Genie Alladin connect Quick Setup Manual

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Wall Button Wire

Photocell wire

Power Pack

Aladdin Connect™
Control Wire

Quick Set-up Guide

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

Need help or have questions? Contact Aladdin Connect™ Customer Service at 1-866-599-4995

Typical Installation shown.
Installations may vary

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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 an
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 ouvre­portes 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

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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STEP 1

In the Home close to Wi-Fi Router:

1. Remove mounting bracket from back of DCM. FIG.A,

2. Plug Aladdin Connect™ into wall outlet with Power Pack.
FIG. B.

3. Plug Power Pack into DCM controller.

STEP 2

In the Home close to Wi-Fi Router:

Download the Aladdin Connect™ app.

1. Scan the QR code below or visit your devices app store
to start the setup of the Aladdin Connect™ device.

Search your app store for Aladdin Connect

2. Follow the on-screen menus to create an account and
program system prior to wiring in the garage.

3. At the installation prompt, disconnect
Power Pack and move system to the garage.

NOTE: Customers using control apps from other vendors and NOT
using the Aladdin Connect™ app to control this system will need to
visit www.GenieCompany.com/AladdinConnect for specic Wi-Fi
instructions.

FIG.A FIG.B

DCM

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STEP 3

In the Garage:

These factors must be determined prior to mounting Aladdin Connect™
(DCM) to the wall or ceiling.

1. Optimal Wi-Fi signal strength.

If an optimal signal cannot be located within the garage, move the wireless router
closer to the garage or install a Wi-Fi range extender

(Available from most electronic stores)

2. Desired DCM location.

3. Access to 110VAC outlet within 5 feet.

1. Plug Power Pack into wall outlet and DCM near the chosen mounting
location.

The WI-FI signal indicator LED should illuminate signaling that the Wi-Fi
signal is still in tact.

• A GREEN LED indicates a good Wi-Fi signal.

• A RED LED, indicates a lost or faulty signal.

Move Aladdin Connect™ to a position
that better suits the Wi-Fi signal from the
router. Contact Customer Service for further
assistance. (1-866-599-4995)

2. Once an optimal signal and location is
obtained, UNPLUG Power Pack from the
DCM and continue to STEP 4.

Wi-Fi Signal Indicator

GOOD -- POOR

DPS Signal
Red/Blue LEDs

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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.

1/2"

2"

Press tab down
to install wire.

Door 1Door 2Door

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FIG.A

Button & Connection Detail

FIG. B

Split 2” & Strip 1/2”

See Next Page

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*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.

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.

Wire from Aladdin Connect®

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Wall Mount

Anchors (as needed)

Perforated Angle

Mount

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 ash momentarily as it reacquires signals.

4. Snap DCM onto mounting bracket.

5. Route wires and secure with supplied staples.

6. Ax 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 ax 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).

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Garage Door Garage Door

Mounting DPS

Sensor

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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.

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STEP 7

Complete the Programming:

1. Restore power to the garage door opener.

2. Follow the on screen prompts to complete the set-up and test the Aladdin Connect™ system.

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, rst 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 ash 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.

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

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