Garage Door Repair Wake Forest NC  Whether you’re updating the PIN for security reasons or troubleshooting keypad issues, resetting the PIN can be done quickly.

Here’s a detailed guide on how to reset the PIN on a Genie garage door keypad:

1. Locate the Genie Garage Door Keypad:

The Genie garage door keypad is typically installed outside your garage door, near the entrance. It consists of a numeric keypad with buttons labeled 0-9 and additional buttons for programming and operating the garage door opener.

2. Identify the Reset Button:

Most Genie garage door keypads have a reset button that allows you to clear the existing PIN and program a new one. Locate the reset button on the keypad, which is usually labeled “Program” or “Learn” and may be located near the bottom or on the side of the keypad.

3. Enter Programming Mode:

To reset the PIN on your Genie garage door keypad, you’ll need to enter programming mode. Follow these steps to enter programming mode:

  • Press and hold the “Program” or “Learn” button on the keypad for about 10 seconds until the indicator light on the keypad begins to blink.
  • Release the button once the indicator light starts blinking. This indicates that the keypad is now in programming mode and ready to accept a new PIN.

4. Clear the Existing PIN:

Once the keypad is in programming mode, you can clear the existing PIN to reset it. Follow these steps to clear the existing PIN:

  • Enter the current PIN on the keypad, followed by the “Program” or “Learn” button. If you don’t know the current PIN or want to reset it entirely, skip this step.
  • Press and hold the “Program” or “Learn” button again for about 5 seconds until the indicator light on the keypad turns off and then back on. This indicates that the existing PIN has been cleared.

5. Program a New PIN:

With the existing PIN cleared, you can now program a new PIN for your Genie garage door keypad. Follow these steps to program a new PIN:

  • Enter your desired new PIN using the numeric keypad (usually a 4-digit code), followed by the “Program” or “Learn” button.
  • Wait for the indicator light on the keypad to blink or flash, indicating that the new PIN has been accepted and programmed successfully.

6. Test the New PIN:

After programming the new PIN, test it to ensure that it works correctly with your Genie garage door opener. Enter the new PIN on the keypad and press the “Enter” or “OK” button to send the command to the garage door opener. Verify that the garage door opens or closes as expected.

7. Exit Programming Mode:

Once you’ve programmed the new PIN and tested it successfully, exit programming mode to finalize the process. Follow these steps to exit programming mode:

  • Press the “Program” or “Learn” button on the keypad once again to exit programming mode.
  • Wait for the indicator light on the keypad to stop blinking or flashing, indicating that the keypad has exited programming mode.

8. Secure the Keypad:

After resetting the PIN, ensure that the Genie garage door keypad is securely mounted outside your garage door and away from any potential tampering. Keep the new PIN confidential and avoid sharing it with unauthorized individuals.


Garage Door Repair Wake Forest NC  Properly managing access codes helps maintain the security and integrity of your garage door opener system.

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