Gentex and Genie Partner to Bring Cloud-Based Garage Door Activation to HomeLink
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) and Genie announced an agreement to integrate Genie’s Aladdin Connect platform into HomeLink, enabling cloud-based garage door activation from the HomeLink app or compatible vehicles.
The integration uses HomeLink’s radio, Long-Range Bluetooth, and cloud technology to trigger open/close commands and supports retrofit kits so nearly any garage door can become smart-enabled. HomeLink is available on ~300 vehicle models from 50 automaker brands, with about 110 million units in operation.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) e Genie hanno annunciato un accordo per integrare la piattaforma di Genie Aladdin Connect in HomeLink, consentendo l'attivazione basata sul cloud della porta del garage dall'app HomeLink o da veicoli compatibili.
L'integrazione utilizza la radio di HomeLink, il Bluetooth a lungo raggio e la tecnologia cloud per attivare comandi di apertura/chiusura e supporta kit di retrofit affinché quasi ogni porta del garage possa diventare smart-enabled. HomeLink è disponibile su circa 300 modelli di veicoli provenienti da 50 marchi automobilistici, con circa 110 milioni di unità in funzione.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) y Genie anunciaron un acuerdo para integrar la plataforma Aladdin Connect de Genie en HomeLink, permitiendo la activación en la nube de la puerta de garaje desde la app HomeLink o vehículos compatibles.
La integración utiliza la radio de HomeLink, Bluetooth de largo alcance y tecnología en la nube para activar comandos de abrir/cerrar y admite kits de retrofit para que prácticamente cualquier puerta de garaje pueda hacerse inteligente. HomeLink está disponible en aproximadamente 300 modelos de vehículos de 50 marcas de fabricantes, con unas 110 millones de unidades en operación.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX)와 Genie가 Genie의 Aladdin Connect 플랫폼을 HomeLink에 통합하는 계약을 발표했습니다. 이를 통해 홈링크 앱 또는 호환 차량에서 클라우드 기반 차고 문 작동을 가능하게 됩니다.
통합은 HomeLink의 무선, 장거리 블루투스 및 클라우드 기술을 사용하여 열림/닫힘 명령을 트리거하며, 거의 모든 차고 문을 스마트하게 만들 수 있도록 레트로핏 키트를 지원합니다. HomeLink는 50개 자동차 제조사의 약 300개 차량 모델에서 사용할 수 있으며, 약 1억 1천만 대가 작동 중입니다.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) et Genie ont annoncé un accord visant à intégrer la plateforme Aladdin Connect de Genie dans HomeLink, permettant l'activation cloud-based de la porte de garage depuis l'application HomeLink ou des véhicules compatibles.
L'intégration utilise la radio de HomeLink, le Bluetooth longue portée et la technologie cloud pour déclencher les commandes d'ouverture/fermeture et prend en charge des kits de retrofit afin que presque n'importe quelle porte de garage puisse devenir intelligente. HomeLink est disponible sur environ 300 modèles de véhicules de 50 marques, avec environ 110 millions d'unités en service.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) und Genie haben eine Vereinbarung bekannt gegeben, um Genies Aladdin Connect-Plattform in HomeLink zu integrieren, wodurch die cloudbasierte Aktivierung der Garagen-Tür über die HomeLink-App oder kompatible Fahrzeuge möglich ist.
Die Integration nutzt die HomeLink-Radio-, Long-Range-Bluetooth- und Cloud-Technologie, um Öffnen/Schließen-Befehle auszulösen, und unterstützt Retrofit-Sets, damit fast jede Garagentür smart gemacht werden kann. HomeLink ist auf rund 300 Fahrzeugmodellen von 50 Automarken verfügbar, mit etwa 110 Millionen Einheiten im Einsatz.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) وGenie أعلنوا عن اتفاقية لدمج منصة Aladdin Connect من Genie في HomeLink، مما يتيح تفعيل باب الجراج المستند إلى السحابة من تطبيق HomeLink أو المركبات المتوافقة.
يستخدم الدمج راديو HomeLink وبلوتوث بعيد المدى وتكنولوجيا السحابة لتحفيز أوامر الفتح/الإغلاق ويدعم أطقم التحديث (retrofit kits) حتى يصبح بإمكان أي باب جراج تقريباً أن يصبح مُزوداً بميزة ذكية. يتوفر HomeLink على نحو 300 طراز مركبة من 50 علامة تجارية لصانعي السيارات، مع نحو 110 ملايين وحدة قيد التشغيل.
- HomeLink installed base of ~110 million units on road
- Compatibility across ~300 vehicle models from 50 automaker brands
- Genie retrofit kits enable nearly any garage door to be smart-enabled
- Cloud-based control adds remote open/close, notifications, scheduling
- None.
Insights
Gentex will integrate Genie’s Aladdin Connect into HomeLink, enabling cloud-based in-vehicle garage control starting
By linking **Genie Aladdin Connect®** with **HomeLink®**, vehicles equipped with HomeLink can securely trigger remote garage door commands through cloud connectivity and long-range Bluetooth. This creates a direct car-to-home control path that covers retrofit and factory-installed Genie systems and leverages HomeLink’s presence across nearly 300 vehicle models and about 110 million units on the road.
Adoption depends on software integration, certification across automaker implementations, and user security/privacy controls; those technical and OEM certification steps present execution risk and determine user experience consistency. Watch for rollout milestones, vehicle model support lists, and any customer opt-in or firmware update schedules over the next 6–18 months to judge adoption velocity and operational reliability.
ZEELAND, Mich. and MT. HOPE, Ohio, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) and The Genie® Company today announced an agreement that allows Gentex to integrate Genie’s Aladdin Connect® platform into HomeLink®, the automotive industry’s leading car-to-home automation system. The partnership will enable Gentex customers to control connected Genie products via HomeLink, securely triggering garage door open/close commands from the HomeLink app or connected vehicle via the HomeLink cloud.
HomeLink is the automotive industry’s most trusted and comprehensive car-to-home automation system. The latest version uses radio frequency, Long-Range Bluetooth®, and cloud-based technology to activate garage doors, gates, lights, and other smart home devices directly from the vehicle. HomeLink is available on nearly 300 different vehicle models from 50 different automaker brands. Approximately 110 million units are in operation on the road today.
The Genie Aladdin Connect® platform enables consumers to remotely monitor, open, and close their Genie garage doors from anywhere using a smartphone. It supports real-time notifications, scheduling, and multi-user access, giving homeowners control of their garage door, wherever they are. In addition, with the Genie’s Aladdin Connect® retrofit kit, nearly any garage door can become smart-enabled, and thus be operated by HomeLink in-vehicle solutions.
“We’re proud to align with Gentex on a solution that extends connected control into the vehicle,” said Mike Noyes, Genie president. “We want to deliver smarter, more seamless access experiences for customers through open, collaborative platforms, and this partnership helps bring that connected vision to life.”
“It’s exciting to add cloud-based garage door control functionality to HomeLink,” said Neil Boehm, Gentex chief technology officer and chief operations officer. “Genie is a trusted, connected-home brand, and this partnership allows us to further position HomeLink as the most versatile and comprehensive car-to-home automation system, capable of controlling the widest range of smart home products from the leading smart home brands.”
About the Genie Company
GMI Holdings, Inc., dba The Genie® Company, a subsidiary of Overhead Door Corporation, based in Mt. Hope, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer of smart garage door openers and accessories for residential and commercial applications. The Genie Company was built on customer focus and continues to be one of America's best known and trusted brands. Innovations like Aladdin Connect® and BenchSentry®, deliver safe, secure, and convenient solutions that offer our customers peace of mind to easily fit their lifestyles. More information at www.geniecompany.com. Aladdin Connect, BenchSentry and all related marks are trademarks of The Genie Company.
About The Overhead Door™ Brand
The Overhead Door™ brand, which is recognized by its iconic Red Ribbon logo and “The Genuine. The Original.” slogan, is one of the most trusted residential garage door and commercial door manufacturers in North America. The Overhead Door™ brand products are available through our dedicated network of more than 440 Distributors– operating across the country using the trade name “Overhead Door Company.” For additional information, visit www.overheaddoor.com. The Overhead Door™ brand is a trademark, and the Ribbon Logo is a registered trademark of Overhead Door Corporation.
About Gentex
Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) is a technology company that leverages its core competencies, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and ongoing research to create market-leading positions in a variety of verticals. You can view some of the Company’s latest technology at www.gentex.com.
Gentex Media Contact
Craig Piersma
(616) 772-1590 x4316
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Genie Media Contact
Steve Janas
(330) 763-8314
Steve_Janas@GenieCompany.com
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