Subaru Garage Door Opener Programming: Homelink

[@quantoa68]

I used to be a Subaru salesperson in Vancouver Washington. Alex is the best salesperson and KZbinrs, thanks!

[@alexpmo]

Hey! Thank you! 😊

[@hansschotterradler3772]

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[@Clubmud]

Just traded in my 2016 Subaru Outback for a 2023 Outback. Your videos are very helpful. Thanks!

[@alexpmo]

You're welcome! Thank you for the super thanks!

[@janareed1782]

Thank you! This was so easy! I just got a 2019 and the dealership didn't go over anything. Your videos have helped me SO much.

[@alexpmo]

You're welcome! Happy to help 😃

[@RhondaHunt-wx4fx]

I bought my 2024 Crosstrek in April, and used the garage door opener to program the mirror. It didn't work, but after watching this video I was able to use the "learn button" on the garage door motor and program the mirror to open my garage door. I am thrilled. Thanks for your awesome videos. I have learned so much from them and are grateful that you share these.

[@Dunlapsville]

Alex, I just purchased a 2022 Forester Touring. I needed help sync'ing up my garage door opener with the vehicle. Your video was very helpful. Your hints were concise/helpful and very easy to follow. So, thanks, you were a much better instructor that the dealership.

[@Mattmanutube]

Alex, your video is the ONLY one that correctly showed me how to do this with my 2017 legacy ….. no one else mentioned the delays or that it would work on the second time you used it to open the door ……thanks just subscribed Matt

[@paulkahler1783]

Garage door must be to ild

[@CoachClark]

Once again, your video has saved me a ton of time. I used this video 3 years ago when I bought my Subaru but we just moved and am so glad that I saved it. Thank you so much!!!

[@dave06457]

Alex, your videos are wonderful. I just got a new Crosstrek Limited and after watching many of your videos, I feel much further along the learning curve than I would have otherwise. This one was really helpful as I was able to complete the connection with the entry gate into my development and my garage door, both on the first try. Thanks again.

[@Trekman27]

I was def having trouble until I watched your video. Used the Learn button and pressed the Homelink button 3 times and voila, it worked! Thanks much for the assist. 2022 Subaru Legacy just received 4 days ago.

[@inselligence7555]

Got my new Outback Touring package today and to think I was prepared to read the manual and was going to start with easy Garage door then I see this... You did a great job,! Thank you

[@alexpmo]

Glad I could help! Hope it saved you some time

[@NickR1993]

Thank you for posting this video , I’ve been trying to to program my garage door for the past month and a half and after watching your video had no problems getting it the garage door programmed.

[@717dash_cam]

Did this with mine at a friends house, where I consistently dog-sit on weekends every couple of months. I already have keys etc... but this will make it easier if I do a costco run or whatever for them or if we take my car to go do running when I'm just hanging out with them. The 'Learn' button is a PITA on the actual motor unit, and I was doing it solo, so I just parked inside and did it all from the passenger seat through the sunroof.

[@michaelpayne5545]

Hi Alex. I’ve been watching your videos in my research. I just bought a 2023 Subaru Forester Limited. One thing to note on mine. I had to have the ignition on to program my Homelink mirror. I know you mentioned you could have the car on or off, but on my 2023 Forester, it had to be on.

[@jefff6167]

Your channel is an excellent resource for Subaru owners. Thanks for your very informative videos.

[@cojasso]

this is awesome, my garage door opener is old and even programming it to a regular garage door opener was so difficult. this took me less than 15 seconds to do, love it and thanks so much

[@alexpmo]

Happy to hear it worked for you. Thanks Carlos!

[@jwlebers]

Thanks just got my 2024 Forester Sport and was having trouble getting it to pair up, watching your video got it going for me.

[@Runningstart3000]

Once again, thank you so much, I guess I am lazy and I would much rather learn a new technique from you than to read and experiment with the manual instructions, lol! Great video!

[@santu55ubito]

Saved me a ton watching at work can't wait to get home and try it. New Crosstrek Widerness last month (2024) love it.

[@loribolte1980]

Worked like a charm! First time I've ever been able to sync my Homelink and my garage door! I had to have my car on while I programmed it (2022 Crosstrek) but it only took 10 seconds! Thank you!

[@330melanie]

Wow !! that's cool that you can check and see if your door is open or closed, I can't tell you how many times I have turned around to check my garage door. Lol !!!! Also, I am really enjoying your videos. I have learned a lot !!!! I will be ordering a Forester as soon as ordering opens up again..... and I certainly hope that it opens soon. I am really looking forward to owning my 1st Subaru. My husband bought a Imprezza 2 years ago and he loves it.

[@a_blaser]

Perfect timing! I just picked up my Crosstrek and was wondering how to get this part all set up. Thanks for the video.

[@alexpmo]

Hey Austin! Thanks for watching and congrats on your new Crosstrek!

[@justcollectingdust]

Some of the best videos on youtube, thank you and thanks for closed caption for us hearing impaired veterans.

[@captscubadave]

When adding a clicker to an old system I found I had to pair my clicker to a Home-Link button, then hit the learn button on the opener unit and go back to press the assigned Home-Link button in the car. The old lift unit could not connect directly after just programming the button with the working clicker. It needed then to learn how Home-Link transmitted that learned signal in order to make it work! After a month of trying, I finally won the race! 😅 I didn’t catch that this might be needed from any of the multiple ‘how to’ vids posted; just stumbled to it on my own. Maybe I have one of the oldest lifters out there. 😊

[@chriss3625]

Your comment got me there, I guess some openers are just a little more difficult 😅 But I find the engine must be on (not just accessories) to use this feature, not ideal to have the engine running before opening the garage 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for your comment, it was driving me crazy!

[@c4vette4fun]

Thanks, I have a 2012 since it was new, and just got the opener to work today after watching your video. Thanks again

[@ronsilva4615]

I love this mirror! It's really easy to set up. I only have the one garage door. So, I only need to use one of the buttons. I also appreciate what you said about cancelling out the buttons if you sell the car. Of course, being that I just got a 2022 Forester, that won't be happening for a long! LOL! Thanks Alex!

[@alexpmo]

Lol let's hope not! 😂

[@barbarawhitener3409]

Thank you so much for your videos. Very helpful. I am having trouble syncing my garage door opener. I lost my remote so I am using the learn button on the garage door opener. The light on the garage door learn button comes on but on the rear view mirror the light flashes orange. No matter how long I hold the button down it still flashes orange. It is a Sears garage door opener about 10+ years old I think. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks so much

[@sandypwe3]

I’m having the same issue. Did u solve it? If so how?

[@theDrGreg1]

Thank you. I was missing the step of resetting the mirror before pairing. The "official" video made no mention of that.

[@marthaspindler1184]

You are a wonder especially for those who haven't had a car before with all these features. Thank you soooo much😊

[@SherriFrost-p1b]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your videos have helped me tremendously with my new Subaru. So happy I found you 🥰

[@kristiselwyn406]

Oh my lord. Thank you so much. I was at my wits end getting this paired. Your video made it work the first time. Man I can't thank you enough. Great job.

[@000rockie000]

Did not realize how simple this was, and I've had my car 7 years 😂 took five seconds to set up, and it.does work with the garage to my condo complex. thanks for this!!

[@prabaharansabanayagam7936]

Wow I am using Garage key for 3 years and got to know this feature today only. Thank you

[@wadehood7238]

You are one of the best KZbin channels! Your videos are well done and very instructive. I purchased a 23 CrossTrek for many reasons, and your advice was very helpful :)

[@alexpmo]

Thank you!

[@vincenthuebert2845]

I own an Outback and just realized that the garage door opener will work regardless of whether the key fob is in the car or not. This means that if you forget to lock the car at night anyone can come by and push the button and open your garage door. This is a massive security risk and I would recommend disabling the garage door opener for this reason unless there is a work around.

[@oldfordman68]

Should be common practice to lock the door from your garage to your house

[@Dactylonian]

Nope. We have a 2020 Forester and the homelink will not activate unless the car has power (engine on or engine start/stop button pushed). For example, when we arrive home and turn the car off, the homelink button does nothing. Have to give the car power in order for homelink to work.

[@dienduong2072]

@@oldfordman68 bad guy can break the window!

[@tammymossholder1058]

Hey Alex, could you do a video on how to update the infotainment system software? I’d be interested in that! Thanks for considering.

[@karencoyle9708]

This is the best! Alex, your directions are awesome! Thank you for making your videos. They are so helpful and easy to follow.

[@matthewrobinson4323]

Some of the best KZbin videos! I just purchased a new 2023 Forester Premium with home link. I'm frustrated with the garage door opener. It seems to work with the ignition on, but not with it off. My wife's 2020 Nissan Rogue SLawd works either with the ignition on or off. ???

[@Dire-Wolf-HV]

So I just bought a 2022 ascent. I absolutely love it. But when I try to connect the garage opener to the car it won’t connect at all. The light just flashes and never goes solid. Any tips?

[@zoetorres7372]

hi, i recently bought a 2022 crosstrek and the green light also stays flashing, never solid. i wish there was a way cause i got super excited that you are able to connect a garage opener to the car.

[@Dire-Wolf-HV]

@@zoetorres7372 I figured out that this only works on newer openers. Mine is old. It has to be compatible with the car. They are fairly cheap. About 250

[@michaeliantorno2355]

Alex is the best at explaining!!!

[@LydiaVanDenBroek-t5z]

I can't get mine to connect even though it used to work fine. Tried and tried! In your video when you're syncing you say to push the button you want to program on the mirror and the first button here but it doesn't look like you're pushing the button on the remote? Which first button?

[@timothyd.franklin9076]

Always the best videos for Subaru. Thanks!

[@markhuser5682]

Can you do a video for the 2024 Outback Touring? Seems there are a few more buttons on the mirror than there are on your car.

[@withoutdestination7840]

Hi Alex, My wife and I are on the fence about getting one of the Wilderness models. There's a lot of additional accessories on the website, and we were wondering if you could do a vid on the wide variety available. Thanks for the great videos that you do.

[@hphillips7425]

Good video. I plan on doing our forester wilderness when we get it back after the damage from when the vehicle was transported to the dealership is repaired

[@lenbush3257]

Hi Alex, just pickup 2024 crosstrek limited. Everything is great except for two one thing that I find different then the 2015 Legacy that I replaced. The rear seat headrests seem to block the rear view when I am driving. Any thoughts - thanks Len

[@bzs331]

Love this!!!! I have had my car since October and had not done this yet. Very helpful as always.

[@artsiefartsieangie]

Thank you! This is the only method I found online that worked for my 2018 Outback.

[@dannymcneal]

You illustrated how to check to see the last status to know if you left your garage door open or closed it, and you used the #1 position on the mirror in the example. What if your garage door was synced with the mirror’s #2 button, which two buttons on the mirror would you depress in order to ascertain that status? Thanks!

[@SMenon656]

Very cool . I will also activate my garage door when my new vehicle arrives! Thank you.

[@santu55ubito]

Thanks!

[@alexpmo]

Happy to help!

[@StephenSauls1960]

Thanks for the info, youe videos have been very helpful with my Wilderness.

[@Mr05Chuck]

Got one on order. How do you like yours?

[@telvisl6880]

After resetting, I clicked on the universal remote 2nd middle button and it flashes rapidly

[@TroysHobbies]

Thanks for the video. I followed your instruction and it worked on the first try.

[@billstorch6675]

Have a new Subaru that won't pair with my Genie 7055D opener. By following Subaru instructions and Genie instructions along with your instructions I get as far as a solid blue light on my gar door opener. However, pressing and releasing the home link button (blinking green) numerous times does not pair the two to open the door. Any ideas?

[@bardamu9662]

Hi Alex, Thanks for sharing. Do you need to keep your garage remote control around after completing the setup or can you leave it at home and still your the homelink feature? Thanks

[@alexpmo]

Thanks for watching! You can leave your garage door opener at home once your homelink is set up

[@edwintopacio2496]

Thank you Alex for your instructions. I had to connect button behind the motor. However the last known status doesn’t work for me. Any suggestions? I appreciate all the efforts you put into this video. I’m driving a 2023 Legacy. Take care now.

[@judyarmstrong397]

I've tried it multiple times and it doesn't work. What do I do?

[@anthonymiller2573]

would this mirror style work for the 4th gen legacy? i like this mirror better than the one i can get

[@joewilliams4142]

Just bought. 23 Outback ….these videos are a huge help. I’m trying to sync doors. My garage would not sync so will try the learn button. But on my GATE: it is a “NICE” brand. It won’t sync. Any ideas ?

[@Widebody20]

Excellent video Alex!!!! Now in the near future will be ordering my Touring model.

[@Gmepoy]

Can you show your next videos about jacking point in new forester 2022. Where can we find it for new beginner.

[@howardmativetsky7770]

Hey Alex. As always, I appreciate your videos and look forward to them. I just picked up my 2022 Forester Sport after a 4 month wait and am loving it. I have a question which is unrelated to the topic here but hope you can help me. In my secondary screen above the dash, my weather is showing me the temps for somewhere in New York while I love in Toronto Canada. Could you tell me how to change that. I thank you for your time and hope things pick up for all you sales people soon. Cheers

[@BryanJones-p8u]

Alex, I followed your step-by-step instructions on this video. The indicator on the mirror is "green" but it won't open or close my garage door. I even cancelled the process and started over. Again the light on the mirror will flash green but will not open my garage door. Help!! Thanks.

[@appleguyone]

its flashing orange pointing down, flashing orange pointing up. Awesome stuff. Thanks

[@DIYDharma]

Alex, I've watched your videos and the videos of others and still no luck with my 2004 Outback XT. I've programmed two Benzes, a Lexus, a Toyota and an aftermarket remote from Amazon but no luck with the Outback. The orange light on the mirror is always blinking whether I short press or press and hold. I've been using the learn feature on my Genie opener but no go. Even parked the outback in the next bay so it is as close I can get it to the opener but no luck. Any thoughts? Love your vides and love my Outback.

[@herbertgingoldphd7178]

Can you sync up the garage door opener from one car to a second that already has that signal.

[@Dire-Wolf-HV]

Ok. So back to my previous question. I have tried several times and ways to program homelink. I have a 2002 craftsman garage motor. Do I need a home link bridge receiver? Would this work. I can’t find the answer. Please help

[@susie4lifeutube]

I was able to sync with my previous home's garage door. When I moved, I cleared it out. It would not sync. I did the "learn" to no avail. I have a sun pass on my car which sits directly under the rear view mirror. It must be in that location for the toll bridge reader to read it. Do you think that may be causing my problem? I did not have the sun pass in my previous home.

[@Babs11285]

Did Subaru get rid of just the regular auto dimming mirrow with compass WITHOUT the homelink? I can only find the mirror with homelink and I just wanted to get the one with the compass but without homelink

[@jcandnp]

What if your garage opener doesn’t seem to have a “Learn button” on it? I see only one button and it’s red and doesn’t look it would be a learn button.

[@marilynborrell]

Hi, i was wondering if the garage door opener can work when the car is not running? If so, how do i do that. I have the door working but only if car is running.

[@paulpuglia8480]

Alex, what I would Iike to know snd see. I'm getting a 2022 Forster Forester Sport and I'm having a trailer hitch put on at the dealership when it ever comes in. What is the weight capacity of the trailer hitch and what will it look like on the back I'm pulling a single trailer with 1 jet ski on it which is around 1200 pounds total can you show this on your show thank you.

[@daisymj7846]

Hi Alex, love your videos, am learning so much on my new Forester Wilderness. The garage door opener is not working with either technique shown in the video. what kind of trouble shooting can I do? Is it limited to only certain openers? I have a Chamberlain door opener. Please advise, thx

[@carrieday6327]

What if you do not have a remote for the garage?

[@Hello-u2d]

Idk, you would probably press the learn button on your garage motor

[@tuongmai677]

Not related to this. But can you tell me how to drive 2023 Outback without headlights on. It will turn off in park but not during a drivr

[@dienduong2072]

My 2019 Ascent does not require the car running to open/close the garage door. I like to know how to change to the mode that requires the engine running to operate the opener. The reason is if I park the car outside at night, a bad guy can break in the car and open my garage. Please show how to change.

[@susanwalizer5702]

Alex, I am waiting to get my new 2022 Subaru Forester. I watched your video on how to set up phone contacts. Do I need to verbally enter each contact? Can I transfer contacts by plugging in my phone and they automatically transfer?

[@alexpmo]

They will automatically transfer when you connect your phone through Bluetooth. Just be sure to click “allow” and “transfer contacts” when you connect your phone. It will ask you when you connect

[@susanwalizer5702]

@@alexpmo Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. I have watched almost every one of your videos on the Forester Limited and they have been so helpful. I will go back and watch several again to make sure I understand what I am doing. I just watched the home link video for the garage opener and it was really helpful. Thank you again.

[@dja6404]

Hi Alex, I just purchased a 2022 Forester Sport and tried setting up my home link garage control and it worked but I don’t see the up and down arrows when I close or open the door. At night when I open/close my garage door, the house icon lights up white and I can see the shadows of the up and down arrows but it doesn’t light up or show the orange light when I close or open the garage door. Any tips about this issue? Thank you.

[@wallyhanson4886]

Do you have a video on using the 2025 Forester Infotainment?

[@Intrepid175a]

What kind of garage door opener are you using? I've got a relatively old one. I had to do like you showed toward the end of the video and push the learn button, then push the button in the car three times before it synced up. Also, I've never seen the arrows on my mirror that show whether or not the door is open or closed. I'd love to have that feature.

[@gmoy2488]

After clicking the learn button, then pushing the button on the mirror, it only slow blink orange. Never getting a green quick flash like yours shows. I’m well within the 30 second window. Any ideas?

[@jayflynn299]

Thank you for this video. New 22 Outback Onyx owner (love it). I use this opener for a driveway gate. I find the signal to be quite weak, especially if I’m backing out of the driveway (I have to get the car just a foot or two from the gate). My old car (Honda Odyssey) could open the gate from 50’. Is this weak signal to be expected from the Outback? Thank you.

[@Gmarie4612]

This was awesome.! It was quick and easy. However, the video says you can have your car off or on while setting but I found it only worked with the car on. Not sure why.

[@NomusaMagical]

Hi Alex - After clearing out and adding door #1 … how do you set up door #2?

[@alexpmo]

Same process, just click the #2 button on your garage door opener and on your mirror during set up instead of #1.

[@PayMeToThrow]

Hey Alex, do you know how to check the status of the second and third door?

[@k2wo1]

Love your Channel! Thanks for all the great videos.

[@alexpmo]

Thank you for watching!

[@infidel9810]

Hey Alex, first of all as a long time Subaru owner (over 15 years) I would like to thank you for all the effort and time that you put on your videos in order to provide us with valuable information! Second of all, can you give us an update on the chip shortage and when do you think things might get normal with Subaru? Also do you think the 2023 Crosstrek would be out by the end of the year? Once again, thanks for everything you do!

[@alexpmo]

Thanks Armando! Yes, I'll see what I can do to come up with a video covering these details

[@jannadeau9848]

The 2023 Crosstrek is available now - saw it at my local Subaru car lot.

[@infidel9810]

@@jannadeau9848 I just picked up my 2023 Crosstrek Limited and I am so happy!

[@mikegaron9440]

Thanks Alex, just purchased a 2025 Subaru Forester. Needed to use your video to connect the garage door opener. Came down to use the button on garage door motor. Just can't seem to see the door status on the mirror by press the 2 buttons. Any suggestions? Thanks again for the great video. I have become a subscriber! Mike

[@alexpmo]

Which trim level Forester do you have?

[@lyndatatara1187]

It's time to renew my Starlink. Is it necessay?necessary? Also, thanks for all your tips. This car is way to smart...

[@alexandrosparavatos5100]

Your videos are gold!!!

[@alexpmo]

Thank you!

[@tammymossholder1058]

I had to do use the learn button in both my 2022 Outback and my moms 2018 Forester because just using the clicker to program the mirror buttons, the buttons stopped working after about a week. Frustrating but thankful for the learn button and a ladder😉

[@alexpmo]

Glad you got it figured out! I guess it all depends on the garage door opener brand/year and the year of your car. I'm just not sure which ones require the learn button process and which require the clicker/mirror process 😅

[@tammymossholder1058]

@@alexpmo I’m not sure which needs which either but if you have to program your mirror more than twice, it’s time to get out a ladder. No problems for either car since.

[@billsistrunk6058]

Great video and very clear explanation Alex. Will try this today. Appreciate your work and enjoying my 21 Forester.

[@BETHDOBBINS-w5h]

So a Subaru Forester 2021 premium does not have the homelink function?

[@gerrid9092]

Never had a problem with connecting. But for some reason, won’t connect to my new garage door opener; tried repeatedly and cleared between each.

[@JonathanBaileyn2u]

Great! Thank you for informing us on how to clear 🙏

[@yashim4602]

This worked perfectly! 🙌🏼

[@TheIcool76]

Would this work on outback sport 2023?

[@danharvey61]

Thanks. Worked like you showed. Good job!

[@BeckInCad]

Could you share How to set without the remoter😥😥😥

[@navindrabalgobin9867]

How do you set it up with a wireless keypad remote?

[@coast2toast443]

That housing community looks like a magazine ad, nice

[@alexpmo]

Took many years of saving to afford lol