Tailwind
Tailwind iQ3 garage door controller
Garage Door Openers · Security
Mixed reportsWorks in Apple HomeLocal
4 reports: 2 say it works, 2 say it partly works.
Reported with 1 integration: Tailwind.
What people report
| Integration | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailwind | Works Local | Documented as supported over local network; needs minimum firmwareSaved copySupported devices: Tailwind iQ3. Limitations: The integration communicates with the Tailwind device over the local network. If the device is not reachable, the entities become unavailable. The Tailwind device requires a minimum firmware version. If your firmware is too old, the integration will not set up. Update your device to the latest firmware using the Tailwind app. Excerpt saved from home-assistant.io on 2026-10-23. | Docs | |
| Tailwind (native) | Works Local | Firmware update made it a native HA integration; previously worked via HomeKitSaved copyTailwind iQ3 works fantastically and just had a firmware update to make it a native HA integration rather than relying on Homekit. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2024-03 | |
| Tailwind | Partly works | Works in Home HomeKit integration configured fine | HA Tailwind local control failed to connectSaved copyThe problem When trying to configure the Tailwind integration, I add the Local control key token created on the Tailwind Web portal, after hitting submit, it spins for a few seconds then reports "Failed to connect". I have tried manually checking for a Tailwind firmware update and rebooting the tailwind. The HomeKit integration configured just fine. ### What version of Home Assistant Core has the issue? core-2024.7.2 ### What was the last working version of Home Assistant Core? _No response_ ### What type of installation are you running? Home Assistant OS ### Integration causing the issue … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #121807 · 2024-07 |
| Tailwind | Partly works Local | Local control works; some users get Failed to connect after firmware updatesSaved copyMore specifics on my situation: 1. Had been working normally for over a year. 2. Home Assistant Tailwind Entities became "Unavailable" yesterday. 3. Tried reloading the integration --> unsuccessful 4. Tried rebooting Home Assistant --> unsuccessful 5. Tried rebooting the Tailwind device --> unsuccessful 6. Tried deleting the integration, rebooting HA, re-adding Tailwind integration --> unsuccessful 7. After deletion of the integration, my Tailwind device is automatically detected --> I click "ADD" --> I confirm the correct local control key on the Tailwind online portal --> I enter the … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #136204 · 2025-01 |
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In ReReHome
Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | Tailwind |
|---|---|
| Model | iQ3 |
| Category | Garage Door Openers |
Also reported as
- Tailwind garage door IQ3
- Tailwind iQ3 garage controller
