Can You Program Car HomeLink to Genie Garage Door Opener? Yes, Here’s How

Integrating your car’s HomeLink system with your Genie garage door opener offers unparalleled convenience. Imagine effortlessly opening your garage door as you arrive home without fumbling for a remote. HomeLink and Car2U are in-vehicle wireless control systems designed to do just that, and they are compatible with Genie garage door openers. These systems, typically found with three buttons located on your car’s visor or overhead console, operate directly from your car’s power, eliminating the need for batteries. Cars equipped with HomeLink are identified by a single LED indicator and often a house icon above the center button, while Car2U systems have three LEDs, 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 efficient setup.

Programming Your HomeLink System to a Genie Garage Door Opener

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

Before programming a new garage door opener, it’s recommended to clear any previous settings. To do this, press and hold the first and third HomeLink buttons simultaneously. Keep holding until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly flashing blink. This process usually takes about 20 seconds. Once the indicator blinks rapidly, release both buttons.

Note: Clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed devices.

Step 2: Train HomeLink with Your Genie Remote Control

Select the HomeLink button you wish to program for your Genie garage door opener. Position your Genie remote control approximately two inches away from the chosen HomeLink button in your car. Press and hold the button on your Genie remote. While still holding the Genie remote button, press and hold the selected HomeLink button at the same time. Continue holding both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light transitions from a slow blink to a fast blink. Once it blinks rapidly, release both buttons.

Step 3: Program HomeLink to your Genie Garage Door Opener

The next steps vary slightly depending 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 the powerhead unit of your Genie garage door opener. Press and hold this button until the round blue LED illuminates. Release the button. The long purple LED will then start flashing.
2. Press and hold the HomeLink button you programmed in Step 2 for two seconds, and then release. Repeat this press and release sequence one more time. The long LED indicator on the garage door opener will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Press the programmed HomeLink button a few more times to test if your garage door activates. The door should now respond to your HomeLink button.

For Older Genie Garage Door Openers with a “Learn” Button:

1. Find the “learn code” button on your Genie garage door opener’s powerhead. Press and release this button. A red LED indicator will begin to blink.
2. Immediately press the HomeLink button you programmed in Step 2 once. The red LED on the garage door opener will stop blinking and remain on.
3. Press the same HomeLink button one more time. The red LED will turn off.
4. Press the HomeLink button again to test. Your Genie garage door should now open or close when you press the programmed HomeLink button.

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

Programming Your Car2U System to a Genie Garage Door Opener

Detailed PDF instructions for Car2U programming are available here.

Step 1: Reset Car2U to Factory Default Settings

The Car2U system comes with default settings where:

• Button 1 is pre-set for Genie® openers
• Button 2 is pre-set for LiftMaster® openers
• Button 3 is pre-set for Wayne Dalton® openers

Car2U buttons for opening a garage door

To reset Car2U to these defaults, press and hold buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously for 20 seconds, or until all three LEDs start flashing. Release both buttons once all LEDs are flashing. The Car2U system is now reset to its factory default configuration.

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

Step 2: Program Car2U to Operate Your Genie Opener

Similar to HomeLink, the programming steps for Car2U vary slightly based on the age of your Genie garage door opener.

For Newer Genie Models:

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. Press and hold the Car2U button you want to use for your Genie opener for two seconds, then release. Repeat this press and release sequence one more time. The long LED indicator will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Press the programmed Car2U button several more times to check if the garage door responds. The door should now be activated by your Car2U button.

For Older Genie Models:

1. Locate the “learn code” button on the powerhead of your Genie garage door opener. Press and release this button. The red LED indicator will begin to blink.
2. Press your desired Car2U button once. The red LED on the garage door opener will stop blinking and remain illuminated.
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 Genie garage door should now open or close.

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

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 light up solid red.
2. Press and hold the button you want to reassign to Genie (button 2 or 3). The corresponding LED will begin to 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. The button is now configured for Genie. Repeat Step 2 if you have a second Genie opener to program to another button.

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

By following these steps, you can successfully program your car’s HomeLink or Car2U system to your Genie garage door opener, adding a significant layer of convenience to your daily routine.