How to Program Your Car Remote to a Genie Pro 1024 Garage Door Opener

Integrating your car’s built-in remote system with your Genie garage door opener offers unparalleled convenience. No more fumbling for a separate remote – with a few simple steps, you can control your Genie garage door right from your vehicle using HomeLink or Car2U systems. These in-car technologies are designed for seamless garage door operation and are compatible with Genie openers. Typically found on your visor or overhead console, these systems eliminate the need for battery replacements, drawing power directly from your car.

Cars equipped with HomeLink often feature a single LED indicator and a house icon on the central button. Car2U systems are recognizable by three LED lights positioned above each button. Whether you have HomeLink or Car2U, programming your car to your Genie Pro 1024 or similar Genie garage door opener is straightforward.

Programming Your HomeLink System with a Genie Garage Door Opener

For vehicles equipped with HomeLink, follow these steps to program it to your Genie garage door opener.

Step 1: Clear Existing HomeLink Programming

Start by clearing any previously programmed settings from your HomeLink system. Press and hold the first and third buttons on your HomeLink control simultaneously. Keep holding them for approximately 20 seconds. The indicator light will initially blink slowly, then faster, indicating the system is clearing. Release both buttons once the rapid blinking begins.

NOTE: Clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed devices.

Step 2: Train HomeLink Using Your Genie Handheld Remote

Next, you’ll need to train your HomeLink system to recognize the signal from your Genie handheld remote. Choose the HomeLink button you wish to use for your garage door. Position your Genie remote approximately two inches away from the selected HomeLink button. Press and hold the button on your Genie remote and, at the same time, press and hold the chosen HomeLink button. Continue holding both buttons until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid blink. Once it blinks rapidly, release both buttons.

Step 3: Program HomeLink to Your Genie Garage Door Opener

The final step involves programming the HomeLink system directly to your 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 opener’s powerhead. Press and hold this button until a round blue LED illuminates. 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 sequence a second time. The long LED on the 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. Locate the “learn code” or “Learn” button on your Genie opener’s powerhead. Press and release this button. A red LED will begin to blink.
2. Press the HomeLink button you programmed in Step 2 once. The red LED on the opener 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 test. Your garage door should now open or close when you press the programmed HomeLink button.

NOTE: For more detailed instructions, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual, visit www.homelink.com, or www.GenieCompany.com.

Programming Your Car2U System with a Genie Garage Door Opener

If your car is equipped with Car2U, use these instructions to program it to your Genie garage door opener.

Step 1: Reset Car2U to Factory Default Settings

Car2U systems come with factory default settings that assign specific brands to each button. To start fresh, you need to reset the system. The default assignments are:

• Button 1 = Genie® Openers
• Button 2 = LiftMaster® Openers
• Button 3 = Wayne Dalton® Openers

Car2U buttons for opening a garage door

To reset, press and hold buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously for 20 seconds, or until all three LED lights begin to flash. Release both buttons. The Car2U system is now reset to its factory default settings.

NOTE: Resetting Car2U will erase all previously programmed devices.

Step 2: Program Car2U to Your Genie Garage Door Opener

Programming Car2U to your Genie opener is similar to HomeLink, with slight variations depending on your Genie model.

For Newer Genie Models:

1. Press and hold the “PROGRAM” button on your Genie garage door opener 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 wish to program for your Genie opener for two seconds and release. Repeat this press and release sequence. The long LED will flash blue and then turn off.
3. Press the programmed Car2U button a few more times to test if your garage door responds. It should now be activated by the Car2U button.

For Older Genie Models:

1. Press and release the “learn code” button on your Genie opener’s 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 test. Your garage door should now operate when you press the programmed button.

Step 3: Changing a Car2U Button from its Factory Default for a Genie Opener

If you want to use a button that is not Button 1 (the default Genie button) for your Genie opener, follow these steps to reassign a button:

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 (2 or 3) you want to reassign to Genie. The corresponding LED will flash. While still holding that button, press and release button 1. 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 want to program a second Car2U button for another Genie opener.

NOTE: 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 built-in remote system, whether it’s HomeLink or Car2U, to your Genie Pro 1024 or compatible Genie garage door opener, adding convenience and security to your daily routine.