My tips. #1 A single homelink bridge will work for multiple vehicles and 2 different doors. No need to buy more than one of these. #2 after programming my homelink in my car to the bridge transmitter code I had zero luck getting the door to learn the car's homelink signal using the learn button on my wall mounted push button. I instead had success using the yellow learn button under the lamp cover on the opener. Just a quick push and the light next to the button comes on. Then you push your assigned homelink button in vehicle within 30 seconds wait for the light to cycle fully before letting go. Then test and it should work. #3 you don't have to move the bridge from one opener to the other to get it as close as possible in order to program the second door it has plenty of range to reach door to door. I just set this up in my 2017 M240IX and was able to open my doors from a few houses down my street like a normal opener would. Good luck. Chamberlain's instruction writers should be fired and denied unemployment. LOL
@@AnthonyJ350 I'm glad that worked for you. After like 5 failed attempts doing all of the steps over and over I ended up having instant success using the opener mounted buttons.
That's a cool Homelink wall plug in. I use my center remote button too in the G. It sure feels good when things work after an installation. If not for this video i wouldn't know they made this. You mentioned "cash grab" I do speculate why did they fix something that's not broken. 🤔 or.. did they "break" it so YOU need to buy this
In the article I show in the video they talk about the old Homelink interfering with airplane frequencies. I couldn't find any articles to support that claim though. Frequency formats change all the time and the new opener having a different security protocol alone is enough to justify the change.
@@AnthonyJ350True! for security-related updates to the frequency is logical. I see the same changes made with Bluetooth connectivity on TVs. Old devices can no longer communicate properly unless you upgrade with something better.
Putting this here to help others in 2023+. I have a 2010 Land Rover and a 2013 Elantra. I installed a new Chamberlain side mounted garage door opener in 2020 and had to buy the Homelink Repeater to get the vehicle’s Homelink to work with the new garage door opener. It worked great. Then we moved in 2023. I brought my Homelink Repeater with me to the new house and installed a new side mounted garage. I setup my existing Homelink Repeater and no dice. I called Homelink and they said due to a lawsuit by Genie that Chamberlain lost they had to change the algorithm they were using in their new garage door openers in 2022. Any existing Homelink Repeaters do not support this new 2022+ algorithm. Homelink released a new version of their Homelink Repeater in 2022 that supports 2022+ garage door openers from Chamberlain. This new unit has a model number of RPTRMC. The “MC” suffix indicates this new version. I threw out my old version and purchased this new one and it worked perfectly first try. I hope that helps at least one other person from losing their mind. :)
That's really good to know. I actually had a similar issue when our gate got installed. I purchased a new repeater and it worked. I called Lift Master and chatted with tech support, they didn't even know this. I'll have to make a follow up video. Thank you!
So I was able to train the homelink with the compatibility bridge remote (light flashed on opener) but the door still will not operate when I press the homelink button. ????
Every time I get a new car, I have to do the Home Link nightmare. Having the Fob makes programming a lot easier. For Maximum range, the antenna wire should be in a vertical position not bent or curled up. Heat Shrink over the antenna will stiffen it up so it stays nice and vertical. My range is over 200 Ft.
@@stealthg35infiniti94 Weird because when we tune wire antennas at work they need bunny ears or bends sometimes. And we use a $10K tool to tune and verify.
@@AnthonyJ350 Not all antennas work the same. Some are omnidirectional, some are directional, some work on plane principal. Wire antennas are cut to a fraction of the wavelength they intend to broadcast. Ideally they should be fully extended without bends for Maximum broadcast efficiency.
@@stealthg35infiniti94 It works in our compound so I'm happy with it. I would rather it be tied up than my floor squeegee always hitting it. My secondary one I'm able to leave fully straight.
2010 kia soul has the same mirror as your Nissan and 2001 yukon for your truck out side. Having issues with liftmaster 8164W. Or circuit board part number 050ACTWF. Picking up a repeater to see if that will fix it. Will program but not operate door opener.
That's pretty much the issue I had. It would look like confirmation during programming but no operation. The repeater will most likely solve your issue.
I have a Liftmaster 2008 manufacture date with the purple program button and a 2018 Audi S4 with side assist ....have to pull the 5amp fuse for side assist from trunk fuse box then program homelink with door opener procedure for all garage doors then replace the fuse. Liftmaster bridge would not work.....have to pull the fuse.
Thanks for sharing! Your scenario is opposit of the video. Newer car with am older garage door opener. The bridge is design for older vehicles to work with newer openers.
Ahh so this is my issue, I have spent lots of time trying to figure out why my 2001 Sierra home link won't work with my "newish" chamberlain wifi opener
@@AnthonyJ350 thanks for confirming. I have a 2 door garage. That means, I'll need 2 repeaters/bridges. I think I'll pass. I rather purchase a newer homelink mirror for my older car so it'll be compatible with my two newer garage door openers.
@@AnthonyJ350 sorry, I missed the part where you had 2 doors connected to one unit. I saw you had two units and thought they were needed for 2 doors. Didn't realize one of them was for the front gate. Thanks for making this video. Very well done and well explained!
@@AnthonyJ350 plenty of things. Firstly it’s a Datsun, secondly it’s for the poores. Third it rides like shit. Can’t get a v8 or air ride and can’t seat 5 comfortably. Also doesn’t have 4 zone climate control.
@@ZJlover1994 You didn't list anything fundamentally wrong with it. Just said your opinion. If you want more seats, get a G35. If you want a V8, there's LS conversion kits for these cars. Did you even watch the video I replied with?
My tips. #1 A single homelink bridge will work for multiple vehicles and 2 different doors. No need to buy more than one of these. #2 after programming my homelink in my car to the bridge transmitter code I had zero luck getting the door to learn the car's homelink signal using the learn button on my wall mounted push button. I instead had success using the yellow learn button under the lamp cover on the opener. Just a quick push and the light next to the button comes on. Then you push your assigned homelink button in vehicle within 30 seconds wait for the light to cycle fully before letting go. Then test and it should work. #3 you don't have to move the bridge from one opener to the other to get it as close as possible in order to program the second door it has plenty of range to reach door to door. I just set this up in my 2017 M240IX and was able to open my doors from a few houses down my street like a normal opener would. Good luck. Chamberlain's instruction writers should be fired and denied unemployment. LOL
What if I have an automated gate in the front of the house and garage doors in the back? And the house is over 5,000 square feet? Will 1 work?
My garage door openers are 20 feet in the air, a little bit annoying getting to the button. That's why I did it off the controller for learning mode.
@@AnthonyJ350 No idea about the range between the gate and garage.
@@AnthonyJ350 I'm glad that worked for you. After like 5 failed attempts doing all of the steps over and over I ended up having instant success using the opener mounted buttons.
@@swank1975 Do you have the same opener I have?
That's a cool Homelink wall plug in. I use my center remote button too in the G. It sure feels good when things work after an installation. If not for this video i wouldn't know they made this. You mentioned "cash grab" I do speculate why did they fix something that's not broken. 🤔 or.. did they "break" it so YOU need to buy this
In the article I show in the video they talk about the old Homelink interfering with airplane frequencies. I couldn't find any articles to support that claim though. Frequency formats change all the time and the new opener having a different security protocol alone is enough to justify the change.
@@AnthonyJ350True! for security-related updates to the frequency is logical. I see the same changes made with Bluetooth connectivity on TVs. Old devices can no longer communicate properly unless you upgrade with something better.
@@AnthonyJ350 airplane interference. I have no idea that was a thing.
@@BoOmBaMan I didn't think it could reach that far. But that's what the article claims.
Putting this here to help others in 2023+.
I have a 2010 Land Rover and a 2013 Elantra. I installed a new Chamberlain side mounted garage door opener in 2020 and had to buy the Homelink Repeater to get the vehicle’s Homelink to work with the new garage door opener. It worked great.
Then we moved in 2023. I brought my Homelink Repeater with me to the new house and installed a new side mounted garage. I setup my existing Homelink Repeater and no dice.
I called Homelink and they said due to a lawsuit by Genie that Chamberlain lost they had to change the algorithm they were using in their new garage door openers in 2022.
Any existing Homelink Repeaters do not support this new 2022+ algorithm.
Homelink released a new version of their Homelink Repeater in 2022 that supports 2022+ garage door openers from Chamberlain.
This new unit has a model number of RPTRMC. The “MC” suffix indicates this new version.
I threw out my old version and purchased this new one and it worked perfectly first try.
I hope that helps at least one other person from losing their mind. :)
That's really good to know. I actually had a similar issue when our gate got installed. I purchased a new repeater and it worked.
I called Lift Master and chatted with tech support, they didn't even know this. I'll have to make a follow up video. Thank you!
So I was able to train the homelink with the compatibility bridge remote (light flashed on opener) but the door still will not operate when I press the homelink button. ????
Did you program/ learn the homelink in the car to the opener after?
Every time I get a new car, I have to do the Home Link nightmare. Having the Fob makes programming a lot easier. For Maximum range, the antenna wire should be in a vertical position not bent or curled up. Heat Shrink over the antenna will stiffen it up so it stays nice and vertical. My range is over 200 Ft.
Yup that's why I clamped it. I had no room under it so I had to make a turn and then go vertical.
@@AnthonyJ350 Any time you bend it, you're losing range. If you have sufficient range bent, don't worry about it. Go for Fashion over Function.
@@stealthg35infiniti94 Weird because when we tune wire antennas at work they need bunny ears or bends sometimes. And we use a $10K tool to tune and verify.
@@AnthonyJ350 Not all antennas work the same. Some are omnidirectional, some are directional, some work on plane principal. Wire antennas are cut to a fraction of the wavelength they intend to broadcast. Ideally they should be fully extended without bends for Maximum broadcast efficiency.
@@stealthg35infiniti94 It works in our compound so I'm happy with it. I would rather it be tied up than my floor squeegee always hitting it. My secondary one I'm able to leave fully straight.
2010 kia soul has the same mirror as your Nissan and 2001 yukon for your truck out side. Having issues with liftmaster 8164W.
Or circuit board part number 050ACTWF.
Picking up a repeater to see if that will fix it.
Will program but not operate door opener.
That's pretty much the issue I had. It would look like confirmation during programming but no operation. The repeater will most likely solve your issue.
I have a Liftmaster 2008 manufacture date with the purple program button and a 2018 Audi S4 with side assist ....have to pull the 5amp fuse for side assist from trunk fuse box then program homelink with door opener procedure for all garage doors then replace the fuse. Liftmaster bridge would not work.....have to pull the fuse.
Thanks for sharing! Your scenario is opposit of the video. Newer car with am older garage door opener.
The bridge is design for older vehicles to work with newer openers.
Ahh so this is my issue, I have spent lots of time trying to figure out why my 2001 Sierra home link won't work with my "newish" chamberlain wifi opener
Ya this should be your solution. Try to buy it somewhere you can still return it if need be. You should only need one kit if the doors are close
Does it matter if you plug the repeater in before programming with the learning remote?
No it doesn't. I had to reprogram after and it all worked.
@@AnthonyJ350 Cool, thanks!
@@majestyk3337 Let us know if it works.
Do you need to keep that repeater/bridge plugged into an outlet at all times (even after the vehicle's homelink is set up)?
Yes you do, it translates the signal each time.
@@AnthonyJ350 thanks for confirming. I have a 2 door garage. That means, I'll need 2 repeaters/bridges. I think I'll pass. I rather purchase a newer homelink mirror for my older car so it'll be compatible with my two newer garage door openers.
@@cadd9511 You should only need one. Didn't you watch the whole video? I show 2 doors working with one unit plugged in.
@@AnthonyJ350 sorry, I missed the part where you had 2 doors connected to one unit. I saw you had two units and thought they were needed for 2 doors. Didn't realize one of them was for the front gate. Thanks for making this video. Very well done and well explained!
@@cadd9511 Are you going to get one?
Will one repeter open 2 doors?
Yup, I just use one repeater for 2 garage doors.
@AnthonyJ350 okay great...thank you for your help.
@@davidmontgomery9464 You're welcome, please let us know if this works for you.
Vehicle is a bit of an exaggeration for a Datsun. It’s more of an overpowered riding mower. Total japcrap
What's wrong with the 350Z?
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You think this is poorly designed and built?
@@AnthonyJ350 plenty of things. Firstly it’s a Datsun, secondly it’s for the poores. Third it rides like shit. Can’t get a v8 or air ride and can’t seat 5 comfortably. Also doesn’t have 4 zone climate control.
@@AnthonyJ350 well it’s japcrap so of course it’s awful. Almost as miserable as Toyota and Honda
@@ZJlover1994 You didn't list anything fundamentally wrong with it. Just said your opinion. If you want more seats, get a G35. If you want a V8, there's LS conversion kits for these cars.
Did you even watch the video I replied with?