Best of · Garage
Best garage cameras of 2026: myQ, built-in opener cameras, and local options
myQ’s $50 garage camera ties video to your door controls, but saved clips need a plan. Local-storage cameras skip the subscription.
Our pick: myQ Smart Garage Camera if you already use myQ; a local-storage camera if you don’t
myQ
Smart Garage Camera
8.4$49.99
The best garage camera for myQ homes. Video and door controls share one app.
Pros
- • 1080p/30fps, night vision
- • Two-way audio
- • Dual-band Wi-Fi
- • Rated -4°F to 122°F
Cons
- • No local storage; clips need a myQ plan
- • myQ-only
Chamberlain
Secure View openers (e.g., B6753T)
8.2$739.99 (B6753T)
A camera built into the opener, with no extra device to mount or power.
Pros
- • Built-in 1080p camera
- • Two-way audio
- • Live view free
Cons
- • Requires replacing the opener
- • Recording needs a plan
Aqara
Camera Hub G5 Pro
8.3$129
The local-first option: RTSP, HomeKit Secure Video, and a Thread border router built in.
Pros
- • Local recording options
- • HomeKit Secure Video
- • Doubles as a Matter/Thread hub
Cons
- • Aqara app is busy
A garage camera shows whether the door is really closed, who came in, and what happened to that package. The myQ Smart Garage Camera is the best garage camera for myQ homes because video and door control live in one app. If you want to avoid a subscription, choose a camera with local storage.
| Camera | Video | Storage | Smart platform | Cold rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| myQ Smart Garage Camera | 1080p/30fps, night vision, 2-way audio | Cloud only (paid plan) | myQ | -4°F to 122°F | $49.99 |
| Chamberlain Secure View opener | 1080p built-in, 2-way audio | Cloud (paid plan) | myQ | n/a | $739.99 (B6753T) |
| Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro | See our review | Local + HomeKit Secure Video | Aqara, HomeKit, Matter hub | n/a | $129 |
Best for myQ homes: myQ Smart Garage Camera
It plugs into an outlet, connects over 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi, and records 1080p with night vision and two-way audio. It’s rated from -4°F to 122°F, so it handles unheated garages. In the myQ app, door events and video appear together.
No subscription: local-storage cameras
If you don’t want monthly fees, choose a camera that records to a microSD card or a home hub. Aqara’s Camera Hub G5 Pro adds local RTSP and HomeKit Secure Video, and doubles as a Thread border router. See our guide to smart home cameras without a subscription.
Garage camera placement tips
- Mount high in a corner facing the door and the entry door, not straight into the driveway glare.
- Make sure Wi-Fi reaches. Metal doors and walls weaken the signal.
- Set motion zones to ignore the opener light and passing cars.
- Pair with door-left-open alerts from your opener or controller.
Questions we get
Should I put a security camera in my garage?
Yes if you store vehicles, bikes, or tools there, or use in-garage delivery. A garage camera confirms the door actually closed, shows who opened it, and records break-ins through the side door.
Do I need a subscription for the myQ garage camera?
Live view and motion alerts are free. Saved video requires a myQ plan. myQ’s camera page lists 7-day storage at $3.99/month or $39.99/year and 30-day storage at $9.99/month or $99.99/year. The camera has no microSD slot.
Which camera is better, myQ or Ring?
myQ is better if your opener uses myQ, since video and door control share one app. Ring is better if you already have Ring doorbells and an Alarm system. Both charge for recorded video.
Is a garage camera worth it?
For most homes, yes. A $50–$130 camera is cheap insurance, and pairing it with door-open alerts prevents the classic left-open-all-night problem.