Genie Universal Wireless Wall Console Compatibility & Programming Guide

Posted by Charlene Pepiot on 30th Nov 2023

Learn how to program your Genie Universal wireless wall console model GUWWC with North Shore’s handy guide! We have multiple programming methods for different opener brands to make setting up a breeze. Whether you need to program with dip switches, fixed codes, teach & pair, or more, you’ll find the instructions here. North Shore has been in the industry for decades, so trust us to take your wall console to new heights! 

Is the Genie Company a Good Brand? 

Genie is a well-known garage door manufacturer that has been in the business for decades. The company is an industry leader in innovative technology, from creating the first mass-produced, radio-controlled residential garage door opener in the 50s, to the smart home technology the company continues to improve upon today and everything in between. If you’re interested in purchasing a Genie operator or are curious about how your current model ranks among others, you can check out our handy Genie Garage Door Openers Comparison Guide Chart! 

What Should I Know Before Programming the Genie GUWWC Universal Wireless Wall Console? 

  • This Universal wireless wall console is designed for use with garage door operators complying with UL 325 that were manufactured after 1993 and have working photo eyes installed. 
  • During programming, the garage door opener may operate. 
  • Do not press the LEARN button for longer than the noted 2-3 seconds as it could cause the existing, operational remotes and keypads to no longer work. 
  • All door buttons are factory set to Genie Intellicode® 1. 
Chart A below lists the brands and specifications that this universal remote is compatible with. Find the ID# in Chart A that references your specific opener specification. You will need this number during programming. Refer to STEP 1 to find the type and/or LEARN/PROGRAM button.		Fig. A

CHART A:

LEARN METHOD ID#

AVAILABLE PROGRAM METHOD

Brand Name

Specification Notes

Number of Button Presses (ID#)

Genie®

315/390 MHz, lntellicode0 I, 1995-current

1

Overhead Door®

315/390 MHz, CodeDodger" I, 1995-current

1

Chamberlain®

LiftMaster® 

CraftsMan®

315/390 MHz, CodeDodger" I, 1995-current

Orange/Red Learn Button, Security+, 1996-2005, 390 MHz

Yellow Learn Button, Security +2.0, 2011-current, 390 MHz

Green Learn Button, Billion Code", 1993-1995, 390 MHz

2


3

4


5

Genie®

315/390 MHz, lntellicode 11, 2010-2011

6

Overhead Door®

315/390 MHz, CodeDodger" 11, 2010-2011

6
Sommer®

310 MHz, Rolling Code

7
Linear®

318 MHz, Mega Code

8

Wayne Dalton®

372.5 MHz, Rolling Code, 1999-current

9
Ryobi®

372.5 MHz, Rolling Code

10
Guardian®

303 MHz, Fixed Learn Code

11

Xtreme brand

303 MHz, Fixed Learn Code

11
Marantec®

315 MHz, Fixed Learn Code

12
FAAC®

433.92 MHz, Rolling Code

13
*Chamberlain®

390 MHz, 9 Switch/3 Position Dip Switch

See Chart B 
*Stanley®

310 MHz, 10 Switch/2 position Dip Switch

See Chart B 

*Genie®

390 MHz, 9 & 12 Switch/2 Position Dip Switch, 1993-1995

See Chart B 

*Overhead Door®

390 MHz, 9 Switch/3 Position Dip Switch, 1993-1995

See Chart B 

Universal Wireless Wall Console Instructions 

STEP 1 - FIND SPECIFICATIONS & LEARN BUTTON 

  1. Locate the brand and opener/receiver specifications for your device by consulting the label on the opener/receiver, the instruction manual, the current remote controls for the opener, or the original manufacturer of the opener/receiver. 
  2. Find the LEARN/PROG button on your device. The shape, color, and name of this button could vary by brand. For garage door openers, be sure to check under the light covers. For commercial or gate openers, the LEARN/PROG button may be on the circuit board of the opener. In some cases, the button could also be on an external receiver that is mounted on or near the product. Consult the device’s manual if needed. 

STEP 2 - PROGRAMMING the UNIVERSAL WIRELESS WALL CONSOLE 

Please note, for ID#4 Chamberlain®/LiftMaster®/Craftsman® Yellow Learn Button products, move immediately to the proper section below. For all other ID#s, proceed to the LEARN METHOD section. 

LEARN METHOD (RECOMMENDED PROGRAMMING) 

Review Chart A to find your specifications and available programming options. Each button can be programmed individually to operate up to 3 different brands of garage door openers and gate receivers.

  1. Remove the activation tab from inside the battery compartment. 
  2. Find and remember the required number of button presses (ID#) in the LEARN METHOD column next to your brands/specifications in Chart A. 
  3. REMEMBER: For ID#4 Chamberlain®/LiftMaster®/Craftsman® Yellow Learn Button ONLY, move immediately to the instructions below. For all other ID#s, proceed to step 4.
  4. Press and hold down the DELAY button until ALL 3 BLUE LEDs start blinking and then release after 5 seconds. 
  5. Press the DOOR button of your choice the required number of times from Step 1 (Chart A). 
  6. TIP: You may program all 3 DOOR buttons at one time if preferred. The DELAY button press will signal completion for all buttons. 
  7. Press the DELAY button one time to signal that the entry is complete. 
  8. On the opener, press the LEARN/PROGRAM button for 2-3 seconds and then release it. 
  9. Press the DOOR button you just programmed once every two seconds until the opener begins to operate. 
  10. When the door stops moving, press the DOOR button again to test that everything is working properly. The programming is complete.

Programming Instructions for ID#4 Chamberlain®/LiftMaster®/Craftsman® Yellow Learn Products Only: 

  1. Remove the activation tab from the inside of the battery compartment. 
  2. Press and hold down the DELAY button until ALL 3 BLUE LEDs start blinking. Release after 5 seconds. 
  3. Press the DOOR button of your choice four times. 
  4. TIP: You may program all 3 DOOR buttons at one time if you prefer. The DELAY button press will signal the completion of all buttons. 
  5. Press the DELAY button one time to signal the entry is complete. 
  6. Press and hold down the DOOR button you just chose until the red LED in the top button blinks and goes out after 5 seconds. 
  7. On the opener, press the LEARN/PROGRAM button for 2-3 seconds and then release. 
  8. Press the door button you chose ONE time. The opener will click. 
  9. On the opener, press the LEARN/PROGRAM button again for 2-3 seconds and then release. 
  10. Press the door button you chose ONE time again. The opener will click again. 
  11. Press the DOOR button again and the opener will activate. 
  12. When the door stops moving, press the DOOR button again to test. The programming is complete.

STEP 3 - OPERATING THE WALL CONSOLE 

Operating a Door: 

  1. Press and release the door button of your choice. The door will move up or down. 

To initiate the DELAY feature on any DOOR button: 

  1. Press and release the DELAY button one time, two times, or three times for delayed door movement. 
  2. Press and release the DOOR button of your choice. Activation will be delayed by 10, 15, or 20 seconds.

ALTERNATE INSTRUCTIONS for the UNIVERSAL WIRELESS WALL CONSOLE

Below are alternate instructions for your wall console, including the Teach & Pair Programming Method, Fixed Code/Dip Switch Programming and alternate blink rates. These are to be used in conjunction with the main instruction set. 

CHANGING BLINK RATE PATTERNS 

BLUE LED Blink Rate Mode 1: Factory Default Setting 

(Blink Rate ‐ Once every 3 sec) 

  • With only (1) AAA battery installed, hold down the TOP DOOR button while simultaneously installing the second AAA battery. Continue to hold the TOP DOOR button for a total of 10 seconds until the blue LEDs on the OTHER 2 BUTTONS blink 3 times in unison.
BLUE LED Blink Rate Mode 2

(Faster Blink Rate ‐ Once every 2 seconds) 

  • With only (1) AAA battery installed, hold down the MIDDLE DOOR button while simultaneously installing the second AAA battery. Continue to hold the MIDDLE DOOR button for a total of 10 seconds until the blue LEDs on the OTHER 2 BUTTONS blink 3 times in unison.
BLUE LED Blink OFF Mode 3 

(Blue LED OFF ‐ Maximum Battery Life) 

  • With only (1) AAA battery installed, hold down the BOTTOM DOOR button while simultaneously installing the second AAA battery. Continue to hold the BOTTOM DOOR button for a total of 10 seconds until the blue LEDs on the OTHER 2 BUTTONS blink 3 times in unison.

Changes made to the blue LED blink rate pattern will impact the battery life. For the best battery life, see Blink Rate Mode 3 to turn LEDs off completely.

DIP SWITCH / FIXED CODE PROGRAMMING 

If the opener has a group of switches with 3 positions per switch (TRINARY): 
  • Switch in the UP (+) position = press button 1 
  • Switch in the MIDDLE (0) position = press button 2 
  • Switch in the DOWN (‐) position = press button 3 

In the example to the right, the code would be: 

If the opener has a group of switches with 2 positions per switch (BINARY): 
  • Switch in the UP (+) position = press button 1 
  • Switch in the DOWN (‐) position = press button 3 

In the example to the right, the code would be: 

Step 1: Record Switch Positions 
  • Each shaded box below represents a switch position. Create a similar diagram and write in the number 1, 2 or 3 as it corresponds to the +, 0, or – switch position shown on the remote, opener or receiver. If you have less than 12 switches, only fill in what you have. You will reference this section in STEP 3.5 below. 

Step 2: Determine Specifications 
  • Find your specification in CHART B below and record the number, which should be 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. You will reference this in STEP 3.3.

CHART B:

Brand NameNUMBER OF SWITCHES/ POSSIBLE POSITIONSNUMBER OF TIMES TO PRESS THE BUTTON OF YOUR CHOICE
Genie®12 switches with 2 possible positions (UP, DOWN)1
Genie®9 switches with 2 possible positions (UP, DOWN)2
Overhead Door®9 switches with 3 possible positions (UP, MIDDLE, DOWN)3
Stanley®310 Mhz, 10 switch/2 position dip switch4
Chamberlain®390 MHz, 9 Switch / 3 Position Dip Switch*5
Step 3: Programming 

  1. Remove the activation tab from inside the battery compartment. 
  2. Press and hold down the DELAY button for 10 seconds until only a green LED lights on the top button, then release. The green LED will continue flashing. 
  3. Press your DOOR button of choice the required number of times that corresponds with your opener from Chart B above (recorded answer from STEP 2). 
  4. Press the DELAY button one time to signal the entry is complete. The green LED will blink rapidly indicating it is ready to receive the recorded switch positions from STEP 1. 
  5. Enter the switch positions that you determined in STEP 1 above. These are a series of DOOR button presses that are 1, 2, or 3. 
  6. After entering the final switch position, press and release the DELAY button ONE time. The entry is now complete. 
  7. Test the button. The next DOOR button press should activate the opener.

TEACH & PAIR PROGRAMMING METHOD 

Review Chart A to find your specifications and available programming options. 

IMPORTANT: For ID#4 Chamberlain®/LiftMaster®/Craftsman® Yellow Learn Button products, move immediately to the instructions on the right side. For all other ID#s, proceed with the instructions on the left. 


TEACH & PAIR PROGRAMMING METHOD for ID#4 Chamberlain®/LiftMaster®/Craftsman®Yellow Learn Button ONLY 

TEACH & PAIR PROGRAMMING METHOD for all openers EXCEPT ID#4 Yellow Learn Button
1. Remove the activation tab from inside the battery compartment. 

2. Press and hold down the DELAY button until only a red LED lights on the top button. Release after 15 seconds. 

3. Place the existing operational remote 1.5‐ 3 inches away from the front of the universal wireless wall console. 

4. Press and hold down a button from the original remote. Do not release until the new universal wireless wall console changes from SLOW red blinks to RAPID red blinks. You will have 20 seconds to complete this step. 

TIP: If the console does not recognize the transmission, try pressing the original remote button for periods of 10 seconds at a time while trying different distances between 1.5‐3 inches away from the front of the console. 

5. When the wall console changes to RAPID red blinks, press the DOOR button of choice on the console ONE TIME. The red LED will turn solid and then go out. 

6. Now, press and hold down the DOOR button you just programmed until the red LED in the top button blinks and goes out after 5 seconds. 

7. On the opener, press the LEARN/PROGRAM button for 2‐3 seconds, then release. 

8. On the console, press the DOOR button you chose ONE time. The opener will click. 

9. On the opener, press the LEARN/PROGRAM button again for 2‐3 seconds and then release. 

10. On the console, press the DOOR button you chose again ONE time. The opener will click again. 

11. Press the DOOR button again and the opener will activate. 

12. When the door stops moving, press the DOOR button again to test. Programming is complete.

1. Remove the activation tab from inside the battery compartment.

2. Press and hold down the DELAY button until only a red LED lights on the top button and then release (@15 sec). 

3. Place the existing operational remote 1.5‐ 3 inches away from the front of the universal wireless wall console. 

4. Press and hold down a button from the original remote. Do not release until the new universal wireless wall console changes from SLOW red blinks to RAPID red blinks. You will have 20 seconds to complete. 

TIP: If the console does not recognize the transmission, try pressing the original remote button for periods of 10 seconds at a time while trying different distances between 1.5‐3 inches away from the front of the console. 

5. When the wall console changes to RAPID red blinks, press the DOOR button of choice on the console ONE TIME. The red LED will turn solid and then go out. 

6. On the opener, press the LEARN/PROGRAM button for 2‐3 seconds and then release. 

7. Press the DOOR button you just programmed once every two seconds until the opener operates. 

8. When the door stops moving, press the DOOR button again to test. Programming is complete.

Go Further with Genie!

Once your Genie Universal Wall Console is set up, be sure to take your garage to greater heights by shopping Genie’s array of garage accessories. Also, stay on top of any potential garage issues by reading our Guide to Garage Door Maintenance!

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