What is HomeLink®?

If you haven’t experienced their impressive technology yet, you might be wondering, what is HomeLink®? This home automation brand has enhanced the lives inside many Raleigh and Apex homes, and you can benefit from it in your next new Chevy. The HomeLink® garage door opener isn’t the only way this technology will make it easier to leave home. Find out more about what HomeLink® has to offer and how to program it with our service department. 

The Benefits of HomeLink®

So, what is HomeLink® exactly, and what are its benefits? HomeLink® is a system integrated into your Chevy Silverado or Suburban that allows you to remotely activate smart home devices using a combination of radio frequency and wireless cloud-based transmission. For many, the HomeLink® garage door opener function is the main appeal. When you choose a Chevy with HomeLink®, you’ll enjoy benefits such as:

• Ease of Use: Connecting your vehicle to your home is simply a matter of pressing a few buttons.
• Compatibility: HomeLink® is compatible with just about all garage door openers and gate systems, as well as a wide range of other radio-frequency (RF) controlled devices.
• Control Up to Three Devices: Tastefully integrated into your vehicle’s interior, the HomeLink® system allows you to control up to three devices.
• Safety & Security: With most compatible garage door openers, the system will let you know if your garage door has been left open or closed. HomeLink® apps also allow you to have remote control over other in-home devices, such as the lights and security system, providing you with an extra level of peace of mind when you’re traveling through Holly Springs.
• Battery-Free: Since HomeLink® is powered by the electrical system in your Chevy, you’ll never have to worry about changing batteries.

How Do I Program HomeLink®?

Programming your HomeLink® garage door opener is quick and easy! Just follow these steps to connect HomeLink® to your door-opening system:

1. The HomeLink® unit features three buttons and is commonly located on the ceiling of the car above the center console. Press and hold down the first and third buttons until the HomeLink® light begins to flash. This usually takes about 10 seconds. Note that pressing the first and third buttons is the master reset, so you do not need to do this when subsequently adding other devices.
2. Release the HomeLink® buttons and grab your current garage door opener device. Make sure it has a full battery and is functioning properly.
3. Press and hold the HomeLink® button you wish to program while simultaneously pressing the open/close button on your garage door opener. The HomeLink® light will start flashing slowly. Do not release either button until the HomeLink® light stops flashing or flashes rapidly.
4. Press the HomeLink® button you’ve just programmed. If your garage door uses a fixed code to operate, pressing this button should activate your garage door. If your garage door uses a rolling code, your HomeLink® light will flash rapidly when pressed, indicating there are a few more steps to take before programming is complete.
5. For garage door openers with rolling codes, have a second person enter your garage and find the “Learn” or “Smart” button on the device. Press this button until your garage door opener indicates it’s ready for pairing.
6. Press the programmed HomeLink® button on your car for a minimum of two seconds. You may see the lights on your garage door opener flash, indicating it is connecting. You may need to press and release the HomeLink® button up to three times for the garage door to connect.

Learn More about Your Chevy Tech Systems at Hendrick Chevrolet Cary

This is just one way in which the technology in your Chevy makes life a little easier and a lot safer. If you’d like to learn more about Chevy features and the models equipped with them, visit the Hendrick Chevrolet Cary information hub. We have articles similar to this one about HomeLink® that focus on showing you how to get the most out of your new Chevy.