What is HomeLink®?

HomeLink® is a vehicle-based wireless control system that is built into many Chevy cars, as well as Chevy trucks and SUVs. Using a radio frequency transmitter, HomeLink® allows you to conveniently:

• Open and close garage doors or automatic gates
• Activate/deactivate home security systems
• Turn on/off home interior and exterior lights, appliances, and other in-home electronics

Learn more about the benefits of HomeLink® and find out how easy it is to program the system in this guide from Standard Motors in Swift Current.

Benefits of HomeLink®

An important part of finding out what is HomeLink® is learning about the range of benefits this system provides and how it can make your life easier. If you drive a Chevrolet Malibu, Silverado, Traverse, or other vehicle equipped with Chevy HomeLink®, you’ll enjoy the following features:

• Ease of Use: All you have to do is press a few buttons to connect your vehicle to your home.
• 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 3 Devices: The HomeLink® system allows you to control up to three devices.
• Safety and Security: With most compatible garage door openers, Chevy HomeLink® will let you know if your garage door has been left open or closed. HomeLink® apps also allow you to remotely control other in-home devices, such as the lights and security system, which can provide you with an extra level of peace-of-mind when you’re on the road in Kyle, Saskatoon, or beyond.
• Battery-Free: HomeLink® is powered by the electrical system in your Chevy, so you’ll never have to worry about changing batteries.

How Do I Program HomeLink®?

Programming HomeLink® is quick and easy. Just follow these steps to connect your compatible garage door opener to your car:

1. The HomeLink® unit features 3 buttons and is typically located on the ceiling of the car above the center console. Press and hold down the first and third buttons until the interior lights of your car begin to flash. This usually takes about 20 seconds. Note that pressing the first and third buttons is the master reset; you do not need to do this when subsequently adding other devices.
2. Once the ceiling lights begin to flash, press and hold the button you wish to program while simultaneously holding the open/close button on your garage door opener. The lights should go from a slow to rapid flash, indicating that the programming is complete.
3. Go into your garage and press the “learn” button on your garage door opener.
4. Return to your vehicle and press the programmed button on your car for a minimum of two seconds. The lights on your garage door opener should flash, indicating that it is connecting.

Get Answers to Your Chevy Tech Questions at Standard Motors

Whether you are trying to figure out what HomeLink® is, want to know how to program the system, or have questions about other Chevy technologies such as the Chevy MyLink system, the experts at Standard Motors are here to help. Want to add Chevy HomeLink® or another convenient tech feature to your car, truck or SUV? Our Parts Centre is well-stocked with genuine Chevy accessories, and the certified technicians in our Service Centre near Regina can install any accessories or parts for you. Please feel free to reach out if you’d like more information.