Subaru Garage Door Opener Programming: Homelink

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Subaru Garage Door Opener Programming: Homelink
In this video I show you how to connect your Subaru to your garage door opener using the Subaru Homelink mirror. This will show you how to set up your garage door and pair it with your Subaru. This eliminates the need for the garage door opener and pairs it with your Subaru mirror. You will need the Subaru homelink mirror in order to do this. If your Subaru isn't equipped with the Subaru homelink mirror, you can purchase this from your local Subaru retailer and have them install it (labor cause may apply)
Here is a step by step guid to pair your garage door opener with your Subaru
1. press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons (1 and 3), releasing only when the HomeLink indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds.
2. Press the button on the Subaru homelink mirror that you want to program and then press and hold both the button on handheld the transmitter to the garage door that you want to program. Once it flashed, then release.
3. Press and the Subaru homelink button you just programmed. If the garage door opens/closes then programming is complete. If it does not then proceed to step 4.
4. Get a ladder and press and release the "learn" button on the back of your garage door motor head
5. Within 30 seconds get back into your vehicle and press and release the Subaru homelink button you just programmed up to 3 times or until your garage door activates.
Comment below with any questions you have!
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0:00 Intro
02:09 Step One
03:03 Step Two
04:23 Garage Status
04:41 Sync Multiple Doors
05:01 Second Method

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@quantoa68 8 ай бұрын

I used to be a Subaru salesperson in Vancouver Washington. Alex is the best salesperson and KZfaqrs, thanks!

@alexpmo 8 ай бұрын

Hey! Thank you! 😊

@RhondaHunt-wx4fx Ай бұрын

I bought my 2024 Crosstrek in April, and used the garage door opener to program the mirror. It didn't work, but after watching this video I was able to use the "learn button" on the garage door motor and program the mirror to open my garage door. I am thrilled. Thanks for your awesome videos. I have learned so much from them and are grateful that you share these.

@janareed1782 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was so easy! I just got a 2019 and the dealership didn't go over anything. Your videos have helped me SO much.

@alexpmo Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Happy to help 😃

@michaelpayne5545 9 ай бұрын

Hi Alex. I’ve been watching your videos in my research. I just bought a 2023 Subaru Forester Limited. One thing to note on mine. I had to have the ignition on to program my Homelink mirror. I know you mentioned you could have the car on or off, but on my 2023 Forester, it had to be on.

@dave06457 2 жыл бұрын

Alex, your videos are wonderful. I just got a new Crosstrek Limited and after watching many of your videos, I feel much further along the learning curve than I would have otherwise. This one was really helpful as I was able to complete the connection with the entry gate into my development and my garage door, both on the first try. Thanks again.

@Dunlapsville Жыл бұрын

Alex, I just purchased a 2022 Forester Touring. I needed help sync'ing up my garage door opener with the vehicle. Your video was very helpful. Your hints were concise/helpful and very easy to follow. So, thanks, you were a much better instructor that the dealership.

@NickR1993 Ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this video , I’ve been trying to to program my garage door for the past month and a half and after watching your video had no problems getting it the garage door programmed.

@CoachClark 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, your video has saved me a ton of time. I used this video 3 years ago when I bought my Subaru but we just moved and am so glad that I saved it. Thank you so much!!!

@karencoyle9708 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best! Alex, your directions are awesome! Thank you for making your videos. They are so helpful and easy to follow.

@cojasso 2 жыл бұрын

this is awesome, my garage door opener is old and even programming it to a regular garage door opener was so difficult. this took me less than 15 seconds to do, love it and thanks so much

@alexpmo 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it worked for you. Thanks Carlos!

@loribolte1980 2 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm! First time I've ever been able to sync my Homelink and my garage door! I had to have my car on while I programmed it (2022 Crosstrek) but it only took 10 seconds! Thank you!

@Trekman27 2 жыл бұрын

I was def having trouble until I watched your video. Used the Learn button and pressed the Homelink button 3 times and voila, it worked! Thanks much for the assist. 2022 Subaru Legacy just received 4 days ago.

@captscubadave Ай бұрын

When adding a clicker to an old system I found I had to pair my clicker to a Home-Link button, then hit the learn button on the opener unit and go back to press the assigned Home-Link button in the car. The old lift unit could not connect directly after just programming the button with the working clicker. It needed then to learn how Home-Link transmitted that learned signal in order to make it work! After a month of trying, I finally won the race! 😅 I didn’t catch that this might be needed from any of the multiple ‘how to’ vids posted; just stumbled to it on my own. Maybe I have one of the oldest lifters out there. 😊

@c4vette4fun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I have a 2012 since it was new, and just got the opener to work today after watching your video. Thanks again

@marthaspindler1184 9 ай бұрын

You are a wonder especially for those who haven't had a car before with all these features. Thank you soooo much😊

@jwlebers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks just got my 2024 Forester Sport and was having trouble getting it to pair up, watching your video got it going for me.

@inselligence7555 Жыл бұрын

Got my new Outback Touring package today and to think I was prepared to read the manual and was going to start with easy Garage door then I see this... You did a great job,! Thank you

@alexpmo Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Hope it saved you some time

@justcollectingdust Жыл бұрын

Some of the best videos on youtube, thank you and thanks for closed caption for us hearing impaired veterans.

@330melanie 2 жыл бұрын

Wow !! that's cool that you can check and see if your door is open or closed, I can't tell you how many times I have turned around to check my garage door. Lol !!!! Also, I am really enjoying your videos. I have learned a lot !!!! I will be ordering a Forester as soon as ordering opens up again..... and I certainly hope that it opens soon. I am really looking forward to owning my 1st Subaru. My husband bought a Imprezza 2 years ago and he loves it.

@Mattmanutube Жыл бұрын

Alex, your video is the ONLY one that correctly showed me how to do this with my 2017 legacy ….. no one else mentioned the delays or that it would work on the second time you used it to open the door ……thanks just subscribed Matt

@paulkahler1783 6 ай бұрын

Garage door must be to ild

@bzs331 2 жыл бұрын

Love this!!!! I have had my car since October and had not done this yet. Very helpful as always.

@prabaharansabanayagam7936 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I am using Garage key for 3 years and got to know this feature today only. Thank you

@kristiselwyn406 Жыл бұрын

Oh my lord. Thank you so much. I was at my wits end getting this paired. Your video made it work the first time. Man I can't thank you enough. Great job.

@santu55ubito 4 ай бұрын

Saved me a ton watching at work can't wait to get home and try it. New Crosstrek Widerness last month (2024) love it.

@billsistrunk6058 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and very clear explanation Alex. Will try this today. Appreciate your work and enjoying my 21 Forester.

@a_blaser 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I just picked up my Crosstrek and was wondering how to get this part all set up. Thanks for the video.

@alexpmo 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Austin! Thanks for watching and congrats on your new Crosstrek!

@Runningstart3000 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, thank you so much, I guess I am lazy and I would much rather learn a new technique from you than to read and experiment with the manual instructions, lol! Great video!

@wadehood7238 Жыл бұрын

You are one of the best KZfaq channels! Your videos are well done and very instructive. I purchased a 23 CrossTrek for many reasons, and your advice was very helpful :)

@alexpmo Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@user-ys8do6fm7e 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your videos have helped me tremendously with my new Subaru. So happy I found you 🥰

@ronsilva4615 2 жыл бұрын

I love this mirror! It's really easy to set up. I only have the one garage door. So, I only need to use one of the buttons. I also appreciate what you said about cancelling out the buttons if you sell the car. Of course, being that I just got a 2022 Forester, that won't be happening for a long! LOL! Thanks Alex!

@alexpmo 2 жыл бұрын

Lol let's hope not! 😂

@SMenon656 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool . I will also activate my garage door when my new vehicle arrives! Thank you.

@TroysHobbies Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I followed your instruction and it worked on the first try.

@Clubmud Жыл бұрын

Just traded in my 2016 Subaru Outback for a 2023 Outback. Your videos are very helpful. Thanks!

@alexpmo Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for the super thanks!

@robertlyon4804 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Alex!!!! Now in the near future will be ordering my Touring model.

@717dash_cam 2 жыл бұрын

Did this with mine at a friends house, where I consistently dog-sit on weekends every couple of months. I already have keys etc... but this will make it easier if I do a costco run or whatever for them or if we take my car to go do running when I'm just hanging out with them. The 'Learn' button is a PITA on the actual motor unit, and I was doing it solo, so I just parked inside and did it all from the passenger seat through the sunroof.

@timothyd.franklin9076 Жыл бұрын

Always the best videos for Subaru. Thanks!

@hphillips7425 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. I plan on doing our forester wilderness when we get it back after the damage from when the vehicle was transported to the dealership is repaired

@michaeliantorno2355 Жыл бұрын

Alex is the best at explaining!!!

@JonathanBaileyn2u 8 ай бұрын

Great! Thank you for informing us on how to clear 🙏

@StephenSauls1960 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, youe videos have been very helpful with my Wilderness.

@Mr05Chuck 2 жыл бұрын

Got one on order. How do you like yours?

@shelleycoykendall8878 9 ай бұрын

This was super helpful. Thank you!

@debramanners9455 7 ай бұрын

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

@danharvey61 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Worked like you showed. Good job!

@appleguyone 2 жыл бұрын

its flashing orange pointing down, flashing orange pointing up. Awesome stuff. Thanks

@bradkman 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you so much! 🙏

@theDrGreg1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was missing the step of resetting the mirror before pairing. The "official" video made no mention of that.

@k2wo1 Жыл бұрын

Love your Channel! Thanks for all the great videos.

@alexpmo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@robertippoliti5186 5 ай бұрын

thanks. worked like a charm on my 2024 forester

@yashim4602 Жыл бұрын

This worked perfectly! 🙌🏼

@dontroup6313 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Very helpful.

@dsonyay 3 ай бұрын

Worked exactly as you suggest in my case. Thanks!

@alexpmo 3 ай бұрын

Perfect!

@suepatria9855 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you.

@ralphloeffler 11 ай бұрын

Had luck the first try on the garage door thanks

@Andrey-np2im 8 ай бұрын

Nice video bro. Thank you so much

@howardmativetsky7770 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex. As always, I appreciate your videos and look forward to them. I just picked up my 2022 Forester Sport after a 4 month wait and am loving it. I have a question which is unrelated to the topic here but hope you can help me. In my secondary screen above the dash, my weather is showing me the temps for somewhere in New York while I love in Toronto Canada. Could you tell me how to change that. I thank you for your time and hope things pick up for all you sales people soon. Cheers

@alexandrosparavatos5100 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are gold!!!

@alexpmo Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dianablanco8587 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! This was helpful.

@alexpmo 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@meinasalon 8 ай бұрын

It worked. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

@FLtrailblazer 6 ай бұрын

Dude I want that hoodie!

@matthewrobinson4323 11 ай бұрын

Some of the best KZfaq videos! I just purchased a new 2023 Forester Premium with home link. I'm frustrated with the garage door opener. It seems to work with the ignition on, but not with it off. My wife's 2020 Nissan Rogue SLawd works either with the ignition on or off. ???

@archerdude100 10 ай бұрын

Super easy. Thanks

@jhurwitz6150 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro appreciate the love

@louisemarie7734 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful and well don.

@alexpmo 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@000rockie000 Жыл бұрын

Did not realize how simple this was, and I've had my car 7 years 😂 took five seconds to set up, and it.does work with the garage to my condo complex. thanks for this!!

@withoutdestination7840 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, My wife and I are on the fence about getting one of the Wilderness models. There's a lot of additional accessories on the website, and we were wondering if you could do a vid on the wide variety available. Thanks for the great videos that you do.

@infidel9810 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, first of all as a long time Subaru owner (over 15 years) I would like to thank you for all the effort and time that you put on your videos in order to provide us with valuable information! Second of all, can you give us an update on the chip shortage and when do you think things might get normal with Subaru? Also do you think the 2023 Crosstrek would be out by the end of the year? Once again, thanks for everything you do!

@alexpmo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Armando! Yes, I'll see what I can do to come up with a video covering these details

@jannadeau9848 Жыл бұрын

The 2023 Crosstrek is available now - saw it at my local Subaru car lot.

@infidel9810 Жыл бұрын

@@jannadeau9848 I just picked up my 2023 Crosstrek Limited and I am so happy!

@tammymossholder1058 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, could you do a video on how to update the infotainment system software? I’d be interested in that! Thanks for considering.

@emilianovelizhernandez1468 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@jayflynn299 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. New 22 Outback Onyx owner (love it). I use this opener for a driveway gate. I find the signal to be quite weak, especially if I’m backing out of the driveway (I have to get the car just a foot or two from the gate). My old car (Honda Odyssey) could open the gate from 50’. Is this weak signal to be expected from the Outback? Thank you.

@FLtrailblazer 6 ай бұрын

Thx man trying to sync mine

@edwintopacio2496 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex for your instructions. I had to connect button behind the motor. However the last known status doesn’t work for me. Any suggestions? I appreciate all the efforts you put into this video. I’m driving a 2023 Legacy. Take care now.

@Gmarie4612 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome.! It was quick and easy. However, the video says you can have your car off or on while setting but I found it only worked with the car on. Not sure why.

@dannymcneal 9 ай бұрын

You illustrated how to check to see the last status to know if you left your garage door open or closed it, and you used the #1 position on the mirror in the example. What if your garage door was synced with the mirror’s #2 button, which two buttons on the mirror would you depress in order to ascertain that status? Thanks!

@DIYDharma Ай бұрын

Alex, I've watched your videos and the videos of others and still no luck with my 2004 Outback XT. I've programmed two Benzes, a Lexus, a Toyota and an aftermarket remote from Amazon but no luck with the Outback. The orange light on the mirror is always blinking whether I short press or press and hold. I've been using the learn feature on my Genie opener but no go. Even parked the outback in the next bay so it is as close I can get it to the opener but no luck. Any thoughts? Love your vides and love my Outback.

@daisymj7846 Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, love your videos, am learning so much on my new Forester Wilderness. The garage door opener is not working with either technique shown in the video. what kind of trouble shooting can I do? Is it limited to only certain openers? I have a Chamberlain door opener. Please advise, thx

@tammymossholder1058 2 жыл бұрын

I had to do use the learn button in both my 2022 Outback and my moms 2018 Forester because just using the clicker to program the mirror buttons, the buttons stopped working after about a week. Frustrating but thankful for the learn button and a ladder😉

@alexpmo 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got it figured out! I guess it all depends on the garage door opener brand/year and the year of your car. I'm just not sure which ones require the learn button process and which require the clicker/mirror process 😅

@tammymossholder1058 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexpmo I’m not sure which needs which either but if you have to program your mirror more than twice, it’s time to get out a ladder. No problems for either car since.

@vincenthuebert2845 11 ай бұрын

I own an Outback and just realized that the garage door opener will work regardless of whether the key fob is in the car or not. This means that if you forget to lock the car at night anyone can come by and push the button and open your garage door. This is a massive security risk and I would recommend disabling the garage door opener for this reason unless there is a work around.

@oldfordman68 8 ай бұрын

Should be common practice to lock the door from your garage to your house

@Dactylonian 7 ай бұрын

Nope. We have a 2020 Forester and the homelink will not activate unless the car has power (engine on or engine start/stop button pushed). For example, when we arrive home and turn the car off, the homelink button does nothing. Have to give the car power in order for homelink to work.

@dienduong2072 3 ай бұрын

@@oldfordman68 bad guy can break the window!

@joashlex 2 жыл бұрын

Can you show your next videos about jacking point in new forester 2022. Where can we find it for new beginner.

@markhuser5682 4 ай бұрын

Can you do a video for the 2024 Outback Touring? Seems there are a few more buttons on the mirror than there are on your car.

@HaroldBrownJr Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex

@joewilliams4142 Жыл бұрын

Just bought. 23 Outback ….these videos are a huge help. I’m trying to sync doors. My garage would not sync so will try the learn button. But on my GATE: it is a “NICE” brand. It won’t sync. Any ideas ?

@coast2toast443 2 жыл бұрын

That housing community looks like a magazine ad, nice

@alexpmo 2 жыл бұрын

Took many years of saving to afford lol

@paulpuglia8480 2 жыл бұрын

Alex, what I would Iike to know snd see. I'm getting a 2022 Forster Forester Sport and I'm having a trailer hitch put on at the dealership when it ever comes in. What is the weight capacity of the trailer hitch and what will it look like on the back I'm pulling a single trailer with 1 jet ski on it which is around 1200 pounds total can you show this on your show thank you.

@dja6404 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, I just purchased a 2022 Forester Sport and tried setting up my home link garage control and it worked but I don’t see the up and down arrows when I close or open the door. At night when I open/close my garage door, the house icon lights up white and I can see the shadows of the up and down arrows but it doesn’t light up or show the orange light when I close or open the garage door. Any tips about this issue? Thank you.

@lyndatatara1187 11 ай бұрын

It's time to renew my Starlink. Is it necessay?necessary? Also, thanks for all your tips. This car is way to smart...

@Intrepid175a 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of garage door opener are you using? I've got a relatively old one. I had to do like you showed toward the end of the video and push the learn button, then push the button in the car three times before it synced up. Also, I've never seen the arrows on my mirror that show whether or not the door is open or closed. I'd love to have that feature.

@Babs11285 2 жыл бұрын

Did Subaru get rid of just the regular auto dimming mirrow with compass WITHOUT the homelink? I can only find the mirror with homelink and I just wanted to get the one with the compass but without homelink

@santu55ubito 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@alexpmo 4 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@lenbush3257 10 ай бұрын

Hi Alex, just pickup 2024 crosstrek limited. Everything is great except for two one thing that I find different then the 2015 Legacy that I replaced. The rear seat headrests seem to block the rear view when I am driving. Any thoughts - thanks Len

@anthonymiller2573 Жыл бұрын

would this mirror style work for the 4th gen legacy? i like this mirror better than the one i can get

@1800dontcare 2 жыл бұрын

1st :D wish we had things like this in Australia… Such a nanny country lol… at least the secret pin button works…!

@l... 2 жыл бұрын

Also full auto windows panel control

@1800dontcare 2 жыл бұрын

@@l... Yes have full auto windows in my 22 Outback here in Australia

@alexpmo 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!🙁 I'm always surprised by how different the offerings are depending on where you're located.

@dracwing24 2 жыл бұрын

Is stuff like this prohibited in Australia?

@l... 2 жыл бұрын

@@1800dontcare ( Full auto for all windows ) did you know the number of master switch please

@ugonow69 8 ай бұрын

Can I assume that these buttons only work when the fob is present? In other words, if someone busted the window, they can't just reach in and open the garage door? Great vid, btw!

@barbarawhitener3409 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos. Very helpful. I am having trouble syncing my garage door opener. I lost my remote so I am using the learn button on the garage door opener. The light on the garage door learn button comes on but on the rear view mirror the light flashes orange. No matter how long I hold the button down it still flashes orange. It is a Sears garage door opener about 10+ years old I think. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks so much

@sandypwe3 Жыл бұрын

I’m having the same issue. Did u solve it? If so how?

@dannarsavage2920 Ай бұрын

With a Genie opener, I had to do both methods: the one described at 3:00 AND the one described at 5:00.

@Dire-Wolf-HV 2 жыл бұрын

Ok. So back to my previous question. I have tried several times and ways to program homelink. I have a 2002 craftsman garage motor. Do I need a home link bridge receiver? Would this work. I can’t find the answer. Please help

@dennisfillbrandt753 Жыл бұрын

Thank 2X

@amyhahn5239 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, thanks for the video I love them! I did what you said and it went green on the light like it synced up but the garage door still will not open or close using the function on the rearview mirror. Does that mean I have to open the garage door opener and push that learn button?

@alexpmo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it sounds like you may have to use the learn button. Let me know if you can't figure it out and I'll try to help further

@bardamu9662 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, Thanks for sharing. Do you need to keep your garage remote control around after completing the setup or can you leave it at home and still your the homelink feature? Thanks

@alexpmo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! You can leave your garage door opener at home once your homelink is set up

@herbertgingoldphd7178 Жыл бұрын

Can you sync up the garage door opener from one car to a second that already has that signal.

@susie4lifeutube Жыл бұрын

I was able to sync with my previous home's garage door. When I moved, I cleared it out. It would not sync. I did the "learn" to no avail. I have a sun pass on my car which sits directly under the rear view mirror. It must be in that location for the toll bridge reader to read it. Do you think that may be causing my problem? I did not have the sun pass in my previous home.