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LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway vs Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener

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Key differences between LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway and Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener

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): LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — Yes; Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener — No (Sectional (flip-up) garage doors only).
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — No; Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener — Yes.
Bluetooth (connectivity): LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — No; Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener — Yes.
Ethernet (connectivity): LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — Yes; Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Doors Supported (compatibility): LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — 16; Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener — 1.
Door Position Sensor (sensors): LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway — Built-in; Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener — Wireless tilt.

Information still to confirm

13 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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Option 1 · LiftMaster

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Third Reality

Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener

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.

15differences with recorded values for every device

13rows with missing or unspecified information

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Apple Home

LiftMaster 828LM Internet GatewayNo
Third Reality Smart Garage Door OpenerYes

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Home Assistant

LiftMaster 828LM Internet GatewayNo
Third Reality Smart Garage Door OpenerYes

Check the integration method, supported model and firmware. A catalog Yes does not establish local control or official support.

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Matter

LiftMaster 828LM Internet GatewayNo
Third Reality Smart Garage Door OpenerYes

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Reading layout

Access Control

Geofencing

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not recorded
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Not recorded

Guest Access

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes

Remotes Included

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: 0
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: 0

Wireless Keypad

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

Alerts

Left Open Alert

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Not recorded

Open Close Alerts

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes

Compatibility

Doors Supported

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: 16
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: 1

Dry Contact

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No
Catalog note
Controls the door through the existing remote, not through the opener's terminal wiring

Gate Support

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No
Catalog note
Sectional (flip-up) garage doors only

Security 2 0

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
Catalog note
Drives the existing garage remote through its key interface instead of the motor wiring, so brand-specific rolling-code systems do not block it

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway

Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener

Yes

Manufacturer source

The controller requires 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.

Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener manufacturer specifications →

Source section: Product setup and Matter-over-Wi-Fi compatibility
Model: Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

A compatible Matter controller is required. Check opener compatibility and installation requirements separately.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

5 GHz Wi-Fi

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

Bluetooth

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes

Ethernet

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

Other

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Security+ 2.0 radio
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Not applicable / unspecified

Thread

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

Z Wave

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

Zigbee

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

Features

Auto Close

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not recorded
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

Automatic Lock

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

Automations

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not recorded
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes

Built In Camera

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

History Records

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Not recorded

In Garage Delivery

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

Led Lighting

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not applicable / unspecified
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Not applicable / unspecified

Local Control

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
Catalog note
Matter over Wi-Fi, controlled locally by the Matter controller

Scheduled Close

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Yes
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Not recorded

Subscription Free

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes

Two Way Audio

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

Integrations

Alexa

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
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes

Apple Home

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Google Home

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes

Home Assistant

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
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Matter

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway

Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener

Yes

Manufacturer source

The controller uses Matter over Wi-Fi.

Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener manufacturer specifications →

Source section: Product setup and Matter-over-Wi-Fi compatibility
Model: Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

A compatible Matter controller is required. Check opener compatibility and installation requirements separately.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Matter 1.3, CSA certificate CSA255B1MAT46339-24

SmartThings

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Opener

Device Type

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Controller
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Controller

Drive Type

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not applicable / unspecified
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Not applicable / unspecified

Max Door Height

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not applicable / unspecified
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Not applicable / unspecified

Motor Power

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not applicable / unspecified
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Not applicable / unspecified

Wall Mount

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

Power

Battery Backup

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

Battery Life

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not applicable / unspecified
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Not recorded

Rechargeable Battery

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: No
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: No

Wired

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway

Yes

Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener

Yes

Manufacturer source

The controller is powered through USB-C.

Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener manufacturer specifications →

Source section: Product setup and Matter-over-Wi-Fi compatibility
Model: Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

A compatible Matter controller is required. Check opener compatibility and installation requirements separately.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Sensors

Door Position Sensor

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway

Built-in

Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener

Wireless tilt

Manufacturer source

A pre-paired wireless tilt sensor reports door position.

Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener manufacturer specifications →

Source section: Product setup and Matter-over-Wi-Fi compatibility
Model: Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

A compatible Matter controller is required. Check opener compatibility and installation requirements separately.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Safety Photo Eye

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway: Not applicable / unspecified
Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener: Not applicable / unspecified

Specifications for LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway versus Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener
Specification	LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway	Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener
Access Control
Geofencing	Not recorded	Not recorded
Guest Access	Yes	Yes
Remotes Included	0	0
Wireless Keypad	No	No
Alerts
Left Open Alert	Yes	Not recorded
Open Close Alerts	Yes	Yes
Compatibility
Doors Supported	16	1
Dry Contact	No	No Catalog note Controls the door through the existing remote, not through the opener's terminal wiring
Gate Support	Yes	No Catalog note Sectional (flip-up) garage doors only
Security 2 0	Yes	Yes Catalog note Drives the existing garage remote through its key interface instead of the motor wiring, so brand-specific rolling-code systems do not block it
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	Yes Manufacturer source The controller requires 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener manufacturer specifications → Source section Product setup and Matter-over-Wi-Fi compatibility Model Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 A compatible Matter controller is required. Check opener compatibility and installation requirements separately. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes
Ethernet	Yes	No
Other	Security+ 2.0 radio	Not applicable / unspecified
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	No
Features
Auto Close	Not recorded	No
Automatic Lock	No	No
Automations	Not recorded	Yes
Built In Camera	No	No
History Records	Yes	Not recorded
In Garage Delivery	Yes	No
Led Lighting	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Local Control	No	Yes Catalog note Matter over Wi-Fi, controlled locally by the Matter controller
Scheduled Close	Yes	Not recorded
Subscription Free	No	Yes
Two Way Audio	No	No
Integrations
Alexa	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	Yes
Apple Home	No	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Google Home	No	Yes
Home Assistant	No Catalog note Chamberlain closed the myQ API to third parties in November 2023 and the Home Assistant integration was removed as a result	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Matter	No	Yes Manufacturer source The controller uses Matter over Wi-Fi. Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener manufacturer specifications → Source section Product setup and Matter-over-Wi-Fi compatibility Model Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 A compatible Matter controller is required. Check opener compatibility and installation requirements separately. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Matter 1.3, CSA certificate CSA255B1MAT46339-24
SmartThings	No	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Opener
Device Type	Controller	Controller
Drive Type	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Max Door Height	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Motor Power	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Wall Mount	No	No
Power
Battery Backup	No	No
Battery Life	Not applicable / unspecified	Not recorded
Rechargeable Battery	No	No
Wired	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source The controller is powered through USB-C. Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener manufacturer specifications → Source section Product setup and Matter-over-Wi-Fi compatibility Model Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 A compatible Matter controller is required. Check opener compatibility and installation requirements separately. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Sensors
Door Position Sensor	Built-in	Wireless tilt Manufacturer source A pre-paired wireless tilt sensor reports door position. Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener manufacturer specifications → Source section Product setup and Matter-over-Wi-Fi compatibility Model Third Reality Smart Garage Door Opener Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 A compatible Matter controller is required. Check opener compatibility and installation requirements separately. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Safety Photo Eye	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified

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