Programming and Information Guide
HomeLink provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency
(RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers,
entry door locks, security systems, and interior and exterior lighting. Additional
HomeLink information can be found at www.HomeLink.com
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex, or by calling the toll-free help line at 1-800-355-
3515.
Before Programming HomeLink
During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or other devices may
operate. For this reason, make sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door
or other devices to prevent injury or other potential harm.
Do not use HomeLink with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse
features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door
opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door that cannot detect an
object - signaling the door to stop and reverse - does not meet current U.S. federal
safety standards.
It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote control transmitter for
more accurate programming.
Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be equipped with rolling code
protection. If this is the case, you may need a stepladder or other sturdy, safe device to
reach the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage door motor.
Retain the original transmitter of the RF device you are programming for use in other
vehicles as well as for future HomeLink programming.
It is suggested that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle, the programmed
HomeLink buttons be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink Buttons”
later in these instructions.
You can program a maximum of three devices. To change or replace any of the three
devices after it has been initially programmed, you must first erase the current settings.
See ‘Erasing HomeLink Buttons’ or ‘Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button’ later in
these instructions.
Please note that the instructions below apply to the majority of HomeLink use cases.
However, there are some HomeLink applications or HomeLink compatible systems that
require slightly different instructions.
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HomeLink and the HomeLink House are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.
Programming a new HomeLink
1. With your vehicle parked outside of the garage turn your ignition to the on position
(you do not have to start your vehicle).
2. Press the HomeLink button that you would like to program. The indicator light will
blink orange slowly (if not, refer to “Erasing HomeLink Buttons” later in these
instructions). You do not need to hold the HomeLink button.
3. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches (2–8 cm) away from the
HomeLink button while keeping the indicator light in view.
4. Press and hold the button of the hand-held transmitter you desire to program while
watching the indicator light on HomeLink. Continue pressing the button until the
HomeLink indicator light changes from slowly blinking orange to either rapidly
blinking green (rolling code) or constant green (fixed code). Now you may release
both the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter buttons.
Note: Some devices may require you to replace this Programming Step 2 with
procedures noted in the Gate Operator / Canadian Programming section. If the
HomeLink indicator light does not change to a rapidly blinking green light after
performing these steps, contact HomeLink at www.HomeLink.com
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5. Firmly press, hold for five seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button
up to two separate times to activate the door. If the door does not activate, press and
hold the just-trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light.
• If the indicator light stays on constantly green, programming is complete
and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and
released.
• If the indicator light rapidly blinks green, firmly press, hold for two
seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button. Repeat the
"press/hold/release" sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand
of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this
sequence a third time to complete the programming process.
• If the garage door does not operate, continue with “Programming”
steps 6-8 to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device
(most commonly a garage door opener).
6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the
“Learn” or “Smart” Button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire
is attached to the motor-head unit (see the Garage Door Opener manual to identify
the “Learn Button”).
HomeLink and the HomeLink House are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.