Aladdin Connect
@homebridge-plugins/homebridge-aladdin-connect · v4.4.2
Adds Genie Aladdin Connect garage door openers to HomeKit.
What it says it supports
Brands
- Genie
- Aladdin Connect
Devices it names
- garage door openers
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
What people report
Genie Aladdin Connect garage openers work via cloud; some users hit OAuth token timeouts, usually network related.
- Works1
- Partly works1
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genie Aladdin Connect garage door opener | Works | Plugin works for maintainers; Genie engineers committed to keeping it functionalSaved copy@swcloudgenie thanks for the statement of your sentiment. seeing this here on GitHub made the difference for me to purchase an Aladdin Connect device for my compatible Genie garage door opener. I hope you and the rest of the team feel confident that integration work and being mindful of how you can collaborate with developers who share their work in the open, just like this, does indeed translate into increased sales. --- One bit of feedback for the engineering team: In the next revision of the Aladdin Connect product (or some other product), I'd love for it to be possible to operate the … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #42 · 2024-03 |
| Aladdin Connect garage door (token timeout) | Partly works | OAuth token timeouts for some users; collaborator suspects network blockingSaved copyDescribe Your Problem: Worked for a while and now it doesnt work at all within apple home but alladin connect app works with no issues. Tried to reinstall the plugin a few times with no luck. Tried different configs as well. Logs: [24/04/2025, 13:04:54] [Garage Door] [API] An error occurred getting operator oauth token; timeout of 5000ms exceeded [24/04/2025, 13:04:54] [Garage Door] [API] An error occurred getting devices from account; timeout of 5000ms exceeded [24/04/2025, 13:04:54] [Garage Door] Failed to load doors from account; retrying in 5 minutes [24/04/2025, 13:06:37] [Garage Door] … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #62 · 2025-04 |
Gathered from the plugin’s GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, wiki and docs, and from r/homebridge. These are individual reports, so check the linked thread and the date before you buy.
How it connects
Cloud
Aladdin Connect cloud
You’ll need
- Aladdin Connect account
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.11.0 || ^2.0.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^22.12.0 || ^24.0.0 || ^26.0.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | GenieAladdinConnect |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 84 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 800 |
| GitHub stars | 44 |
| Open issues | 0 |
| Closed issues | 40 |
| Last code push | 2026-10-20 |
| Latest version | 4.4.2 (2026-10-02) |
| First published | 2025-02-26 |
| Releases | 18 |
In ReReHome
Whatever this plugin publishes reaches Apple Home as a normal HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.
Caveats from the README
- README minimal; details inferred
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- GarageDoorOpener
