If you own an Aladdin Connect smart garage door opener and a Samsung SmartThings hub, you’re in luck. The Genie Company announced that the Aladdin Connect smart garage door openers and retrofit kits are now “Works With SmartThings” certified and integrated within Samsung SmartThings.

This means that users will now be able to open or close their garage door by voice command. SmartThings works with all major voice platforms including Alexa, Google, and Samsung’s Bixby. Many new vehicles, including the Buick Encore GX and Acura MDX have Alexa integration.

Owners can retrofit their existing garage door in order to take advantage of the technological breakthrough.Photo courtesy of The Genie Company

Additionally, users can set up a geo-tag to recognize entry to the driveway to automatically open the garage door. There’s also protocol that allows a garage door to open if smoke is detected by a smart smoke detector inside the home, or if carbon dioxide levels are sensed to have reached a dangerous threshold.

Samsung SmartThings already brings together 200 brands to allow for a connected living experience for its 63 million users in 200 countries. It can be controlled via Android and iOS mobile apps, devices, televisions, and appliances. The service was launched in 2012.

“SmartThings is commited to working with partners to enhance our user experience and continue to make connected living a reality for all,”said Ralf Elias, Global Vice President IOT/ Business Development & Partnerships at Samsung Electronics. “We we thrilled to partner with Genie and expand our ecosystem to make the car-to-home and home-to-car experiences that much easier.”

“Genie is excited to be part of the growing ecosystem of products on the SmartThings platform,” said Mike Kridel, President of The Genie Company. “This integration enables geofencing and garage safety capabilities that create clear value for our customers.”