Integrating your Genie garage door opener with your car’s remote system offers unparalleled convenience and security. No more fumbling for a separate remote – with a Genie Garage Door Car Program, you can control your garage access right from your vehicle’s built-in system. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to program your car’s HomeLink or Car2U system to seamlessly operate your Genie garage door opener.
Many modern vehicles come equipped with in-car remote systems like HomeLink and Car2U. These systems provide a streamlined way to manage your garage door without the need for an additional handheld remote. Typically located on your car’s visor or overhead console, these buttons are powered by your car’s electrical system, eliminating battery replacements. Genie garage door openers are fully compatible with both HomeLink and Car2U, making integration straightforward. HomeLink systems are identifiable by a single LED indicator and often feature a house icon above the center button. Car2U systems have three LED indicators, one above each button.
Programming Your HomeLink System for Genie Garage Doors
For detailed instructions in PDF format, you can refer to the official HomeLink programming guide. A helpful video tutorial is also available here.
Step 1: Clear Existing HomeLink Programming
Begin by clearing any previous programming from your HomeLink system. Press and hold the first and third buttons simultaneously. Keep holding until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light. This process usually takes around 20 seconds. Once the rapid blinking starts, release both buttons.
Important Note: Clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed devices, including other garage door openers or gate controls.
Step 2: Train HomeLink with Your Genie Remote
Decide which HomeLink button you want to use for your Genie garage door. Position your Genie remote approximately two inches away from the chosen HomeLink button. Press and hold the button on your Genie remote that you typically use to open your garage door. While still holding the Genie remote button, press and hold your selected HomeLink button. Continue holding both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light blinks slowly and then quickly. Once it blinks rapidly, release both buttons.
Step 3: Program HomeLink to Your Genie Garage Door Opener
The next steps depend on whether you have a newer or older Genie garage door opener model.
For Newer Genie Garage Door Openers (with a Program Button):
- Locate the PROGRAM button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. Press and hold this button until a round blue LED illuminates. Release the button. A long purple LED will start flashing.
- Press and hold your 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.
- Press the HomeLink button a few more times to test the programming and activate your garage door.
For Older Genie Garage Door Openers (with a Learn Button):
- Find the learn code button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. Press and release this button – a red LED indicator will begin to blink.
- Press your desired HomeLink button once. The red LED on the opener will stop blinking and remain continuously lit.
- Press the same HomeLink button a second time. The red LED will turn off.
- Press the HomeLink button again to verify successful programming and open your garage door.
Note: For further assistance, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual, visit HomeLink’s official website, or the Genie Company website.
Programming Your Car2U System for Genie Garage Doors
Detailed PDF instructions for Car2U programming can be found in the official Car2U guide.
Step 1: Reset Car2U to Factory Defaults
The Car2U system comes with default settings pre-assigned to each button:
- Button 1: Genie® openers
- Button 2: LiftMaster® openers
- Button 3: Wayne Dalton® openers
Car2U in-car system buttons for programming with Genie garage door opener
To reset the Car2U system to its factory default settings, press and hold buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds, or until all three LEDs begin to flash. Once flashing, release both buttons. The Car2U system is now reset to factory defaults.
Important Note: Resetting Car2U will erase all previously programmed garage door openers and devices.
Step 2: Program Car2U to Your Genie Garage Door Opener
Similar to HomeLink, the programming steps for Car2U differ slightly depending on your Genie garage door opener model.
For Newer Genie Models (with a Program Button):
- Press and hold the PROGRAM button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead until the round blue LED turns ON. Release the button, and the long purple LED will start flashing.
- Press and hold the Car2U button you wish to assign to your Genie opener 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.
- Press the programmed Car2U button a few times to test and activate your garage door.
For Older Genie Models (with a Learn Button):
- Press and release the learn code button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead. The red LED indicator will begin to blink.
- Press your chosen Car2U button once. The red LED will stop blinking and become solid red.
- Press the same Car2U button one more time. The red LED will turn off.
- Press the Car2U button again to check the programming and operate your garage door.
Step 3: Changing the Factory Default Button for a Genie Opener
If you wish to change a Car2U button that is not pre-set for Genie (buttons 2 or 3), follow these steps:
- Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 for just ONE SECOND, then release. All three LEDs will light up solid red.
- Press and hold the button you want to change to Genie (either button 2 or 3). While holding it, press and release button 1, and then press and release button 1 again. The LED corresponding to the button you are holding will flash.
- Release the button you held in step 2 and wait for the LED to stop flashing. This button is now programmed for your Genie opener. Repeat Step 2 if you need to program a second Genie opener to another Car2U button.
Note: For additional support, refer to your vehicle’s manual, visit learcar2u.com or the Genie Company website.
By following these straightforward steps, you can easily complete the genie garage door car program process and enjoy the convenience of operating your garage door directly from your car using HomeLink or Car2U.
