Genie 3042 compatible remote

Genie SilentMax 1000 (Model 3042)

Genie 3042 motor unit: PROGRAM button (color not stated officially)?PROGRAMLayout varies by model
Verified answer

You need a Intellicode remote. Best documented match: G3T-R

  • Intellicodecode system
  • 315/390 MHzremote frequency
  • 1 verified remote

The manufacturer answered compatibility for this exact opener model on its official store.

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Verified compatible remotes

Remotes verified for the Genie 3042
RemoteTypeHow it’s verifiedSource
G3T-R3-button visor remoteConfirmed by manufacturer Q&AEvidence

Check before you buy

  1. Match the model label.

    It should read 3042. Model plate on the opener powerhead.

  2. Confirm it is an Intellicode opener.

    Genie’s current remotes are Intellicode remotes. Older DIP-switch Genie openers need a different remote.

  3. Program it the official way.

    Use the opener’s programming button and the steps in the official Genie manual or the remote’s instructions.

Evidence

Excerpts from official Genie sources. Open a source to read it in full.

G3T-R — Confirmed by manufacturer Q&A · checked 2026-10-19

The manufacturer answered compatibility for this exact opener model on its official store.

“Q: Will this remote be a good replacement for my garage? Garage model: 3042 Remote model: G3T-A … A: Yes, the G3T-R 3-Button Remote is a compatible remote for Genie model 3042 and a compatible replacement for the G3T-A.”
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Genie G3T-R 3-Button Remote – Genie Store (product page and Q&A) · The Genie Company · Product description
“Frequency: Dual frequency 315/390 MHz”