Genie Aladdin Connect User manual

Wall Button Wire
Photocell wire
Power Pack
Aladdin Connect™
Control Wire
Quick Set-up Guide
Typical Single Door
Installation
See online manual
for other installation
types.
DCM
(Door Control Module) DPS
(Door Position Sensor)
Hardware Bag Power Pack
Wire Spool
Insulated
Staple x30
Included ComponentsRecommended 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
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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 ouvre-
portes 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.

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 www.GenieCompany.
com/AladdinConnect to start the setup of the Aladdin
Connect™ device.
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
Installation Prompt
Scan for app.
Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks
of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries. App Store is a service mark
of Apple Inc.

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.
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.
• AYELLOW LED, indicates a weak signal. Move Aladdin
Connect™ to a position that better suits the Wi-Fi
signal from the router.
• 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. (1-800-599-4995)
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 -- WEAK -- POOR
DPS Signal
Red/Blue LEDs

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.
Press tab down
to install wire.
Door
1
Door
2
Door
3
Button & Connection Detail
FIG. B
1/2"
2"
FIG.A
Split 2”& Strip 1/2”
See
next
page

*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 for detailed wire diagrams or 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.
STEP 4
Wire Aladdin Connect™: (Continued)
Wire from DCM

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.
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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 6
Mount DPS Module to Garage Door:
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.
END STILE
Garage Door Garage Door
Mounting DPS
Sensor

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 sensor for use with one door only. Additional DPS sensors can be purchased separately from your local Genie retailer.
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).
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
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.
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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.
TheAladdinConnect™systemis
designedtooperateongarage
dooropenersmanufacturedafter
1993andincompliancewith
UL325utilizingnon-contactsafety
devices(photocells).
Onlyforuseonstandardsectionalgaragedoors.
DO NOT install Aladdin Connect™ on garage door
openers without safety photocells.
DO NOT install Aladdin Connect™ on swing-out or
one-piece garage doors.
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FCC/IC Statement:
This device complies with FCC Part 15
rules and with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
interference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of this device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de license.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:
(1) I’appareil no doit pas produire de
brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit acceptor
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si
le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.

Aladdin Connect™ Limited Warranty
GMI Holdings, Inc. d/b/a The Genie Company (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser of the Genie Aladdin Connect (“Product”), subject to all of the terms and
conditions hereof, that the Product and all components thereof will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of One (1) Year, from the date
of purchase:
Seller’s obligation under this warranty is specically limited to repairing or replacing, at its option, the Product or any part thereof which is determined by Seller
to be defective during the applicable warranty period. Any labor charges are excluded and will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is made to the original purchaser of
the Product only, and is not transferable or assignable. This warranty applies only to Product installed in a residential application. It does not cover any Product
installed in commercial or industrial building applications. This warranty does not apply to any unauthorized or improper installation, alteration or repair of the
Product, or to any Product or component which has been damaged or deteriorated due to misuse, neglect, accident, failure to provide necessary maintenance,
normal wear and tear, or acts of God or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of Seller, and does not cover batteries, missing or damaged parts from
clearance or open box sales, repairs or maintenance to door or operator components, or any failure to follow programming instructions or incompatibility with
your home router, garage door opener or other electronics.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD REFLECTED ABOVE. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GMI HOLDINGS, INC. OR ITS PARENT OR AFFILIATES BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, OR LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, COLLATERAL,
PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, even if Seller has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Such excluded damages include,
but are not limited to, loss of use, cost of any substitute product, or other similar indirect nancial loss. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Claims under this warranty must be made promptly after discovery and within the applicable warranty period. To obtain warranty service, you must contact
Genie® customer service, attempt reasonable trouble-shooting measures and provide proof of the date and location of purchase and of your identity as the
original purchaser of the Product. Call Genie Customer Service toll free at 1-866-599-4995 to speak with a trained representative. Purchaser must allow Seller
a reasonable opportunity to inspect the Product claimed to be defective prior to removal or alteration of its condition. Upon determination by Seller that the
Product or any part thereof is defective during the applicable warranty period (which may require purchaser to return the Product to Seller at purchaser’s
expense), Seller will supply the purchaser with replacement parts or, at its option, a replacement Product (shipping and handling of any replacement Product or
parts also at purchaser’s expense). Seller may use new or reconditioned parts, or a new or reconditioned Product of the same or similar design.
There are no established informal dispute resolution procedures of the type described in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.