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To program a Genie garage door remote, follow these steps:
1. Locate the “Learn” button on your Genie garage door opener.
2. Press and release the “Learn” button within 30 seconds.
3. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the button on the remote you want to program.
4. Release the button on the remote when the opener’s lights blink or you hear a clicking sound.
5. Test the remote by pressing the programmed button to open or close the garage door.
Note: If you have multiple remotes, repeat steps 3-5 for each remote you want to program.
When it comes to garage door openers, Genie is known as “the brand you trust.” With its product lineup and features like Intellicode, it’s clear that Genie garage door openers are popular. Whether you’re installing the door in your new home or replacing a remote, programming a Genie door opener remote is a simple process.
Genie Remotes: Different but Similar
When programming a Genie remote, it will usually have one, two, or three buttons. There are even four-button remotes available. Although there are various model names and designs, they are essentially similar in terms of programming. The different buttons correspond to the number of doors you need to operate. If you want to program a Genie universal door opener for a different brand, the process is slightly different, and you can find manuals on the company’s website.
Things You’ll Need
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Genie garage door opener remote
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Ladder
Programming a One-Button Remote
For openers manufactured from 1995 to around 2010, there is usually a “Learn/Code” button. For openers from 2010 and later, the buttons usually say “Program/Set.” Both buttons work in the same way, but they have slightly different lighting sequences for each action. You can download the specific instructions for your opener model from the Genie website.
To make things easier, you may want to dim the lights so that the operational LED lights are more visible on your unit. Also, when programming the remote, always descend the ladder and stand at least 5 feet away to ensure good communication between the unit and the remote. You shouldn’t need to climb back up if it sets up properly. Some remotes will only give you 30 seconds between pressing the “Program” button and your remote button before you have to press the “Program” button again.
Step 1: Activate the Overhead Opener
Set up a ladder so that you can safely and easily reach the “Program/Set” button on the powerhead. Press this button until the round LED light turns blue. Release it, and the long LED light will blink purple.
Step 2: Program the Remote
Press and then release the remote button. The blinking, long LED light should stop blinking and turn into a solid purple light. Press the remote button a second time, release it immediately, and both the long and the round LED lights will blink blue and then turn off.
Step 3: Test the Remote
The remote is not fully programmed yet; testing it locks it into the remote’s memory. Press and release the remote button one more time. The door should now open or close, depending on the opposite position it was in when you started.
Now, your remote is fully programmed. Pressing and releasing the button will open or close the door as needed.
Two- and Three-Button Remotes
The process for programming Genie multibutton remotes is the same as for the one-button remote. Each button is programmed for a different door. You will need to repeat the process for each door’s powerhead unit starting from step 1 above, as the units work independently of each other. Simply remember which button is for each door, and it will become easy once you start using the remote regularly.
