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Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener vs LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway

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Key differences between Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener and LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway

A summary of selected recorded differences between these garage door openers. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

Gate Support (compatibility): Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener — No; LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — Yes.
Security 2 0 (compatibility): Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener — No; LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — Yes.
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener — Yes; LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — No.
Bluetooth (connectivity): Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener — Yes; LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Remotes Included (access control): Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener — 1; LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — 0.
Doors Supported (compatibility): Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener — 1; LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — 16.
Other (connectivity): Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener — Intellicode radio; LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — Security+ 2.0 radio.
Device Type (opener): Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener — Opener; LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — Controller.

Information still to confirm

11 of 46 comparison fields lack a resolved value for at least one selected device. Missing information is not evidence that a feature is absent.
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These observations are derived from recorded catalog data and have not all been independently verified. Confirm details with the manufacturer before purchasing.

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Option 1 · Genie

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · LiftMaster

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway

Last updated October 2026

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What the catalog tells us

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These counts describe the available data, not a quality score. More features do not automatically make a better device.

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Home Assistant

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door OpenerYes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet GatewayNo

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Reading layout

Access Control

Geofencing

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Not recorded
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not recorded

Guest Access

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes

Remotes Included

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: 1
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: 0

Wireless Keypad

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Not recorded
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Alerts

Left Open Alert

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes

Open Close Alerts

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes

Compatibility

Doors Supported

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: 1
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: 16

Dry Contact

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Gate Support

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes

Security 2 0

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Bluetooth

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Ethernet

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes

Other

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Intellicode radio
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Security+ 2.0 radio

Thread

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Z Wave

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Zigbee

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Features

Auto Close

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Not recorded
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not recorded

Automatic Lock

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Automations

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Not recorded
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not recorded

Built In Camera

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

History Records

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes

In Garage Delivery

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes

Led Lighting

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Bluetooth LED light
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not applicable / unspecified

Local Control

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Scheduled Close

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Not recorded
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes

Subscription Free

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Two Way Audio

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Integrations

Alexa

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Catalog note
Chamberlain retired the native myQ Alexa skill and blocks third party access; only Key by Amazon in-garage delivery survives on the Amazon side

Apple Home

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Google Home

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Home Assistant

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Catalog note
Chamberlain closed the myQ API to third parties in November 2023 and the Home Assistant integration was removed as a result

Matter

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: No
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

SmartThings

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Opener

Device Type

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Opener
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Controller

Drive Type

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Direct drive
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not applicable / unspecified

Max Door Height

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: 14 ft
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not applicable / unspecified

Motor Power

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: 24V DC
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not applicable / unspecified

Wall Mount

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Power

Battery Backup

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Battery Life

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Not recorded
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not applicable / unspecified

Rechargeable Battery

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No

Wired

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes

Sensors

Door Position Sensor

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Built-in
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Built-in

Safety Photo Eye

Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not applicable / unspecified

Specifications for Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener versus LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway
Specification	Genie B6172H Wall Mount Smart Garage Door Opener	LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway
Access Control
Geofencing	Not recorded	Not recorded
Guest Access	Yes	Yes
Remotes Included	1	0
Wireless Keypad	Not recorded	No
Alerts
Left Open Alert	Yes	Yes
Open Close Alerts	Yes	Yes
Compatibility
Doors Supported	1	16
Dry Contact	No	No
Gate Support	No	Yes
Security 2 0	No	Yes
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes	No
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
Ethernet	No	Yes
Other	Intellicode radio	Security+ 2.0 radio
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	No
Features
Auto Close	Not recorded	Not recorded
Automatic Lock	No	No
Automations	Not recorded	Not recorded
Built In Camera	No	No
History Records	Yes	Yes
In Garage Delivery	Yes	Yes
Led Lighting	Bluetooth LED light	Not applicable / unspecified
Local Control	No	No
Scheduled Close	Not recorded	Yes
Subscription Free	Yes	No
Two Way Audio	No	No
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	No Catalog note Chamberlain retired the native myQ Alexa skill and blocks third party access; only Key by Amazon in-garage delivery survives on the Amazon side
Apple Home	No	No
Google Home	Yes	No
Home Assistant	Yes	No Catalog note Chamberlain closed the myQ API to third parties in November 2023 and the Home Assistant integration was removed as a result
Matter	No	No
SmartThings	Yes	No
Opener
Device Type	Opener	Controller
Drive Type	Direct drive	Not applicable / unspecified
Max Door Height	14 ft	Not applicable / unspecified
Motor Power	24V DC	Not applicable / unspecified
Wall Mount	Yes	No
Power
Battery Backup	Yes	No
Battery Life	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	No
Wired	Yes	Yes
Sensors
Door Position Sensor	Built-in	Built-in
Safety Photo Eye	Yes	Not applicable / unspecified

Know what’s behind the comparison.

The table matches specifications by section and field. It preserves notes, separates missing data from explicit “No” values, and keeps qualifications attached to their values. No overall winner is assigned from feature counts.

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