UPDATE 7 months later. Really love this SMART WIFI garage door opener. The wife made me replace her door opener immediately so I now have two to review. Never a issue in 7 months. The app works great to notify you and open/close the doors remotely. Not once has the door not closed correctly on the first try. Smooth and quiet opener.
My old Genie screw drive opener went out after 16 years of use. Any electronic that you can get 15 years of problem free use out of is a solid product. I have only had this new opener installed for a week so far.
Lots of options with openers nowadays.
1) Battery backup - this model doesn't have it and I didn't feel that it served much purpose for me. I am capable of pulling the handle to release the door if there is a power outage which is short term and rare in Illinois. An extra $100 plus the maintenance involved in the battery made me rule out that option.
2) Wifi - To sum it up if you are on the fence. Buy this model which includes the SMART Connect functions. I have a ton of connected devices in my house. I asked myself do I really care about wifi on a garage door opener. I didn't think I would. I have a WYZE cam in my garage to tell me if I accidently left the garage door open which happens often when you are 3 blocks away from the house. Did I need a connected opener also? I have found out the answer is yes. Not only can you open and close the door through the FREE and awesome Aladdin app it will tell you whether the door is currently closed or open. The app is super simple to use - you can get notifications each time the door is opened or closed - or not if you choose. It also has an easy way to add Siri capability to open and close. Now I can pull on my block and just say Hey Siri open the Truck Garage. I don't even need to carry a door opener now. I can open and close the door from anywhere in the world now. I can now create a rule in the app to close the door if I left it open after 1045pm. Pretty cool.
3) Install. Took about 1 hour to disassemble my old Genie. The new one took me about 3 hours to install. I do a lot of home projects so I am quite handy. The instructions could be slightly better. I read the paper instructions, I can't comment on the video instructions. Overall install is easy. I wish they would clarify the turnbuckle belt attachment step. Also they never detailed how to lock in the door for the first time and properly run. After the instructions were finished I thought I was ready to run the door. However it only lift the door 3 feet. I messed around for 30 minutes trying different things thinking it was a hardware problem.
The issue however lies in the 2nd set of instructions which is the programming portion. I figured the remotes come preprogrammed I don't have to read those instructions since I dont have Homelink buttons inside my F150. What they should clarify on the first set of instructions is the programming instructions includes the LIFT and CLOSE "learning". You have to press certain buttons so the opener learns where to stop to open and close the door. I was used to the old opener that had a small switch on the track that physically was moved to tell the opener where to open and close.
Long story short. Read the Programming guide. This should be included on the first set of instructions in my opinion.
4) Quietness. While I didn't want anything super quiet this opener is much smoother and quieter. My second garage door with another 16 year old genie now sounds like a train rolling in. I can now barely hear the garage door through the inside house door. The belt drive is certainly recommended over the screw drive.
5) Downsides. I should have bought this much sooner. Well worth $209. Withing one day the wife said I now have to buy her side of the garage a new one also. Can I consider that a downside? The second install will likely be super quick. I bet I can have the old one down in 30 minutes and the new one up in under 1 hour. So far no downsides, buy one if you are in the market.
| Specification Met | UL Listed |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Genie |
| Part Number | 39626S |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 8.5 x 28.5 inches |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Item model number | QuietLift Connect Model 3053-TKV |
| Batteries | 4 CR2 batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | QuietLift Connect - WiFi |
| Pattern | Door Opener |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Horsepower | 0.75 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Coverage | Lifts 7 foot high sectional garage doors (8 foot with extension kit sold separately) |
| Special Features | Voice Control, Aladdin Connect Smart App, Works with SmartThings, Alexa, Google, Brilliant Smart Home, URC, Control4 |
| Usage | Residential Garage Door Opener, For use on sectional garage doors only |
| Included Components | Includes smart wifi belt drive garage door opener for 7 foot high doors, 2 3-button preprogrammed garage door opener remotes, wireless keyless keypad, wall control with light button and vacation lock, safety sensors, hardware, batteries, detailed installation instructions and owners manual |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Manganese Dioxide |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Motor Warranty, 15-year Belt, 5-year parts, 1-year accessories |
