How to Program a Genie Universal Remote to a Chamberlain LiftMaster and More!

[@insertrandomnamehere]

your video helped me realize I was trying to program my remote to the wrong opener! things are working smoothly now, all thanks to you!

[@garagedoorgenius]

Glad to help! Thanks for the awesome comment. 👍🏼

[@KapcomRacing]

After watching to 8 minutes in, my process took 20 seconds for both of my garages to get programmed. This was extremely helpful.

[@garagedoorgenius]

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[@dangerlex]

Dude! Thank you... apparently my opener is a chamberlain with a red button but it's the older model like the green button. So the manual wasn't helping at all. I tried for over an hour, almost gave up, then watched your video and was able to do it in 5 seconds after that... I really appreciate it!

[@garagedoorgenius]

Glad to help my friend! 👊🏼

[@RayRa]

The only guy who made it clear It’s about colors. Amazing

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@RayRa thanks bruv 👊🏼.

[@ikstrucking3289]

I bought this remote from home depot, it was the only one, and already returned by somebody back to home depot. I still bought it, but this thing is really confusing stuff. Your video made everything super clear what to do! Liftmaster with red button programmed to button #3 now, and I assigned button # 1 for the guardian we have, and programmed the button to the guardian! AAAwesome!!! I am so happy everything works now!!! Thank you, and blessings to you Sir! Very happy, thank you!

[@garagedoorgenius]

How awesome! Glad my video simplified the process because these remotes are confusing.

[@the_ybro_effect2029]

which steps did you use for it to work with your guardian?

[@garagedoorgenius]

Not sure it's compatible with Guardian... 🤔

[@chadbagley7149]

This video is better than the manufactures video. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@garagedoorgenius]

You're welcome! This remote can be confusing, so I tried my best to simply it. 💯

[@carriecoy7620]

Thank you! This was so much easier then the other videos. I couldn't get it to connect with the other methods I watched at all. This was just the push of 1 button and it worked.

[@garagedoorgenius]

Thank you for the comment, Cee Cee! 💥👍🏼💥

[@fatfootband]

These instructions were superb. I have the Liftmaster Formula 1 and I was able to set it up in no time! Thanks again!!

[@garagedoorgenius]

I appreciate the awesome feedback! Thank you. 👍🏼

[@jasielt.2006]

Thank you so much you have no idea how helpful this video still is

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@jasielt.2006 thank you so much for keeping this video relevant! I really appreciate the awesome feedback 😃!

[@amberjulio21]

THANK YOU!!! Read the instructions 100 times, wouldn't work. Watched this video once and its working!

[@garagedoorgenius]

You're very welcome 😊! Glad the video made sense 😁.

[@lavoycerobinson1704]

Thank you. Best video, easy and straight to the point. I appreciate it!

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@lavoycerobinson1704 thank you for the comment!

[@MsVersus]

Awesome! Answered my question in less than a minute! I have an old Access Master with the red learn button.

[@garagedoorgenius]

Glad to help!🙏

[@IconicShotz123]

I got one of these, it’s interesting how these things work and I didn’t know that these remote are that old.

[@davidbeals7199]

Your video was super helpful! Thank you so much for posting it!

[@garagedoorgenius]

You're welcome 😊! Thanks for the comment. 👍🏼

[@Yzenia]

Thank you very much for your help, I was clueless, it was very easy to set up my remote, blessing

[@garagedoorgenius]

Glad to help! 🙏

[@antoniofiorentino9992]

How do you program it if you don't have access to a learn button? Trying to clone a gate opener for our community.

[@jayberkeley1630]

Ok this guy knows what he's doing.

[@italiamarone]

Thank you. Only video that explains it correctly...👍🏽

[@garagedoorgenius]

You're welcome Richard!

[@310fatboi]

Thanks you saved me $150 dollars

[@craigster12]

Worked like a champ.

[@platolleno9509]

This video is more helpful than the genie guide

[@garagedoorgenius]

Thanks for watching! 😎

[@robertcollins6170]

Man! I can't believe this worked so easily. I went out took cover off. Pressed what looked like it should be a reset. It's not marked. And Presto! New opener. Going to buy another one. I had my doubts. I think my opener is older than 95 or 93. Will find the date and update this.

[@garagedoorgenius]

🔥🔥 AWESOMENESS 🔥🔥 Please update! 🙏

[@kamilaskolaloves_happy946]

Friend, thank you very much for the very good instructions

[@garagedoorgenius]

No problem. Thank you for the positive feedback! 🙏

[@amyzvi9920]

Help! We have a red learn button chamberlain. We programmed the universal remote to button 1 from the original remote. then pushed the learn button and the button we programmed. It opened once and then won't work after. Every time we hit button one, the opener learn button blinks yellow, so it's paired somehow, but won't open the door. Also, if we set it to button one, but it's pre-programmed for button 3 because it's a chamberlain red button unit, do we need to restore factory settings and star over?

[@ronniemitchell4920]

Thank you, worked for me in less then a min really appreciate ur video.

[@garagedoorgenius]

Glad to help! Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@jda817]

I wish I could make the thumb bigger!!! Neither the LiftMaster nor Genie instructions this clear.

[@garagedoorgenius]

I appreciate the awesome comment 😎! Thank you! 👊🏼

[@sampsonsimpson12]

Genius!! Thanks for the video. Super easy.

[@garagedoorgenius]

I appreciate the awesome feedback! Thank you. 👍🏼

[@dattienle37]

I've watched like 3 videos and yours is the only one that worked for me! Thanks!

[@garagedoorgenius]

You're welcome 😊!

[@akhawk6333]

Thanks again it worked for me for the older chambering lift master thank you again!

[@garagedoorgenius]

No worries AK Hawk! Thanks for watching 😊.

[@dt1mdlara]

Clearing the memory method did not work for some reason. Thanks for sharing and God bless.

[@LakkoUSA]

You saved me, thanks!

[@garagedoorgenius]

Glad to help you my friend! 👊🏼

[@TT-lt9yv]

Awesome video. Thank you!

[@garagedoorgenius]

Glad to help! 🙏

[@Backstage61]

Nice Dude It Worked Thank You !!!

[@garagedoorgenius]

Glad to help! 👊🏼

[@miak462]

So easy to follow thank. You

[@garagedoorgenius]

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[@rashminathani9478]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@garagedoorgenius]

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[@jreal65]

I have 2 doors, Chamberlin Liftmaster with Purple Nurple, trying to separate them to function independently with this remote, any thoughts.

[@garagedoorgenius]

I think there's a factory programmed button for a Purple Nurp. Use that button for one of the machines then you'll have to use the steps to program the other... If that makes sense.

[@SummerofKittyLove]

What is the number of clicks for a Craftsman 1/2 hp with red learn code?!? Update: Well I just had a hunch that your instructions for a green button was the same for red and I clicked the genie 5 times and it worked. Thank you!

[@garagedoorgenius]

Sorry for the late reply. That's awesome you figured it out! Nice job Summer of Kitty Love. 💯👊🏼

[@smooveking773]

Wow worked on my craftsmen door thanks

[@garagedoorgenius]

You're welcome 😊!

[@liissjimenez8061]

Thanks a lot, for your video I configured my remote, because I lose the instructions

[@garagedoorgenius]

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[@michaelolivarez8056]

Very helpful thank you kind sir!!!

[@garagedoorgenius]

Glad to help!

[@libertyauto]

Thanks for a thorough instructional. Nice to know about the learn feature.

[@garagedoorgenius]

At first I wasn't to thrilled about this remote. But after getting to know it better we became friends. Clunky at first, but ends up being a really cool remote. Marantec owners will love how easy it is to program. A lot to remember, lol. I guess that's why there's videos like this!

[@garagedoorgenius]

And also, I really do appreciate the honest feedback. THANK YOU for watching!!

[@rubengoussen7883]

Thanks for the help! Connected mine in less than a minute.

[@garagedoorgenius]

You bet! Glad to help 😊!

[@rankynnineteen]

This was very helpful thank you!

[@garagedoorgenius]

You're welcome!

[@jeffantone352]

Your video got my shit working again, thanks for wasting the time to make this hsppen.

[@garagedoorgenius]

Awesomeness BROH! 👊🏼

[@homayounsolaimani8856]

Very helpful thanks a lot. You’ve saved me a major struggle and hassle

[@garagedoorgenius]

You're welcome 🙏.

[@Orgaaasms]

Thanks so much for this simple video! I got my chamberlain (purple button) garage door to open but it won’t close with the button. Any reason why?

[@garagedoorgenius]

Does the Chamberlain machine click 10 times or the lightbulb flash 10 times?

[@Orgaaasms]

@@garagedoorgenius Yes!

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@Orgaaasms It's your safety sensors. Check and make sure that both have LED lights on. One will be green. One will be orange. Or make sure there's no spider webs or anything in the way. 100%. That's what it is though

[@plghector1994]

Hi I have a dayne Walton garage door and I’ve tried the steps but it won’t connect is there something I have to click on the garage door machine itself?

[@garagedoorgenius]

Yes. As you do the steps, you'll at some point have to activate the LEARN button on the opener. Then finish the steps. Learn button should be labeled. 👍🏼

[@michaeld_68]

Just bought the Genie universal series garage remote and the box says 2021 on it . My question is does it have the same built in presets that the one you used in this video??? The instructions doesn't say it does!! I don't see any difference in the instructions or on the box that's different than the one you used other than the preset programming option. My 0pener is a Genie Pro screw drive if that helps 🤔🤔

[@wamaroe58]

works very good. thanks for the video.

[@garagedoorgenius]

You're welcome Walter 😊

[@peacepluswon]

Thanks 🙏

[@zonac14]

Thank you man that was so easy

[@garagedoorgenius]

Glad to help, Zonac14 🙏.

[@Tendertroll1]

I wish the opener was larger, do you like it?

[@garagedoorgenius]

I personally like the size of it. 👍🏼

[@Juzztinx]

Thank you

[@garagedoorgenius]

You're welcome! 🙏

[@crsification]

Thanks

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@crsification you're very welcome!

[@princezzsharahh241]

I was waiting for instructions for the red button

[@garagedoorgenius]

Right out of the box, button #3 is pre set for a RED learn button. 🙂

[@kmfa75]

my liftmaster has an orange button, can you help me with that?

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@kmfa75 #3 is the preset on the remote for your garage door opener.

[@rogerfonseca3788]

U the best bro, thanks for your help

[@KirstenSiler]

I’m at my mental breaking point. My neighborhood’s gate is Liftmaster, but there’s no accessible learn button. I have an opener to the gate. My home garage is Genie so I’m trying to get them all onto one remote. What do I do if there’s no learn button accessible? 😩

[@garagedoorgenius]

Man that's a tough one. That learn button is really important. There is a learn button on the gate opener. I know most of the time not accessible. I believe the Genie universal can CLONE a remote. Maybe try that...

[@mikerb86]

Thanks buddy got it going right!

[@Slavoooon01]

Genius thx 🙏

[@krumsbymf]

Awesome video

[@garagedoorgenius]

Thanks bro!

[@j2clone]

how do i connect it to a craftsman 1/2 h.p. because nothing is working

[@tcshy1903]

I need help!!! I have the yellow learn button. Got it open once. Got it close once. Now nothing. Lost the receipt. Can't take it back.

[@garagedoorgenius]

Ok, no problem. Did you 1. Press the learn button. 2. Press #4 on the remote (door starts to move). Let it go until it stops. 4. Press the learn button a 2nd time. 5. Press #4 again. Let it go until it stops. Should be programmed after that. 🤔 It's important to let it cycle all the way up and down.

[@lexanrealestate6232]

If there are double doors (both same color) is it possible to program both on same control or need another one?

[@garagedoorgenius]

It's totally possible. I believe you repeat the same process for the 2nd door.

[@miltonsalgado3893]

Thank you so much !

[@garagedoorgenius]

You're very welcome 😊!

[@v6mustang551]

Dang, Genie definitely has the advantage over the Chamberlain Clicker series. Also, that LiftMaster at 5:18 didn’t sound so happy about life.

[@garagedoorgenius]

Yeah it's a pretty sweet remote. Gotta give props.. LMAO! Yes that machine is super cranky. LolZ I had to use openers I yanked out during the week for filming. Their conditions, aren't the best, but work. I may end up putting a rail on that opener, tighten the chain super tight, and film in slow mo the sprocket breaking off. Hmm....lol

[@v6mustang551]

Garage Door Genius I would watch that lol. Not a bad idea

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@v6mustang551 You got it! It's now on my list. 🤟💀👍

[@emmanuelaceves5157]

Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rogerfonseca3788]

Can I used two remote control?

[@miguelrizolopez7076]

Gracias por ayudar

[@miguelrizolopez7076]

Ya programme el control

[@MPRPETE]

Erasing memory should’ve been first step but awesome video thanks!

[@garagedoorgenius]

Thanks man. I try to fit as much info in a video but forget things sometimes 😜.

[@carybunker37]

Will not work with the newest Liftmaster with yellow learn button via remote button 4 or any of the methods from the instructions; but programmed right away to older Overhead Door Legacy opener.

[@Library_of_the_Lost]

Exactly same here.

[@Library_of_the_Lost]

Spent hours on this. The newer LiftMaster, ours made 10/19, absolutely does not connect via #4 button or any button. Now false advertising.

[@garagedoorgenius]

Are you pressing the learn button, then the #4 button, let it cycle until the machine stops. Then press the learn button again, press the #4 button. Let the unit cycle until it shuts off. #4 then should be programmed.

[@amyreitmeyer8859]

Same - just bought the new liftmaster, pushing the#4 button never makes the motor cycle - absolutely nothing happens

[@ham2dacee]

..yep, same here in Dec2021.... steps copied 10x but no longer effective on new 2020 model

[@Library_of_the_Lost]

My Chamberlain 1/2 H.P. that's 12 years old immediately connected. My LiftMaster 8365W-267 with the Yellow button manufactured 10/2019 the Universal #4 button absolutely does not work on. So frustrating. We have 2 remotes, it doesn't work on either one. Then right on the opener there's an ad for the My Q program, that did work immediately! But it has terrible reviews, so would rather use the Universal Genie. Seeing other comments here and elsewhere, I don't think the newer LiftMasters work with this remote any longer. Regardless of what their advertising states.

[@garagedoorgenius]

Sounds like I need to make a video geared towards the Chamberlain LiftMaster yellow learn button. If I remember correctly, you have to let the opener cycle until it shuts off both ways. I'll have to look again. But I remember there was a step you had to do unlike the other learn buttons. I had a guy the other day with the same problem.

[@Library_of_the_Lost]

@@garagedoorgenius I've even unplugged a few times, doesn't move. Maybe they're trying to force the My Q on us? That works, but don't like. Plus it beeps 50 X's, wakes up entire street.

[@garagedoorgenius]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWealn2pi6apgZI

[@josephbirwari2680]

I got the powerlift model wr827 ,does the genie remont works with it and how?

[@garagedoorgenius]

You should be able to follow the steps like the first example in the video. When locating the learn button on your machine, it is the square button. Press in and hold until you see a purple light. Let go. Finish the programming steps.

[@josephbirwari2680]

I got an old multi-code gray box on a powerlift opener and there is no learn button or any digital things

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@josephbirwari2680 The Genie Universal Remote does not use physical dip switches, but it does use “virtual dip switches” - or dip switch codes created by using specific button presses on the remote. Once in the mode to receive dip switch input, the user will press 1=UP, 2=MIDDLE and 3=DOWN to represent the location of the dip switches on the original product.

[@TrayvoneJones]

Does this work for MYQ openers as well?

[@garagedoorgenius]

Yes!

[@jdcalame6714]

Time really flys! It feels like I bought mine a month ago and this was posted a month ago!

[@garagedoorgenius]

🤣👍🏼

[@SJ-nt7um]

AnD NoW iTs TwO MoNtHs AgO

[@garagedoorgenius]

🤓

[@kcsowers-thetoes8643]

Can you show me how to program the Linear garage door opener?

[@garagedoorgenius]

I'll get back to ya on that. 💯

[@garagedoorgenius]

1. Find and remember the required number of button presses in the LEARN METHOD column next to your brands/specification in Chart A. Which a Linear is ( 8 ). 2. On the universal remote, press and hold down button #2. 3. While still holding down button #2, press button #4 on the universal remote four times. 4. Release both buttons - the BLUE LED on the remote will begin flashing. 5. On the universal remote, press the button of your choice the required number of times from Step 1. Which is 8 times. You will have 15 seconds to complete this task. 6. Wait the remainder of the 15 seconds - the BLUE LED will give a long blink and then go out. 7. On the garage door opener, press the LEARN button for 2-3 seconds and then release. 8. On the universal remote, press and release the button you just programmed once every 2 seconds until the garage door opener operates. Programming is complete. TIP: Allow the LED light on the universal transmitter to stop flashing before your next button press.

[@kcsowers-thetoes8643]

@@garagedoorgenius Thanks so much.

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@kcsowers-thetoes8643 hope that helps. 🙏

[@kcsowers-thetoes8643]

@@garagedoorgenius Got it work!

[@robertbeckler5058]

Groovy

[@garagedoorgenius]

Thanks for checking it out Robert!

[@kevinjones8069]

Didnt realize mine was a purple cuz the led is like a yellow orange

[@garagedoorgenius]

Ah yes, they fade a little bit. Which makes the color hard to see sometimes. I'm with ya.

[@dansteffen4065]

Okay I’m ready for one of those remotes, now where do I get one?

[@garagedoorgenius]

Only Home Depot has them.

[@garagedoorgenius]

www.homedepot.com/p/Genie-Universal-4-Button-Garage-Door-Opener-Remote-GU4TG-R/308544337

[@dansteffen4065]

Thank you, I’ll make a trip to Home Depot

[@dansteffen4065]

Will this work on multiple Lift Masters?

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@dansteffen4065 you can program up to 4 doors with the remote. If you have troubles, it can be confusing, call Genie tech. They are great!

[@bigguy3616]

Mine is not working for the one with yellow learn button. I need help.

[@garagedoorgenius]

So when you press the yellow learn button and press the #4 button on the remote a few times, nothing happens?

[@garagedoorgenius]

You'll have to press the learn button twice. It's super important. Just go to the part in this video for a LiftMaster yellow button. Follow it to the T.

[@bigguy3616]

Yes followed that instruction nothing happens

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@bigguy3616 I know it sounds silly, especially if it's a brand new remote. But try a new battery. I've had brand new remotes with a low battery. That will possibly cause programming issues. It should be as easy as described in the video. Question. Can you at least get the machine to click after pressing the learn button and after pressing #4 on the remote? Basically the first step.

[@bigguy3616]

Garage Door Genius no clicking or anything. There is a blue light on the remote then turn white.

[@smooveking773]

I have the same remote but my door is craftsman will it still work

[@garagedoorgenius]

Yessir!! 💯

[@Liftmaster-sw2zy]

If you are going to throw out that old Liftmaster chain drive with the green learn button, I’ll take it instead

[@garagedoorgenius]

It would take $30-$40 to ship. Don't know if that's worth it.

[@Liftmaster-sw2zy]

@@garagedoorgenius ok :(

[@jgibbons718]

So this only works with lift master

[@garagedoorgenius]

It works with about 6-8 different brands. This remote has Chamberlain LiftMaster pre programmed right out of the box.

[@1myst3ry1]

Can you explain how to transfer from this remote to a vehicle homeLink? I have a 2016 RAM, and I can't get it to work. I have a lift master red button, I tried using the learn button as well. So far only the genie universal remote works

[@garagedoorgenius]

Although the vehicle in this video is not a 2016 RAM, same steps should apply. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ6yp3qAeM5jm7s

[@pedroandpenelope9007]

@@garagedoorgenius HEY THERE CAN I GET THIS TO WORK WITH MY MIGHTY MULE GATE?

[@garagedoorgenius]

I don't think so.

[@malibucoopers]

Thanks! The directions that came with the unit was of no help

[@garagedoorgenius]

YW! 😁

[@misspurple2224]

The instructions on this are so confusing, found your video so easy, but for some reason it's not working for us 😑

[@jeffreydelvillar245]

You totally skipped the red/orange learn button sequence

[@garagedoorgenius]

In the beginning, I talk about the preprogrammed buttons. Red is one of them.

[@jay_9985]

What if the chamberlain doesn’t cycle?

[@garagedoorgenius]

Before or after programming the remote?

[@jay_9985]

While programming it didn’t cycle when I pressed 4 button

[@garagedoorgenius]

What color learn button? Yellow? Press the learn button then press number four on the remote. Let it cycle. Press learn button a second time. Press the number four button. Let it cycle. That should do it 🤔

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@jay_9985 did you get it to work?

[@OprahOfAllergies]

@@garagedoorgenius I have the same issue with my lift master yellow. Pressed the learn button and the light comes on. When I press number 4 button nothing happens. The blue light blinks for about 3 seconds then goes off. The learn button light is still on.

[@dennislilley3190]

This remote box says CRAFTSMAN. and says Nothing in the instructions

[@garagedoorgenius]

What color is your learn button?

[@dennislilley3190]

Red

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@dennislilley3190 cool! Just follow the instructions in the video for a Chamberlain Red Learn button.

[@dennislilley3190]

The door opener just blinks once and doesn't do anything

[@garagedoorgenius]

@@dennislilley3190 Clear the memory on the remote. Press the learn button. On the remote press #3. Lightbulb flash 1 time. It should be ready to go. If the lightbulb flashes, then it's getting the signal..

[@codenamecompton8689]

You didn't do red

[@garagedoorgenius]

Red learn button?

[@codenamecompton8689]

Ye

[@garagedoorgenius]

At 50 second's I tell you that the #3 button is for a RED learn button. Then follow the steps after that.

[@garagedoorgenius]

#3 is a factory pre set for a Chamberlain LiftMaster red learn.

[@Kidjojo3]

This did not work for me, what’s going on here

[@teeksnl88]

You skipped the red button ????

[@garagedoorgenius]

Yeah when I was gathering content for the video, I never came across a red button to film. Which was weird, because red button is pretty common still. I just figured folks would get the idea from the other learn buttons in the vid. 💯😋

[@tylergarrett1522]

Yeah none of these worked for me. I guess I'm out $40 on this remote.

[@garagedoorgenius]

Tyler what opener are you trying to program to?