The BMW X3 is a luxury SUV that comes standard with a HomeLink system. This system allows you to program your car to open and close your garage door, gate, or other compatible devices. If you have a Genie garage door opener, you can easily program your BMW X3’s HomeLink system to it.
Things You’ll Need
- Your BMW X3
- Your Genie garage door opener remote
- A ladder (if your garage door opener’s control panel is not easily accessible)
Instructions
- Locate the HomeLink buttons in your BMW X3. They are usually located on the rearview mirror or the overhead console.
- Press and hold the HomeLink button that you want to program. The indicator light will begin flashing.
- Position your Genie garage door opener remote within 1-2 inches of the HomeLink system.
- Press and hold the button on your Genie garage door opener remote until the HomeLink indicator light stops flashing.
- Press the HomeLink button again to test the programming. Your garage door should open or close.
Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble programming your BMW X3’s HomeLink system to your Genie garage door opener, try the following:
- Make sure that your Genie garage door opener is compatible with HomeLink. You can find a list of compatible garage door openers on the HomeLink website.
- Make sure that the batteries in your Genie garage door opener remote are fresh.
- Try programming the HomeLink system in a different location.
- If you are still having trouble, contact your BMW dealer or Genie customer support.
Benefits of Using HomeLink
There are several benefits to using HomeLink in your BMW X3:
- Convenience: You can open and close your garage door without having to leave your car.
- Security: HomeLink uses a rolling code security system to prevent unauthorized access to your garage.
- Flexibility: HomeLink can be programmed to work with multiple devices, including garage door openers, gates, and security lights.
Conclusion
Programming your BMW X3’s HomeLink system to your Genie garage door opener is a quick and easy process. Once you have programmed the system, you will be able to open and close your garage door with the touch of a button.
