How to Program Your Genie Pro Screw Drive Garage Door Opener to Your Car

For ultimate convenience, integrating your Genie garage door opener with your car’s built-in remote system is a game-changer. No more fumbling for a separate remote – with systems like HomeLink and Car2U, your garage door opens with the press of a button right from your vehicle. Most cars feature these integrated systems with buttons typically located on the visor or overhead console. These systems run on your car’s power, eliminating the need for batteries, unlike traditional remotes. Genie garage door openers are fully compatible with both HomeLink and Car2U. HomeLink systems usually have a single LED indicator and often display a house icon on the center button, while Car2U systems are identifiable by three LED lights above each button.

Programming Your HomeLink System for Genie Garage Doors

To get your HomeLink system working with your Genie pro screw drive garage door opener, follow these straightforward steps.

Step 1: Clear Existing HomeLink Programming

First, it’s best to clear any previous programming from your HomeLink system to start fresh. To do this, press and hold the first and third HomeLink buttons simultaneously. Keep holding them until the indicator light blinks slowly, then rapidly. This process should take about 20 seconds. Once the rapid blinking starts, release both buttons. Remember that clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed devices.

Step 2: Teach HomeLink Your Genie Remote Signal

Decide which HomeLink button you want to use for your Genie garage door. Take your Genie remote and position it close to the chosen HomeLink button, about two inches away. 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, immediately press and hold the HomeLink button you selected. Keep both buttons pressed until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow blink to a fast blink. Once it blinks rapidly, release both buttons.

Step 3: Sync HomeLink with Your Genie Opener Unit

Now, you need to finalize the programming by syncing HomeLink directly with your Genie garage door opener motor unit. The steps vary 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 opener’s powerhead. Press and hold this button until a round blue LED illuminates. Once it’s lit, release the button. A long purple LED will then start to flash.
2. Press and hold the HomeLink button you programmed for two seconds, then release. Repeat this press and release sequence one more time. After the second press, the long LED will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Test the connection by pressing the programmed HomeLink button a few times. Your garage door should now activate. If it doesn’t, repeat these steps.

For Older Genie Garage Door Openers with a “Learn” Button:

1. Find the “learn code” or “Learn” button on your Genie opener’s powerhead. Press and release this button. A red LED should begin to blink.
2. Immediately press the HomeLink button you programmed just once. The red LED on the opener unit should stop blinking and remain on.
3. Press the same HomeLink button one more time. The red LED on the opener unit should now turn off.
4. Test the programming by pressing the HomeLink button again. Your garage door should now respond and open or close.

For more detailed instructions or troubleshooting, you can always refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual, visit the official HomeLink website, or check the Genie Company website.

Programming Your Car2U System for Genie Garage Doors

If your car is equipped with a Car2U system, programming it to your Genie pro screw drive garage door opener is also a simple process.

Car2U car garage door opener buttons in a vehicle

Step 1: Reset Car2U to Factory Defaults (Optional but Recommended)

While not always necessary, resetting Car2U to its default settings can help ensure a smooth programming process, especially if you’ve programmed it before. Car2U’s default settings are pre-configured for different brands (Button 1 for Genie, Button 2 for LiftMaster, Button 3 for Wayne Dalton). To reset, press and hold buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously for about 20 seconds, or until all three LED lights start flashing. Once they flash, release both buttons. This resets the Car2U system to its factory defaults and clears any previous programming.

Step 2: Program Car2U to Recognize Your Genie Opener

Now, you’ll program Car2U to work with your Genie garage door opener. The procedure is similar to HomeLink and also depends on your Genie opener model.

For Newer Genie Models with a “Program” Button:

1. Press and hold the “PROGRAM” button on your Genie opener powerhead until the round blue LED turns ON. Release the button. The long purple LED will start flashing.
2. Press and hold your chosen Car2U button for two seconds, and then release. Repeat this – press and hold the same Car2U button again for two seconds and release. The long LED on the Genie opener will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Test the programming by pressing the Car2U button a few times. The garage door should now operate.

For Older Genie Models with a “Learn” Button:

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

Step 3: Reassigning a Car2U Button to Genie (If Needed)

Since Car2U Button 1 is already set to Genie by default, you typically won’t need to change button assignments if using Button 1. However, if you want to use Button 2 or 3 for your Genie opener, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold Car2U buttons 1 and 3 for just ONE SECOND and 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 LED for that button will start to flash. While keeping that button pressed, 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. That button is now programmed for your Genie opener. Repeat for another button if you have a second Genie opener.

For further assistance, consult your vehicle’s manual, visit learcar2u.com, or the Genie Company website. Integrating your car with your Genie pro screw drive garage door opener enhances your daily convenience and security.