Genie 2028 Program Car: Easily Connect Your Car’s Remote to Your Garage Door

Integrating your car’s built-in remote system with your Genie garage door opener provides unparalleled convenience. Imagine arriving home and seamlessly opening your garage door without fumbling for a separate remote. HomeLink and Car2U systems are designed for exactly this purpose, allowing you to control your garage door directly from your vehicle. Typically found on your car’s visor or overhead console, these systems offer battery-free operation, powered directly by your car’s electrical system, unlike traditional handheld remotes. Genie garage door openers are fully compatible with both HomeLink and Car2U technologies, ensuring a smooth integration process. Vehicles equipped with HomeLink are identifiable by a single LED indicator and often feature a house icon above the center button. Car2U systems, on the other hand, are characterized by three LED lights, one above each button.

Programming Your HomeLink System for Genie Garage Doors

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

Step 1: Clearing Existing HomeLink Programming

To begin, it’s recommended to clear any previous programming from your HomeLink system. Press and hold the first and third buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds. You’ll notice the indicator light blink slowly at first, then rapidly. Once it blinks rapidly, release both buttons.

NOTE: Clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed devices, including garage door openers.

Step 2: Training HomeLink with Your Genie Remote Control

Select the HomeLink button you wish to use for your Genie garage door opener. Position your Genie remote approximately two inches away from the chosen HomeLink button. Press and hold the button on your Genie remote. While still holding the Genie remote button, press and hold the selected HomeLink button. Continue holding both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light transitions from a slow to a rapid blink. Upon rapid blinking, release both buttons.

Step 3: Finalizing HomeLink Programming with the Genie Opener Unit

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

1. Locate the PROGRAM button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. Press and hold this button until the round blue LED illuminates. Release the button. The long purple LED will begin to flash.
2. Press and hold the chosen HomeLink button for two seconds, then release. Repeat this press-and-release sequence one more time. The long LED on the opener will flash blue and then turn off, indicating successful learning.
3. Press the HomeLink button again to test the programming. Your garage door should now activate.

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

1. Locate the learn code button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. Press and release this button. The red LED will begin to blink.
2. Press the desired HomeLink button once. The red LED will stop blinking and remain on.
3. Press the same HomeLink button a second time. The red LED will turn off.
4. Press the HomeLink button once more to test. Your Genie garage door should now respond.

NOTE: For more detailed instructions, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual, visit HomeLink’s official website, or Genie’s website.

Programming Your Car2U System for Genie Garage Doors

For comprehensive instructions in PDF format, you can access the Genie Car2U Programming Guide.

Step 1: Resetting Car2U to Factory Default Settings

The Car2U system is pre-configured with default settings: Button 1 for Genie®, Button 2 for LiftMaster®, and Button 3 for Wayne Dalton® openers.

Car2U buttons for opening a garage door

To reset Car2U to these factory defaults, press and hold buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously for 20 seconds, or until all three LEDs begin to flash. 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 other devices.

Step 2: Programming Car2U to Recognize Your Genie Opener

Programming Newer Genie Models (with a Program Button):

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead until the round blue LED illuminates. Release the button. The long purple LED will start flashing.
2. Press and hold the Car2U button you wish to program for your Genie opener for two seconds, and then release. Repeat this press-and-release sequence. The long LED on the opener will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Test the programming by pressing the Car2U button a few times. Your garage door should now operate.

Programming Older Genie Models (with a Learn Button):

1. Press and release the learn code button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. The red LED will begin to blink.
2. Press the desired Car2U button once. The red LED will stop blinking and stay illuminated.
3. Press the same Car2U button a second time. The red LED will turn off.
4. Test the programming by pressing the Car2U button again. Your garage door should now respond.

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

If you wish to use button 2 or 3 for your Genie opener instead of the default button 1, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 for just ONE SECOND, then release. All three LEDs will light up solid red.
2. Press and hold the button you want to reassign to Genie (button 2 or 3). The corresponding LED will flash. While holding this button, press and release button 1, then 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 your Genie opener. Repeat Step 2 if you need to program a second button for another Genie opener.

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