LiftMaster 87802

Overview

LiftMaster's 87802 brings the Secure View camera experience to a heavy-duty chain drive platform. It runs on a DC motor and includes battery backup, myQ Wi-Fi, and Security+ 2.0 rolling-code security. The built-in camera streams live video through the myQ app, giving homeowners real-time garage visibility on top of a durable, high-cycle chain drive system.

The 87802 is positioned as a connected Secure View opener with a chain drive rather than a belt drive. This gives homeowners who prefer chain drive durability access to the same camera and battery backup features found in LiftMaster's belt drive Secure View lineup. The built-in camera streams live video through the myQ app at any time, not only when the door is in motion.

Drive type, motor, and power

The 87802 uses a chain drive system, per available product documentation. A steel chain connects the motor to the trolley along the overhead rail and moves the door at each cycle. Heavy-duty chain drive systems are built for garages with high cycle counts, heavier doors, and demanding daily use. The steel chain is durable and widely serviceable.

The DC motor adds soft-start and soft-stop behavior to the chain drive platform. The door accelerates gradually at the start of each operation and decelerates before it reaches the fully open or fully closed position. This reduces mechanical impact on the door's springs, hinges, and cables at each cycle endpoint. DC motors also run more quietly than AC motors of the same drive type.

The horsepower rating for the 87802 is not confirmed in currently available sources. The heavy-duty designation suggests it is designed for larger or heavier residential doors, but confirm the specific capacity with your installer before selecting this model.

Battery backup is included. When the power goes out, the opener switches to battery operation automatically and continues to cycle the door. For Colorado homes that experience outages from thunderstorms or winter ice events, this provides practical protection.

Smart features, security, and safety

The built-in camera streams live video through the myQ app on iOS or Android. You can view the garage in real time from any location, confirm whether the door is open or closed, check on deliveries, and monitor the space for unexpected activity. The camera view is available at any time, not only when the door is moving.

myQ Wi-Fi is built into the 87802. Beyond camera access, the app provides remote door control, status monitoring, activity alerts, and scheduled closing reminders. Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa integration are supported. Apple HomeKit is available via the myQ Home Bridge accessory.

Security+ 2.0 rolling-code technology changes the access code automatically with every remote or keypad signal. This prevents anyone from capturing the signal and replaying it to open the door later.

The 87802 meets UL 325 safety standards. It ships with photo-eye sensors that mount near the floor on each side of the door opening. Breaking the beam while the door is closing triggers an immediate reversal. Force-sensing reversal is also included.

A built-in LED light activates automatically at each door operation. The light timer can be set to turn off after a user-defined interval. The LED warranty extends to 5 years per the warranty terms. HomeLink compatibility supports vehicle-integrated garage controls.

Specifications at a glance

Specification	Detail
Drive type	Chain (Heavy Duty)
Motor type	DC
Horsepower	Not confirmed on liftmaster.com; check with installer
Battery backup	Yes (included)
Built-in camera	Yes (myQ app-connected)
myQ / Wi-Fi	Yes (built-in)
Security+ 2.0	Yes
UL 325 photo-eye sensors	Yes
Soft start / soft stop	Yes (DC motor)
Motor warranty	Lifetime
Chain warranty	5 years
Parts warranty	5 years
LED warranty	5 years
Battery warranty	1 year
Accessories warranty	1 year

Is this the right opener for you, and how G Brothers helps

The LiftMaster 87802 is built for homeowners who want heavy-duty chain drive durability, live camera monitoring, and battery backup in one connected package. The chain drive suits high-cycle garages where belt longevity under constant use is a question, while the camera and backup features add security and outage protection.

This opener is a good fit for:

Active households with high cycle counts. Homes where the garage is used as the primary entry point throughout the day put more cycles on the opener each week. A heavy-duty chain drive is built for this kind of sustained use.

Homeowners who want garage visibility. The built-in camera gives you a live view of the garage from the myQ app at any time. This is useful for confirming deliveries, monitoring the space, or checking before remotely operating the door.

Colorado homes in outage-prone areas. Battery backup means power outages do not strand the door in any position. The opener continues to work on battery until grid power returns.

Buyers who prefer chain drive over belt. If chain drive durability and wide parts availability are priorities over the quieter operation of a belt drive, the 87802 brings camera and backup features to that platform.

The 87802's 5-year chain warranty, 5-year parts warranty, and lifetime motor warranty are strong coverage terms for a residential opener. The LED warranty of 5 years is above average for a residential opener light source. The camera warranty of 1 year is standard for integrated camera accessories across LiftMaster's Secure View lineup.

For Colorado homeowners, the combination of battery backup and a heavy-duty chain drive is especially practical. The Front Range sees summer thunderstorms that can knock out power for several hours. Winter ice storms add to the outage risk. When the power goes out, a battery backup opener keeps working. The car gets out. The door closes behind you. That matters most at the times you need the garage most.

The 87802 is also a practical choice for homes with carriage-style doors or extra-thick insulated panels. These doors can be heavier than a standard hollow-core steel door. A heavy-duty opener has more lifting capacity and runs cooler under load. This reduces wear on the motor and extends the opener's service life when the door demands more effort to cycle.

Chain drive maintenance is simple. The chain benefits from periodic lubrication. A light coating of white lithium grease or a chain lubricant keeps the chain moving smoothly and prevents corrosion. G Brothers can handle lubrication and tension checks as part of routine service. A well-maintained chain drive runs reliably for many years before it needs attention.

The myQ activity log is a useful feature for busy households. Every open and close event is recorded with a time stamp and the device that triggered it. If multiple family members use the garage, the log shows who came and went and when. This is helpful for households with teenagers, renters, or service providers who have garage access. The camera adds a visual record to go alongside the activity log.

G Brothers Garage Doors installs and services the LiftMaster 87802 throughout the Denver metro, including Parker, Centennial, Aurora, Highlands Ranch, and Lone Tree. Our technicians handle the complete installation: rail assembly, chain tensioning, camera positioning, photo-eye alignment, battery connection, remote programming, and myQ app setup. Contact G Brothers for a free estimate.