Programming Instructions- GU4T

UNIVERSAL 4 BUTTON REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS

*NOT FOR USE WITH ANY GARAGE DOOR OPENER MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO 1993. SAFETY BEAMS (PHOTOCELLS) MUST BE IN PLACE AND OPERATIONAL.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING:

  • During programming, the garage door opener may operate. Ensure that the garage door opening is clear of personnel or any obstructions.
  • Do not press the LEARN button for longer than the noted 2-3 seconds as it could cause your existing, operational remotes and keypads to no longer work.
  • All buttons are factory set to Genie Intellicode® 1.

Below are the brands and specifications that this remote is compatible with. Find the ID# in Chart A below references your specific opener specification. You will need this number during programming. Refer to STEP 1 to find the type and/or LEARN/ PROGRAM button.

STEP 1 - Find Specifications & Learn Button

  1. Locate the brand and opener/receiver specifications for your device by consulting the label on the opener/receiver, the instruction manual, the current remote controls for the opener, or the original manufacturer of the opener/receiver.
  2. Find the LEARN/PROG button on your device - the shape, color, or name of this button could vary by brand. For garage door openers, be sure to check under the light covers. For commercial or gate openers, this button may be on the circuit board of the opener. In some cases, this button could also be on an external receiver that is mounted on or nearby the product. Consult the device's manual if needed.

*For Marantec® openers, reference operator manual to program remotes to the operator's head.

STEP 2 - Programming Remote

IMPORTANT: For ID#4 Chamberlain®/LiftMaster®/Craftsman® Yellow Learn Button - move immediately to the proper section below. For all other ID#s, proceed to LEARN METHOD section.

LEARN METHOD

Review Chart A to find your specifications and available programming options. Each button can be programmed individually to operate up to 2 different brands of garage door openers and gate receivers.

  1. Find and remember the required number of button presses (ID#) in the LEARN METHOD column next to your brands/specification in Chart A. 
  2. Remove the activation tab from the inside battery compartment.
  3. On remote, press and hold down button #2 (Reference FIG.1)
  4. While still holding down button #2, press button #4 four times - then release both
    buttons (blue LED begins flashing).
  5. Press the remote button of your choice the required number of times from Chart A and
    then simply WAIT until the blue LED stops blinking and goes out (@15 sec).
  6. On the opener, press the LEARN/PROGRAM button for 2-3 seconds - then release.
  7. Press and release the remote button you just programmed once every 2 seconds until
    the garage door opener operates.
  8. Test the button - programming is complete.

TIP: Allow the LED light on the universal transmitter to stop flashing before your next button press.

ONLY for ID#4 Chamberlain®/LiftMaster®/Craftsman® Yellow Learn:

  1. On remote, press and hold down button #2. (Reference FIG. 1)
  2. While still holding down button #2, press button #4 four times - then release both buttons (blue LED begins flashing)
  3. Press the remote button of your choice four times and then simply WAIT until the blue LED stops blinking and goes out (@15 sec).
  4. Press and hold down the remote button you just chose - after the white LED blinks (@5 sec) - release button.
    4a. ONLY IF you had to manually change your Yellow Learn Button opener to a 390MHz due to interference issues - simply press and hold the button in the step above for 10 seconds - after the white LEDs blink for the second time - all LEDs will go out completely - then release the button. If you did not have to manually change the opener to 390MHz, ignore this line 4a.
  5. On the opener, press the LEARN/PROGRAM button for 2-3 seconds - then release.
  6. On the remote, press the button you chose ONE time. Opener will click.
  7. On the opener, press the LEARN/PROGRAM button again for 2-3 seconds - then release.
  8. On the remote, press the button you chose ONE time again. Opener will click again.
  9. Test the button - programming is complete.

TIP: Allow the LED light on the universal remote to stop flashing before your next button press.

Clearing Remote

To clear any existing programming from the remote, perform the following:

  1. Press and hold down BOTH buttons at the same time – continue holding down both buttons until the GREEN LED blinks and goes out (@10 seconds).