Program Your Car to Genie Garage Door Opener: A Simple Guide

Integrating your car’s remote system with your Genie garage door opener adds convenience and security to your daily routine. HomeLink and Car2U are popular in-car systems designed to do just that, eliminating the need for a separate garage door remote. These systems, typically found with three buttons on your car’s visor or ceiling, operate directly from your vehicle’s power, meaning no more worrying about batteries dying at inconvenient times. The good news for Genie garage door opener owners is that both HomeLink and Car2U are fully compatible.

Cars equipped with HomeLink usually feature a single LED indicator, often accompanied by a house icon above the center button. Car2U systems are identifiable by three LED lights, one above each button. This guide will walk you through programming both HomeLink and Car2U to your Genie garage door opener, ensuring a smooth and seamless setup.

Programming Your HomeLink System with Genie

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

To begin, it’s recommended to clear any previously programmed garage door openers from your HomeLink system. This ensures a clean slate for programming your Genie opener.

1. Press and hold the first and third buttons on your HomeLink system simultaneously.
2. Keep holding until the indicator light blinks slowly and then quickly for about 20 seconds.
3. Release both buttons. Your HomeLink is now cleared.

Important Note: Clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed devices.

Step 2: Teach HomeLink Your Genie Remote Signal

Next, you need to transfer the signal from your Genie remote to your car’s HomeLink system.

1. Select the HomeLink button you wish to use for your Genie garage door.
2. Position your Genie hand-held remote approximately two 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 to a rapid blink.
6. Once it blinks rapidly, release both buttons. HomeLink has now learned your Genie remote’s frequency.

Step 3: Synchronize HomeLink with Your Genie Opener

The final step involves syncing the programmed HomeLink button 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 your Genie garage door opener motor unit (powerhead).
2. Press and hold the PROGRAM button until a round blue LED illuminates. Then release the button. A long purple LED will start flashing.
3. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for two seconds and release. Repeat this press-and-release sequence a second time. The long LED will flash blue and then turn off, indicating successful learning.
4. Press the HomeLink button a few more times to test and activate your garage door.

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

1. Find the learn code button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead.
2. Press and release the learn code button. A red LED will begin to blink, indicating it’s in learn mode.
3. Within 30 seconds, press and release the programmed HomeLink button once. The red LED should stop blinking and remain on.
4. Press and release the same HomeLink button a second time. The red LED should turn off.
5. Press the HomeLink button again to operate your garage door.

For further assistance, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual, visit www.homelink.com, or www.GenieCompany.com.

Programming Your Car2U System with Genie

Detailed PDF instructions for Car2U programming are available here.

Step 1: Reset Car2U to Factory Defaults

Car2U systems come with factory default settings, with Button 1 pre-set for Genie openers. However, resetting to default is a good starting point if you encounter issues or are unsure of previous programming.

• Default Car2U Button Assignments:
  • Button 1: Genie® Openers
  • Button 2: LiftMaster® Openers
  • Button 3: Wayne Dalton® Openers

Car2U buttons for opening a garage door in a car

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 on your Car2U system simultaneously for 20 seconds.
2. Hold until all three LEDs start flashing.
3. Release both buttons. The Car2U system is now reset to factory defaults.

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

Step 2: Program Car2U to Recognize Your Genie Opener

Now, program your Car2U button to communicate with your Genie garage door opener.

For Newer Genie Models (with a Program Button):

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead until the round blue LED turns ON. Release the button. The long purple LED will start flashing.
2. Within 30 seconds, press and hold your chosen Car2U button for two seconds and release. Repeat this press and release sequence again. The long LED will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Press the Car2U button several times to test if your garage door operates.

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. A red LED will begin to blink.
3. Within 30 seconds, press your desired Car2U button once. The red LED should stop blinking and remain lit.
4. Press the same Car2U button one more time. The red LED will turn off.
5. Press the Car2U button again to activate your garage door.

Step 3: Reassigning a Factory Default Car2U Button for Genie Opener

If you want 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 & 3 for just ONE SECOND and release. All three LEDs will illuminate solid red.
2. Press and hold the button you want to reassign to Genie (button 2 or 3). The corresponding LED will flash. While still holding this button, 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. This button is now programmed for your Genie opener. Repeat Step 2 if you need to program another Car2U button for a second Genie opener.

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

By following these steps, you can easily program your car’s HomeLink or Car2U system to your Genie garage door opener, bringing added convenience to your daily life.