Accessories - New HomeLink(R) Protocol
NUMBER 056GROUP General
DATE September 2012
MODEL All Models with HomeLink(R)
SUBJECT:
NEW HOMELINK(R) GARAGE DOOR OPENER PROTOCOL
A new HomeLink(R) protocol is being introduced that may affect owners of current and previous-generation Kia vehicles equipped with HomeLink(R) mirror-integrated transmitters and built prior to Fall 2012-Winter 2013, except for Sedona (VQ).
In 2011, the new protocol, called HomeLink(R) IV (also referred to as HomeLink(R) with QuickTrain(R)), began to be introduced on garage door openers made by the Chamberlain, LiftMaster, and Craftsman brands. These HomeLink(R) IV openers are fitted with a yellow antenna wire. Previous generation HomeLink(R) III garage door openers, which may continue to be sold until old inventory is exhausted, can be operated normally by HomeLink(R) IV mirrors. However, HomeLink(R) IV garage door openers require special modifications to be operated by HomeLink(R) III mirrors.
The figure above shows how to identify HomeLink(R) IV mirrors, based on the FCC ID, which is laser-marked onto the rear housing of the mirror. "HL4" signifies HomeLink(R) IV, whereas "HL3" signifies HomeLink(R) III.
If a customer has a HomeLink(R) IV garage door opener (with a yellow antenna wire) and a HomeLink(R) III mirror, the customer may have to purchase and install a repeater kit in the garage, which is available from HomeLink(R). Other combinations of mirrors and garage door openers are not affected by this change.
For further assistance on HomeLink programming and for confirmation on whether a repeater kit is necessary, please direct customers to contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.