What kind of range do you get with this? I just bought a new 3 button Genie, and have to be at the door with my arm out the window to use them
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I got this for my daughter she uses it from about 30 - 50 feet away in her car with the windows down. My Father in law had some problems with that same remote new. He took it back and the replacement worked great. Probably got a bad unit.
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No problem with range here. I can activate the garage door consistently from the bottom of the driveway
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I can get my door to open atleast a half a block or more away. That's with it being inside of my bike or car.
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Can't speak to in-vehicle range as I only use this with my motorcycle, but we can open our garage door from within our house with it - approx 30 feet, plus two walls.
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My unit works from about 100-150ft from the garage door. As I approach the house while still in the car (windows still up) I click on the button and the garage door opens before I actually get there. I have 2 units one for each of my 2 cars and have not had a problem. The older unit that I bought several years ago had the battery replaced. I just bought another for my son-in-law for Christmas.
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Mine works when I'm 2 houses down the street from my own garage, so... 100 yards, give or take. You may want to check the antenna wire on your head unit if your Genie remote is working that poorly.
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Unfortunately, it won't work 12 blocks away...I tried to use it in my Garage and it worked, but the minute I went beyond my garage....It no longer worked! I hear it depends on the area you live in too...Rural or City! In the city it only works around my house!
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Sorry, I can't answer your question. I would recommend calling Genie directly, they should be able to answer your question.
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My apartment window faces east here in Milwaukee. I get 20 channels and some are fuzzy.. The stations are 10 - 20 miles away... The stations are west from my window. I suggest that you buy it from Walmart/Target with cash, mine only cost 39.00 with a built in apm. Try it out if it doesn't work then return your item and get your refund. If it works then you can buy it from Amazon after you return it. Or keep it.
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What operating system and version are you using?If you already have returned it, I recommend getting the Alfa 1W (1000mW) AWUS036H, If you can, get the 9dBi antenna with it. The range is VERY good. (I got this yagi antenna, a 1W Alfa card, and a 2W Alfa card, I find the alfa cards actually get slightly better signal/strength when compared side by side with a network analyzer.)Happy huntingAlfa AWUS036H 1000mW 1W Deluxe Bundle 802.11b/g High Gain USB Wireless Long-Rang Wi-Fi Network Adapter with 5dBi and a 9dBi Antenna and Suction cup Window Mount dock Also includes a Neoprene carrying case - For Wardriving & Range Extension - What operating system and version are you using?If you already have returned it, I recommend getting the Alfa 1W (1000mW) AWUS036H, If you can, get the 9dBi antenna with it. The range is VERY good. (I got this yagi antenna, a 1W Alfa card, and a 2W Alfa card, I find the alfa cards actually get slightly better signal/strength when compared side by side with a network analyzer.)Happy huntingAlfa AWUS036H 1000mW 1W Deluxe Bundle 802.11b/g High Gain USB Wireless Long-Rang Wi-Fi Network Adapter with... » Read More What operating system and version are you using?If you already have returned it, I recommend getting the Alfa 1W (1000mW) AWUS036H, If you can, get the 9dBi antenna with it. The range is VERY good. (I got this yagi antenna, a 1W Alfa card, and a 2W Alfa card, I find the alfa cards actually get slightly better signal/strength when compared side by side with a network analyzer.)Happy huntingAlfa AWUS036H 1000mW 1W Deluxe Bundle 802.11b/g High Gain USB Wireless Long-Rang Wi-Fi Network Adapter with 5dBi and a 9dBi Antenna and Suction cup Window Mount dock Also includes a Neoprene carrying case - For Wardriving & Range Extension - « Show Less
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From Genie site:Compatible with all Genie openers produced since 1995. I will tell you I had no issues setting it up to my old Genie opener I installed around 2001. So yes my remote was the larger Black one with single grey button ACSCTG Type 1. This one works fine but I have a wooden door with regular wooden garage connected to home. I tend to believe its weeker signal gets interupted by metal garage/doors. Its only about the size of a key fob witch is great but I must be within 70ft of my door to open it....Its small size makes it worth that to me.
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Don't know what to tell you Craig. I know my kids open the garage way before they get to the driveway, so the range is at least a couple hundred feet. Are you sure the little wire that acts as the receiver on the remote itself is not blocked in some way? I know I have mine hanging down and it seems to get the signal from the remote pretty easily.
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Not sure about Mac but this thing has a very limited range, (3 feet) if that is important to you
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i am having the same issue, i have two remotes. One of them is in my car and it works down the block but this one i have to stand RIGHT NEXT to the garage door. very annoying and not worth it.
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Hi, this add-on system works off of the factory remote, so the range is the same as it currently has.
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Read any ONE of the SEVEN one star reviews for this product, for a detailed explanation of the many KNOWN issues this opener has. If you had it installed (and it's still under warranty), see if you can get it replaced with another brand. That is what I did (with a very reliable Chamberlain). Genie continues to sell this model despite the "known" circuit board issue that so many have had problems with . . . . Good luck.
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Based on the product description, the switch works up to 100 feet range so you may have interference. Another user suggested requesting different channel which sound fine if you can get that. On the other hand have you tried Home Depot or Lowe's so you may talk to a sales associate who can guide you & in case it doesn't work return would be easy.
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These are good products however, a lot of the "range" id dependent upon the type equipment that you have i.e., language being utilized and whether its laptop and/or desktop. Especially important will be be type input Modem being utilized at your home for outward dissemination. It all adds into the equation. I have personally used these years ago for equipment in my home (large area home) and with a laptop at the end of the house; it worked satisfactorily. I would highly - very highly - recommend that you contact your local provider and inqjuire with them as to the range requirements for their channel input/output regarding the usage of the Netgear PL AV200. We were fortunate in that our Provider happens to be Bright House, one of the best in the industry if not the best - for full range of connection. Their input modem (located in our home) is the Ubee with wide-area coverage and no additional expander/boosters are necessary. Again, check with you local Provider and they should be able to provide you with the exact parameters you need to follow i.e., distance from their input modem, etc..... Sorry, but equipment these days is relevant to Provider-provided Modem equipment; thats the main goodie in it all........... Good luck...... Skip
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Hi...Range of remote at my house is about 25 feet....Mine will not work through walls.
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I bought two of these and they both have terrible ranges... about 12 feet. And it takes about 3 seconds AFTER the button is pressed for the door to start opening. Is your garage door opener using Intellicode I?
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The repeater makes everything super slow. If you want a speedy response get a Genie opener. Repeater not required.
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I honestly don't know... It is my experience with GENIE is that they have an exceptional customer service department. I called with a question about using this opener with my older unit, they not only answered my question they walked me through the setup while on the phone with me.... I also bought one for my son who is a motorcycle rider as well.. He thinks is magic that the thing fits in his pocket and works as well as his car.. (Range, dependability, and easy setup....)http://www.geniecompany.com/default.aspx