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40681504070, 11/2018

UNIVERSAL REMOTE 

INSTRUCTIONS

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 floor 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 modifications 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.

For help or answers please contact Customer Care by website chat                       

(www.geniecompany.com) or by phone at 1-800-354-3643 for programming 

assistance.

For 

Patent Information: www.geniecompany.com/patent, 

©2018 GMI Holdings DBA, The Genie Company

STEP 1 - ACTIVATE REMOTE/BUTTON LAYOUT & LED

Activation Tab:  Pull tab to activate the remote.

NOT FOR USE WITH ANY GARAGE DOOR OPENER MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO 1993. NON-

CONTACT SAFETY REVERSING SYSTEM (PHOTOCELLS) MUST BE IN PLACE AND OPERATIONAL.

The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands and types of garage door openers.

Locate the brand and opener specifications by consulting the label on the opener head, the instruction manual, the 

current remote controls for the opener, or the original manufacturer of the opener.  

Below are the brands and specifications that this remote is compatible with and the methods that can be used to 

program them. Use Chart A below to find your opener/specification combination and then proceed to an available 

programming method. ALL combinations shown can be programmed using the CLONING METHOD.

NOTE: During programming, the garage door opener will operate. Ensure that the 

garage door opening is clear of personnel or any obstructions.

LED - The LED will light with each button press and 

will also light in response to button presses during 

different programming modes.

Chart A 

PARTS

Visor Clip

Dock

Key Chain

Genie and Intellicode are registered trademarks of The Genie Company.  All other listed names 

and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

* CHAMBERLAIN® YELLOW LEARN BUTTON INSTRUCTIONS:

Changing the Battery:

 

Remove small phillips head backing screw. 

Pry case open with small coin or screwdriver.

Replace battery with 

CR2032 coin cell

.

1

2

3

4

For use with Chamberlain® technology with a YELLOW LEARN button:

1. Press the LEARN button on the garage door opener for 2-3 seconds and then release.

2. Press and release the pre-set button or the button you just programmed slowly and deliberately 

several times until the garage door opener operates. Let it run until it stops.

3. Press the LEARN button again on the garage door opener for 2-3 seconds and then release.

4. Press and release the button you just programmed slowly and deliberately several times until the 

garage door opener operates again.  Let it run until it stops.  Programming is complete.

OPTION 3: CLONING METHOD

The Genie universal remote can clone an existing operational remote for any of the garage door 

opener brands/specification combinations listed in Chart A.

  PUT THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE INTO CLONING MODE & SELECT A BUTTON

1. Place the original remote and the Genie universal remote within 2” - 4” of each other. 

2. Press and hold down the Genie universal remote button #1.

3. While still holding down button #1, press the universal remote button #2 - four times.

4. Release both buttons.

The 

WHITE

 LED on the remote will begin flashing.  You will have 20 seconds to complete your entry. 

5. Hold down the existing operational button on the original remote until the new universal remote 

blinks change from slow WHITE BLINKS to rapid BLUE blinks.

6. Once the universal remote BLUE LED is blinking rapidly, press the button of choice on the 

universal remote slowly and deliberately. The LED will turn solid and then go out.

PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE TO THE OPENER

1. Press the LEARN button on the garage door opener for 2-3 seconds and then release.

2. Press and release the button you just programmed slowly and deliberately several times until the 

garage door opener operates.  Programming for this button is complete.

CHAMBERLAIN® YELLOW LEARN BUTTON? Move directly to instruction on the top right of this sheet

OPTION 1: QUICK START METHOD

You may use 1 of the 4 manufacturer pre-set buttons on the remote as indicated below if you have 

any of these brands/specifications.   

Button 1:

  Genie Intellicode 1 or Overhead Door CodeDodger I

Button 2:

  Chamberlain® with a PURPLE LEARN Button

Button 3:

  Chamberlain® with a ORANGE/RED LEARN Button

Button 4:

  Chamberlain® with an YELLOW LEARN Button*

1. Press the LEARN button on the garage door opener for 2-3 seconds and then release.

2. Press and release the pre-set button on the universal remote that corresponds with your opener 

slowly and deliberately several times until the garage door opener operates. Programming for this 

button is complete.

*CHAMBERLAIN® YELLOW LEARN BUTTON? Move directly to instruction on the top right of this sheet

OPTION 2: LEARN METHOD

  PUT THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE INTO LEARN MODE & SELECT A BUTTON

1. Press and hold down the Genie universal remote button #2.

2. While still holding down button #2, press the universal remote button #4 - four times.

3. Release both buttons.

The BLUE LED on the remote will begin flashing. You will have 15 seconds to complete your entry.

4. Press the button of your choice on the universal remote the required number of times indicated 

in the LEARN METHOD column next to your opener and specification in Chart A.

Wait the remainder of the 15 seconds. The blue LED will give a long blink and then go out.

PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE TO THE OPENER

1. Press the LEARN button on the garage door opener for 2-3 seconds and then release.

2. Press and release the button you just programmed slowly and deliberately several times until the 

garage door opener operates.  Programming for this button is complete.

CHAMBERLAIN® YELLOW LEARN BUTTON? Move directly to instruction on the top right of this sheet

AVAILABLE PROGRAM METHOD

QUICK START 

METHOD

LEARN 

METHOD

Brand Name

Megahertz (MHz) & Specification Notes

Pre-set Button 

Number on 

Remote

Number of 

Button Presses

Genie®

315/390 MHz, Intellicode® I, 1995-current

1

1

Overhead Door® 315/390 MHz, CodeDodger® I, 1995-current

1

1

*Chamberlain®

315 MHz, Purple Learn Button, Se®, 2006-2014

2

2

*Chamberlain®

390 MHz, Orange/Red Learn Button, Se®, 1996-2005

3

3

*Chamberlain®

390 MHz, Yellow Learn Button, Se2.0®, 2011-current

4

4

*Chamberlain®

390 MHz, Green Learn Button, Billion Code®, 1993-1995

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, Fixed Dip Switch

CLONING METHOD

This method will work with 

ALL brands and specifiations 

noted here if you have an 

existing operation remote.

FAAC®

433.92 MHz, Rolling Code

Genie®

390 MHz, Fixed Dip Switch, 1993-1995

NICE®

433.92 MHz, Rolling Code

Overhead Door® 390 MHz, Fixed Dip Switch, 1993-1995
Stanley®

310 MHz, Fixed Dip Switch, 1993-current

*Chamberlain = LiftMaster®/Craftsman®

NOTE: 

If you have more than one of the same brand/MHz opener, please note that all 4 buttons can be 

programmed individually from each other. You may use any combination of programming methods 

available for your opener/specification combination to achieve your desired button setup.

FACTORY DEFAULT:  

If at any time the remote needs to be cleared and returned to its factory default 

settings, press and hold down button #3 while pressing button #4 - four times.  The blue LED will give 

a long blink and then go out. For the ‘LEARN METHOD’ and the ‘CLONING METHOD’, this will clear any 

existing programming and return the remote to its original factory default settings.  For the pre-set 

buttons that have been learned to an opener already, you must clear these in the same manner you 

would clear original transmitters from the head.  Please consult your opener manual for instruction.  

You may also (for all methods) simply program over of what has previously been done.

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.

CLONING METHOD

This method will work with ALL brands and specifi ations 

noted here if you have an existing operational remote.

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