Programming the HomeLink® Wireless Control System*

HomeLink® can be used to open garage doors, gates, etc.

 Note

Some vehicles may require the ignition to be switched on or be in the “accessories” position for programming and/or operation of HomeLink. It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. The HomeLink buttons must be reset first. When this has been completed, Homelink is in learning mode so that you can perform programming.
To program HomeLink®
Press the HomeLink® button to be programmed. The HomeLink® indicator will begin flashing yellow once a second. You do not need to continue holding the button.
Point the hand-held transmitter toward the HomeLink® button to be programmed and hold it approx. 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) away from the HomeLink® button. Do not obstruct the HomeLink® indicator light.
Press and hold the button on the original remote control that is to be programmed on HomeLink® and observe the HomeLink® indicator light. Hold the button until the indicator light has changed from flashing yellow once a second to either flashing green 10 times a second or by glowing steadily green. When the HomeLink® indicator light flashes or glows steadily green, the button on the original remote control can be released. Note: for certain remote controls, the instructions listed under "Gate operators/Canadian programming" at the end of this article should be used instead of step 3.

Press the programmed HomeLink® button and check the indicator light.

Indicator light glows steadily green: programming has been completed. The garage door, gate, etc., should now be activated when the programmed button is pressed.

Indicator light flashes 10 times a second: press the HomeLink® button that is being programmed. Hold it for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat the “press/hold/release” sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener, repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming process. Programming should now be completed and the garage door, gate, etc., should now be activated when the programmed button is pressed.

If the garage door, etc. still does not react: continue with steps 6-8 to complete programming.

P5-1507 HomeLink Learn button
Locate the "training" button on the garage door opener, etc. The designation and color of the button may vary, depending on the manufacturer. It is usually located near the antenna attachment on the device.
Press the device's "training" button. When this has been done, step 8 must be completed within 30 seconds.
Press and hold the HomeLink® button being programmed for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat the “press/hold/release” sequence a second time, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener, repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming process. Programming should now be completed and the garage door, gate, etc., should now be activated when the programmed button is pressed.

Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the same manner.

If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “Programming” procedures, replace “Programming HomeLink” step 3 with the following:

  • Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release - every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light. Now you may release both the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter buttons.

Proceed with “Programming” step 4 to complete.

Using HomeLink®

When programming has been completed, HomeLink® can be used instead of the original remote controls.

To operate, press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button until the trained device begins to operate1 (this may take several seconds). The indicator light will glow steadily or flash when the button has been pressed. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.).

 Note

If the ignition is switched off, HomeLink will function for 30 minutes after the driver's door has been opened.

For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.

In the event that there are still programming difficulties or questions, contact HomeLink at: www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex or by phoning the hotline at 1–800–355–3515.

Resetting HomeLink® buttons

Use the following procedure to reset (erase programming) from the three HomeLink® buttons (individual buttons cannot be reset but can be “reprogrammed” as outlined in the following section):

Press and hold HomeLink® buttons 1 and 3 for approx. 10 seconds until the indicator light begins to flash green.
Release both buttons.
HomeLink® is now in the training (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with “To program HomeLink®" above.

Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button

To reprogram an individual HomeLink® button:

Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. DO NOT release the button.
The yellow indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, proceed with “To program HomeLink®" step 1 above.

For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at: www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex or by phoning the hotline at 1–800–355–3515.

FCC (USA) and IC (Canada)

This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party are prohibited.

 Note

The transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.2
  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 Do not hold the button for more than 20 seconds as this will clear the programming of the button.
  3. 2 The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.