Tailwind iQ3 Smart Automatic Garage Controller PRO with J-track mounted sensor
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.*
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* 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.
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Specifications:
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Operation
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
Control Module
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
Power Supply
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
LED
Power Supply
5V by Tailwind control module
Lumens
360
Color Temperature
4000K
CRI
75
Operating Temperature
-20C to 45C
PRO Door Sensor Bracket Kit
Material Type
Aluminum
Door Track Type
2” Standard J-Track
Magnetic Door Sensor
Electrical Parameters
28VDC / 0.5A / 100mΩ
Sensing Distance
52mm
Material Type
Aluminum
Operating Temperature
-40C to 125C
Operating Humidity
10% to 100%
Wire Harness
Wire Gauge
24 AWG
Harness Length - Control Cable
1 Meter (3' 3")
Harness Length - Door Sensor Cable
10 Meters (32' 9")
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
Wire Clips
Material Type
ABS
Mounting
Peel & Stick
Certifications
FCC/IC
Yes