How to Change the Code on a Genie Keypad

Functioning Keypad

• 1

  Slide up the cover protecting your Genie wireless keypad.

• 2

  Enter your first or second PIN code number, known as PIN 1 or PIN 2, and then push the “Prog” key. If you successfully activate the keypad’s programming mode, the LED starts blinking.

• 3

  Use the keys to enter your new PIN code and then push “Prog” again. If you’re changing your PIN 1, the LED blinks twice before turning off to indicate that you successfully changed the code. If you’re changing PIN 2, the LED light turns off.

• 4

  Slide the cover on your Genie keypad down to the closed position.

• 5

  Sync the garage door opener with the keypad. Push the “Learn Code” button on the opener, lift up the keypad protective cover, enter your new PIN code number and push the “Send” key four times.

Malfunctioning Keypad

• 6

  Slide the protective cover on your Genie keypad up half way.

• 7

  Push and hold the “Prog” and “8” keys with one hand. Slide the cover up the rest of the way with your other hand. Release the keys. The LED should blink once to indicate that you’ve successfully reset the keypad to the factory settings.

• 8

  Slide the cover down to the closed position.

• 9

  Reprogram PIN 1. Open the cover, enter the “3-5-7” factory default PIN code, push the “Prog” key and then wait for the LED to start blinking.

• 10

  Enter your new PIN code and push “Prog” to save the change. The LED blinks two times and then turns off to indicate that you successfully set the new PIN code. When you're finished, close the keypad cover.

• 11

  Sync the garage door opener with the keypad. Push “Learn Code” on the opener, lift up the keypad protective cover, enter your new PIN code and push the “Send” key four times.