Effortlessly Program Your Genie Garage Door Opener to Your Car’s Remote System

Integrating your car’s built-in remote system with your Genie garage door opener offers unparalleled convenience. No more fumbling for a separate remote – with HomeLink or Car2U, you can control your garage door directly from your vehicle. These systems, commonly found with three buttons typically located on your car’s visor or ceiling, operate on your car’s power, eliminating the need for batteries. Genie garage door openers are fully compatible with both HomeLink and Car2U. HomeLink systems often feature a single LED indicator and a house icon on the center button, while Car2U systems are identifiable by three LED lights above each button.

HomeLink Buttons Car2U Buttons

Programming Your HomeLink System for Genie Garage Doors

For detailed instructions in PDF format, please refer to the official HomeLink programming guide. A helpful video tutorial is also available here.

Step 1: Clear Existing HomeLink Programming

To begin, clear any previously programmed settings from your HomeLink system. Press and hold the outer buttons (usually button 1 and button 3) simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds. The HomeLink indicator light will initially blink slowly and then rapidly to confirm the system has been cleared. Release both buttons.

NOTE: Clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed devices.

Step 2: Teach HomeLink Using Your Genie Remote

Decide which HomeLink button you want to use for your Genie garage door. Position your Genie hand-held remote close to the chosen HomeLink button, approximately two inches away. Press and hold the button on your Genie remote and, at the same time, press and hold your selected HomeLink button. Keep both buttons pressed until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid blink. Once it blinks rapidly, release both buttons.

Step 3: Synchronize HomeLink with Your Genie Garage Door Opener

The subsequent 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):

1. Locate the PROGRAM button on your Genie garage door opener motor unit (powerhead). Press and hold this button until the round blue LED illuminates, then release. The long purple LED will start to flash.
2. Press and hold your programmed HomeLink button for two seconds, then release. Repeat this press and release sequence one more time. The long LED will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Press the HomeLink button again a few times to test if your garage door activates.

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

1. Find the learn code button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead. Press and release this button. The red LED indicator will begin to blink.
2. Press and release your programmed HomeLink button once. The red LED will stop blinking and remain illuminated.
3. Press and release your programmed HomeLink button a second time. The red LED will turn off.
4. Press the HomeLink button again to check if the garage door opens.

NOTE: For further assistance, consult your vehicle’s owner manual, visit HomeLink’s official website, or Genie Company’s website.

Programming Your Car2U System for Genie Garage Doors

For detailed instructions in PDF format, please refer to the official Car2U programming guide.

Step 1: Reset Car2U System to Factory Defaults

The Car2U system is pre-set with default manufacturer assignments for each button:

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

Car dashboard Car2U buttons for garage access

To reset the Car2U system to its factory default settings, press and hold buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously for 20 seconds, or until all three LED indicators begin to flash. Release both buttons. The Car2U system is now reset.

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

Step 2: Program Car2U to Recognize Your Genie Opener

The programming steps vary slightly depending on whether you have a newer or older Genie garage door opener model.

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 start flashing.
2. Press and hold your chosen Car2U button for two seconds and release. Repeat this press and release sequence one more time. The long LED will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Press the Car2U button a few more times to test if 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 indicator will begin to blink.
2. Press your desired Car2U button once. The red LED will stop blinking and stay on.
3. Press your desired Car2U button again. The red LED will turn off.
4. Press the Car2U button again to check if the garage door opens.

Step 3: Reassigning a Car2U Button to Genie Opener (Changing Default)

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 and release. All three LEDs will illuminate solid red.
2. Press and hold the Car2U button you want to assign to Genie (button 2 or 3). While holding it, press and release button 1, then press and release button 1 again. The LED corresponding to the button you are holding will flash.
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 have a second Genie opener to program.

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