Programming Instructions for Garage Door Opener Remotes

Need to Program Your Remote but Don’t Have the Owner’s Manual?

Follow these easy DIY instructions to learn how to program a Genie garage door opener along with select Chamberlain and LiftMaster opener models. Action Direct has been in the industry for decades, so you can trust us with all of your remote needs.

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How to Program the Genie Company's Garage Door Remotes

To determine which Genie remote programming instructions are compatible with your model, check the learn indicator light on your opener:

• Red light = Intellicode® I

• Blue light = Follow Intellicode II or III instructions

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Programming Genie Intellicode I Remote Transmitters

1. Gently press and release the receiver’s Learn Code button on the power head. This small, black button is behind the light lens near the six-inch antenna wire.

2. After pressing it once, press your transmitter button three times while keeping the remote at least two feet away.

3. Press the button once more to test—your door should move.

To erase all Intellicode remotes, hold the Learn button until the light stops blinking, then repeat the steps above.

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Programming Genie Intellicode II Remotes

Applies to models like: 4024, 3024, 4042, 3042, 4022, 3022, 4064, 3064, 4062, 3062, 2564, 2562

1. Press and hold the square button on the motor head until the round blue LED comes on, then release.

2. The long purple LED should blink. If the blue stays on, refer to Intellicode III instructions.

3. Hold the remote 4–5 feet away and press 3–5 times until the door activates.

To clear all remotes: After Step 2, press and hold both triangle buttons until the purple LED goes out.

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Programming Genie Intellicode III Remotes (2009–July 8, 2011)

1. Press and hold the square button until the blue LED comes on, then release. Press again until the purple LED blinks.

2. Press a working remote once to unlock programming.

3. Hold the new remote 4–5 feet away and press 3–5 times until activation.

To clear memory: While purple LED blinks, hold the Up and Down triangle buttons until both LEDs flash blue and go off.

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Programming Genie Digital Remotes with Internal Set Switches

Match the internal DIP switch settings with those inside your opener receiver. Genie uses 390 MHz frequency since 1998.

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Multi-Button Digital Remotes (with DIP Switches)

1. Match DIP switches on the remote and opener.

2. Move programming switch to “S” and press the transmitter button you wish to use.

3. Move switch back to “R” and press the button to test the door.

4. Repeat for other doors.

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Installing Genie GIC390 Intellicode Receiver

• Receiver terminals: White = 1, Black = 2, Red = 3

• Internal wiring (inside receiver): Red = 1, Black = 2, White = 3
  Note: Internal wire order differs from the motor head.

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Installing Genie GIC390 with 24 VAC Power Pack

Connect terminals 1 and 3 on the receiver to the power pack. Connect receiver wires to motor head terminals:

• White to 1

• Black to 2

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Installing Genie 36163R Universal Intellicode Receiver

• Power from terminals marked "power" and "common"

• If opener has 3 terminals: Use terminals 1 (common) and 3 (power)

• For openers with more than 3 terminals or only 2: Use an external 24 VAC power adapter

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Programming Chamberlain, LiftMaster, and Sears Remotes

971LM, 973LM, 371LM, 373LM

1. Press and release the Smart/Learn button on the opener (color matches your remote type).

2. Within 30 seconds, hold the remote button.

3. Release when light blinks or hear two clicks.

890MAX and 893MAX

1. Hold Program button on remote until LED turns on.

2. Press button based on opener type:

   • 1 = Security Plus 2.0 (Yellow Learn)

   • 2 = 315 MHz Security Plus (Purple Learn)

   • 3 = 390 MHz Security Plus (Red/Orange)

   • 4 = 390 MHz Billion Code (Green)

3. Press and release Learn button on opener.

4. Press programmed button to sync.

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Programming 375LM, 375UT, 380UT with DIP Switch Remotes

1. Slide open remote to access DIP switches and Program button.

2. Match DIP settings with opener receiver.

3. Press Program button until LED lights up.

4. Select desired button and press it based on chart instructions.

5. Press Program again to exit and test.

Example chart: