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#5 in Best Smart Doorbell Chimes

myQ Chime | Audible Alerts, Wi-Fi Enabled, Customizable Tones, Works with myQ Video Doorbell, myQ 3-in-1 Video Smart Lock, and…

CHAMBERLAIN

Best for

Best budget

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.4(87)

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Verdict scoreFair
68/ 100

Based on 2 trusted sources

Current price

$22.31

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Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read

myQ Chime | Audible Alerts, Wi-Fi Enabled, Customizable Tones, Works with myQ Video Doorbell, myQ 3-in-1 Video Smart Lock, and…

Sources behind this verdict

11 reviewers weighted by source trust

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the reviewers we read, the myQ Chime is the budget pick for households already invested in Chamberlain's myQ ecosystem—the myQ Video Doorbell, the 3-in-1 Video Smart Lock, or the Smart Garage Video Keypad. At around $22, it is the cheapest plug-in option in this roundup. r/myq community sentiment (medium-trust) is supportive when the broader myQ system is set up correctly, with one contributor reporting trouble-free integration across five devices and a roughly 45-minute total install.

What reviewers liked

  • Lowest sticker price of any chime in this roundup
  • r/myq users report clean integration when the broader system is already deployed
  • Customizable tones and audible-alert function cover the basic chime use case
  • 4.4/5 Amazon rating across an admittedly small sample

Where it falls short

  • r/myq and r/homeautomation threads repeatedly flag that myQ devices go offline and can be slow to respond
  • Brand-locked to a relatively small ecosystem (myQ doorbell, smart lock, garage keypad)
  • Review volume is thin compared to Ring and Arlo competitors
  • No high-trust expert review of the chime specifically in the sources we read

Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across the reviewers we read, the myQ Chime is the budget pick for households already invested in Chamberlain's myQ ecosystem—the myQ Video Doorbell, the 3-in-1 Video Smart Lock, or the Smart Garage Video Keypad. At around $22, it is the cheapest plug-in option in this roundup. r/myq community sentiment (medium-trust) is supportive when the broader myQ system is set up correctly, with one contributor reporting trouble-free integration across five devices and a roughly 45-minute total install.

The consensus caveats are about myQ as a platform, not the chime hardware specifically. Multiple r/myq and r/homeautomation threads warn that myQ devices can go offline, can be slow to respond, and that Wi-Fi signal strength at the device matters a lot. A frequently surfaced r/myq post bluntly recommends thinking twice if you don't already need myQ for a garage door opener.

If you do already use myQ, the chime is a low-risk, low-cost add-on. If you don't, there's no reason to choose it over an ecosystem-native Ring, eufy, or Arlo chime that has more reviewer mileage.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Never Miss a Visitor
Get audible alerts inside your home, even when your phone isn’t nearby.
Works with myQ Devices
Pairs with the myQ Video Doorbell, the myQ 3-in-1 Video Smart Lock, and myQ Smart Garage Video Keypad to sound a chime when the doorbell or call button is pressed.
Choose Your Tone
Customize your chime sound with a variety of tone options to match your style.
Easy Setup
Bluetooth setup gets you connected in minutes—no wiring or tools required.
Reliable In-Home Alerts
Perfect for hearing the doorbell from across the house—or when your myQ connected phone isn’t within reach.

What customers say

3 verified voices
The MyQ Video Doorbell is a versatile smart doorbell that can be powered using an internal rechargeable battery or with existing doorbell wiring. It offers sharp 2K video and color night vision, and it’s easy to install. At $99.99, it’s relatively affordable and works with…
Supporting!via PCMag
I guess price would have been almost a wash in my case. Around 45 minutes total time for install of all 5. Work great, integrate with HomeKit ...
Supportingvia r/myq
I've had MyQ for over a year and it is working very well. The key is to make sure that you have good wifi signal at the MyQ location. I am able ...
Supportingvia r/googlehome

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