Harold Gilbert

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I'm a semi-retired electrician & combustion technician. I live a couple of hours SW of Toronto ON Canada. I would say that i have finished about 90% of my condo with smart devices. I'm a Apple nerd so always looking for HomeKit/Home devices and tips.

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  • Harold Gilbert commented,

    1. Community
    2. Using Tailwind
    3. Garage door opens itself after closing.

    Steve, I had a similar issue with my old opener. The prox switch that senses the carriage position at the drive unit wouldn't make and the carriage would hit the end of travel switch on the drive u...

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  • Harold Gilbert commented,

    1. Community
    2. Using Tailwind
    3. Remote Battery Life

    I got my tailwind just under 2 years ago and have replaced it once about 2 months ago. I keep seeing these posts and videos etc. They all say that 40% of all batteries are dead or only has enough c...

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  • Harold Gilbert created a post,

    Device connection

    1. Community
    2. Tailwind iQ3 Installation

    Hi Scott. I’m in the process of getting a new network up and running and I was getting a HomeKit error code. Scott I know that you have said that Apple is pretty tight lipped about the information ...

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  • Harold Gilbert commented,

    1. Community
    2. Using Tailwind
    3. Apple Homekit: Doors Show "No Resposne"

    Hi Christopher, I figured out what is going on with mine 1/2 of my devices want to connect to my 5G network. This is rather strange since I have my 5G shut off. I shut it off to prevent this type o...

  • Harold Gilbert commented,

    1. Community
    2. Using Tailwind
    3. Apple Homekit: Doors Show "No Resposne"

    I'm having the same issue with all my smart devices except my Sensi t-stat. So I'm thinking its a Apple problem I use a Apple TV as well. If you find something please let me know and I will do the ...

  • Harold Gilbert commented,

    1. Community
    2. Using Tailwind
    3. Garage Door Opening Inconsistency

    Hi Jerry, I will give you a quick rundown of my setup. I live in a small condo complex 39 units arranged in U with both exit to the street. I have end unit on the East side. When I enter on the eas...

  • Harold Gilbert commented,

    1. Community
    2. Using Tailwind
    3. Apple Home Notifications

    Hi Scott, I have been living in electrical purgatory for the last couple of weeks. Starting with my modem/router dieing so new  ssid and password. Just got everything up and running. So Apple threw...

  • Harold Gilbert commented,

    1. Community
    2. Using Tailwind
    3. Apple Home Notifications

    Hi Nathan, I have a similar problem. When I open the door I get all the notifications like normal. I have always backed out of the garage, stopped and close the door. When I use the remote door clo...

  • Harold Gilbert commented,

    1. Community
    2. Feature Requests
    3. App door control

    That is a excellent idea especially when taking the trash out. I try to keep the auto close at 2 minutes which means the phone goes in the pocket and of course the icon gets hit and door operates.

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  • Harold Gilbert commented,

    1. Community
    2. Using Tailwind
    3. Tailwind does not respect time changes

    I saw something in my ever growing pile of smart home documentaion that I have. It mentioned about the time change. I will see if I can locate it and pass it along.

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