HomeLink® is a programmable remote control that can remotely control various devices (e.g. garage door openers) and thereby replace their separate remote controls.
General
HomeLink®1 is a programmable remote control which can remotely control up to three different devices (e.g. garage door opener, alarm system, outdoor lighting and indoor lighting etc.) and in doing so replace their remote controls. For more information on HomeLink®, visit: www.homelink.com or ring 00 8000 466 354 65 (or premium rate phone number, +49 6838 907 277).
Warning
If HomeLink® is used to operate a garage door or gate, make sure that there is no-one in the vicinity of the door or gate while it is moving.
The car should remain outside the garage while a garage door opener is being programmed.
Do not use HomeLink® for any garage door that does not have safety stop and safety reverse.
Save the original remote controls for future programming (e.g. when changing to another car or for use in another vehicle). It is also recommended that the programming for the buttons is deleted when the car is sold. See later section "Resetting the HomeLink® buttons".
Programming HomeLink®
Note
In certain vehicles the ignition must be switched on or in "accessory position" before HomeLink® can be programmed or used. If possible, fit new batteries in the remote control that shall be replaced by HomeLink® for faster programming and improved transmission of the radio signal. The HomeLink® buttons should be reset before programming. When this has been done HomeLink® is set in "learn mode" and ready for programming.
Aim the original remote control towards the HomeLink® button to be programmed and hold it 5-14 cm from the button. Do not obstruct the indicator lamp on HomeLink®.
Depress the button on the original remote control and the button to be programmed on HomeLink® simultaneously. Do not release the buttons until the indicator lamp has changed over from slow to rapid flashing. Both the buttons must be released when the indicator lamp flashes quickly.
Depress the HomeLink® button being programmed, hold it depressed for 5 seconds and then release it. Repeat if necessary until the garage door is activated. If the door is not activated, press the programmed HomeLink® button and hold it depressed and check the indicator lamp.
Constant glow: The indicator lamp illuminates with a constant glow when the button is kept depressed, this indicates that the programming is complete. The garage door, gate or similar should now be activated when the programmed HomeLink® button is depressed.
Glow not constant: The indicator lamp flashes quickly for approx. 2 seconds and then changes over to a constant glow. In which case, continue with the programming steps 4-6 in order to complete the programming of a device with rolling code (usually a garage door opener).
Locate the "programming button2" on the receiver for the garage door for example, normally located close to the antenna's bracket on the receiver.
Depress and release the receiver's "programming button". The button flashes for approx. 30 seconds and the next step must be carried out within this period.
While the receiver's "programming button" is still flashing, press the button on HomeLink® being programmed and hold it depressed for approx. 2 seconds and then release it. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence up to 3 times to conclude the programming.
Operation
When HomeLink® is fully programmed it can be used in place of the separate original remote controls.
Press the programmed button and hold it depressed until the garage door, alarm system, etc. is activated (may take several seconds). Naturally the original remote controls can still be used in parallel with HomeLink® if required.
Note
If the ignition is switched off, HomeLink® will work for 30 minutes after the driver's door has been opened.
If programming problems persist, contact HomeLink® on: www.homelink.com or ring 00 8000 466 354 65 (or premium rate phone number +49 6838 907 277).
Resetting the HomeLink® buttons
It is only possible to reset all of the HomeLink® buttons at the same time, not each button individually. However, individual buttons can be reprogrammed, see the following section "Programming individual buttons".
Depress the two outer buttons on HomeLink® and do not release until the indicator lamp starts to flash.
Release the buttons.
HomeLink® is now set in so-called "learn mode" and is ready to be reprogrammed, see the earlier section "Programming HomeLink®".
Programming individual buttons
To reprogram an individual HomeLink® button, proceed as follows:
Depress the required button and do not release.
When the indicator lamp on HomeLink® starts to flash, after approx. 20 seconds, start with step 1 in the previous section "Programming HomeLink®".
For more information or to leave comments about HomeLink®, visit: www.homelink.com or ring 00 8000 466 354 65 (or premium rate phone number +49 6838 907 277).
