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Tailwind iQ3 Smart Automatic Garage Controller PRO with J-track mounted sensor
Tailwind iQ3 Smart Automatic Garage Controller PRO with J-track mounted sensor
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This is our most popular kit. It comes with a sensor that quickly mounts on the track. If you have a standard sectional garage door and verified no parts of the door glide up / down over the J-track, this is the kit you want. Our universal kit will work for you, but this one is a bit easier to install.
Not sure which one is right for you?
The first 4 minutes of our installation video will show you the difference in the 2 types of systems (j-track mount vs universal mount) here
Commercial Grade Door Sensor
The #1 thing a smart garage door controller needs to get right is reporting the door position. You don't want false alerts or door automations accidentally triggering on windy days or when it's cold outside or when the sensor battery is dying, or when an insect crawls across a camera lens or laser beam. The Tailwind iQ3 Pro is the ONLY system on the market that includes a commercial-grade, sealed, all aluminum door sensor that the pros use to ensure rock-solid door position information.
Patented Auto-Open
Experience the luxury of patented technology that automatically and securely opens the door as you arrive home. Just drive. Even multiple vehicles, doors, drivers and locations are no problem. Tailwind handles it all with ease. Optional vehicle sensor is REQUIRED for iPhone users to have the auto open and close feature. Android users also need a vehicle sensor if the vehicle does not have bluetooth.*
Works With a Bunch of Stuff
Works with Apple HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay (via HomeKit), Android Auto, Google Home, The Google Assistant, Alexa, Smart Things, IFTTT, Home Assistant, Hubitat, Crestron, Control4, and a local control API allowing you to create your own integrations. More integrations are coming soon! (Yes, while others are reducing interoperability we are adding it)
Night Mode
Night Mode monitors your garage door all night, and will close your door if it opens. This makes your home safer. “One and done” solutions like “Close the door at 9 PM” do NOTHING if someone leaves the door open at 9:05. Night Mode automatically protects your home at night without affecting daytime operation. And of course you can configure what time "Night" begins, what time it ends, and the delay before closing.
Auto-Close
If you’re distracted when you leave home and you forget to close the garage door, auto-close will detect this and close the door for you.
Awesome Sharing Options
Tailwind gives you more ways to share access than any other solution. Share access with an unlimited number of people. Schedule, restrict or revoke access at any time. Control event history visibility and notifications. “Cross-share” with other Tailwind households.
Door Disable
Need to work around the yard or in the garage and you don't want any automations or shared access users opening / closing the door? No problem. Disable it until a certain time or until you decide you want control restored again.
Works when the internet is down
Unlike other solutions that rely on cloud connectivity, if your internet goes down Tailwind will still allow you to control the door as long as your phone is on your Home WiFi network.
Notifications that tell you more
A notification that says "Garage Door Opened" just isn't good enough. With Tailwind, activity notifications tell you who or what operated the door if it was done through our system. For example "Alexa opened garage door 3" or "Jerry closed West Garage". Notifications can be spoken / verbal "your garage door just opened" or the usual notification sound of your smartphone / smart device.
Auto-Close Timer
Want to make sure your door is closed any time of the day or night? Set a timer to notify you if the door is left open for a pre-determined period of time or optionally close it.
Expandable
We've tested Tailwind with 100 controllers and 300 doors on a single account, so it can handle whatever you throw at it.
Comes with everything you need to operate 1 garage door and is expandable up to 3 doors per controller with additional door kits sold separately. Designed for standard sectional garage doors.
Watch the installation video here
*If you have a Chamberlain, Liftmaster, or Craftsman branded opener that has a round yellow "learn" button, be sure to select "YES" during checkout when our website asks if you have one of these. Your opener requires special hardware.*
* Patented. May require Tailwind Vehicle Sensor. Please check Tailwind Vehicle Sensor page to determine if you need any for your intended use. Explanation for why it is required for iPhones found here
** You should always close your garage door yourself. The Tailwind auto-close feature is meant to be an "in case you forget" feature, providing extra peace of mind. Like all internet-based communications, there may be rare instances when communications between the mobile app and garage device are temporarily down, and auto-close might not work if that interruption lasts for an extended period of time.
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NOTE: Please check for lifting cable brackets at the bottom edges of your garage door where the lifting cables may be attached. If lifting cable brackets are present and they glide up / down over the J-track they will collide with the sensor in this kit. Please order the above door or universal door kit if any part of your door glides up and down and covers the J-track.
Specifications:
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Operation |
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| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Custom Scheduling | Yes |
| Access Management | Unlimited Users |
| Max Number of Doors | 3 |
| Apple HomeKit integration | Yes |
| Amazon Alexa Integration | Yes |
| Google Home and Assistant Integration | Yes |
| Home Assistant Integration | Yes |
| Hubitat Integration | Yes |
| Local Control APIs | Yes |
| Firmware Upgradable | Yes |
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Control Module |
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| Wireless Protocol | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Hardware Encryption | AES 256 Bit |
| WiFi Encryption | WEP, WPA/WPA2/WPA3, TKIP |
| Frequency | 2.4GHz |
| Operating Temperature | -20C to 45C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90%, non-condensing |
| Ingress Protection | IP20 |
| Relays | 3x dry contact rating 1A @ 24VDC |
| Audible Alarm | Piezo Buzzer |
| Integrated Light | 360 Lumen RGBW LED |
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Power Supply |
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| Input Voltage | 100V - 240V AC (50/60Hz) |
| Watts | 10W |
| Output Voltage | 5VDC |
| Output Current | 2A |
| Terminal Style | USB Type B |
| Operating Temperature | -20C to 45C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Ingress Protection | IP20 |
| Plug Type | North America |
| Safety Certification | UL Listing E318298 |
| Power Supply Type | Class VI |
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LED |
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| Power Supply | 5V by Tailwind control module |
| Lumens | 360 |
| Color Temperature | 4000K |
| CRI | 75 |
| Operating Temperature | -20C to 45C |
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PRO Door Sensor Bracket Kit |
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| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Door Track Type | 2” Standard J-Track |
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Magnetic Door Sensor |
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| Electrical Parameters | 28VDC / 0.5A / 100mΩ |
| Sensing Distance | 52mm |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to 125C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 100% |
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Wire Harness |
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| Wire Gauge | 24 AWG |
| Harness Length - Control Cable | 1 Meter (3' 3") |
| Harness Length - Door Sensor Cable |
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| Connector Type | Molex 6 Position Locking |
| Wire Type | 2 Pair 2 Wire, Stranded |
| Operating Temperature | -20C to 45C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90%, non-condensing |
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Wire Clips |
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| Material Type | ABS |
| Mounting | Peel & Stick |
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Certifications |
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| FCC/IC | Yes |
What's Included
What's Included
- TAILWIND IQ3 CONTROL MODULE
- 1 PRO DOOR KIT - If you have 2 or 3 garage doors you want to control, add 1 or 2 more door kits to your cart.
- WIRE CLIPS AND OTHER INSTALLATION AIDS
- POWER SUPPLY - Universal voltage, North American plug (use a wall plug adaptor or a phone charger for use in other countries)
- QUICK START GUIDE
- USER MANUAL
- 1 YEAR WARRANTY
- LIFETIME SUPPORT
Dimensions
Dimensions
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
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Experience the Luxury of Patented Technology
Tailwind has patented technology that automatically and securely opens the door as you arrive home. Just drive.
Watch the Demo Video (Optional vehicle sensor is REQUIRED for iPhone users to have the auto open and close feature. Android users also need a vehicle sensor if the vehicle does not have Bluetooth.)*
Closes the door automagically when you leave (if you forget to do it yourself)** (may require optional vehicle sensor - see above)*
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Easy to install and convert your existing garage door opener
Comes with everything you need to operate 1 garage door and is expandable up to 3 doors per controller with additional door kits sold separately
- Includes a commercial-grade, robust door sensor Automating the largest entrance to your home starts with rock-solid door position sensing.
- Extra long sensor wire - suitable for high ceilings - 10 meters (32'9")
Features of the iQ3
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- No monthly fee
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- Works with Apple Watch and Android Wear OS watches
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- Unlimited users - share access with as many people as you like
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- Customizable alert schedule - only receive notifications when you want them
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- Open, close, check the door status and receive customized alerts anywhere in the world using your smart device and the free Tailwind iOS or Android app
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- Unique "Night Mode" is far more secure than a simple "close at 10PM". If the door opens at any time during the night, Tailwind's "Night Mode" will close it again after a few minutes.
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- Robust sharing rules - grant access during scheduled times on specific days of the week, or one time access, or full access. Revoke access instantly if / when necessary.
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- Configurable partial open. Just tap and hold on the door icon to partially open the door by the amount you want - perfect for airing out the garage
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- Notifications and event history both display the name of the person and automation, or integration that operated the door (ex. "Alexa opened door 1", or "Adam closed the Harley door", or "Night Mode closed the main door")
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- Control who can see door history and who can't
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- Door Disable feature - allows you to disable the door until a certain time so you can work around the garage or yard without worrying about anyone operating the door remotely, or you can disable it permanently until you want to restore function - useful for going on vacation.
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- Cross Family Sharing allows you to share access with other families and they can share access with you without having to log into different accounts
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- Optional "spoken" or "verbal" notifications "Your garage door just opened" make it easy to distinguish from other notifications
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- Timed Auto-Close if a door has been left open - configurable for up to 60 minutes, and you decide if you want to only be notified or if you want it to close.