Now on to the various Genie DIPswitch machines. The Genie master remote has 12 DIPswitches, which are trinary or 3-position switches. The reason they are trinary is to accommodate the Genie DIPswitch gate operators. All of the Genie 9 or 12 DIPswitch garage door operators have two position DIPswitches, so if that is what you are programming to, you have to be careful to make sure that ALL switches you are setting are moved from the middle or neutral position they are shipped in. If you have a 9 switch machine, switch positions 10, 11, and 12 will remain in the neutral position. Confused yet? Me too. Let's look at each machine separately, and whichever machine you have. just focus on that type, okay?

Genie Remote Controls, Master Remote, continued:
NOTE: For all Genie garage door operators, every time you have a failed programming attempt with the GM3T-BX Master Remote (only), regardless of which type of Genie machine you are trying to sync to, you will need to stop, press the "A" button, then press the button on the front of the remote you have been trying to program 3 times. This is done to re-set the remote button to the start setting so it can be more easily programmed, and so you don't end up in Never-Never Land. In order to be sure you buy the correct remote for your Genie opener, find your operator's model number and call the experts at 888-519-2391, or visit them at http://genie-remotes.net/genie-remotes.html


Genie Gate Operator:  These machines use a 9 DIPswitch 3-position switch, so each individual switch may be in the "+" or "On" position; the "0" or neutral position; or the "-" or "Off" position. Of course, switches 10-12 will be in the "0" position, always for these machines.
1) Set the 9 switches to match those on the operator first.
2) Press the "B" button inside the remote battery compartment, so the amber light starts to blink.
3) Since there is no learn code button, there is no step for that
4) Press and release the button you wish to program. Repeat up to 4 times, and the gate should operate. If not, double check your switch settings, re-set the remote as noted above, and repeat steps 2) and 4).

Genie 9 DIPswitch garage door Operator:  These machines use a 9 DIPswitch 2-position switch, so each individual switch from 1-9 will be in the ON or OFF positions only, and switches 10-12 will be in the neutral position only.
1) Set the 9 switches to match those on the operator first.
2) Press the "D" button inside the remote battery compartment, so the amber light starts to blink.
3) Since there is no learn code button, there is no step for that
4) Press and release the button you wish to program. Repeat up to 4 times, and the door should operate. (remember to start with the door in the down or closed position). If not, double check your switch settings, re-set the remote as noted above, and repeat steps 2) and 4).

Genie 12 DIPswitch garage door Operator:  These machines use a 12 DIPswitch 2-position switch, so each individual switch from 1-12 will be in the ON or OFF positions only. No DIPswitches will be in the neutral position.
1) Set the 12 switches to match those on the operator first.
2) Press the "C" button inside the remote battery compartment, so the amber light starts to blink.
3) Since there is no learn code button, there is no step for that
4) Press and release the button you wish to program. Repeat up to 4 times, and the door should operate. (remember to start with the door in the down or closed position). If not, double check your switch settings, re-set the remote as noted above, and repeat steps 2) and 4).

There you have it, boys and girls. Easy-breezy, no? Remember, if at first you don't succeed, have patience and try, try again. Most likely, it will work the first time if you follow the easy steps above, and use the correct programming method for your Genie operator.