The partnership will enable Gentex customers across Europe to control compatible Hörmann garage door systems via HomeLink, securely triggering garage door open/close commands from the HomeLink app or directly from a connected vehicle through the HomeLink cloud.

HomeLink is the automotive industry’s most trusted and comprehensive car-to-home automation system. The latest version utilizes radio frequency, Long-Range Bluetooth®, and cloud-based technologies to activate garage doors, gates, lights, and other smart home devices directly from the vehicle. HomeLink is available on nearly 300 vehicle models from over 50 automaker brands, with approximately 110 million units currently in operation worldwide.

Hörmann, Europe’s leading provider of gates, doors, door frames, operators, access control systems, and storage solutions, offers a wide range of connected operator solutions that allow users to conveniently monitor and control their access points via smartphone apps. Through this integration, Hörmann customers will gain seamless in-vehicle control and expanded remote access capabilities via the HomeLink ecosystem.