and now we're bringing that same reliability and intelligence to the front door with one simple, powerful device,” said Jeff Meredith, Chamberlain Group CEO, in a statement. This launch represents a calculated offensive, leveraging a massive, loyal customer base as a beachhead for its expansion into the broader, and highly competitive, home security landscape.

A New Front in the Smart Home Wars

The myQ Secure View enters a market projected to reach over $145 billion by 2034, where consumers are increasingly demanding integrated solutions. Chamberlain Group is not the first to combine a lock and camera; companies like Lockly, with its Vision series, and eufy, with its Video Smart Lock, offer similar all-in-one devices. These competitors already boast features like fingerprint scanning, 2K cameras, and facial recognition.

However, Chamberlain's primary competitive advantage may lie in its existing ecosystem. The myQ platform offers a ready-made audience of millions who can now add front-door security to the same app they use for their garage. This built-in integration is a powerful differentiator against competitors who require users to adopt a new system entirely. The device is priced competitively at $299.99 for a bundle that includes the myQ Chime, placing it squarely against the cost of purchasing a separate high-end smart lock and video doorbell from rivals like Ring, Arlo, or Yale.

By creating a single, cohesive experience that connects the two most critical entry points of a home—the front door and the garage—Chamberlain is betting that convenience will be the deciding factor for many consumers, especially its existing customers. The strategy aims to transform the myQ app from a single-purpose utility into a central hub for home access and security.

The Intelligence Inside: AI and Biometrics Redefine Access

To stand out in a feature-rich market, Chamberlain has packed the myQ Secure View with advanced technology. The device offers five distinct entry methods: Face Access, fingerprint recognition, a digital PIN, remote control via the mobile app, and a traditional physical key for backup. The company claims an “industry-leading two-second unlock speed,” a bold assertion in a market where competitors like eufy claim fingerprint recognition in under half a second.

The lock’s intelligence is driven by its integrated 2K HDR camera and AI-powered software. This system is designed to do more than just record video; it actively identifies people, vehicles, animals, and packages, sending intelligent alerts that aim to reduce the “notification fatigue” common with less sophisticated motion sensors. Furthermore, its proprietary Smart Secure feature can automate security actions, such as automatically locking the door when an unrecognized person approaches or unlocking it for an approved family member.

These premium AI features and access to recorded video history will, however, require a myQ Video Monitoring Plan subscription. This subscription model is standard practice in the industry, used by Ring, Arlo, and Google Nest to generate recurring revenue and fund ongoing software development. The effectiveness of the AI and the value of the subscription will ultimately be tested by real-world user experiences.

Navigating Privacy and Practicality

With the introduction of advanced biometric features like facial and fingerprint recognition, Chamberlain Group is also navigating a complex and varied landscape of privacy regulations. In a clear nod to these legal challenges, the company has explicitly stated that Face Access and fingerprint recognition will not be available to customers in Illinois and Texas. These states have enacted stringent biometric privacy laws, such as the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) in Illinois, which carry significant legal risks for non-compliant companies.

This proactive restriction demonstrates a cautious approach, prioritizing legal compliance over a uniform feature set across all markets. While users in these states will lose out on two of the device’s key convenience features, they will retain access via PIN, the app, and a physical key.

On the practical side, the device is engineered for durability, with an operating temperature range of -4°F to 140°F, making it suitable for a wide variety of North American climates. The company claims its rechargeable 8,500 mAh lithium battery can last up to six months on a single charge, based on typical daily use. This is competitive with other devices on the market, though real-world performance will heavily depend on usage frequency, Wi-Fi strength, and weather conditions. For uninterrupted service, a spare battery can be purchased separately, allowing for zero downtime during charging. This focus on real-world reliability and regulatory awareness shows a mature understanding of the challenges inherent in the modern smart home market.