Smart Garage Door Opener? Tailwind iQ3?

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ping182nz

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#310981 4-Dec-2023 18:59

Does anyone have a Smart Garage Door opener?

Looking for any advice on them

I was looking at a Tailwind iQ3, anyone have one?

I have a Dominator sdo-2-v2 opener - which I am hoping will be fine...

Thanks in advance for any advice

billgates

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#3168119 4-Dec-2023 20:06

I just finished installing a Meross smart wifi garage door opener. Took around 30 minutes to install all up. Cost was around $55 for homekit version delivered or $45 for non homekit version. I am currently running it via Homekit but will be integrating it with home assistant greenbox shortly.

It works really well. I purchased it from aliexpress 2 weeks ago and it arrived on last Friday.

Do whatever you want to do man.

BadCo

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#3168194 4-Dec-2023 21:36

If you are using Home Assistant, them OpenGarage is a good option.

https://opengarage.io/

BadCo

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#3168195 4-Dec-2023 21:37

Currently I just use a Shelly 1 on the motor controllers auxillary terminals.

sfrasernz

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#3168209 5-Dec-2023 06:49

Same As above. I use a Shelly1, powered from 12v output on the garage opener motor. I’ve also run a reed switch to monitor the open/close status and have it integrated into Home Assistant.

guyl

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#3168249 5-Dec-2023 09:42

I have had a Tailwind IQ3 for about a year. I'm really happy with it. Was very easy to install.

Occasionally it doesn't open when getting home, but a restart of the app on my iPhone sorts it.