Garage remotes
Genie GIT-1 battery
1 × 12V alkaline cell
Genie GIT-1 uses one A23 (12 Volt) alkaline cell — not CR2032. Confirm GIT-1 / ACSCTG Type 1 / B8QACSCT on the transmitter; many newer Genie remotes use a coin cell instead. Programming is retained when you change the battery.
How to replace it
| How to open | Open the remote battery compartment per the device instructions for your GIT remote; install one fresh A23 (12V) matching polarity. Programming is retained during battery replacement per Genie. |
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| Orientation | Match polarity markings in the compartment |
| Access | Tool-free |
| Notes | Genie: wireless devices retain programming during battery replacement. Identify by transmitter model (GIT-1 / ACSCTG Type 1 / B8QACSCT) — not by opener model alone. Newer Genie remotes may use CR2032 instead. |
Important
- Not every Genie remote uses A23 — many newer Intellicode remotes use CR2032. Confirm GIT-1 / part numbers on the transmitter.
- A23 is not A27 (thinner 12V sibling) and not a Samsung Galaxy A23 phone battery.
Sources
Helpful for this device
Optional tools for opening, testing or charging — separate from the battery answer.
- Fluke 101 Digital Multimeter
Accurate open-circuit voltage and basic electrical checks
- Klein Tools MM400 Multimeter
General DC voltage checks including battery terminals
- Digital multimeter
Measure open-circuit voltage and general electronics checks
New battery but still not working?
A fresh 1 × A23 should restore Genie GIT-1 (1-button) if the battery was the problem. Work through the checks below before replacing the device.
- Check orientation
Confirm the cell is seated correctly: Match polarity markings in the compartment
- Check the battery type
This device needs 1 × A23 (alkaline). Rechargeable cells are not supported for this device. Same size does not always mean the same battery.
- Check known model-specific issues
Not every Genie remote uses A23 — many newer Intellicode remotes use CR2032. Confirm GIT-1 / part numbers on the transmitter. A23 is not A27 (thinner 12V sibling) and not a Samsung Galaxy A23 phone battery.
- Confirm the battery itself
Try a known-good fresh cell of the exact code listed above.
- Still not responding?
If a correct, fresh battery installed properly does not restore the device, the fault may be elsewhere — the device may need service or replacement.
Replacing the device?
Genie GIT-1 (1-button) is still sold new. Only consider a replacement if the checks above did not help.
Need to replace the device?
Genie GIT-1 (1-button) is still sold new. Only buy another if a fresh battery and the checks above did not help.