Genie Garage Door Opener Car Programming: A Comprehensive Guide

Integrating your Genie garage door opener with your car’s built-in remote system offers unparalleled convenience. No more fumbling for a separate remote – with systems like HomeLink and Car2U, you can control your garage door directly from your vehicle. These in-car technologies, typically found with three buttons located on your visor or the ceiling console, are powered by your car’s electrical system, eliminating the need for batteries and providing a reliable solution for accessing your garage. Genie garage door openers are fully compatible with both HomeLink and Car2U. HomeLink systems are characterized by a single LED indicator and often feature a house icon on the center button, while Car2U systems have three LED lights, one above each button. This guide will walk you through the process of Genie Garage Door Opener Car Programming for both HomeLink and Car2U systems, ensuring a seamless integration.

Programming Your HomeLink® System to Your Genie Opener

For detailed instructions in PDF format, you can refer to the HomeLink Programming Guide. A helpful video tutorial is also available here.

Step 1: Clearing the HomeLink System

Before programming a new garage door opener, it’s recommended to clear any existing programs from your HomeLink system. This ensures a clean slate for your Genie garage door opener car programming.

1. Press and hold the first and third buttons on your HomeLink system simultaneously.
2. Keep holding until the indicator light on the HomeLink starts to blink slowly, and then rapidly. This process should take approximately 20 seconds.
3. Once the indicator blinks rapidly, release both buttons. Your HomeLink system is now cleared and ready for programming.

NOTE: Clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed devices, so you will need to reprogram any other garage door openers or devices linked to your HomeLink system.

Step 2: Training HomeLink with Your Genie Remote

This step involves teaching your HomeLink system to recognize the signal from your Genie garage door opener remote.

1. Select the HomeLink button you wish to use for your Genie garage door opener.
2. Position your Genie hand-held remote approximately two inches away from the chosen HomeLink button in your car.
3. Press and hold the button on your Genie remote.
4. While still holding the Genie remote button, simultaneously press and hold the selected HomeLink button.
5. Continue holding both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink system blinks slowly and then changes to a rapid blink.
6. Once the indicator light is blinking rapidly, release both buttons. HomeLink has now learned the frequency from your Genie remote.

Step 3: Programming HomeLink to Your Genie Garage Door Opener

The final step connects your HomeLink system to your Genie garage door opener unit. The process varies slightly depending on whether you have a newer or older Genie model.

For Newer Genie Garage Door Openers (with a Program Button):

1. Locate the PROGRAM button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. This button is usually on the back of the unit, near where the power cord connects.
2. Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the round blue LED indicator light turns ON. Then, release the button. The long purple LED will start flashing, indicating the opener is in programming mode.
3. Press and hold the HomeLink button you programmed in Step 2 for two seconds and release.
4. Press and hold the same HomeLink button again for two seconds and release.
5. The long LED on the garage door opener will flash blue and then turn off, indicating successful learning.
6. To finalize the programming, press the HomeLink button a few more times until your garage door begins to move.

For Older Genie Garage Door Openers (with a Learn Button):

1. Find the learn code button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead. The location can vary depending on the model, but it’s often near the terminal screws for the wall button.
2. Press and release the learn code button. A red LED indicator light will begin to blink, signaling that the opener is ready to learn.
3. Immediately press the desired HomeLink button one time. The red LED light on the opener will stop blinking and remain on.
4. Press the same HomeLink button a second time. The red LED will turn off.
5. Pressing the programmed HomeLink button again should now activate your garage door.

NOTE: For more detailed instructions specific to your vehicle or HomeLink system, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual, visit www.homelink.com, or www.GenieCompany.com.

Programming Your Car2U® System to Your Genie Opener

For detailed instructions in PDF format, refer to the Car2U Programming Guide.

Car2U systems often come with factory default settings pre-programmed to different garage door opener brands:

• Button 1 = Genie® Manufactured Openers
• Button 2 = LiftMaster® Manufactured Openers
• Button 3 = Wayne Dalton® Manufactured Openers

If Button 1 is not working with your Genie opener, you may need to reprogram it or use a different button.

Car2U system buttons in a car for Genie garage door opener programming

Step 1: Resetting Car2U to Factory Default Settings (If Needed)

If you are having trouble programming Car2U, resetting to factory defaults can be a helpful first step.

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 on your Car2U system simultaneously.
2. Hold both buttons for approximately 20 seconds, or until all three LED lights above the buttons begin to flash.
3. Release both buttons. The Car2U system is now reset to its factory default settings.

NOTE: Resetting Car2U will erase all previously programmed garage door openers and settings.

Step 2: Programming Car2U to Your Genie Opener

Similar to HomeLink, programming Car2U involves a learning process with your Genie opener.

For Newer Genie Models (with a Program Button):

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead until the round blue LED turns ON. Release the button. The long purple LED will begin to flash.
2. Press and hold the Car2U button you wish to use for your Genie opener for two seconds and release.
3. Press and hold the same Car2U button again for two seconds and release.
4. The long LED on the Genie opener will flash blue and then turn off.
5. Press the programmed Car2U button a few times more until the garage door operates.

For Older Genie Models (with a Learn Button):

1. Press and release the learn code button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead. The red LED will begin to blink.
2. Press the desired Car2U button one time. The red LED will stop blinking and stay illuminated.
3. Press the same Car2U button one more time. The red LED will turn off.
4. Test the programming by pressing the Car2U button again; your garage door should now move.

Step 3: Changing Factory Default Button for a Genie Opener (Car2U Specific)

If you prefer to use button 2 or 3 for your Genie opener, you can change the factory default setting of Car2U.

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 on your Car2U system for ONE SECOND and release. All three LEDs will light up solid red.
2. Press and hold the button you want to reprogram for Genie (either button 2 or 3). The LED above that button will start to flash. While still holding this button, press and release button 1. Press and release button 1 again.
3. Release the button you held in step 2 and wait for the LED to stop flashing. This button is now configured for Genie. Repeat this step if you want to program another Car2U button for a second Genie opener.

NOTE: For further assistance, refer to your vehicle’s manual, visit learcar2u.com, or www.GenieCompany.com.

By following these steps, you can easily complete your Genie garage door opener car programming and enjoy the convenience of in-car control.