LiftMaster myQ Retrofit Kit with 828LM Internet Gateway, 888LM myQ Control Panel and 890MAX Mini 3-Button Remote
The LiftMaster MyQ-PCKG-8 package is a retrofit-style myQ and remote-control bundle built around the 828LM Internet Gateway, 888LM myQ Control Panel and 890MAX Mini 3-Button Remote. It is intended for customers who have an older compatible LiftMaster-family opener and want to combine wall-control upgrading, myQ connectivity through the Internet Gateway, and a modern remote-control option in one kit.
The 888LM myQ Control Panel is the part that connects to the opener wall-control terminals and gives select older Security+ openers the needed myQ and Security+ 2.0 accessory path. The 828LM Internet Gateway connects to the router by Ethernet and links supported myQ-enabled equipment to the myQ app. The remote included in the kit then gives the customer a handheld transmitter matched to the intended accessory family.
This kit should be treated as a compatibility-sensitive retrofit package, not a universal smart-home add-on. The opener model, learn button color, antenna wire, wall-control wiring, and existing accessory platform all matter. It is most commonly considered for LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Sears Craftsman, and Raynor openers made after 1998 that are listed for 888LM/myQ retrofit use.
Compatible With / Common Applications
- Select LiftMaster garage door openers manufactured after 1998 that are listed for 888LM / myQ retrofit use.
- Select Chamberlain garage door openers manufactured after 1998 when the model, learn button, and wall-control wiring match the 888LM requirements.
- Select Sears Craftsman and Raynor openers built on compatible Chamberlain Group platforms when the original opener is listed for 888LM retrofit use.
- Compatible purple learn button / purple antenna wire Security+ opener families listed for 888LM retrofit use.
- Most compatible orange/red learn button / gray antenna wire Security+ opener families, except known unsupported models such as 2500, 2500C, 1000SDR, and 2000SDR.
- 2500B and 2500BC style references may be compatible where specifically listed by retrofit instructions.
- Not for Security+ 2.0 garage door openers that already require Security+ 2.0 wall controls instead of the 888LM retrofit panel.
- Not for one-piece door or swing-door opener systems where the 888LM instructions prohibit use.
- 828LM Internet Gateway applications for supported myQ-enabled garage door openers, myQ-enabled gate operators, myQ lighting controls, and compatible myQ retrofit panels.
- Router-based myQ connection where an Ethernet connection to the 828LM Internet Gateway is available.
- 890MAX remote applications for LiftMaster garage door openers manufactured since 1993 when the opener supports the MAX remote programming path.
- Can control up to three compatible openers or myQ light accessories when programmed correctly.
Features and Specifications
| Feature / Specification | Details |
|---|
| Manufacturer | LiftMaster |
| Product Type | myQ retrofit / wall control and remote package |
| Package Part Number | MyQ-PCKG-8 |
| Included Components | 828LM Internet Gateway, 888LM myQ Control Panel and 890MAX Mini 3-Button Remote |
| Control Panel | 888LM myQ Control Panel |
| Internet Gateway | 828LM included |
| Remote Included | 890MAX |
| Remote Type | mini 3-button MAX remote |
| Primary Application | Compatible LiftMaster-family garage door opener retrofit and remote-control upgrade |
| Opener Compatibility | Model, learn-button, and wall-control wiring dependent |
| myQ Notes | App, account, Internet Gateway, and current myQ service support may be required for smartphone control |
Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- MyQ-PCKG-8
- 888LM
- 888LM myQ Control Panel
- LiftMaster myQ Control Panel
- myQ retrofit package
- MYQPCK myQ retrofit package
- 828LM Internet Gateway
- 828LMMC
- 889LM related later myQ control panel reference
- 823LM remote light switch related myQ accessory
- 825LM remote light control related myQ accessory
- 829LM garage door and gate monitor related accessory
- 890MAX
- 890MAX
- G890MAX
- 890MAXMC
- MAX mini remote
- Mini 3-button MAX remote
Technician Note
The 888LM is compatibility-sensitive and should be matched by opener model and learn-button generation. It is generally a retrofit wall-control solution for select older Security+ openers, not a universal replacement for every wall station and not a substitute for required safety devices or correct door-control wiring.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Confirm the opener brand, model number, manufacture date, learn button color, and antenna wire color.
- Confirm the opener is listed for 888LM/myQ retrofit use and is not one of the unsupported models.
- Verify whether the job requires an 828LM Internet Gateway or whether one is already installed and active.
- Match the included remote to the receiver type, learn button, and number of doors or gates being controlled.
- Check that required photo eyes, monitored safety devices, and door controls are working before adding app or radio control.
Professional Advisory
Disconnect power before wall-control replacement and follow the manufacturer instructions. Do not install retrofit controls on unsupported opener types or use app/remote control to operate a door with missing or failed safety devices. For uncertain wiring or unsafe door movement, use a qualified garage door technician.
Product Questions and Answers
Does this kit work with every LiftMaster opener?
No. The kit depends on the opener model, age, learn button, antenna wire, and wall-control compatibility. Many compatible retrofit applications are LiftMaster-family openers made after 1998, but several models and door types are excluded.
What does the 888LM control panel do in this package?
The 888LM replaces the compatible wall control and provides the retrofit path for myQ and Security+ 2.0 style accessory programming on select older Security+ openers. It is the wall-control portion of the upgrade.
When do I need the 828LM Internet Gateway?
The 828LM is used when the compatible myQ-enabled opener, control panel, or accessory needs a router-connected gateway for smartphone app control. Some package rows include the gateway, while others only include the 888LM control panel and remote.
Why is the 890MAX remote included with this package?
The 890MAX gives the kit a matching handheld transmitter option. Its compatibility is based on the remote family: MAX remote path for LiftMaster openers made since 1993. Match it to the opener or receiver before ordering.
Can this be used if my garage door safety sensors are not working?
No. Do not add remote or smartphone control to a door with missing, blocked, bypassed, or failed safety sensors. Repair the safety system first and use a qualified technician when the door operation is unsafe.
