Genie 3120 Program to Car: Easy Guide to Connect Your Garage Door Opener

Integrating your Genie garage door opener with your car’s built-in remote system offers unparalleled convenience. No more fumbling for a separate remote – simply press a button in your car, and your garage door opens as you arrive home. Both HomeLink and Car2U are popular in-car technologies designed for this purpose, and they are fully compatible with Genie garage door openers, including models like the Genie 3120.

These systems, typically featuring three buttons located on your car’s visor or overhead console, draw power directly from your vehicle. This eliminates the need for batteries, a distinct advantage over traditional handheld remotes. Cars equipped with HomeLink usually have a single LED indicator and may display a house icon on the central button. Car2U systems are recognizable by three LED lights, one above each button.

This guide provides straightforward instructions on how to program both HomeLink and Car2U systems to work seamlessly with your Genie garage door opener, ensuring you can effortlessly control your garage door from the comfort of your car.

Programming Your HomeLink System for Genie Garage Door Openers

HomeLink is a widely adopted system for integrating garage door openers and other home automation devices into vehicles. Follow these steps to program your HomeLink system to your Genie garage door opener. For more detailed instructions, you can also refer to the official PDF guide or watch a helpful video tutorial.

Step 1: Clear Existing HomeLink Programming

Before programming a new garage door opener, it’s recommended to clear any previous settings from your HomeLink system. This ensures a clean programming process.

1. Press and Hold: Simultaneously press and hold the first and third buttons on your HomeLink system.
2. Wait for Indicator: Keep holding the buttons until the HomeLink indicator light begins to blink slowly and then rapidly. This process usually takes about 20 seconds.
3. Release Buttons: Once the indicator blinks rapidly, release both buttons. Your HomeLink system is now cleared.

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

Step 2: Train HomeLink with Your Genie Remote

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

1. Position Remote: Hold your Genie garage door remote approximately two inches away from the HomeLink button you wish to program.
2. Press and Hold Remote Button: Press and hold the button on your Genie remote that you typically use to open your garage door.
3. Press and Hold HomeLink Button: While holding the Genie remote button, simultaneously press and hold the chosen HomeLink button in your car.
4. Observe Indicator: Continue holding both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid blink.
5. Release Buttons: Once the indicator blinks rapidly, release both buttons.

Step 3: Program HomeLink to Your Genie Opener

The final step involves synchronizing your HomeLink system with your Genie garage door opener unit. The procedure varies slightly depending on whether you have a newer or older Genie model.

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

Newer Genie openers are equipped with a “Program” button for easier integration with in-car systems.

1. Activate Program Mode: Locate the “PROGRAM” button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead (the motor unit on the ceiling). Press and hold this button until a round blue LED illuminates. Release the button. A long purple LED will then start flashing.
2. Press and Release HomeLink Button (Twice): Press the HomeLink button you programmed in Step 2 for two seconds and release. Repeat this press and release sequence one more time. The long LED on the opener will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Test HomeLink: Press the programmed HomeLink button a few more times. Your garage door should now activate.

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

Older Genie models typically use a “Learn” button instead of a “Program” button.

1. Activate Learn Mode: Locate the “learn code” button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. Press and release this button. A red LED will begin to blink.
2. Press HomeLink Button (Once): Press the desired HomeLink button one time. The red LED on the opener will stop blinking and remain on.
3. Press HomeLink Button Again (Once): Press the same HomeLink button one more time. The red LED will turn off.
4. Test HomeLink: Press the programmed HomeLink button again. Your garage door should now operate.

NOTE: For further assistance, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual, visit www.homelink.com, or the Genie company website at www.GenieCompany.com.

Programming Your Car2U System for Genie Garage Door Openers

Car2U is another in-car system that provides remote control functionality for garage door openers. Here’s how to program your Car2U system to work with your Genie opener. For detailed instructions, you can also consult the official Car2U PDF guide.

By default, Car2U buttons are pre-set for different garage door opener brands:

• Button 1: Genie® Openers
• Button 2: LiftMaster® Openers
• Button 3: Wayne Dalton® Openers

Car2U buttons for opening a garage door

Step 1: Reset Car2U to Default Settings (If Needed)

If you’ve previously programmed your Car2U system, you might want to reset it to factory defaults to start fresh.

1. Press and Hold Buttons 1 and 3: Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 on your Car2U system simultaneously for 20 seconds.
2. Wait for LEDs to Flash: Continue holding until all three LED lights above the buttons begin to flash.
3. Release Buttons: Release both buttons. The Car2U system is now reset to its factory default settings.

NOTE: Resetting Car2U will erase all previous programming.

Step 2: Program Car2U to Your Genie Opener

Follow these steps to program your Car2U system to your Genie garage door opener. The process is similar for both newer and older Genie models, but we’ll outline both for clarity.

For Newer and Older Genie Models:

1. Activate Program/Learn Mode on Genie Opener:
   • Newer Models (Program Button): Press and hold the “PROGRAM” button on your Genie opener’s powerhead until the round blue LED turns ON. Release the button. The long purple LED will start flashing.
   • Older Models (Learn Button): Press and release the “learn code” button on your Genie opener’s powerhead. The red LED will begin to blink.
2. Press Car2U Button (Twice): Press the Car2U button you wish to program for two seconds and release. Repeat this press and release sequence one more time. For newer Genie models, the long LED will flash blue and then turn off. For older models, the red LED will turn off.
3. Test Car2U: Press the programmed Car2U button a few more times. Your garage door should now activate.

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

If you want to use a Car2U button other than button 1 (the default Genie button) for your Genie opener, follow these steps:

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

NOTE: For additional support, refer to your vehicle’s manual, visit learcar2u.com, or the Genie Company website at www.GenieCompany.com.

By following these programming steps, you can easily link your Genie garage door opener with your car’s HomeLink or Car2U system. Enjoy the convenience of seamless garage door control right from your vehicle!