Genie Aladdin Connect

#1

Is there any way to use alladin connect with Smartthings?

#2

I guess Iā€™m the only person using this for my garage doors? Thatā€™s just crazy! They work great. I just wish Smartthings would support it.

(Josh Gruberman) #3

Iā€™d like to know the sameā€¦ I have one of my(originally IRIS branded) garage controllers on ST and would like the Genie Aladdin one also! Fingers crossed.

(John) #4

Has this connection been done yet? Has anyone gotten the smartthings hub to work with the genie Aladdin?

#5

I guess not.

#6

Is it possible to connect this to ST through IFTTT?

#7

No, there is not an applet for the genie.

(Brent Haag) #8

Sad thing is it works with Iris. I havenā€™t bought this, but it seems slick, as you can give temporary access to others. (Anyone know if you can do that with ST devices?)

(Matt Behnken) #9

so iris works with google assistant and IFFT which both work with Smartthingsā€¦

(Justin Houghton) #10

This would be nice as well! Upvote! lol

(Matt Behnken) #11

I came across a node.js implementation for aladdin connect on github a few weeks back. Itā€™s only for the more ā€˜advancedā€™ or at least itā€™s not supported officially. I havenā€™t had time to try it but I will and circle back.

https://github.com/apexad/node-iris-aladdin-connect-garage-door could at least update a virtual switch etc. more documentation about the npm here: https://www.npmjs.com/package/node-iris-aladdin-connect-garage-door

python:
https://github.com/shoejosh/aladdin-connect (with open/close control)

(Justin Houghton) #12

Did you have any luck with this one?

(Dominick Barile) #13

Any updates?

(Dominick Barile) #14

Any updates yet?

(Matt Behnken) #15

These suggestions all require that your ā€œGenie Aladdin Connectā€ be set to ā€œIRIS modeā€ from the configuration page, only accessible by itā€™s IP address on your local network. Once you change it to IRIS mode, the Genie Aladdin Connect app wonā€™t work for your door anymore, (nor will OHD company app if u use that one), Youā€™ll have to download the IRIS by Lowes app and create an account and add a device, your garage opener and door sensor.

So IRIS does work with google assistant, but IRIS doesnā€™t allow GoogleAssistant to access ā€œlocksā€ ie the garage door.

However, the IRIS app does give you the option to send an email if an event happens. IFTTT can read your gmail, and use it as a trigger, SO IRIS APP > Garage opened > Send Email > IFTTT > Turn virtual Switch on or off Smartthings. But thereā€™s no control of the door with that method, only door status.

I was using the IRIS+ 3rd party android app awhile back, it has IFTTT integration with a virtual switch for open/close. It was an expensive app I think maybe $10, itā€™s been awhile. Anyway, the app isnā€™t very good but at least it had IFTTT to integrate IRIS (genie Aladdin connect) with smartthings. An expensive option but does have the open/close and status and can update the door status in smartthings. Although, it runs all the time in the background soo, maybe on a stay at home tablet?

I looked at the git for the npm for aladdin connect and itā€™s pretty straight forward. Thereā€™s no example script for smartthings so Iā€™ll have to make one or something :slight_smile: it will still require a node.js server on your home network running 24/7 which can be challenging sometimes.

#16

I have quit using itā€¦The batteries in the door position sensors only tend to last a few months if you use the door frequently and the controller drops frequently. Now, it has lost the internet connection and is a super PITA to set back up. I guess it needs to be reconfigured from scratch but since it doesnā€™t integrate very well I may go with another option for my two garage doors. Myq possibly or if I can find the iris zwave go controllers I think theyā€™re best. I did like the notifications I got from the Aladdin app when it was working!