Customer Reviews

Genie 9575L-BP Laser Parking System for the Garage

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As previously noted, you need one of these per garage door opener. Two lasers are included if you have a two-car one-door garage. I have individual doors, so I had to use two.

Installation couldn't have been easier ...

- peel and stick the controller to the side of the garage door opener motor

- peel and stick the laser in a location where it will be able to shine down onto the selected location on the dash

- hook up wires and plug it into the outlet in the ceiling (I re-used the two twist-ties that were on the included wires to tie everything up neatly)

- park the car exactly where you want it and aim the laser at your target

It took about 5 minutes for each door.

A few comments about the product:

- As already mentioned, it's too bad that you need two units for a two-door garage.

- The RCA connectors make installation easy, but do not provide a secure, reliable low-power connection. I had to bend the tabs in to get a consistent connection, and I'm guessing that I will have to clean the connections periodically as they oxidize out in my garage.

- The wires on the lasers are too short to permit laser installation on the ceiling if you have high celings, which in that case forces you to install them on the opener motor ... not a problem in my case bcause my cars are fairly short, but I'm guessing this will make them unusable for some folks.

- These have a higher coolness factor than a golf ball on a string (and are much less intrusive when the car is not in the garage), but IMHO this product actually isn't as effective for the intended application because you can't see the laser until it hits your dash and by then you might be too far left or right to make the required correction. Because I now have an extra laser for each unit, I'm thinking of installing the second laser to serve as a directional guide that will hit the target while the car is entering the garage. (Note: my original idea of installing a fog machine was nixed by my wife ... [heavy sigh]).

My bottom line ... a bit pricey for a two-door garage, but if you use your garage for other things, and/or if a ball on a string will get in your way, then this is a useful tool.

First reviewer was right about the garage door. Well, he/she did not comment whether it works or not if your garage has only one door like me. Installation is easy if you follow the instruction, I don't trust the sticker that comes with the package, cause it gets to 120 degree during the summer time in my garage, so any stickers would deteriorate rapidly. Therefore, Drilling is my option, since laser is 360 degree, so drilling spot is not hard to pick. I did use my hammer drill as the interior wall is concrete. You do need to calibrate the system the first time you use it. I consider myself a handy person, so I am overall satisfied for the product at this price range.

What a miserable piece of junk. Installed it, and it seemed to work when I'd tap it.

Then I tried to use it with just the garage door opener. Didn't work. Moved it around a bit on the opener, but it still didn't work unless I tapped it with my finger (or a broom stick).

I wouldn't waste my money on this, mine's in the trash.

Installed the unit and it worked a couple of times and then would not work unless I tapped on the sensing unit (just like a previous reviewer). I changed the postion of the sensing unit and again it worked a couple of times and then again stopped working unless I tapped on it. This product looks like a great idea and it would be if it worked but it does not. Don't waste your money.

Item described wrong wouldn,t work for me. Third party that sent it to me would not return my emails. It would be a good product for a single door double car garage,but I hsve a double door double car garage.

This product works very well. It was a little hard to set up as the ceiling of my garage is quite high. Another problem was I had to figure out a way to get the power for the unit to go on and off, as the unit times out after a minute or so. I had to install an electrical outlet that worked off the light on the garage door opener so the lights would come on when I opened the door. If I wait too long before I drive in the light times out, but that is really no problem as I can hit the opener when I am turning off the highway and by the time I get to the garage the door is open and the light is still on for 30 seconds or so. Plenty of time to park the car. When it warms up I plan to reposition the lights. But on the whole I really like the unit.

This system works very well. It is very reliable, accurate and out of reach of kids. Quick and easy to install.

I purchased this product because it was advertised as "2 Laser systems for 2 vehicles" However it is only for ONE door so if you have a two/three car garage like me with separate doors .... This system will not work!!! And Don't waste your time contacting Genie ... I was amazed at how uncooperative they were. Bottom Line ... Get a tennis ball and string and save yourself the hassle of this product.

It's a cool nerdy toy to have that helps park the cars. I could see this as very helpful in smaller two car garages like I have. It works as advertised, a single garage door two car garage. When I open or close the garage door, it shakes the sensor and both lasers turn on for a minute or so, giving plenty of time to line yourself up. Easy setup assuming you have an extra power outlet where your garage door is plugged in. I wouldn't say its worth 35 dollars, but maybe 15 bucks and under this is a really cool gift for someone using the hanging tennis ball parking method. I actually bought this for the lasers, but decided to leave them in use in my garage for the time being.

I love it my wife is not sold she doesn't like how she can't see the tennis ball anymore... The laser hits the hood and then you have to adjust. I am going to set up the second laser as a line up laser so when the car enters the garage it will hit the hood.