How to Program Your Genie Garage Door Opener to Your Car (HomeLink & Car2U)

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

Programming Your HomeLink System for Genie Garage Door Openers

For those using HomeLink, programming your Genie opener is a straightforward process. Below are the steps to get your system synced.

Step 1: Clearing Existing HomeLink Programming

Before programming a new garage door opener, it’s good practice to clear any previous settings. To do this, press and hold the first and third buttons on your HomeLink system simultaneously. Keep holding until the indicator light blinks slowly at first, and then rapidly for about 20 seconds. Once it blinks rapidly, release both buttons. This reset will erase any previously programmed devices.

Step 2: Training HomeLink with Your Genie Remote Control

Next, you need to teach your HomeLink system to recognize your Genie garage door opener remote. Choose the HomeLink button you want to use for your garage door. Take your Genie remote and hold it approximately two inches away from the HomeLink button you’ve chosen. Press and hold the button on your Genie remote, and at the same time, press and hold the selected HomeLink button. Keep both buttons pressed until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow blink to a rapid blink. Once it blinks rapidly, release both buttons.

Step 3: Programming HomeLink to Your Genie Opener Unit

Now, you’ll need to sync the HomeLink system with your actual Genie garage door opener unit. The process varies 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 the powerhead of your Genie garage door opener. Press and hold this button until a round blue LED illuminates. Once lit, release the button. A long purple LED will then start flashing.
2. Press and hold the HomeLink button you programmed in Step 2 for two seconds, then release. Repeat this press and release process one more time. The long LED on your Genie opener should 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.

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

1. Find the learn code button (often called “Learn Button”) on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. Press and release this button – a red LED will start to blink.
2. Immediately press the HomeLink button you programmed in Step 2 once. The red LED on the opener should stop blinking and remain on.
3. Press the same HomeLink button a second time. The red LED should now turn off.
4. Test the programming by pressing the HomeLink button again. Your garage door should now operate.

For further assistance, you can consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual, visit the official HomeLink website (www.homelink.com), or the Genie Company website (www.GenieCompany.com).

Programming Your Car2U System for Genie Garage Door Openers

Car2U is another in-car system compatible with Genie garage door openers. Here’s how to program your Car2U system.

Step 1: Resetting Car2U to Factory Default Settings

To begin, it’s advisable to reset your Car2U system to its default factory settings. This ensures a clean slate for programming your Genie opener. The default settings are typically: Button 1 for Genie openers, Button 2 for LiftMaster, and Button 3 for Wayne Dalton.

Car2U buttons for opening a garage door

To reset, press and hold buttons 1 and 3 on your Car2U system simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds, or until all three LED lights start flashing. Once they flash, release both buttons. The Car2U system is now reset to factory defaults.

Step 2: Programming Car2U to Recognize Your Genie Opener

The next step is to program your Car2U system to work with your Genie garage door opener. The procedure varies slightly depending on whether you have a newer or older Genie model.

For Newer Genie Models (with a Program Button):

1. Locate the PROGRAM button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. Press and hold it until the round blue LED turns ON, then release. 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 release. Repeat this press and release sequence one more time. The long LED on the Genie opener should flash blue and then turn off.
3. Test the programming by pressing the Car2U button a few times until your garage door moves.

For Older Genie Models (with a Learn Button):

1. Press and release the learn code button on the powerhead of your Genie garage door opener. The red LED will start to blink.
2. Press the 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 will turn off.
4. Test the programming by pressing the Car2U button again. Your garage door should now activate.

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

If you wish to use a button other than button 1 for your Genie opener, or if you need to program a second Genie opener, you can change the factory default button setting.

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 on your Car2U system for just ONE SECOND and release. All three LEDs will light up solid red.
2. Press and hold the 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 set for your Genie opener. Repeat this step if you need to program a second Genie opener to another Car2U button.

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

By following these steps, programming your Genie garage door opener to your car’s HomeLink or Car2U system should be a seamless experience, enhancing your daily convenience and security.