GENIE Universal Remote Instructions
- June 7, 2024
- GENIE
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40681504323, 06/2019
UNIVERSAL REMOTE
INSTRUCTIONS
NOT FOR USE WITH ANY GARAGE DOOR OPENER MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO 1993.
SAFETY BEAMS (PHOTOCELLS) MUST BE IN PLACE AND OPERATIONAL.
WARNING
| MOVING DOORS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
• DO NOT install transmitter unless the door operator’s safety device
works as required by the door operator’s manual.
• Wall Console must be mounted in sight of the door, at least 5 feet above the
floor, and clear of moving door parts.
• Keep people clear of opening while the door is moving.
• DO NOT allow children to play with the transmitter or door operator.
If safety reverse does not work properly:
• Close door then disconnect opener using the manual release handle.
• DO NOT use transmitter or door operator.
• Refer to Door and Door Opener Owner’s Manuals before attempting any repairs.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING:
– During programming, the garage door opener may operate. Ensure that the
garage door opening is clear of personnel or any obstructions.
– Do not to press the LEARN button for longer than the noted 2-3 seconds as it
could cause your existing, operational remotes and keypads to no longer work.
Below are the brands and specifications that this remote is compatible with
and the available methods that can be used to program them. Review Chart A for
compatibility and method, then proceed to STEP 1.
Chart A
AVAILABLE PROGRAM METHOD| QUICK START
METHOD| LEARN
METHOD
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Brand Name| Garage Door Opener or Gate Receiver Specification Notes|
Pre-set Button
Number on
Remote| Number of
Button Presses
Genie°| 315/390 MHz, Intellicodes 1, 1995-current| I| 1
Overhead Door| 315/390 MHz, CodeDodger° I, 1995-current| I| 1
Chamberlain° LiftMaster CraftsMan’| Purple Learn Button, Security +°,
2006-2014, 315 MHz| 2| 2
Orange/Red Learn Button, Security +°, 1996-2005, 390 MHz| 3| 3
Yellow Learn Button, Security +2.0°, 2011-current, 390 MHz| 4| 4
Green Learn Button, Billion Code’, 1993-1995, 390 MHz| | 5
Genie°| 315/390 MHz, Intellicodell, 2010-2011| | 6
Overhead Door| 315/390 MHz, CodeDodger° II, 2010-2011| | 6
Sommer’| 310 MHz, Rolling Code| | 7
Linear°| 318 MHz, Mega Code°| | 8
Wayne Dalton°| 372.5 MHz, Rolling Code, 1999-current| | 9
Ryobi°| 372.5 MHz, Rolling Code| | 10
Guardian| 303 MHz, Fixed Learn Code| | 11
Xtreme’ brand| 303 MHz, Fixed Learn Code| | 11
Marantec°| 315 MHz, Fixed Learn Code| | 12
Chamberlain°| 390 MHz, 9 Switch/3 Position Dip Switch| -TEACH & PAIR –
Must have existing operational
remote.
FAAC’| 433.92 MHz, Rolling Code
Genie°| 390 MHz, 9 & 12 Switch/2 Position Dip Switch, 1993-1995| For these dip
switch instructions,
visit www.geniecompany.com
Overhead Door| 390 MHz, 9 Switch/3 Position Dip Switch, 1993-1995
*For instructions on these Genie or Overhead Door® specifications, visit 3ef5a4_423ca6c67e5c4a3d9e5940076d63ae95 [PDF] Genie® and Intellicode® have registered trademarks of The Genie Company. All other listed names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
NOTE: During programming, the garage door opener will operate. Ensure that the garage door opening is clear of personnel or any obstructions.
STEP 1 – FIND SPECIFICATIONS & LEARN BUTTON
- Locate the brand and opener/receiver specifications for your device by consulting the label on the opener/receiver, the instruction manual, the current remote controls for the opener, or the original manufacturer of the opener/receiver.
- Find the LEARN/PROG button on your device – the shape, color or name of this button could vary by brand. For garage door openers, be sure to check under the light covers. For commercial or gate openers, this button may be on the circuit board of the opener. In some cases, this button could also be on an external receiver that is mounted on or nearby the product. Consult the device’s manual if needed.
EXAMPLES:
*For Marantec® openers, reference operator manual to program remotes to the operator head.
STEP 3 – CHOOSE A PROGRAMMING OPTION
Review Chart A to find your specifications and available programming options.
You can use any combination of options available for your opener/specification
combination to achieve your desired button setup. Each button can be
programmed individually to operate up to 4 different brands of garage door
openers and gate receivers.
OPTION 1: QUICK START METHOD
Reference FIG 1 to use any of this four manufacturer pre-sets to quickly
program a button.
Button 1: Genie Intellicode 1 or Overhead Door CodeDodger I
Button 2: Chamberlain® with a PURPLE LEARN Button
Button 3: Chamberlain® with an ORANGE/RED LEARN Button
Button 4: Chamberlain® with a YELLOW LEARN Button* – Move directly to
Chamberlain® Yellow
Learn Button instructions shown at right.
If using Button 1, 2 or 3:
- On the garage door opener, press the LEARN button for 2-3 seconds and then release.
- On the universal remote, press and release the pre-set button that corresponds with your opener once every 2 seconds until the garage door opener operates. Programming is complete.
TIP: Allow the LED light on the universal transmitter to stop flashing before your next button press.
OPTION 2: LEARN METHOD
In this method, your universal remote will learn which specification you want
it to work with.
- Find and remember the required number of button presses in the LEARN METHOD column next to your brands/specifications in Chart A.
- On the universal remote, press and hold down button #2. (Reference FIG. 1)
- While still holding down button #2, press button #4 on the universal remote four times.
- Release both buttons – the BLUE LED on the remote will begin flashing.
- On the universal remote, press the button of your choice the required number of times from Step 1. You will have 15 seconds to complete this task.
- Wait the remainder of the 15 seconds – the BLUE LED will give a long blink and then go out.
*If using Chamberlain with Yellow LEARN button, please move directly to the Chamberlain® YELLOW LEARN button instructions are shown right. If using ANY OTHER brand/specification, please continue below. - On the garage door opener, press the LEARN button for 2-3 seconds and then release.
- On the universal remote, press and release the button you just programmed once every 2 seconds until the garage door opener operates. Programming is complete.
TIP: Allow the LED light on the universal transmitter to stop flashing before your next button press.
OPTION 3: TEACH & PAIR
You must have an existing operational remote to use this method. The universal
remote can learn from an existing operational remote transmission and then be
paired to the available brands/specifications in Chart A.
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On the universal remote, press and hold down button #1.
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While still holding down button #1, press button #2 on the universal remote four times.
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Release both buttons – the WHITE LED on the remote will begin slowly flashing.
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Place the existing, operational remote and the universal remote within 4” of each other.
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Hold down the operational button from the original remote. Do not release until the new universal remote blinks change from slow WHITE blinks to rapid BLUE blinks. You will have 20 seconds to complete your entry.
TIP: If the universal remote does not recognize the transmission, try different distances between 0”-4” away from the side of the universal remote closest to button numbers 1 and 3. -
Once the universal remote BLUE LED is blinking rapidly, press the button of choice on the universal remote one time, slowly and deliberately. The BLUE LED will turn solid and then go out. *If using Chamberlain with Yellow LEARN button, please move directly to the Chamberlain® YELLOW LEARN button instructions below. If using ANY OTHER brand/specification, please continue below.
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On the garage door opener, press the LEARN button for 2-3 seconds and then release.
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On the universal remote, press and release the button you just programmed once every 2 seconds until the garage door opener operates. This could take several presses. Programming is complete.
TIP: Allow the LED light on the universal transmitter to stop flashing before your next button press.
* CHAMBERLAIN® YELLOW LEARN BUTTON INSTRUCTIONS:
For use with Chamberlain® technology with a YELLOW LEARN button:
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On the garage door opener, press the LEARN button for 2-3 seconds and then release.
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On the universal remote, press and release the pre-set button OR the button you just programmed once every 2 seconds until the garage door opener operates. Let it run until it stops.
TIP: Allow the LED light on the universal transmitter to stop flashing before your next button press. -
Repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
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Test the button – programming is complete.
PROGRAMMING ASSISTANCE:
If the opener does not activate after the steps shown, repeat steps or contact
Customer Care by website chat
(www.geniecompany.com)
or by phone at: 1-800-354-3643 for
programming assistance. You may also scan this
QR code for additional information and links.
http://qr.w69b.com/g/qn7yH69yw
Changing the Battery
Remove small Phillips head backing screw.
Pry case open with small coins or screwdriver.
Replace the battery with a CR2032 coin cell.
PARTS
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FCC Part 15.21 Statement:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC / IC Statement:
This device complies with FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENIE® & OVERHEAD DOOR® FIXED CODE DIP SWITCHES
What do fixed code dip switches look like and how do I convert them to button presses on my new universal remote?
If you have a group of 9 switches with 3 positions per switch ( TRINARY ):
- Switch in the UP position = Press button 1
- Switch in the MIDDLE position = Press button 2
- Switch in the DOWN position = Press button 4
In this example, the button presses would be:
If you have a group of 9-12 switches with 2 positions per switch ( BINARY ):
- Switch in the UP position = Press button 1
- Switch in the DOWN position = Press button 4
In this example, the button presses would be:
STEP 1: Each shaded box below represents a DIP switch position. In these boxes, write in the number 1, 2, or 4 as it corresponds to the UP, MIDDLE or DOWN switch position you see on the remote, opener head or receiver.
Convert the code:
- Switch in the UP position = write a “1”
- Switch in the MIDDLE position = write a “2”
- Switch in the DOWN position = write a “4”
Each box should contain a 1, 2, or 4. Each box should correspond to the
position of the switch on your remote opener head or receiver. If you have
less than 12 switches, only fill in what you have.
*You will need to reference this section in STEP 3.4 below.
STEP 2: Determine which specification/combination you have from the CHART B below:
CHART B
BRAND NAME| NUMBER OF SWITCHES/POSSIBLE POSITIONS| NUMBER OF TIMES TO PRESS
THE BUTTON OF
YOUR CHOICE
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Genie®| 12 switches with 2 possible positions (UP, DOWN)| 1
9 switches with 2 possible positions (UP, DOWN)| 2
Overhead Door®| 9 switches with 3 possible positions (UP, MIDDLE, DOWN)| 3
Circle the number of button presses in Chart B above or write it below. This will tell your remote what brands/specs you have.
This box should say 1, 2 or 3.
*You will need to reference this section in STEP 3.9 below.
STEP 3: Programming the Universal Remote:
ENTER LEARN MODE:
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On the universal remote, press and hold down button #1.
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While still holding down button #1, press button #4 on the universal remote four times.
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Release both buttons – The WHITE LED on the remote will quickly flash 4 times.
ENTER DIP SWITCHES:
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*On the universal remote, enter in order the numbers 1, 2 or 4 as you have written in STEP 1. The LED lights with each button press.
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After the last DIP switch position entry, simply wait for the BLUE LED to quickly flash 4 times and go out.
ENTER BUTTON SELECTION MODE: -
On the universal remote, press and hold down button #2.
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While still holding down button #2, press button #3 on the universal remote four times.
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Release both buttons – the BLUE LED on the remote will begin flashing.
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*Press the button of your choice on the universal remote the required number of times indicated from Chart B in STEP 2 above. You will have 10 seconds to complete your entry.
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After your press(es), simply wait the remainder of the 10 seconds – the BLUE LED will give a long blink and then go out.
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Test the remote.
PROGRAMMING ASSISTANCE: If the opener does not activate after the steps shown, repeat steps or contact Customer Care by website chat (www.geniecompany.com) or by phone at: 1-800-354-3643 for programming assistance.
References
- Garage Door Openers and Accessories | The Genie Company
- en, Programming Dipswitches, 4 Button Universal Remote
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