Garage Door Opener Remotes: A Buyer’s Guide to Genie® Remotes

Published on: January 20, 2020

Garage Door Opener Remotes: A Buyer’s Guide to Genie® Remotes

“Dad, what are you doing?,” you say as you walk out of your house to a strange sight: the family sedan is sitting sprawled open on the driveway – all four doors wide open and trunk popped. “Oh, I am looking for the garage door opener remote,” your father growls as he drags himself unceremoniously out of the back seat. He grumpily sits down on the ground and stairs at his feet, looking dejected. “No luck. Guess I will just have to use the keypad from now on,” he says.

“Why don’t you just get a universal remote?”, you ask. “Those never work properly,” your father grumbles. You grin and say, “Genie® has some really great options that will work with your garage door opener, some of which are smart phone enabled. Why don’t we go look through the buyer’s guide,”

Convenience without Complication

At Genie®, we understand that sometimes the last thing you need or want is another electronic device to manage. Our goal is to simplify home automation by developing innovative products to pair with your garage door opener. If you have misplaced a garage door opener remote, your remote has stopped working, or you are simply interested in a better garage door opener remote, look no further than Genie®. We have developed technologies that are incorporated into Genie® garage door openers and Genie® garage door opener remotes that provide real value, security, and convenience to customers.

Today’s garage door openers incorporate multitudes of smart technology to help connect your garage to the rest of your life seamlessly and Genie® has remotes that can work with all this technology:

• Aladdin Connect® Wi-Fi Technology: Aladdin Connect Wi-Fi Technology is our connectivity that allows you to connect your garage door opener to your smart phone, providing security, connectivity, and peace-of-mind all in one package.
• HomeLink® and Car2U®: HomeLink and Car2U are both in-car technologies that can be programmed to work with Genie® garage door openers. These technologies open the garage door from the car without using a separate remote.
• Genie® Intellicode®: Every time your garage-door system is activated, our proprietary Intellicode® system selects a new code from billions of possible combinations. All Genie garage door opener remotes and openers integrate Intellicode® technology, ensuring that no matter what opener you choose, your garage is protected. >Learn more about Genie Intellicode technology here<

Which Traditional Genie® Garage Door Opener Remote is Right for Me?

Compare Genie® garage door opener remotes to see which one is the best fit for you and your Genie® garage door opener. Whether you are looking for a Genie® replacement remote or just need additional ones, we have multiple style remotes that can meet your needs.

GenieMaster® Remote (GM3T-R)

The GenieMaster® garage door opener remote was designed as a universal garage door opener remote to work with nearly all versions of Genie® garage door openers manufactured since 1993 with garage door opener safety sensors installed. This is also the ideal choice for any homeowner needing to replace a Genie ACSCTG type 3 garage door opener remote also known as the Genie Intellicode remote.

Choose this remote if:

• Your system uses fixed code 9/12 DIP Switch technology, Intellicode® technology, or if you have a Genie® Gate Operator.
• You need to work up to three different garage door openers and/or gate openers with one remote
• You need a sure grip design with large well-defined buttons with LED indicators.
• You are after a mobile solution, perfect for hanging on a car visor

Genie® 1-Button Remote (G1T-BX)

Genie® 1-Button garage door opener remote is simple and easy-to-use with Auto-Seek Dual Frequency (315/390 MHz) leading to less operation interference. This garage door opener remote is the ideal choice to replace the Genie ACSCTG type 1 garage door opener remote also known as the Genie Intellicode remote.

Choose this remote if:

• You need a remote compatible with all versions of Intellicode®.
• Are looking for a simple, compact design to clip to your keychain or clip to your car’s visor.
• Only need to program opening for a single garage door.

Genie® 3-Button Remote (G3T-R)

The most popular option; G3T-R Genie® 3-Button Garage Door Opener Remote will operate up to 3 Genie Intellicode® garage doors openers. The remote is easily programmable with the detailed DIY programming instructions and can be used to program and train your built-in car wireless control systems. This garage door opener remote is the ideal choice to replace the Genie ACSCTG type 2 garage door opener remote, also known as the Genie Intellicode remote.

Choose this remote if:

• You need simplicity, easily programmable with just a few button pushes.
• You live in a populated area and need a remote impermeable to interference – uses Auto-Seek Dual Frequency Technology accesses strong, secure signals to minimize interference and improve overall performance.
• You need to operate up to 3 Genie® garage door openers manufactured 1997-present or up to 2 openers manufactured from 1995-present.

Genie® Universal 4-Button Garage Door Opener Remote (works on all brands of openers)

The Genie® Universal 4-Button Garage Door Opener Remote is an excellent replacement remote for nearly all models or brands of garage door openers regardless of manufacturer. It is designed with 4 buttons to control all of the openers in your life. 

Choose this remote if:

• You have something other than a Genie garage door opener.
• You want to program your garage door, plus your parents, plus friends’ openers to a single remote (up to 4 garage door or gate openers, regardless of manufacturer, can be programmed to this single remote).

 Genie® Universal 2-Button Garage Door Opener Remote (works on all brands of openers)

The Genie® Universal 2-Button Garage Door Opener Remote is also an excellent replacement remote for nearly all models or brands of garage door openers regardless of manufacturer. It is designed with 2 buttons to control all of the openers in your life. 

Choose this remote if:

• You have something other than a Genie garage door opener.
• You want to program your garage door, plus your parents, plus friends’ openers to a single remote (up to 2 garage door or gate openers, regardless of manufacturer, can be programmed to this single remote).

Conclusion

Genie® garage door opener remotes are designed to provide convenience, security, and ease-of-use for nearly any garage door opener on the market. Whether you need a replacement for a misplaced remote or just want an extra for your existing setup, Genie® has a solution for you.