Genie Aladdin Connect Retrofit Kit - Install Guide

Wall Button Wire
Photocell wire
Power Pack
Aladdin Connect®
Control Wire
Quick Set-up Guide
®
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY
OR DEATH, READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
1.
NEVER let children operate or play with the
door controls.
2.
Keep remote away from children.
3.
Locate the wall control button: A) Within sight
of door. B) At a minimum height of 5 feet, so
small children cannot reach it.
4.
Install the entrapment WARNING label next
to the wall button or console, in a prominent
location.
5.
NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE
MOVING DOOR.
6.
NEVER GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY
OPEN DOOR.
7.
The Aladdin Connect® operating system is
designed for unattended operation. The door
could move unexpectedly.
8.
DO NOT install Aladdin Connect® on garage
door openers manufactured prior to 1993
without photocell non-contact safety sensors.
9.
DO NOT install on one-piece doors
10.
Install DCM in a location where it can be seen
and heard while standing in the door opening
with the door in the open position.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
AVERTISSEMENT
POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE BLESSURES
GRAVES VOIRE MORTELLES, LIRE ET
COMPRENDRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS.
1.
NE JAMAIS laisser les enfants utiliser ou jouer avec les
commandes de l’ouvre-porte.
2.
Tenir les télécommandes hors de la portée des
enfants.
3.
Localiser le bouton de la console murale : A) En vue
de la porte. B) À une hauteur minimale de 1,5 m afin
que les jeunes enfants ne puissent pas l’atteindre.
4.
Placer l’étiquette d’AVERTISSEMENT en cas de
coinçage à proximité du bouton mural ou de la
console murale de manière à ce qu’elle soit bien en
évidence.
5.
NE JAMAIS PASSER SOUS LA PORTE EN MOUVEMENT.
6.
NE JAMAIS PASSER SOUS UNE PORTE À L’ARRÊT
PARTIELLEMENT OUVERTE.
7.
Le système d’exploitation Aladdin Connect® a été
conçu pour fonctionner sans surveillance. La porte
peut se déplacer de façon inattendue.
8.
NE PAS installer Aladdin Connect® sur les ouvre-
portes de garage fabriqués avant 1993, sans capteurs
de sécurité photoélectrique sans contact.
9.
NE PAS installer sur les portes d’une seule pièce.
10.
Installez DCM dans un endroit où il peut être vu et
entendu tout en se tenant dans l’ouverture de la porte
avec la porte en position ouverte.
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
IMPORTANTES
DCM
(Door Control Module)
DPS
(Door Position Sensor)
Hardware Bag
Power Pack
Wire Spool
Insulated
Staple x30
Included Components
Recommended Tools
Drill & 3/32 Bit
Small Common
Screwdriver
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
Wire Cutters/
Strippers
Hammer
5/16 Wrench or
Nut Driver
For a video of this installation, visit www.GenieCompany.com/AladdinConnect/InstallationVideo
39386.00481, 11/2020
Need help or have questions? Contact Aladdin Connect® Customer Service at 1-866-599-4995
Mon-Fri 9am -8pm EST, Sat 10am - 6pm EST.
Typical Installation shown.
Installations may vary
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Aladdin Connect®
installation video
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WARNING
UNPLUG GARAGE DOOR OPENER PRIOR TO
INSTALLING Aladdin Connect®
Door may operate unexpectedly.
AVERTISSEMENT
DÉBRANCHER L’OUVRE-PORTE DE GARAGE AVANT
D’INSTALLER Aladdin Connect®
La porte peut fonctionner de façon inattendue.
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iOS app
Scan for
Android app
STEP 3
Download the app.
1.
Scan the QR code below or visit the devices app store to start the setup of the Aladdin Connect® device.
Search the app store for Aladdin Connect
2.
Follow the instructions in the app to create an account and set up the device and Wi-Fi.
STEP 1 -
The door control module must be installed where it can be seen and
heard while standing under the garage door when it is open.
Determine Mounting Location
There are 3 ways to mount the Door Control Module (DCM). The location must be
within 5ft of a standard 110-volt AC power outlet.
- Mount next to opener near ceiling
- Mount next to existing wall console
- Mount in place of existing wall console
Once mounting location has been determined, remove the mounting bracket from
the back of the DCM, plug in the powercord to the power outlet and connect the
plug to the DCM.
DCM
Device Wi-Fi signal strength indicator
STEP 2
Check Wi-Fi coverage:
Before beginning, please verify the Wi-Fi signal in the garage.
•
Connect smartphone to the home Wi-Fi and walk into the garage.
•
Place phone where the DCM will be mounted.
•
The Wi-Fi signal strength at that location must be at least two bars.
If there are not at least two bars, try these steps to improve signal strength:
•
Make sure that the Wi-Fi router is out in the open (not behind large electronics or
in a cabinet).
•
Move the Wi-Fi router closer to the garage.
•
Purchase a Wi-Fi extender, available at most electronics stores. STEP 4
Wire Aladdin Connect®: (Single door install shown)
Aladdin Connect® will wire directly to the wall control connections at the powerhead or
directly to the wall control. New Genie models shown.
Visit www.GenieCompany.com/AladdinConnect for more information on older models
and other brands of garage door openers.
1.
Make sure garage door opener is unplugged.
•
Leave wire spool intact for this part of the install.
2.
Split provided dual strand wire approximately 2 in. then strip 1/2 in. of insulation.
FIG. A.
3.
Press orange tabs down and insert both wires into connection points for DOOR 1
on the back of the DCM. FIG. B.
4.
Trim and split the other end of the dual strand
wire approximately 2 in. and then strip 1/2 in. of
insulation. FIG. A.
5.
Insert wire into wall control inputs either:
•
(
OPTION A
) Directly to the garage door opener.
•
OR
•
(
OPTION B
) To the Back of the wall control.
Wall Mount
Anchors (as needed)
Perforated Angle
Mount
1/2"
2"
Press tab down
to install wire.
STEP 5
Mount and Power Aladdin Connect®:
1.
Using the DCM mounting bracket as a template at the optimal
Wi-Fi location. Mark and drill 2-3/32” pilot holes and mount
bracket to wall using supplied screws. If mounting to drywall,
use anchors provided in kit or if mounting to perforated angle
at opener location, use nuts, washers and screws provided.
2.
Plug Power Pack into wall outlet. An extended screw is provided
to secure Power Pack to outlet if needed.
3.
Plug Power Pack into back of DCM as shown in
STEP 1
.
NOTE:
LEDs on DCM will flash momentarily as it reacquires signals.
4.
Snap DCM onto mounting bracket.
5.
Route wires and secure with supplied staples.
6.
Affix the warning placard next to wall control or DCM in plain
sight to signify that the door will operate remotely.
STEP 6
Mount DPS Module to Garage Door:
DO NOT remove the battery “
PULL TAB
” from DPS until
directed by the app.
The DPS should be mounted on the
TOP door panel
only.
Mount to steel reinforced end stile on the far left or right
under the top hinge. DO NOT mount to unreinforced door
panel.
1.
Clean door where DPS will mount.
2.
Install double sided tape to back of mounting bracket and affix to
door.
NOTE:

Double sided tape is designed to hold bracket in place temporarily
only. Not to be used for permanent mounting.
3.
Pre-drill 2 - 3/32 holes. DO NOT drill all the way through door.
4.
Use included self tapping screws to mount DPS bracket to top door
panel end stile.
5.
Slide DPS down onto mounting bracket. DPS should snap onto
bracket.
NOTE:
The DPS included with this kit is already programmed to the DCM. See
the NOTE under
STEP 7
regarding additional sensors (DPS).
STEP 7
Complete the Programming:
1.
Restore power to the garage door opener.
2.
Operate the door with the wall control. Open the Aladdin Connect app and verify that the door position in the app is accurate.
NOTE:

This kit includes one DPS for use with one door only. The DPS included is already programmed to the DCM . Additional sensors can be purchased separately
from your local Genie retailer. To program additional sensors, first complete STEP 7 initial setups and programming, then go to “Add a Door Sensor” under the “Doors”
tab inside the app or view the installation video at www.GenieCompany.com/AladdinConnect/InstallationVideo.
NOTE:

A white light will flash and an audible beep will sound as an indication that the door is about to move when commanded by the Aladdin Connect® or other
compatible app(s).
Features:
If the garage door opener is
operated by any means, the
Genie Aladdin Connect® app
will send an alert to your device
indicating the status of the
garage door.
A log is also created to indicate
when the door was operated
and by what means.
Visit www.GenieCompany.
com/AladdinConnect for more
information.
*Wiring methods for other garage door openers.
All Genie brand and most competitor brands of garage door openers will operate with Aladdin Connect®. Visit www.GenieCompany.
com/AladdinConnect to check compatibility with other manufacturer’s controls or check your garage door opener’s owners manual for
wall control wiring instructions.

Aladdin Connect® will operate up to 3 garage door openers.
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Garage Door
Garage Door
Mounting DPS
Sensor
Door
1
Door
2
Door
3
FIG.A
Button & Connection Detail
FIG. B
Split 2” & Strip 1/2”
DO NOT RETURN
PRODUCT TO STORE.
For technical assistance,
contact Aladdin Connect®
Customer Service at:
1-866-599-4995
or watch the installation video at:
www.GenieCompany.com
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WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
MOVING DOOR can cause serious
injury or death.
MOUVEMENT PORTE peut causer des
blessures graves ou la mort.
STAND CLEAR!
Door could close automatically.
Do Not stop or stand in doorway
SE TENIR À L'ÉCART DE LA PORTE!
La porte pourrait se refermer automatiquement.
Ne pas arrêter ou debout dans la porte.
OPTION A
Wire DCM Directly to
Garage Door Opener
Current model Genie® Brand opener shown. *See note for other models and brands.
NOTE:
Wires from Wall Control to Garage Door Opener
ARE
polarity sensitive. Be sure to reattach to the proper
terminal should they become detached.
Wall control should light when wired correctly.
Press in on orange tabs to insert wire into terminals
3 & 4 along with existing wall control wires.
OPTION B
Back of Wall Control
Connect wire along with
existing wall control wires.
OR
OR
Existing Wall Control Wire.
Use of this product, the software embedded within this product and the related application software is subject to the Terms and Conditions available at: www.GenieCompany.com/AladdinConnect
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