Homelink and car2u programming to genie garage door openers

How to program HomeLink to a garage door opener

HomeLink® System Programming for Genie® garage door openers 

Clearing the HomeLink system happens by pressing and holding the first and third buttons down for about 20 seconds or until the indicator on the HomeLink blinks fast. Then release both HomeLink buttons 1 and 3. You only need to clear the HomeLink from your car if you do not have an unused button or this is a pre-owned car that may have a previous owners garage door opener installed. 

 

Programming the car's HomeLink using your Genie garage door opener remote

  • Choose the button on your HomeLink that you want to use to open your garage door and have a Genie garage door opener remote that currently operates your garage door nearby. 
  • Make sure that there are no obstructions, people, or animals in the path of the garage door since it will move during programming. 

    GENIE GARAGE DOOR OPENER REMOTE AND HOMELINK BUTTONS
  • While holding the button on your remote also hold down the Homelink button that you wish to have operate your Genie garage door opener. 
  • The HomeLink light will start flashing slowly, then it will begin to blink fast, when it blinks fast, release both the HomeLink button and the button on your Genie garage door opener remote. 
  • Find the learn or program (PGRM) button on your Genie garage door opener

    FINDING THE PROGRAM BUTTON ON A GENIE GARAGE DOOR OPENER
  • Hold down the learn or program button until the small LED turns on. 

    PROGRAM BUTTON AND LED LIGHT GENIE GARAGE DOOR OPENER       LED LIGHT GENIE GARAGE DOOR OPENER REMOTE PROGRAMMING
  • Release the PRGM or Learn button and the larger LED light will begin to blink
  • Press the HomeLink button, that you would like to operate your Genie garage door opener 3 times (hold each press for one second). On the fourth press your door should operate.
  • This means that your programming of HomeLink to your Genie garage door opener was a success.

     GENIE GARAGE DOOR OPENER HOMELINK PROGRAM TO CAR

If these instructions did not result in a successful pairing of HomeLink to your Genie garage door opener please see links to more detailed instructions per model and HomeLink's page. 

Detailed instructions for programming Homelink to a Genie Garage Door Opener (PDF View)

Visit the HomeLink Website for more details

These instructions should work for the following vehicle manufacturers to program Homelink:

  • Acura
  • Audi
  • BMW
  • Buick
  • Cadillac
  • Chevy
  • Chrysler 
  • Dodge
  • Fiat
  • Ford
  • GMC
  • Honda
  • Hyundai
  • Infiniti
  • Jeep
  • Kia
  • Land Rover
  • Lexus
  • Lincoln
  • Mazda
  • Mercedes
  • Mini
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nissan
  • Porsche
  • Ram Truck
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki 
  • Tesla
  • Toyota
  • Volkswagen
  • Volvo

 

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33 comments

After I used home link to sync with my garage door opener, my remote door opener and keypad stopped working. I have a black Genie keypad with an older 3 button remote
Thanks much

Joe Calabro

If you are needing to clear out your garage door opener, and you have a learn code button or program/set button press and hold for 30 seconds, to clear the memory, you can call us at 1-800-354-3643 and we can walk you through this if you need any assistance.

Danielle Anderson

How do I change the code on the opener ?

PHILIP MEEKER

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