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

Integrating your Genie Intellicode garage door opener with your car’s built-in remote system offers unparalleled convenience and security. No more fumbling for separate remotes – with HomeLink or Car2U, opening your garage door becomes as simple as pressing a button on your car’s visor or overhead console. These systems are powered directly by your vehicle, eliminating the need for batteries and ensuring they are always ready when you need them. Genie garage door openers are designed to be fully compatible with both HomeLink and Car2U technologies, making the setup process straightforward.

Cars equipped with HomeLink typically feature three buttons, often with a single LED indicator and a house icon on the center button. Car2U systems are recognizable by three LED lights, one above each button. This guide will walk you through the steps to program both HomeLink and Car2U to your Genie Intellicode garage door opener, ensuring a smooth and successful setup.

Programming Genie Garage Door Opener to HomeLink

HomeLink is a widely adopted in-car system that allows you to consolidate the functions of multiple remote controls into your vehicle. Programming your HomeLink system to your Genie garage door opener involves a simple training process.

Step 1: Clear HomeLink Memory

Before programming a new garage door opener, it’s recommended to clear the HomeLink system’s memory. This ensures a clean slate and prevents potential conflicts with previously programmed devices.

To clear HomeLink, press and hold the outermost buttons (usually button 1 and button 3) simultaneously. Keep holding them for approximately 20 seconds. The HomeLink indicator light will initially blink slowly, then begin to flash rapidly. Once it flashes rapidly, release both buttons. This indicates that the memory has been successfully cleared.

NOTE: Clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed devices. You will need to reprogram any other devices linked to your HomeLink system after this step.

Step 2: Train HomeLink with Your Genie Remote Control

Next, you need to teach your HomeLink system the frequency signal from your Genie garage door opener remote.

1. Select the HomeLink button you wish to use for your Genie garage door opener.
2. Position your Genie remote control approximately 2 inches away from the chosen HomeLink button.
3. Press and hold the button on your Genie remote.
4. Simultaneously, press and hold the selected HomeLink button.
5. Continue holding both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow blink to a rapid flash. This might take between a few seconds to up to 20 seconds.
6. Once the indicator light flashes rapidly, release both buttons.

This step programs your HomeLink button to recognize the signal from your Genie remote.

Step 3: Program HomeLink to Your Genie Garage Door Opener

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

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

Newer Genie openers are equipped with a “Program” button, typically located on the powerhead unit of the opener.

1. Locate the “PROGRAM” button on your Genie garage door opener motor unit.
2. Press and hold the “PROGRAM” button until a round blue LED light turns ON. Once it’s on, release the button. A long purple LED will then start flashing.
3. Immediately go to your car and press and hold the HomeLink button you programmed in Step 2 for two seconds, then release.
4. Press and hold the same HomeLink button again for another two seconds, and release.
5. Observe the long LED on the garage door opener unit. It should flash blue and then turn off.
6. To finalize the programming, press the programmed HomeLink button a few more times (pressing and releasing each time) until your garage door begins to move.

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

Older Genie openers utilize a “Learn Code” or “Smart” button, often red in color, instead of a “Program” button.

1. Locate the “Learn Code” button on your Genie garage door opener motor unit.
2. Press and release the “Learn Code” button. A red LED indicator light will begin to blink. (You usually have about 30 seconds to complete the next steps once the learn button is pressed).
3. Within 30 seconds, press and release the desired HomeLink button in your car one time. The red LED on the garage door opener will stop blinking and remain on solid.
4. Press and release the same HomeLink button a second time. The red LED on the garage door opener will turn off.
5. Press the programmed HomeLink button again to test. Your garage door should now activate.

NOTE: For more detailed instructions specific to your vehicle, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual or visit the HomeLink website at www.homelink.com. You can also find additional support and information on the Genie Company website: www.GenieCompany.com.

Programming Genie Garage Door Opener to Car2U

Car2U is another in-car remote system, similar to HomeLink, that provides convenient garage door operation. Programming Car2U to your Genie opener is also a straightforward process.

Step 1: Reset Car2U to Factory Default Settings

Car2U systems come with factory default settings that are pre-programmed for different garage door opener brands. To ensure proper programming with your Genie opener, it’s best to reset the Car2U system to its default settings.

The default Car2U button assignments are:

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

Car2U buttons in a vehicle's overhead console, designed for seamless garage door operation. Programming your Genie opener to Car2U provides convenient, built-in access.

To reset Car2U:

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 on your Car2U system simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds.
2. Continue holding until all three LED lights above the buttons begin to flash.
3. Once all three LEDs are flashing, release both buttons. The Car2U system is now reset to factory default settings.

NOTE: Resetting Car2U will erase any previously programmed garage door openers. You will need to reprogram all desired garage door openers after this reset.

Step 2: Program Car2U to Your Genie Opener

Programming Car2U to your Genie opener is similar to the HomeLink process and also depends 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 powerhead.
2. Press and hold the “PROGRAM” button until the round blue LED turns ON. Release the button, and the long purple LED will begin flashing.
3. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the Car2U button you want to program for two seconds, then release.
4. Press and hold the same Car2U button again for two seconds and release.
5. The long LED on the garage door opener will flash blue and then turn off.
6. Press the programmed Car2U button a few more times until the garage door moves.

For Older Genie Models (with a Learn Button):

1. Locate the “Learn Code” button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead.
2. Press and release the “Learn Code” button. The red LED will start blinking.
3. Within 30 seconds, press the desired Car2U button one time. The red LED will stop blinking and stay on.
4. Press the same Car2U button one more time. The red LED will go out.
5. Press the Car2U button again to operate your garage door.

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), you can change the factory default setting. For example, if you prefer to use button 2 or 3 for your Genie opener:

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 Car2U button you want to assign to your Genie opener (button 2 or 3). The corresponding LED will start flashing.
3. While still holding the button from step 2, press and release button 1. Then, press and release button 1 again.
4. Release the button you were holding in step 2 and wait for the LED to stop flashing. This Car2U button is now set for your Genie opener.
5. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 if you want to program a second Car2U button for another Genie opener.

NOTE: For further assistance, refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual, visit the Car2U website learcar2u.com, or the Genie Company website www.GenieCompany.com.

By following these step-by-step instructions, you can easily program your car’s HomeLink or Car2U system to your Genie Intellicode garage door opener, adding convenience and seamless access to your garage every time you arrive home.