Tailwind

Name: Tailwind
Rating: 3.27 (299 reviews)
Author: GoTailwind

By: GoTailwind

Automate and Secure your Garage

Features & Capabilities

Tailwind is a smart garage door automation Chrome extension that enables you to control your garage doors from anywhere with internet access. With features like automatic closing as you drive away, automatic opening when you approach, and Night Mode which closes your doors at night, Tailwind keeps your garage secure and convenient to access.

Additionally, the extension allows you to open or close any garage door at any location with a simple tap, ideal for emergency or temporary access. It also provides real-time alerts whenever a garage door is opened or closed and facilitates easy management of access for family and friends. The extension utilizes SSL security technology to keep your garage safe. Note that using Tailwind requires purchasing the Tailwind garage door controller available on the official website.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

7.8.9 Last updated: 2026-04-26

Version code:

789

Creation date:

2018-05-01

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION High risk
android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk

Size:

106.64MB

Email:

su*****@gotailwind.com

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-08

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# 296,865 ▼ 786

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Developed by:

GoTailwind

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gotailwind

Email:

su*****@gotailwind.com

Website:

https://www.gotailwind.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate Tailwind for its reliability, responsive support, and rich features like proximity-based auto open/close and smart home integration without subscription costs. However, recent app updates have introduced stability issues such as crashes and notification failures. Battery drain and high resource consumption are common complaints, along with widget unreliability and a somewhat cluttered user interface. Overall, while the hardware and core functions are praised, software issues, especially after updates, affect user experience.

Pros

Highly reliable and maintenance-free garage door opener with many users reporting satisfaction over several years.
Responsive and helpful customer support that addresses issues and provides fixes in a timely manner.
Easy to install (especially for new devices) and intuitive app interface that integrates well with smart home systems and Alexa.
Convenient features such as auto open/close based on proximity, customizable settings including night guard mode, and alerts for door status and low batteries.
Cost-effective with no recurring subscription fees, providing great value for the functionality offered.

Cons

Recent app updates have caused frequent crashes, loss of notifications, and malfunctioning of auto open/close features on several Android devices.
High battery usage and excessive resource consumption when running in the background, leading to significant phone slowdown and frequent need to force stop the app.
Widget functionality issues, including intermittent malfunction and lack of responsiveness to touch.
User interface has organizational issues; menus and settings can be difficult to locate and overly complicated, with redundant navigation methods.
Occasional connectivity problems with older devices or firmware versions, requiring firmware update or device replacement for resolution.

Recent reviews

Amazing, app functions perfectly again on Android seamlessly as it did all along outside those few weeks. Thank you so much!! Only keeping the note below for reference. As good run time passes I'll edit it out. [A recent version had caused immediate / continual crashing just after log in and accepting agreement. Was so flawless for years outside of that. Never realized how much I depended on it!]

Mi*****, 2025-01-24

One thing I'll say for this app and the people that prepare it, when you have a problem, they do tend to fix it. I had trouble with the main app resetting my garage door computer -- that got fixed within a few days. Then, the problem with the app not working on old androids, while it took longer to rectify the issues, they were resolved completely. If you have problems, let them know, and they'll fix 'em. Nice product, nice app, nice company.