What is Chevrolet HomeLink®?

Have you just purchased a new Chevy vehicle and are uncertain as to what HomeLink® is? HomeLink® is a wireless control system. But what is Chevy HomeLink® used for? Chevrolet HomeLink® can be utilized to:

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

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What is Chevy HomeLink® Used For?

So, what is Chevy HomeLink® used for? HomeLink® is equipped with Chevy models like the Malibu, Trax, and Colorado, and allows Omaha drivers to enjoy the following benefits: 

• Battery-Free: Since HomeLink® is powered by the electrical system in your Chevy, you’ll never have to worry about changing batteries.
• Safety & Security: With most compatible garage door openers, the system will be able to 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 on the roads of Wahoo.
• Control Up to 3 Devices: Tastefully integrated into your vehicle’s interior, the HomeLink® system allows you to control up to three devices.
• 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.
• Ease of Use: Connecting your vehicle to your home is simply a matter of pressing a few buttons.

How to Program Chevy HomeLink® on My Vehicle?

Now that you know what HomeLink® is, Columbus drivers will be impressed by how fast and easy it is to program Chevy HomeLink® and sync the system up to your garage door opener. Just follow these four simple steps:

1. Press and Hold Down First and Third Buttons: The HomeLink® unit features 3 buttons and is most commonly 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. Press and Hold Preferred Program: 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 a rapid flash, indicating that the programming is complete.
3. Press the “Learn” Button on the Garage Door Opener: Go into your garage and press the “Learn” button on your garage door opener.
4. Press the Programmed Button to Connect: Return to your vehicle and press the programmed button on your car for a minimum of two seconds. You may see the lights on your garage door opener flash, indicating that it is connecting. 

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With a better understanding of what HomeLink® is, you can now feel more confident getting behind the wheel of a Chevy vehicle equipped with this cutting-edge technology. Reach out to us online to schedule a test drive of your preferred Chevy model, find out more about how to program your Chevy HomeLink® or Chevy MyLinksystem, or get connected to our service technicians to troubleshoot any problems you might be having with your HomeLink® setup.