Genie GWKP-BL New Wireless Keypad with Intellicode

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Genie New Wireless Keypad with Intellicode #GWKP-BL

Product Description

Genie INTELLICODE Wireless Keypad, Keyless Entry Pad, GWKP/ACSD1G. This keypad will operate up to three (3) doors, 390 MHZ Frequency with code rotating Genie Intellicode or Overhead Door Codedodger format. Compatible with all Genie Intellicode/Overhead Door Codedodger Series II garage door openers. Replaces the Genie GWKIC Wireless Intellicode Keypad.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002YOZ46
• Item model number: GWKP-BL
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,158 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #39 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Garage Door Hardware > Garage Door Openers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not very durable, February 15, 2008

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S. Jones (Orange County, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Genie GWKP-BL New Wireless Keypad with Intellicode (Tools & Home Improvement)

The unit installs and works well, but it doesn't seem to be very durable. The front cover easily becomes disconnected at the hinge during normal operation. The unit worked well for about a year, but it now completely fails to operate the door.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay product, a few problems, May 17, 2011

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Gift "Nutmegger" (Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews
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Length:: 1:05 Mins

Good product.
Here are the highs and the lows:

Installed and programmed without any problems.
Big, convenient buttons.
Backlight is a plus.

Small issues:

Input rate:
You have to take it slow punching in the code; No quicker than 2 buttons a second.
If you go too fast, no matter how accurate you are, it will not accept the code.

Cover issue reported by other users:
The reason are the two small round knobs that snap into the tabs on the base and serve as the pivot points for the cover.
Those knobs are too small and flimsy, so after a while I can see them wearing smaller and thinner, and eventually slipping out of place, resulting in the cover falling off.
Preemptively, I have drilled holes from the sides of the cover, straight through the middle of those knobs, inserted thin #6 screws (not unlike the ones that hold the electrical outlet covers in place) through the drilled holes, and used a few drops of epoxy to make them stay in place. Hopefully, reinforced by these bolts, the hinge will hold stronger.
If you decide to do that yourself, be sure to measure it thoroughly so that you go exactly through the center of the knobs.
I just can't understand how the manufacturer hasn't thought of reinforcing the hinge like that.

I'll see how long it lasts. My hopes is that the electronic parts are more solid than the mechanical ones.
All that said, I am happy with this product so far.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 3 years living with Genie Wireless keypad, April 2, 2009

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M. Robert Goldston (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews
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I've purchased the wireless keypad about 3 years ago when I had my Genie belt driven door opener installed. I live in Albuquerque, NM, and the weather never seems to get to extreme in the winters or summers (very little rain also). My house also faces south with direct sunlight on the wireless keypad 90% of the time.

This keypad has performed flawlessly since the installation. The color of the remote looks a little faded and my daughter broke the front cover off about 2 years ago; but, this unit has never failed to perform as advertised. The numbers of the buttons don't look worn and the keypad's backlighting still works. I usually change the 9v battery once a year and the keypad maintains its programming during the exchange. My only gripe would be the cover breaking so easily and you have to replace the whole unit (the plastic on top of keypad broke and you cannot connect the cover to it).

Having this keypad outside the garage is a must have when you have kids around the house and in-laws that come to visit often.