staff@slashgear.com (Brad Hill)
2024-06-29 19:15:35
www.slashgear.com
The Tailwind iQ3 is similar in many ways to the other smart devices mentioned above. Tailwind only recently began including HomeKit support, but its integration is pretty straightforward. There’s no special setup required beforehand or during installation, just set up the device according to the product’s instructions.
Adding the Tailwind iQ3 device to HomeKit is the last step in the setup process. Once you install the device to your garage opener, and it’s been configured in the Tailwind app, head to Device Settings, where you’ll find a button to generate a HomeKit code. Make sure the firmware in your Tailwind iQ3 is up-to-date. Otherwise, the code won’t work, and you won’t be able to connect it to HomeKit. You can update the device via the Tailwind app.
Once the iQ3 is updated, it will show up in your HomeKit app. Sometimes the Tailwind app will say the device’s firmware is already up-to-date, but it still won’t appear in HomeKit. Manually tapping the “Update” button anyway should force an update that will fix this issue.
