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IAQ is now seen by early-adopter
and first-mover millennials
as a fundamental homeowner right,
and is as important as location to
some homebuyers.

Millennials are
particularly aware of
health and wellness,
and they’re looking for
non-toxic products,
antimicrobial surfaces,
and proactive IAQ Front-line defense.
systems that will keep High-tech garage features LiftMaster’s garage door
their homes healthy. opener system includes
a security camera and
Tech innovations such as a security camera and smart home smart home connectivity.
connectivity mean that LiftMaster’s accessories do more than The system can send
just open the garage at Cooper’s house. alerts to a smartphone
“I use the garage as flex space for hobbies and also to store
Clean house, healthy and allows remote
important items, so I wanted to be able to check on the space
air. The retractable access for deliveries.
when I’m home and away,” says Cooper. “The LiftMaster camera
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allows me to do this from my phone. I want to feel safe and secure,
Products central
and this is a simple solution for that.”
vacuum system
The camera can be connected to the myQ smart home app so it can be operated
offers a convenient
remotely, says Melissa Foley, principal of strategic relations for Chamberlain Group,
way to keep allergens
which manufactures LiftMaster garage accessories.
to a minimum in
“You can get an alert if someone tries to open your garage door and you’ll have
today’s homes.
video to share with the police if needed,” says Foley. “The app can be connected to
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the Amazon Key In-Home Delivery service, which lets you get packages delivered to
your garage. Or, you can can remotely open your garage for deliveries.”
LiftMaster anticipates adding indoor air quality innovations in the future. “People
often store pesticides, chemicals and paint in their garage, but they also sometimes
use the space for hobbies and exercise,” says Foley. “We’re designing sensors to
test the air for allergens, dust and carbon monoxide so that homeowners will know
when they need to ventilate the space.”
For now, sensors monitor the temperature in the garage and can be set to open
the door to increase air flow. “A really cool thing LiftMaster offers is the ability to
raise the garage door a little every hour so the space gets a fresh air exchange,”
says Cooper.
Whether Cooper is working at home or traveling, she has the peace of mind that
comes with knowing the systems in her house seamlessly and smoothly function
to maintain her comfort and safety. GB

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