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TailWind Smart

TailWind Smart

Control your garage doors

89 ratings
56 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 1, 2018
  • August 2, 2026

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1931085 Ontario Ltd
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Automate your garage door with smart technology. This app allows you to remotely open, close, and check the status of your garage doors. It can also automatically open as you arrive and close as you leave, enhancing security and convenience.

✓Automatic opening and closing
✓Remote control from anywhere
✓Vehicle detection for specific door opening
✓Customizable alerts and schedules
✓Activity history log
✓Unlimited user access
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of TailWind Smart. Based on 89 reviews and a 3.4/5 average, it highlights the 13 positives and 14 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great product overall
  • 👍Well-designed app
  • 👍Excellent customer support
  • 👍Integrates with Home Assistant
  • 👍Works well with HomeKit
  • 👍Seamless auto-open/close
  • 👍Reliable performance
  • 👍Feature-rich
  • 👍Intuitive UI
  • 👍Easy installation
  • 👍Low latency
  • 👍Good for security
  • 👍Useful notifications

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy app
  • 🔋Significant battery drain
  • 🐛Unreliable auto-open/close
  • 🐛Frequent sign-outs
  • 🐛Setup issues (Bluetooth, Location)
  • 🐛App crashes
  • 🐛Inconsistent device recognition
  • 🐛HomeKit compatibility issues
  • 🐛Updates break functionality
  • 🐛Poor customer service response
  • 🐛Login/password issues
  • 🐛Service outages
  • 🐛Loss of integration (Alexa, IFTTT)
  • 🐛Inconvenient Siri Shortcuts
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What's New in TailWind Smart

2.58

August 2, 2026

1、Fixed a bug relating to permission requests during new device setup

User reviews

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Can’t even set up one device

I’m stuck trying to set up my device in the app and I cannot enable Bluetooth, which it requires. I had to manually enable location services through settings. The newest annoyance is the app tells me to download the latest version (presumably to fix these issues), but it is not available in the App Store. Literally unusable.
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Listening @ workListening @ work

Can’t get past Bluetooth setup

Just received the device and installed the app. I’m unable to get past the initial setup. It says Bluetooth must be enabled but the app setup doesn’t have a Bluetooth option to enable. Location services also had to be enabled manually (other apps ask during app startup to use location and Bluetooth, this one does not), but that option didn’t show up initially. After a bit, it did, but still no way to enable Bluetooth so no way to configure the device.
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-seiryu--seiryu-

Gets the job done

I didn’t expect a perfect app from a small company making garage door smart home mods, especially since the app isn’t really necessary after you add it to HomeKit. I found the setup process pretty straightforward except learning was interrupted by the need for a firmware update. I might suggest a clearer setup flow that checks for a firmware update before beginning. In addition some documents for things like the vehicle sensors don’t match the latest UX.
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drewhumphreydrewhumphrey

Not HomeKit compatible

I’ve configured 20+ HomeKit compatible smart devices in my home. This company false advertises that they are HomeKit compatible. Do not buy this product.
IzbudtIzbudt

What happened?

This app used to work so well, and was so convenient. Auto open no longer works. App can’t diagnose or update firmware of sensors. What used to be slick and useful is now garbage.
PezLoriPezLori
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Reported Bugs

34 issues

Cannot enable Bluetooth during setup

Bug

Location services need manual enabling

Bug

App prompts to download unavailable update

Bug

Auto open no longer works

Bug

App can't diagnose or update firmware

Bug

App no longer allows adding a vehicle

Bug

App always signed out after update

Bug

Location triggers rarely work

Bug

Update broke auto-close

Bug

Settings changed to auto-close unexpectedly

Bug

iOS widgets no longer work

Bug

Frequently signed out and have to re-authenticate

Bug

Garage doors deleted from app after sign-out

Bug

Unable to close door, shows 'lockout'

Bug

Clicking on one door opens/closes the other

Bug

Massive battery drain for iOS users

Bug

Auto open/close feature works sporadically for iPhone users

Bug

App is buggy

Bug

Garage door shows up sometimes, sometimes not

Bug

Vehicle shows up sometimes, sometimes not

Bug

Garage door shows as 'null'

Bug

Notifications about turning sensor off/on incorrectly displayed

Bug

Horrible battery drain

Bug

Background battery drain issue

Bug

Auto open/close doesn't always work on iPhones

Bug

Auto open feature through IFTTT no longer works after iOS 13

Bug

App crashes on iPad when clicking login

Bug

Consistent backgrounding problem, requires app kill to connect

Bug

Logs out user, password reset fails

Bug

Registration of email didn't work

Bug

App testing severely lacking

Bug

Signs you out all the time at random

Bug

IFTTT integration doesn't work with Apple

Bug

App can't use Bluetooth from iPhone but can with Android

Bug
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Requested Features

8 requests

Clearer setup flow with firmware update check

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Documentation matching latest UX

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HomeKit integration release

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Siri Shortcuts improvement

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Watch face complication for watch app

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Disable notifications while home using location services

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Manage 'admin' settings

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Fix iPad crash on login

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FAQ

What does the TailWind Smart app do?

The TailWind Smart app allows you to remotely control your garage doors. You can open, close, and check their status from anywhere using your mobile device. It also offers automation features, such as automatically opening your door as you arrive and closing it as you leave.

What are the key features of TailWind Smart?

Key features include automatic opening and closing based on your proximity, vehicle detection to open specific doors, customizable alerts for garage door activity, a 30-day history log, and the ability to add unlimited users. You can also set alert schedules.

Is TailWind Smart free to use?

The TailWind Smart app itself is free to download and use. However, it requires the purchase of the iQ3 smart garage door controller separately to enable its smart features and automation capabilities.

What devices is TailWind Smart compatible with?

The app is compatible with mobile devices and can integrate with Amazon Alexa and Google Home for voice control. The core functionality relies on the separately purchased iQ3 smart garage door controller.

How does TailWind Smart automate garage door access?

It uses your smartphone's location to automatically open the garage door as you approach and close it as you leave. It can also detect which vehicle you are using to open the correct door, and can be programmed to close all doors at night.