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Genie - Aladdin Connect Door Position Sensor - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(52 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 52 reviews
5 Stars
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85%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Genie - Aladdin Connect Door Position Sensor - Black
Posted by: Genie user
Verified Purchase:Yes
They work fine except for the fact that the batteries shipped with the device dies within a week.
Replaced with new unopened batteries that were a few years old.and the app says those batteries are weak too.
Replaced with new unopened batteries that were a few years old.and the app says those batteries are weak too.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Louis
from Omaha, Nebraska
Verified Purchase:Yes
Easy setup, just follow the YouTube video or instructions on the App. Make sure the sensors are connected, as they can disconnect if you remove power on the main control system.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
I love the way it shows up on my phone when opened
on October 9, 2025
Posted by: Trish66
from Ohio
Verified Purchase:Yes
Make sure it works with you door
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
3
Automation-centric features I would like to see/
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: Dan Quigley
from Austin, TX
Verified Purchase:Yes
It turns out I didn’t need this device. It would be beneficial to state clearly that this product is intended for garage doors that do not currently employ a door‐position sensor. (Note: many Aladdin/Genie units do have them already—see how to check below.)
For future development, here are automation-centric features that would make the system far more useful to smart-home integrators and advanced users:
Door position state – Closed, partially open (ideally by %), and fully open. (read / pub-sub)
Backup battery condition – Status indication (good/bad). Possibility for revenue model with replacements. (read / pub-sub)
Light state – On/off status reporting. (read / pub-sub)
Light condition – Current sensor to report bulb failure or fault condition. (read / pub-sub)
Light control – Ability to turn the light on/off remotely. (write)
Blockage state – Door safety/obstruction detector feedback. (read / pub-sub)
These features would align the Aladdin/Genie platform more closely with modern IoT/automation ecosystems, enabling smoother integration into platforms such as Home Assistant, Alexa, SmartThings, etc.
How To Tell Whether Your Unit Has a Door-Position Sensor
Here are the key identifiers and checks:
The accessory part number for the extra DPS is 39279R / ALDPS-R for the Aladdin Connect kit.
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According to the setup FAQs: when you pull the activation tab on the DPS the LED will flash blue and the module will register that sensor.
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Importantly: One question from users: “I have the Genie 2128 Aladdin Connect Wi-Fi opener on all three of my garage doors. Do I need the Aladdin Connect door position sensors?” The answer: No, the 2128 already has the integrated Aladdin Connect — thus a separate DPS may not be required.
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Installation instructions say the DPS must be mounted on the top panel of the door on the end stile so it moves with the door.
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The kit comes with one DPS standard for one door; additional doors require extra sensors.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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