Genie Wireless Keypad Programming Instructions

Programming the Genie GK Wireless Keypad Video

This video is helpful for installing and programming the Genie Wireless Keypad to your garage door opener. This GK-R keypad will work with the new model and older model Genie garage door openers. The instructions in this video will help you with both new and old-style Genie Intellicode garage door openers. Use the guide below to go straight to the steps if you are programming the new keypad, changing the pin or factory resetting an already installed keypad.

GK-R (Genie Garage Door Opener Keypad) Programming Quick Reference Card

 GK-R Instruction Manual  

*It is recommended to complete the programming before mounting the keypad. 

Activate the Genie wireless keypad (GK-R) by opening the battery cover compartment and pull the protective tab. Reinstall the battery compartment door to begin programming. 

Keypad LED'S

Successful Entries 

The keypad LED will flash each time a key is pressed and entry is accepted.

 

The Keypad LED and PROGRAM key will flash slowly and the number pad backlight will remain on for 15 seconds indicating a successful program or valid pin number has been entered. 

Failed Entries 

The Keypad LED, PROGRAM key and Number pad black light will flash rapidly indicating a problem with the programming or invalid PIN entry. 

• Wait 15 seconds until the backlighting shuts off before entering a valid PIN or resetting the keypad to reprogram. 

 

How to program the Wireless Keypad, Genie garage door openers

For use with Genie Intellicode® garage door openers

STEP 1) PROGRAMMING A PIN NUMBER

Program the keypad for the first time* with a Personal Identification Number (PIN). This PIN must be 3 to 8 digits.
1. Ensure number pad backlighting is off.
2. Press 3-5-7 in sequence.
3. Press the PROGRAM key. LED will blink once per second.
4. Enter a PIN number (3-8 digits).
5. Press the PROGRAM key. LED will blink twice and shut off. • The keypad is now programmed with a PIN number and ready to program to the garage door opener(s).
• See STEP 2A to program 1 Opener.
• See STEP 2B PROGRAMMING FOR MULTIPLE OPENERS if using the keypad to operate up to 3 doors.
• If LED did not blink twice and shut off, please see RESETTING THE KEYPAD (FACTORY DEFAULT) section

 

STEP 2A) PROGRAMMING THE KEYPAD TO 1 OPENER- (if you have more than one garage door skip to the next step.) 

1. Place garage door opener into PROGRAMMING MODE as illustrated below. 
2. Ensure number pad backlighting is off.
3. Enter the PIN number on the keypad.
4. Press the UP/DOWN key 3 to 4 times slowly until the garage door opener operates.
• This completes the programming of a single door. See STEP 3 SINGLE DOOR OPERATION for further instruction

Putting the garage door opener into programming mode.

Current Production Garage Door Openers There are 3 types of programming button pads. Type 1 is shown in these steps. All buttons perform the same function and programming is the same for all types shown above.  Place the garage door opener into programming mode. Type 1-2-3 1. Press and hold the program button until the round LED turns blue, then release.  2. The round LED will go out and the long LED will begin flashing purple.  3. Return to STEP 2A or 2B.

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Garage Door Openers manufactured between 1995 to 2011 and all external receivers  Note: The learn code buttons are normally located under the lens covers on earlier models. Place the garage door opener into programming mode:  1. Press & Release the learn code button once. The red LED will begin to flash.   2. Return to STEP 2A or 2B. Note: The openers LEARN LED will time out in 30 seconds.  Programming the keypad to the opener must be completed within the 30 seconds.

 

STEP 2B) PROGRAMMING THE KEYPAD FOR MULTIPLE OPENERS (UP TO 3)

Program the keypad with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) as described in step 1. (This pin number will be the same for all the doors.) Then follow these additional steps.
1. Ensure number pad backlighting is off.
2. Enter PIN as programmed in STEP 1.
3. Press the PROGRAM key twice. LED will blink once per second.
4. Enter the total number of openers that keypad will be operating. (2 or 3).
5. Press PROGRAM key once. LED will blink twice and shut off.
• NOTE: Only one PIN number can be used.
• The keypad is now programmed with a PIN number and set up for multi opener operation. The keypad is now ready to program to multiple garage door openers.
• If LED did not blink twice and shut off, please see RESETTING THE KEYPAD (FACTORY DEFAULT) section.

PROGRAMMING THE KEYPAD TO MULTIPLE OPENERS (UP TO 3)

1. Place desired garage door opener (1, 2, or 3) into PROGRAMMING MODE.
2. Ensure number pad backlighting is off.
3. Enter the PIN number on the keypad.
4. Press the UP/DOWN key once.
5. Press the number of the desired door (1, 2 or 3).
6. Press the UP/DOWN key 3-4 times slowly until the garage door opener operates.
• Repeat steps 1 through 6 to program second and third openers.
• This completes the programming of multiple doors. See STEP 3 MULTI-DOOR OPERATION for further instruction.

STEP 3) OPERATING THE KEYPAD WITH THE OPENER(S)

Single Door Operation:
1. Ensure number pad backlighting is off.
2. Enter the PIN number.
3. Press the UP/DOWN key.
4. The opener will operate.

Multi-Door Operation:
1. Ensure number pad backlighting is off.
2. Enter the PIN number.
3. Press the UP/DOWN key.
4. Press number key corresponding with the desired door (1, 2, or 3).
5. The desired opener will operate.

NOTE: Keypad will remain active for 15 seconds after a successful entry is made. During this 15 seconds, ANY key will operate the opener.

 

* RESETTING THE KEYPAD (FACTORY DEFAULT):

If the keypad has already been programmed or at any time the programming should be erased and started from the factory default, follow these steps.

1. Ensure that the number pad backlighting is off.
2. Press and hold the PROGRAM and UP/DOWN Keys together for approximately 5 seconds.
3. The LED will flash twice and all lights will go out indicating the keypad has been reset.
4. Start at STEP 1 to program a new PIN number

*REPLACING THE WIRELESS KEYPAD BATTERIES

If the keypad backlighting fails to operate, the batteries may require replacing. 

Programming will not be lost during battery change. 

The GK-R Genie wireless keypad uses two AAA batteries (36863A.S). 

1. Remove the battery cover and batteries. 

2. Replace the batteries with the same type alkaline AAA and check for proper direction of (+) and (-) terminals. 

*Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.