Programming Genie Intellicode to Car: A Comprehensive Guide

Integrating your Genie garage door opener with your car’s built-in remote system offers unparalleled convenience. No more fumbling for a separate remote – with systems like HomeLink and Car2U, opening your garage door becomes as simple as pressing a button in your vehicle. These in-car technologies, typically found on your visor or overhead console, operate directly from your car’s power, eliminating the need for batteries. Genie garage door openers are designed to be fully compatible with both HomeLink and Car2U.

Cars equipped with HomeLink usually feature a single LED indicator and often display a house icon above the central button. Car2U systems are recognizable by their three LED lights, positioned above each of the three buttons. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to program both HomeLink and Car2U to your Genie garage door opener, ensuring seamless access to your garage.

Programming Your HomeLink System to 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 previous programming from your HomeLink system. This ensures a clean slate for programming your Genie garage door opener.

1. Press and hold the first and third buttons on your HomeLink system simultaneously.
2. Continue holding until the indicator light blinks slowly, then rapidly. This process should take approximately 20 seconds.
3. Release both buttons. Your HomeLink is now cleared and ready for programming.

Note: Clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed devices.

Step 2: Train HomeLink with Your Genie Remote

Next, you will train your HomeLink system to recognize the 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 approximately two inches away from the chosen HomeLink button.
3. Press and hold the button on your Genie remote.
4. While holding the Genie remote button, simultaneously press and hold the selected HomeLink button.
5. Maintain pressure on both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid blink.
6. Once the rapid blink is observed, release both buttons.

Step 3: Program HomeLink to Your Genie Opener

The final step involves synchronizing HomeLink with your Genie garage door opener unit. The procedure 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 powerhead. Press and hold it until the round blue LED illuminates, then release. The long purple LED will begin to flash.
2. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for two seconds, then release. Repeat this press-and-release sequence a second time. The long LED on the opener will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Press the HomeLink button a few more times to test the connection and activate your garage door.

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

1. Identify the learn code button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead. Press and release it – the red LED will start blinking.
2. Press the desired HomeLink button once. The red LED will stop blinking and remain on.
3. Press the same HomeLink button a second time. The red LED will turn off.
4. Press the HomeLink button again to verify programming and operate your garage door.

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

Programming Your Car2U System to Genie

Detailed PDF instructions for Car2U programming are available here.

Step 1: Reset Car2U to Factory Default

Resetting Car2U to its default settings is crucial before programming it with your Genie opener. The default configurations are:

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

Car2U in-car system buttons for Genie garage door opener programming, ceiling mount

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously for 20 seconds, or until all three LEDs begin to flash.
2. Release both buttons. The Car2U system is now reset to factory defaults.

Note: Resetting Car2U will erase all previous programming.

Step 2: Program Car2U to Your Genie Opener

Program your Car2U system to recognize your Genie garage door opener. The steps are slightly different for newer and older Genie models.

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 – then release. The long purple LED will start flashing.
2. Press and hold the Car2U button you’ve chosen for Genie for two seconds and release. Repeat this press and release once more. The long LED will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Press the Car2U button several times to test and activate your garage door.

For Older Genie Models (with a Learn Button):

1. Press and release the learn code button on your Genie opener powerhead – the red LED will begin to blink.
2. Press the desired Car2U button one time. The red LED will stop blinking and stay illuminated.
3. Press the same Car2U button one more time. The red LED will turn off.
4. Press the Car2U button again to operate your garage door.

Step 3: Reassigning a Car2U Button for Genie Opener

If you wish to change a factory default button to operate a Genie opener, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold buttons 1 & 3 for ONE SECOND and release – all three LEDs will light up solid red.
2. Press and hold the button (2 or 3) you want to reassign to Genie – 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 held in step 2 and wait for the LED to stop flashing. This button is now configured for Genie. Repeat Step 2 if you want to program a second Genie opener to another button.

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

By following these instructions, you can easily program your HomeLink or Car2U system to your Genie garage door opener, adding a layer of convenience and modern technology to your daily routine. Enjoy the ease of garage access right from your car!