Many new vehicles are being manufactured with built-in garage door openers designed to remove the need for a separate remote control to open your garage door or automatic gate. With an easy-to-use remote built in to your vehicle, you can enjoy the convenience of an automatic opener with fewer security risks. This technology is similar in theory to a universal remote you might use to control your home entertainment devices, only for garage doors.
Types Of Vehicle Installed Remotes
The two most commonly installed remote controls for your garage door opener are Homelink and Car2U. These devices often come factory installed in newer model vehicles, similar other upgrade options like satellite radio and OnStar. Most of these remotes can be programmed to open three different gates or garage doors.
Is Your Garage Door Opener Compatible?
While these installed remotes can be convenient, they are not compatible with all garage door openers. Some older model garage door openers without the rolling code feature may not work with these remotes. If you have one of these remotes yet are not able to program it open your garage door, you have two options:
- Replace your garage door opener. If your opener does not include a rolling code feature, it will not work with these new remotes and may pose a security issue. Talk to your garage door service company about installing a newer opener which has rolling codes for you and your family’s protection. A new opener should be easily programmable to your car’s remote.
- Install a conversion kit. For some openers which are not compatible with the new technology, there are conversion kits that will allow you to use Homelink or Car2U devices with your current opener. Your garage door opener company should be able to help you get the right conversion kit installed for your opener.
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