Homelink Info found out
05-10-2012, 11:49 AM
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Homelink Info found out
Hey everyone, just something I learned about regarding our homelink system. I was trying to program my gate opener to my homelink in the car. I found out that homelink only take frequency up to 400 mhz.My remote for the gate is 418 mhz, so it will not work.
Just wanted to let anyone know in case they are trying to get it to work and it will not.
Just wanted to let anyone know in case they are trying to get it to work and it will not.
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05-10-2012, 12:59 PM
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Homelink lists compatible brands here: http://www.homelink.com/compatible if you want to swap out the controller.
Op, I got this from their site, it may be an acura range limitation but not homelink
Op, I got this from their site, it may be an acura range limitation but not homelink
First try the following troubleshooting tips:
- Check the frequency of the device’s handheld transmitter (usually found on the back). HomeLink is compatible with radio-frequency devices operating between 288-433MHz.
- Put a brand new battery in the handheld transmitter. During the programming process, the battery strength of an older battery will drain, decreasing the strength of the signal sent to HomeLink. A new battery will ensure a strong signal.
- Retrain HomeLink holding the handheld transmitter at different distances and angles from the HomeLink button you are trying to program. Try 4-6 inches away, and at a different angle.
- Cycle the handheld transmitter during programming: Press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release the handheld transmitter every 2 seconds until the indicator light changes from a slow blink to a rapid flash.
- To verify HomeLink has programmed, press and hold the HomeLink button and observe the indicator light:
- If the indicator light remains solid, it has picked up the signal and should operate the device.
- If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and turns solid, HomeLink has successfully picked up the rolling code signal. Please follow the rolling code instructions outlined in the "Programming a garage door opener" section to complete the process.
- If the indicator light remains a slow blink, HomeLink has not picked up the signal from the handheld remote. Try programming the button again or choose another button to program.
05-10-2012, 07:48 PM
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Hey everyone, just something I learned about regarding our homelink system. I was trying to program my gate opener to my homelink in the car. I found out that homelink only take frequency up to 400 mhz.My remote for the gate is 418 mhz, so it will not work.
Just wanted to let anyone know in case they are trying to get it to work and it will not.
Just wanted to let anyone know in case they are trying to get it to work and it will not.
05-12-2012, 07:43 AM
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05-12-2012, 10:56 PM
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05-13-2012, 07:20 PM
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I am going to have to carry the remote for gate at my apartments. It is is only temporary staying here so not a major issue but still inconvenient.
I called the maker of our phone/gate entry system and asked him if was compatible with homelink. He said most models and remotes are but homelink takes 400 MHz only, and my remote says 418 MHz. So it wont work. Trust me, I will be happy to have a home versus apartments in South FL
I called the maker of our phone/gate entry system and asked him if was compatible with homelink. He said most models and remotes are but homelink takes 400 MHz only, and my remote says 418 MHz. So it wont work. Trust me, I will be happy to have a home versus apartments in South FL
05-13-2012, 08:09 PM
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I am going to have to carry the remote for gate at my apartments. It is is only temporary staying here so not a major issue but still inconvenient.
I called the maker of our phone/gate entry system and asked him if was compatible with homelink. He said most models and remotes are but homelink takes 400 MHz only, and my remote says 418 MHz. So it wont work. Trust me, I will be happy to have a home versus apartments in South FL
I called the maker of our phone/gate entry system and asked him if was compatible with homelink. He said most models and remotes are but homelink takes 400 MHz only, and my remote says 418 MHz. So it wont work. Trust me, I will be happy to have a home versus apartments in South FL
If you have an issue with programming, go to Homelink
05-13-2012, 08:52 PM
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05-14-2012, 09:54 AM
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Not sure which model Genie I have, but it's screw drive, lifetime warranty. It's only maybe 2 or 3 years old, at the most. Took me two tries, since I did something wrong the first time around. Works like a charm now!
05-14-2012, 11:06 AM
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05-14-2012, 03:26 PM
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It took me forever to figure out how to program the homelink, but I finally did it. The problem is that the instructions in the manual are not 100% correct.
As quoted from above, the manual state:
Retrain HomeLink holding the handheld transmitter at different distances and angles from the HomeLink button you are trying to program. Try 4-6 inches away, and at a different angle.
In at least 2 cases, both mine and my friends, the "learn" button for the garage opener is NOT on the hand-held unit. So holding the garage remote up to the homelink system is useless. In my home Genie (from Sears purchased about 11 years ago), the "learn" button is actually on the outside of the motor unit up near the ceiling, (the motor that actually lifts the door open.)
To train my Homelink, I parked right underneath the garage door opener motor, opened my car door, reach up and pressed the learn button on the motor casing. A light above it starts to flash. I had 30 seconds to duck down into my cabin and press/hold the homelink "learn" key. As soon as I did that, it worked.
So - don't hold the garage remote unit next to the homelink. Look up above your garage and look for that button on the box holding the motor.
Good luck!
Ben
As quoted from above, the manual state:
Retrain HomeLink holding the handheld transmitter at different distances and angles from the HomeLink button you are trying to program. Try 4-6 inches away, and at a different angle.
In at least 2 cases, both mine and my friends, the "learn" button for the garage opener is NOT on the hand-held unit. So holding the garage remote up to the homelink system is useless. In my home Genie (from Sears purchased about 11 years ago), the "learn" button is actually on the outside of the motor unit up near the ceiling, (the motor that actually lifts the door open.)
To train my Homelink, I parked right underneath the garage door opener motor, opened my car door, reach up and pressed the learn button on the motor casing. A light above it starts to flash. I had 30 seconds to duck down into my cabin and press/hold the homelink "learn" key. As soon as I did that, it worked.
So - don't hold the garage remote unit next to the homelink. Look up above your garage and look for that button on the box holding the motor.
Good luck!
Ben
05-14-2012, 05:16 PM
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It took me forever to figure out how to program the homelink, but I finally did it. The problem is that the instructions in the manual are not 100% correct.
As quoted from above, the manual state:
Retrain HomeLink holding the handheld transmitter at different distances and angles from the HomeLink button you are trying to program. Try 4-6 inches away, and at a different angle.
In at least 2 cases, both mine and my friends, the "learn" button for the garage opener is NOT on the hand-held unit. So holding the garage remote up to the homelink system is useless. In my home Genie (from Sears purchased about 11 years ago), the "learn" button is actually on the outside of the motor unit up near the ceiling, (the motor that actually lifts the door open.)
To train my Homelink, I parked right underneath the garage door opener motor, opened my car door, reach up and pressed the learn button on the motor casing. A light above it starts to flash. I had 30 seconds to duck down into my cabin and press/hold the homelink "learn" key. As soon as I did that, it worked.
So - don't hold the garage remote unit next to the homelink. Look up above your garage and look for that button on the box holding the motor.
Good luck!
Ben
As quoted from above, the manual state:
Retrain HomeLink holding the handheld transmitter at different distances and angles from the HomeLink button you are trying to program. Try 4-6 inches away, and at a different angle.
In at least 2 cases, both mine and my friends, the "learn" button for the garage opener is NOT on the hand-held unit. So holding the garage remote up to the homelink system is useless. In my home Genie (from Sears purchased about 11 years ago), the "learn" button is actually on the outside of the motor unit up near the ceiling, (the motor that actually lifts the door open.)
To train my Homelink, I parked right underneath the garage door opener motor, opened my car door, reach up and pressed the learn button on the motor casing. A light above it starts to flash. I had 30 seconds to duck down into my cabin and press/hold the homelink "learn" key. As soon as I did that, it worked.
So - don't hold the garage remote unit next to the homelink. Look up above your garage and look for that button on the box holding the motor.
Good luck!
Ben
Programming a rolling code is a two step process. First, the homelink transmitter needs to recognize what your remote is transmitting (holding remote up to homelink buttons and pressing both at the same time until the homelink light flashes quickly) and then to recognize the rolling from your opener (pushing the learn button on the motor, then the homelink button that you previously trained to your remote)
Skipping the first step may work with some openers that use very poor security but shouldn't work at all except with a defective opener.
05-15-2012, 11:35 AM
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That's interesting, I had been screwing around with the garage door remote and already had gotten the code to flash quickly, prior to finding the learn button on the motor. I hadn't realized that those were 2 related steps, so point taken, you do need to hold the remote up to Homelink and press at same time.
My real point is that the documentation in the manual doesn't say that in many cases, the "learn" button is on the motor, not the garage remote. I suspect a lot of people reading this thread didn't realize that either, which might be why it's not working for many people.
Ben
My real point is that the documentation in the manual doesn't say that in many cases, the "learn" button is on the motor, not the garage remote. I suspect a lot of people reading this thread didn't realize that either, which might be why it's not working for many people.
Ben
05-15-2012, 01:18 PM
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That's interesting, I had been screwing around with the garage door remote and already had gotten the code to flash quickly, prior to finding the learn button on the motor. I hadn't realized that those were 2 related steps, so point taken, you do need to hold the remote up to Homelink and press at same time.
My real point is that the documentation in the manual doesn't say that in many cases, the "learn" button is on the motor, not the garage remote. I suspect a lot of people reading this thread didn't realize that either, which might be why it's not working for many people.
Ben
My real point is that the documentation in the manual doesn't say that in many cases, the "learn" button is on the motor, not the garage remote. I suspect a lot of people reading this thread didn't realize that either, which might be why it's not working for many people.
Ben
Here is how it works in very basic terms.
The manufacturer makes a handful of similar remotes. Step one tells the homelink what frequency to transmit on.
The second step tells the car "not only do I use a particular frequency, but I also change the "code" each time I am used. Here is the method I use to determine the next code so I can sync up with you every time you push the button."
05-15-2012, 03:04 PM
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Obviously, if your remote controlled device is something else, then you'll be pressing the learn button on that (if it uses a rolling code system).
05-20-2012, 03:22 PM
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I have a Genie door opener and can't get it to work with my Acura...will have to try your steps again. The weird part is that I used the exact same steps and it worked with my wife's Jeep's Homelink no problem.
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