Genie UNIVERSAL REMOTE User manual

41505.00254, 07/2020
WARNING
!
MOVING DOOR 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 door, at least 5 feet above oor and clear of moving door parts.
•Keep people clear of opening while 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.
FCC Part 15.21 Statement:
Changes or modications 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.
NOT FOR USE WITH ANY GARAGE DOOR OPENER MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO 1993.
SAFETY BEAMS (PHOTOCELLS) MUST BE IN PLACE AND OPERATIONAL.
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 specications 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.
NOTE: During programming, the garage door opener will operate. Ensure that the
garage door opening is clear of personnel or any obstructions.
Chart A
PARTS
Visor Clip
Visor Clip
Holder
Key Chain
Changing the Battery:
Remove small phillips
head backing screw.
Pry case open
with small coin or
screwdriver.
Replace battery with
CR2032 coin cell.
AVAILABLE PROGRAM METHOD LEARN METHOD ID#
Brand Name Specication Notes Number of
Button Presses (ID#)
Genie® 315/390 MHz, Intellicode® I, 1995-current 1
Overhead Door® 315/390 MHz, CodeDodger® I, 1995-current 1
Chamberlain®
LiftMaster®
CraftsMan®
Purple Learn Button, Security +®, 2006-2014, 315 MHz 2
Orange/Red Learn Button, Security +®, 1996-2005, 390 MHz 3
Yellow Learn Button, Security +2.0®, 2011-current, 390 MHz 4
Green Learn Button, Billion Code®, 1993-1995, 390 MHz 5
Genie® 315/390 MHz, Intellicode® II, 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
*Stanley® 310 MHz, 10 Switch/2 position Dip Switch
FAAC® 433.92 MHz, Rolling Code (Teach & Pair Method Only)
*Genie® 390 MHz, 9 & 12 Switch/2 Position Dip Switch, 1993-1995
*Overhead Door® 390 MHz, 9 Switch/3 Position Dip Switch, 1993-1995
STEP 1 - Find Specications & Learn Button
1. Locate the brand and opener/receiver specications 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.
2. Find the LEARN/PROG button on your device - 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 devices manual if needed.
STEP 3 - PROGRAMMING REMOTE
Review Chart A to nd your specications and available programming options. Each button can be
programmed individually to operate up to 4 dierent brands of garage door openers and gate receivers.
Activation Tab: Pull tab to activate the remote.
STEP 2 - Activate Remote/Button Layout & Led
LED - The LED will light with each button press and will
also light in response to button presses during dierent
programming modes.
1 2
3 4
FIG. 1
1. On universal remote, press and hold down button #1
2. While still holding down button #1, press button #2 on universal remote four times
3. Release both buttons - WHITE LED will begin ashing slowly.
4. Place the existing, operational remote and universal remote within 4” of each other
5. 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.
TIP: If the universal remote does not recognize the transmission, try dierent distances between
0”-4” away from the side of the universal remote closest to button numbers 1 and 3.
6. 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 go out.
7. On opener, press LEARN/PROGRAM button for 2-3 seconds and then release.
8. Press and release button you just programmed once every 2 seconds until the garage door opener
operates.
9. Test the button - programming is complete.
TIP: Allow the LED light on the universal transmitter to stop ashing before your next button press.
PRGM
SET
RADIO
SIGNAL
LEARN
CODE
CODE
LEARN
Gate
Receivers
EXAMPLES:
- TEACH & PAIR -
Must have existing operational
remote.
*For Marantec® openers, reference operator manual to program remotes to the operator head.
UNIVERSAL REMOTE
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
For Patent Information: www.geniecompany.com/patents,
©2020, The Genie Company
Genie® and Intellicode® are registered trademarks of The Genie Company. All other listed names and trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
*For instructions on these Dip Switch specications, visit www.geniecompany.com/912DIPSWITCHES
For these dip switch instructions,
visit
www.geniecompany.com*
ID# 4 ONLY: Chamberlain®/LiftMaster®/Craftsman® Yellow Learn Button Inst.
Alternate Programming Method - Teach & Pair Method
LEARN METHOD (RECOMMENDED)
1. On remote, press and hold down button #2. (Reference FIG. 1)
2. While still holding down button #2, press button #4 on remote four times.
3. Release both buttons - BLUE LED will begin ashing.
4. On remote, press button of your choice four times. You will have 15 seconds to complete.
5. Wait remainder of 15 seconds - BLUE LED gives long blink and goes out.
6. Press and hold down same button you chose for 5 seconds.
7. Release button after WHITE LED blinks 3 times and goes out.
8. On opener, press LEARN/PROGRAM button for 2-3 seconds and then release.
9. On remote, press button you chose ONE time. Opener will click.
10. Repeat STEPs 8 & 9 again.
11. Test the button - programming is complete.
TIP: Allow the LED light on the universal transmitter to stop ashing before your next button press.
Alternative Programming Method - Teach & Pair Method
1. On universal remote, press and hold down button #1.
2. While still holding down button #1, press button #2 on universal remote four times.
3. Release both buttons - WHITE LED ashes slowly.
4. Place the existing, operational remote and universal remote within 4”of each other.
5. 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.
TIP: If the universal remote does not recognize the transmission, try dierent distances between 0”-4”
away from the side of the universal remote closest to button numbers 1 and 3.
6. 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 go out.
7. Press and hold down the button you just chose on the universal remote for 5 seconds.
8. Release button after white LED blinks 3 times and goes out.
9. On opener, press LEARN/PROGRAM button for 2-3 seconds and then release.
10. On remote, press button you chose ONE time. Opener will click.
11. Repeat STEPs 9 & 10.
12. Test the button - programming is complete.
TIP: Allow the LED light on the universal transmitter to stop ashing before your next button press.
LEARN METHOD (RECOMMENDED)
1. Find and remember the required number of button presses (ID#) in the LEARN METHOD column
next to your brands/specication in Chart A.
IMPORTANT: For ID#4 Chamberlain®/LiftMaster®/Craftsman® Yellow Learn Button ONLY - move
immediately to instructions at right. For all other ID#s, proceed below.
2. On remote, press and hold down button #2. (Reference FIG. 1)
3. While still holding down button #2, press button #4 on remote four times.
4. Release both buttons - BLUE LED will begin ashing.
5. On remote, press button of your choice the required number of times from Step 1. You will have
15 seconds to complete this task.
6. Wait the remainder of the 15 seconds - BLUE LED will give a long blink and then go out.
7. On opener, press LEARN/PROGRAM button for 2-3 seconds and then release.
8. Press and release button you just programmed once every 2 seconds until the garage door
opener operates.
9. Test the button - programming is complete.
TIP: Allow the LED light on the universal transmitter to stop ashing before your next button press.