Scott Riesebosch
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Why doesn’t the auto-close work sooner as I leave home? I have it set for 250 feet, but sometimes it doesn’t close the door until I’m much further away.
The auto-close feature is an “in case you forget” feature. We continually state this in all our communications. You should close your garage door using a voice assistant, the mobile app, a remote, ...
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My Tailwind Vehicle Sensor / Vehicle Bluetooth auto-open / auto-close is not working
Sorry to hear things aren’t working quite right. We can help you with that. NOTICE: Apple has informed us of some bugs in iOS 15.0 through 15.2.X that cause reliability issues with the auto-open / ...
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The door says "LOCKED OUT" / Tailwind doesn't open or close the door. How do I fix it?
After 2 failed attempts the Tailwind iQ3 controller goes into a “locked out” state as required by law referencing the UL 325 safety standard. Once locked out it will no longer respond to door comma...
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If I have an iPhone, do I need a Tailwind Vehicle Sensor (TVS) for my vehicle?
If you have an iPhone you will require a Tailwind Vehicle Sensor (TVS) in your vehicle if you want the convenience of having Tailwind automatically open / close your garage door as you come and go ...
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Using Siri with Tailwind
As of firmware V9.95, Tailwind is compatible with Apple HomeKit - meaning that you can set up Tailwind in the Apple Home app and use Siri to open and close your garage door. You can also check out ...
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Tailwind iQ3 Installation Video
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Current Alexa Commands
You've gotten your Alexa connected to your Tailwind iQ3 garage door controller by following our YouTube video. If not, please go check it out https://youtu.be/EUvT4XMEv2Y Now it's time to have so...
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iOS 15 is causing a lot of problems
UPDATE - January 26, 2022 iOS 15.3 has been released! Please update to this version of iOS as our testing has shown much better auto-open performance and Apple developer support has indicated there...
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Tailwind Vehicle Sensor User Manual
Download the document below. We've found these replacement batteries available on Amazon work well https://amzn.to/3f5roJR
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Do you have to have your phone in the vehicle for the auto open / close to work?
Yes you need to have your phone with you. All open / close commands come from your phone. The Tailwind app on your phone searches for an authorized BlueTooth device nearby (one that you autho...