Genie Aladdin Connect Retrofit Kit (US) vs Tailwind iQ3 2.0 (US)
Garage door controllers · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
- The Tailwind iQ3 2.0 (US) works with Apple Home; for the Genie Aladdin Connect Retrofit Kit (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: hub required, local control, doors per unit, door position sensor and power.
Side by side
| Fact | Genie Aladdin Connect Retrofit Kit (US) | Tailwind iQ3 2.0 (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | Yes[1] |
| Google Home | Yes[1],[3] | Yes[1] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1] | Yes[1] |
| SmartThings | Yes[1],[4] | Yes[1] |
| Home Assistant | Yes[5],[6] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi[2] | Wi-Fi[1] |
| Hub required | Unconfirmed | No[1] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Yes[1],[2] |
| Type | Add-on for your opener[1],[2] | Add-on for your opener[1] |
| Doors per unit | 1[1] | 3[1] |
| Door position sensor | Yes[1] | Unconfirmed[1] |
| Power | Mains (USB-C cable and power cord)[1] | Mains (100-240 V AC, 5 V USB-C)[1] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Genie Aladdin Connect Retrofit Kit (US) or Tailwind iQ3 2.0 (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Confirmed only for the Tailwind iQ3 2.0 (US). The Genie Aladdin Connect Retrofit Kit (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Tailwind iQ3 2.0 (US) works directly. More garage door controllers for Apple Home
- Genie Aladdin Connect Retrofit Kit (US) or Tailwind iQ3 2.0 (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both work with Google Home directly. More garage door controllers for Google Home
- Genie Aladdin Connect Retrofit Kit (US) or Tailwind iQ3 2.0 (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both work with Amazon Alexa directly. More garage door controllers for Amazon Alexa
- Genie Aladdin Connect Retrofit Kit (US) or Tailwind iQ3 2.0 (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Both work with SmartThings directly. More garage door controllers for SmartThings
- Genie Aladdin Connect Retrofit Kit (US) or Tailwind iQ3 2.0 (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both work with Home Assistant directly. More garage door controllers for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Genie Aladdin Connect Retrofit Kit (US) · Tailwind iQ3 2.0 (US)