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HomeLink Connect App v1.0Quick Start Guide
© GENTEX CORPORATION – SEPTEMBER 2018 | CONFIDENTIALQuick Start Guide v1.0
Overview
HOMELINK
HomeLink is the most widely used and trusted
car-to-home automation system. It consists of
vehicle-integrated programmable buttons that
use RF and/or cloud-based wireless control to
operate a myriad of home automation devices,
including garage doors, thermostats, home
lighting and more.
NOTE
HomeLink Connect is not compatible with existing RF-only HomeLink buttons. Consult your owner’s manual or the HomeLink web site to see if your vehicle is HomeLink Connect compatible or to learn more about its operation.
Available for iOS and Android devices.
ON-SCREEN BUTTONS
On some vehicles, buttons configured
in the app appear on the center console
touch screen.
IN-MIRROR BUTTONS
On other vehicles, buttons configured in
the app are operated by mirror-integrated
buttons with Bluetooth Low Energy.
HOMELINK CONNECT MOBILE APP
Use the app to configure all your home automation
devices, then connect it to your vehicle.
HOMELINK CONNECT
Wireless control is made possible through HomeLink Connect, a home automation
aggregator app that can be configured and paired with HomeLink Connect compatible
vehicles, allowing users to activate home automation devices or entire scenes without
needing to fumble with their phone.
Depending on your vehicle, HomeLink Connect can be operated by buttons created in
the app that populate the vehicle’s touch screen, and/or mirror-integrated buttons that
operate via Bluetooth Low Energy.
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Getting Started with HomeLink Connect
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DOWNLOAD THE APP
Download the HomeLink Connect app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
CREATE A HOMELINK ACCOUNT
Follow the app prompts to create your own unique HomeLink account. You’ll be asked
to accept the Terms & Conditions of Gentex Corporation, which owns HomeLink, and
Yonomi, our home automation aggregator partner. If you already have an account,
simply sign in.
HomeLink and Yonomi are working with the leaders in home automation to bring you
simple, convenient and comprehensive control of all your various home automation
devices. With an ever-growing list of compatible partners, HomeLink is one of the only
in-vehicle features that will grow increasingly useful the longer you own it.
Compatible Devices
For the most recent list of compatible home automation devices/partners, visit:
connect.homelink.com/compatible-products
LINK YOUR EXISITING ACCOUNTS
Once you’ve created your HomeLink account, the app will populate automatically with a list of connected home
brands available through HomeLink. Find the products you own and connect their accounts to HomeLink by entering
their login information. Repeat for all your accounts. Successfully connected accounts are confirmed by the yellow
“Account Linked” label.
Submit
Verify PasswordEnter Password Again
PasswordEnter Password
EmailEnter Email
Your NameEnter Name
Include 8 characters, uppercase, lowercase & 1 number
I accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for HomeLink Connect and Yonomi
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Create An Account
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HomeLink Account Creation
Create your HomeLink account.
Link AccountAmazon Alexa
Link AccountSchlage
Link AccountInsteon
Link AccountLogitech Harmony
Link AccountLiFX
Link AccountHoneywell TCC
Link AccountHoneywell Lyric
Link AccountMiHome
Link AccountEcobee
Link AccountAugust
Link Smart Home Skip
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Link New Account
Account LinkedHoneywell TCC
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My Smart Home
Account LinkedEcobee
OAuth Screens
Provided by
3rd Party
Accounts
auth.accountname.com
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Cancel
Smart Home
Products List
Find the smart home
products you own.
Account Login
Log in to your existing
accounts.
Confirmation of
Linked Accounts
Successfully linked accounts
are noted in yellow.
Done!
You’re now ready to
configure the app and
your in-vehicle controls.
4 CONFIGURE THE APP AND IN-VEHICLE CONTROLS
Depending on your vehicle, HomeLink Connect can be activated by digital buttons created in the app that populate on
the vehicle’s touch screen display once the phone is connected, or physical mirror-integrated buttons via a Bluetooth
Low Energy connection with the phone.
Configuring On-Screen Buttons
InControl™
HomeLink Connect compatible on-screen systems include Jaguar Land Rover’s
InControl smart connectivity and infotainment system. HomeLink Connect is part
of the automaker’s InControl Apps suite, which enables drivers to remotely connect
with their cars.
For more information on InControl, visit:
www.landroverusa.com/ownership/incontrol/detail.html
www.jaguarusa.com/owners/incontrol/connectivity/incontrol-apps.html
NOTE
Owners of InControl systems must download the InControl app to their phones prior to using HomeLink Connect or any other compatible app.
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The InControl display has two separate configurable areas: Status and Buttons. Use the tabs in the app to select
Status Bar or Buttons.
InControl Status Setup
To add a device status to your display, select Status Bar, tap +, and select the device you’d like displayed. Its status will
be updated as defined by its manufacturer. You can modify or delete status displays from the app at any time.
Home Front Lights On
Lock Porch Front Lights OffUnlock Porch
Away
On (12:08am)Garage Light Side Porch
Off (7:10am) On (7:10pm)BasementStatus Bar
Buttons
Home Front Lights On
Lock Porch Front Lights OffUnlock Porch
Away
On (12:08am)Garage Light Side Porch
Off (7:10am) On (7:10pm)Basement
Select a Device
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SaveCancel
DEVICES
Ecobee
Front Door LockLock / Unlock
Ecobee3Status Not Available
Back Door LockLock / Unlock
DEVICES
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Add a Status
Tap + to add a device status.
Choose a Device
Select the device status you
want to display.
Done!
Your status display(s) will
sync to the vehicle when you
connect your phone.
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Home Front Lights On
Lock Porch Front Lights OffUnlock Porch
Away
On (12:08am)Garage Light Side Porch
Off (7:10am) On (7:10pm)Basement
OnScreen
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Edit
SettingsOnScreenHomeLink+
Status BarButtons
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See the status of up to 3 smart home devices when connected into your vehicle.
*Not all devices send their status and some will only update at certain intervals.
Front Door LockNo Action
DEVICES
Ecobee
Back Door LockNo Action
DEVICES
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CHANGE ICON
Button NameName Your Button
New Button
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SaveCancel
InControl Button Setup
To add a button to your display, select Button, tap +, name and choose a button icon, and select the device’s
functionality. You can modify or delete a button from the app at any time.
Configuring Physical In-Mirror Buttons
Some HomeLink Connect compatible
vehicles use physical vehicle-integrated
buttons to execute home automation
commands. The most common
application is three buttons located
in the rearview mirror.
Add a Button
Tap + to add a device
status.
Configure the Button
Choose button name,
icon and functionality.
Done!
You status button(s) will sync to the vehicle
and appear on your InControl touch screen
when you connect your phone.
NOTE
HomeLink Connect is not compatible with existing RF-only HomeLink buttons. Consult your owner’s manual or the HomeLink website to see if your vehicle is HomeLink Connect compatible or to learn more about its operation.
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Button Setup
To program one of the physical buttons through the app, select + for the button you want to configure, name and
choose a button icon, and select the device’s functionality. You can modify or delete a button from the app at any time.
Garage door or gate openers programmed on the device will function as normal.
HomeLink +
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SettingsOnScreenHomeLink+
Connect Mirror
Front Door LockNo Action
DEVICES
Ecobee
Back Door LockNo Action
DEVICES
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CHANGE ICON
Button NameName Your Button
New Button
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SaveCancel
Button NameLock All Doors
CHANGE ICON
Front Door LockLock
Back Door LockLock
DEVICES
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EcobeeDelete HomeLink Button
Lock All Doors
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SaveCancel
Choose a Button
Select the button you
want to program.
Configure the Button
Choose button name,
icon and functionality.
Modify/Delete
You can modify or delete a
button at any time via the app.
5 CONNECT OR PAIR YOUR PHONE TO THE VEHICLE
Depending on your vehicle, HomeLink Connect can be activated by digital buttons created in the app that populate on
the vehicle’s touch screen display once the phone is connected, or physical mirror-integrated buttons via a Bluetooth
Low Energy connection with the phone.
On-Screen/InControl Buttons
Once the HomeLink Connect app has been configured, for on-screen/InControl buttons, simply connect your phone to
the vehicle’s USB port and the buttons and status indicators will populate on your display.
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FAQs | HomeLink and the HomeLink Connect App
WHAT IS HOMELINK?HomeLink is the most widely used and trusted car-to-home automation system. It consists of vehicle-integrated programmable buttons that
use RF and/or cloud-based wireless control to operate a myriad of home automation devices, including garage doors, thermostats, home
lighting and more.
WHAT IS HOMELINK CONNECT?HomeLink Connect is a home automation aggregator app that offer drivers access to an increasing array of cloud-based, home automation
services. It’s available for both Apple and Android devices.
HOW DOES HOMELINK CONNECT WORK?Drivers of HomeLink Connect-compatible vehicles can download and configure the app to control a myriad of individual home automation
devices, or set up entire home automation “scenes.” For instance, when heading home, one HomeLink button press could adjust your
thermostat, turn on your lights, disarm the security system, unlock the door, and begin playing your favorite music.
The app pairs with the vehicle, allowing users to activate vehicle-integrated HomeLink buttons without needing to fumble with their
phone. Depending on how the OEM wants to integrate the feature, HomeLink Connect can be activated by in-mirror buttons via a
low-energy Bluetooth connection with the phone, or on-screen buttons created in the app that populate on the vehicle’s center stack
display once the phone is connected.
WHAT DEVICES CAN HOMELINK CONNECT CONTROL?HomeLink Connect can operate a wide variety of home automation devices, including thermostats, lights, music devices, switches, home se-
curity components, door locks, and other gadgets. The compatibility list continues to grow. A constantly updated list of compatible products
can be found at connect.homelink.com/compatible-products.
CAN HOMELINK CONNECT WORK WITH MY CURRENT HOMELINK BUTTONS?The HomeLink Connect app only works with new HomeLink Connect-compatible vehicles. It will not work with HomeLink systems currently
in use.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?Visit: connect.homelink.com
HOMELINK IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF GENTEX CORPORATION.BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF BLUETOOTH SIG, INC.
INCONTROL IS A TRADEMARK OF JAGUAR LAND ROVER.
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