Genie Aladdin Connect Compatibility Guide V21 06 29 Openers

compatibility_openers_aladdin-connect Aladdin Connect: Compatibility FAQ

User Manual: Genie Aladdin Connect: Compatibility FAQ

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Aladdin Connect Compatibility Guide
Aladdin Connect Compatibility Guide ..................................................... 1
Retrofit Kit Garage Door Compatibility ................................................... 2
Retrofit Kit Garage Door Opener Compatibility ...................................... 2
Smartphone Operating System Compatibility ......................................... 3
Wi-Fi Router Compatibility ...................................................................... 3
Smart Home System Compatibility ......................................................... 4
Samsung SmartThings .......................................................................... 4
Yonomi ................................................................................................. 4
Alarm.com............................................................................................ 4
Control4 ............................................................................................... 4
Clare Controls ...................................................................................... 4
Brilliant ................................................................................................. 4
URC ...................................................................................................... 5
Amazon Alexa Custom Skill .................................................................. 5
Amazon Alexa Smart Home Skill .......................................................... 5
Google Assistant Custom Action .......................................................... 6
Google Home Smart Home Action ....................................................... 6
Retrofit Kit Garage Door Compatibility
The Aladdin Connect retrofit kit works only with specific types of garage
doors.
Compatible Not Compatible
Sectional garage doors One-piece garage doors
Retrofit Kit Garage Door Opener Compatibility
The Aladdin Connect retrofit kit works only with most garage doors openers
made after January 1, 1993.
Compatible Not Compatible
Genie Series II
1
Made before January 1, 1993
Overhead Door Series II
1
Any opener without safety beams
Genie Series III (needs adapter)
2
Overhead Door Series III
(needs adapter)
2
Linear® – all models
Marantec® – all models
Stanley® – all models
Wayne Dalton® – all models
Chamberlain® pre-Security+ 2.0 models
3
Chamberlain® Security+ 2.0 models
3
LiftMaster® pre-Security+ 2.0 models
3
LiftMaster® Security+ 2.0 models
3
Craftsman® pre-Assurance+ 2.0 models
3
Craftsman® Assurance+ 2.0 models
3
Notes:
1.
Series II openers are best identified by the wall console button(s) that
are not black. This covers the vast majority of Overhead Door openers,
including all the currently sold models.
2.
Series III openers are best identified by the wall console button(s) that are
black. If you have one of these units, you need a dry contact control
adapter, part # 38013R, which are available at store.geniecompany.com.
3.
Chamberlain® or LiftMaster® or Craftsman® - If the antenna color is yellow
or is identified as a Security+ 2.0 or Assurance+ 2.0 opener, then Aladdin
Connect is NOT compatible.
Smartphone Operating System Compatibility
The Aladdin Connect app works only with most smartphones and tablets.
Compatible
iOS version 14.1 and up
Android version 5.0 and up
Wi-Fi Router Compatibility
You must have your Wi-Fi home network name and password available to
complete setup. The network name or SSID is listed in your smartphone Wi-
Fi settings. You must know the password. Your Internet Service Provider
(ISP) likely set up the password on your Wi-Fi router and provided you with
that information when connected your home. You may need to contact
your ISP if you do not know your password and cannot find the document
that was provided during installation.
Aladdin Connect products work with almost all routers made since 2010
4
.
Compatible Not Compatible
802.11 b/g/n 802.11 b or 802.11 b/g
2.4 GHz 5 GHz
WPA, WPA2 encryption WEP encryption
Signal strength -65 dBm (2 bars) in the garage
5
Signal strength < -65 dBm (< 2 bars) in the
garage
Notes:
4.
Nearly every router built in the last 10 years is 802.11 b/g/n and uses
WPA, WPA2 encryption. Some newer routers have both a 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz channel.
Aladdin Connect uses the 2.4 GHz channel.
5.
Connect a smartphone to the home network and then move into the garage to
check coverage
. If your home Wi-Fi signal does not adequately cover your
garage, you can make sure that the Wi-Fi router is out in the open, not
behind a flat screen TV or in a cabinet. You can also try moving your Wi-Fi
router closer to the garage. If that does not work, you may need to
purchase a Wi-Fi extender, which is available at most electronics stores.
Smart Home System Compatibility
Samsung SmartThings
SmartThings is a free smart home app and open platform that supports devices
across 200 brands. 63 million people in more than 200 countries use SmartThings
technology daily to create automations and control facets of their smart homes
via the SmartThings App and through a range of Samsung products such as
phones, TVs, and digital appliances.
Yonomi
Yonomi is a free smart home app that allows users to create any number of
customized rules and scenes associated with entering or leaving the garage.
Yonomi integrates popular smart home devices. Users that want to program their
home to trigger certain actions based on specific events can use the Yonomi app
to customize their home.
Alarm.com
Alarm.com® is the leading smart home platform in the residential security channel
and is installed and customized by over 8,000 security dealers. The platform
capabilities include home automation, access control, and integration with
residential security systems. Alarm.com enables security dealers to offer a
complete smart home experience to their customers.
Control4
Control4 is a full featured home automation platform that includes distributed
audio and video, home automation, and access control. Control4 is installed and
customized by thousands of Control4 dealers.
Clare Controls
Clare Controls creates smart security and smart home solutions that blend
professional installations with DIY smart home expansion. Systems are
professionally installed but allow customers to add products and services.
Brilliant
Brilliant is an affordable premium home automation platform. It is an in-wall
control system that unites smart products by simply replacing a light switch. The
system requires no extra hubs, servers, or wires, making any home an easy-to-use
smart home. The system has Alexa built in and includes automation, and motion
detection, all from a single control.
URC
URC is a smart home automation and control company that has sold over 100
million remote controls sold in the past 10 years alone. URC user interfaces
include tabletop controllers, in-wall touchscreens, handheld remotes, keypads,
and mobile apps – plus voice control integration with Amazon Alexa and Google
Assistant. URC systems are custom designed, installed and maintained by a
network of URC trained systems integration professionals.
Amazon Alexa Custom Skill
There are two types of integrations that available for Amazon Alexa, a smart
home skill and a custom skill. A custom skill allows the user to user to make voice
commands and inquiries by invoking the custom skill by saying, “Ask Aladdin
Connect…” Custom skills are available in Canada.
Alexa, ask Aladdin Connect®
to…
-
open my door
-
open (door name)
-
close my door
-
close (door name)
-
open all of my doors
-
close all of my doors
-
list my doors
-
disable/Enable my PIN
Alexa, ask Aladdin Connect® is…
-
my door is open?
-
my door is closed?
-
my door is open or closed?
-
(door name) is open?
-
(door name) is closed?
-
(door name) is open or closed?
-
-
Amazon Alexa Smart Home Skill
Leveraging is overwhelming success and connectivity with thousands of smart
home products, Amazon created a framework for product grouping based on
room and enabled users to create basic scenes and voice control of multiple
devices simultaneously.
A smart home skill is different than a custom skill that requires the user to ask
Alexa to Ask Aladdin Connect to do something. Smart home skills allow the user
to ask Alexa directly, “Alexa, close the garage door.”
Aladdin Connect is the first garage door opener brand to earn the Works with
Alexa certification. Alexa smart home skills are available in the U.S. Amazon
requires all smart home skill users to use a PIN to open the door.
Google Assistant Custom Action
There are two types of integrations that available for Google as well, a smart
home action and a custom action. A custom action allows the user to user to
make voice commands and inquiries by invoking the custom skill by saying, “Ask
Aladdin Connect…” While the custom skill is still available, all users are
encouraged to update to the Smart Home Action in the Google Home app
described below.
Google Home Smart Home Action
Google also has a framework for organizing products into groups based on
location in the home to allow a sophisticated smart home experience. Aladdin
Connect smart home actions have been certified and now work with the Google
Home app. This integration is different than the integration with Google Assistant
in that it allows users to say, “Hey Google, close my garage door,” without saying,
“Hey Google, ask Aladdin Connect to …” In addition, the garage door is part of
the Google Home system, meaning that the garage can be controlled as part of a
group or as a scene using the Google Home app.
A list of verbal commands and responses for the smart home actions are provided
below.
Use Case User Verbal Command Google Audio Response
User wants to open/close a specific
door
Open <device name/door name>
Open <device name/door name> 100%
Close <device name/door name>
Open <device name/door name> 0%
I need a PIN to open DoorName
Sure, closing the door
(No PIN required for closing)
User states correct PIN <PIN> One, Two, Three, Four Sure, opening the door
User states incorrect PIN
<wrong PIN> Four, Three, Two, One Sorry, the PIN is incorrect
User wants to open/close a door when
door is already open/closed
Open <device name/door name>
Close <device name/door name>
DoorName already open
DoorName already closed
User opens/closes a door from App
and when opening/closing asks to
open the same door
Open <device name/door name>
Close <device name/door name>
The door is currently running, and I
can’t make any changes
User wants to open/close a door when
the garage door opener is offline
Open <device name/door name>
Close <device name/door name>
Sorry, it looks like <device> is not
available right now
User asks to close door that is
obstructed – photo eye is blocked.
Close <device name/door name>
DoorName detected an obstruction
User has only one door and asks to
open the door without specifying the
door name
Open door / open
Close door / close
Sure, opening the door
Sure, closing the door
User has more than one door and asks
to open/close the door without
specifying the door name
Open door / open
Close door / close
Sorry I am not sure which device you
had like to control
User tries to open/close a door using
an invalid Door Name
Open <incorrect device name/door
name>
Close <incorrect device name/door name>
I don’t understand
User wants to open all doors when all
doors are closed.
Open All my doors/ Open all doors I need the PIN to open DoorName
(One PIN is used for all doors)
User states correct PIN
<PIN>One, Two, Three, Four Ok, opening # garage doors
User wants to open all doors when
one or more doors is open and
one/more closed (Doors in different
states)
Open All my door/ Open all door
I need the PIN to open DoorName
(One PIN is used for all doors)
User states correct PIN <PIN>One, Two, Three, Four Opening # garage doors DoorName
already open
User wants to close all doors when all
doors are open.
Close all my doors/ Close all doors Ok, closing # garage doors
User wants to close all doors when
one or more doors is closed and one
or more is open (Doors in different
states)
Close all my doors/ Close all doors
Closing DoorName.
DoorName already closed

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