Garage door opener quesion (rookie)

ncg8r said:

I did a quick search but ... I just got a 2021 SF (my first Hyundai). I programmed both of my garage openers to work. Perfect, right? I can only get them to work with the car "on" (with or without the engine running). Is this normal? I've had many cars over the decades that didn't work this way so I'm looking for help.

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This is my experience too. I had an Azera, then a Hyundai Genesis and now a 2021 Santa Fe Calligraphy. Came as a shock. I'l ask about it when I take it in for the Fuel system REcall.

Laynet said:

This is my experience too. I had an Azera, then a Hyundai Genesis and now a 2021 Santa Fe Calligraphy. Came as a shock. I'l ask about it when I take it in for the Fuel system REcall.

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Should have said Homelink worked in the first two with key off.

My new 2021 is the same, need the ignition on. that switch is not getting any power direct from the battery.

Fortunately parking in driveway or street is not an issue for me. Over the decades I've had Fords, Hondas, Mazdas, Suburus equipped with HomeLink and they all worked with power off. Hard to believe that now they think it's unsafe. Anyone know if this affects all 2021 Hyundais? How about 2022's or other manufacturers?

ncg8r said:

Fortunately parking in driveway or street is not an issue for me. Over the decades I've had Fords, Hondas, Mazdas, Suburus equipped with HomeLink and they all worked with power off. Hard to believe that now they think it's unsafe. Anyone know if this affects all 2021 Hyundais? How about 2022's or other manufacturers?

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Good point about street parking. I never checked but it is possible Homelink stayed powered for a short time like the lights did. Maybe this is a thought for Hyundai. I do NOT run a car in the garage with the doors shut (stinks up the house too) and turning it back on without a start is a small inconvenience, but trying to hit the door wall button with both hands/arms full while heading upstairs is a bigger pain.

Good thought about the possible part-time power-on post shutoff, I'll try that; wouldn't help with start-up though.
I know this is not a big deal (and I'll figure out how to live with it) but when a convenience feature becomes less convenient for no apparent reason it makes no sense. Actually I was hoping I programmed it wrong and someone had a solution.