Genie Intellicode Remotes:

Besides the DIPswitch alternatives, Genie has a few different remotes that program to the newer (post-1995) Intellicode (rolling code) technology. Actually, these alternative newer remotes are easier to program than the master remote, because they are only designed for Intellicode. There are several different styles to match a person's needs. A classy visor mount, a convenient keychain remote, and a tiny little thing about the size of your thumb.   www.genie-remotes.net is the place to go to learn more. Visit or call them at 888-519-2391

Genie G1T-BX w/visor clip

Most of Genie's current remotes, as well as those of many other so-called mainstream gdo manufacturers are three button. I think they figure that 90% of people with garages have three or fewer garage doors to operate, so they reduce inventory and production line complication by producing one remote instead of three different ones. It is more efficient for them.

The one exception in Genie's current line-up is the G1T-BX. It is the thumb-size remote with one button. I hesitate to recommend it to anyone with a machine older than about 7-8 years because some older Intellicode machines seem to have a range problem with it. That means you have to be practically under the gdo before it will operate the door. That may not be the case for you, but that is what some people I have talked to have said. Therefore, caveat emptor.

Genie GITR-3
"Bowtie" Remote

The visor remote is the GITR-3, which is called the "bowtie" remote because of its shape and mounting orientation. It is a sharp looking remote, sturdy and functional. I recommend this remote to anyone with a single door that is older than year 2000, or up to three doors if your gdo's are newer than 2000. This is because the Intellicode technology from 1995 to 1999 has been improved, and not backward compatible. Genie has encoded button number 1 (the right hand button) with the older technology as well, so it can still be used on one garage door opener made from 1995 to today. The other two buttons can program gdo's made from year 2000 to today. Since I imagine that >75% of homes have a single garage door, this should not be a major impediment. IF you have two or more Genie Intellicode garage door openers that were made between 1995 and 1999, you can still use the Genie Master remote (GM3T-BX).

Genie G3T-BX
Keychain remote w/visor clip

The last remote I will talk about here is the G3T-BX. It replaces the variety of keychain-size Intellicode remotes that Genie has now discontinued making. It also has three buttons, and all will program to any Genie Intellicode gdo. Lots of folk like these for their motorcycles or golf carts, or just to slip in a pocket to take walking or jogging.

Something for anyone.