INFINITI vehicles are equipped with a fantastic feature called HomeLink, a system that allows you to control various devices around your home, most notably your garage door opener. This convenient system lets you open your garage door with the simple press of a button integrated right into your car. If you’re a new INFINITI owner or just haven’t set up your HomeLink for your garage yet, this guide will walk you through the process of programming your Infiniti HomeLink garage door opener quickly and easily.
Step-by-Step Guide to Programming Your Infiniti HomeLink
Programming your Infiniti HomeLink system is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to get your garage door opener synced with your vehicle.
Clearing Previous Programming (If Necessary)
If you’re programming HomeLink for the first time or want to reprogram a button, you might want to clear any previous settings.
- Press and Hold Outer Buttons: Simultaneously press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons.
- Wait for Indicator Light: Keep holding until the red indicator light starts flashing rapidly. This usually takes about 20 seconds. Once it flashes rapidly, the system’s memory is cleared.
Infiniti HomeLink buttons location
Image alt text: Infiniti HomeLink system buttons typically located on the rearview mirror, visor, or front console, as shown by the red indicator light.
Initial Programming Steps
Now that your HomeLink system is ready, let’s program it to your garage door opener.
- Locate Your Garage Door Transmitter: Get your handheld garage door remote transmitter.
- Position Transmitter and HomeLink Buttons: Hold the garage door transmitter about 1-3 inches away from your Infiniti HomeLink buttons.
- Simultaneously Press Buttons: Choose the HomeLink button you want to program for your garage door. Press and hold this HomeLink button and the button on your handheld transmitter at the same time.
Completing the Programming
Continue holding both buttons until the indicator light behaves in a specific way.
- Observe Indicator Light: Watch the red indicator light. It will initially blink slowly and then begin to flash rapidly. This rapid flashing indicates that the frequency signal has been successfully learned.
- Release Buttons: Once the indicator light flashes rapidly, you can release both buttons.
Testing Your Programmed HomeLink
To ensure the programming was successful, test the newly programmed button.
- Press Programmed HomeLink Button: Press the HomeLink button you just programmed.
- Verify Garage Door Activation: Your garage door should now open or close, confirming successful programming. If it works, you’re all set!
Handling Rolling Code Garage Door Openers
If your garage door opener was manufactured after 1996, it likely has rolling code protection. This security feature changes the access code each time the remote is used. If your HomeLink doesn’t seem to sync after the initial steps, rolling code protection might be the reason.
Identifying Rolling Code Protection
You’ll know if you have a rolling code system if, after the “Completing the Programming” steps, the indicator light flashes for only two seconds and then stays solid instead of flashing rapidly and continuously.
Using the “Learn” or “Smart” Button
To program HomeLink with a rolling code opener, you’ll need to use the “Learn” or “Smart” button on your garage door motor unit.
- Locate “Learn” Button: Find the “Learn” or “Smart” button on your garage door opener motor. It’s usually on the back or side of the motor housing.
- Press and Release “Learn” Button: Press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. Note: You typically have about 30 seconds to complete the next step after pressing this button.
- Press HomeLink Button in Car: Within 30 seconds of pressing the “Learn” button, go back to your Infiniti and firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for two seconds, then release. Repeat this press-and-hold cycle up to three times.
Finalizing Rolling Code Programming
After pressing the HomeLink button multiple times, the system should recognize the rolling code.
- Observe Indicator Light: The HomeLink indicator light should become solid, indicating successful programming of the rolling code.
- Test Again: Press the programmed HomeLink button again to confirm that it now activates your garage door.
By following these steps, you should be able to easily program your Infiniti HomeLink system to your garage door opener, even if it uses rolling code technology. Enjoy the convenience of opening your garage door with just the touch of a button in your INFINITI!
