That would be a game changer for me. I won't pay $35,000-$40,000 for a vehicle without a basic feature like HomeLink.

 

You are kidding me... WOW!

Homelink is almost becoming as standard as power locks and windows in cars.

What a bummer for Gen 2 Volt owners.

 

Not really.
The new Colorado also doesn't offer Homelink, so I'm not surprised the Volt won't. I don't know why it's not at least an option though.
You can always install it after buying, from what I've read, it's pretty easy.

 

What's a homelink?

 

Homelink.
http://www.homelink.com/home/welcome

 

Wow! That's a deletion that I didn't catch.

In the 2014 Volt ordering guide, they list Universal Home Remote (UG1) as standard equipment. I can't find this in the 2016 Volt ordering guide.

http://eogld.cloud.gm.com/NASApp/domestic/brandsel.jsp?regionID=1&year=2016

You can get the 2016 ordering guide from the link above.

Also, this picture of the overhead console for the 2016 Volt doesn't show any buttons for a Universal Home Remote.

 

Could it be in the driver-side visor? It's like that on my Vette.

Correction: Scratch that thought. I just looked at the visor and "nuttin'"

 

Someone that is handy could always install one of these.

 

Here's hoping that instead of putting 3 buttons in the roof console, they built in home link functionality on the touch screen. That would certainly be an improvement. Alas, not having homelink isn't a reason to avoid the volt gen2 and get an inferior vehicle like a PiP just to get homelink. The money I'm saving on fuel alone, I could easily afford to buy a garage door add-on to open the garage door and check its status with a smartphone. I saw something like that at lowes last week.

 

I'm not sure how having to sort through menus to get to the garage door opener would be an improvement over a hard button on the ceiling.
Sounds similar to how moving the climate controls to within a menu was an "upgrade".

Regardless, I would agree that it's not a reason to not buy a car. You can buy a clip on remote for a couple bucks, or you could even buy the home link kit and have it installed wherever you like.

 

Too bad, it's a backwards step. GM has been building universal garage door openers into cars for at least 10 years. It was a feature that many of my friends that don't drive GM noted as a great "extra".

Burying it within menus or having to fiddle with a smartphone app aren't nearly as convenient. The visor clipped remote will have to suffice. I tend to keep the remote inside the armrest storage as I don't want someone breaking into the car to steal the remote.

 

Burying it within menus or having to fiddle with a smartphone app aren't nearly as convenient.

Burying it within menus or having to fiddle with a smartphone app would be fantastically stupid. Elemental will have a field day. "I crashed into my mailbox while trying to open my garage door".

 

Maybe missing in the base LT version. Or maybe it is an option now. I agree it does not make sense, especially in a Volt which is garaged more often than not. Not really the end of the world. You can always get a $5 clip-on. In fact, most openers come with one or two of those bundled.

 

I just thought of something. With the majority of these HomeLink deployments going to app-based and the Gen 2 coming with Apple Car/Google equivalent, it would make sense to operate this functionality through the car and voice commands.

 

Interesting discovery if proven true. But FTR the buttons for my garage door openers are in the drivers sun visor on my 2014 Stingray.

 

Homelink is the most over-rated feature I have ever used, the door opener clipped to the back of the visor works as good and is easy to swap when your door opener technology changes. Homelink in my Volt already won't work with the latest garage door openers as far as I am aware.

 

I would argue that power seats are more over-rated, but that's just me.

 

I will really miss this. However, it may just be a "miss" in teh order guide. If you look at the end of the guide it gets updated frequently. Example:


Week of 7/6/2015
Effective 7/6/2015, the following changes will be made to the Vehicle Order Guide:
• Interior section-(SH4) LPO, Ambient lighting, includes illuminated footwells and cup holders, added a footnote 1 to all
equipment groups that reads, "Late availability."

Week of 6/29/2015
Effective 6/29/2015, the following changes will be made to the Vehicle Order Guide:
• Interior section-Travel Link, changed description to read "SiriusXM Travel Link. Get where you're going more easily than
ever before with SiriusXM Travel Link. The information you need where you need it most — at your fingertips, in your
vehicle. Detailed fuel price information, current and forecasted weather, and local movie theater listings, start times and
ratings. Note: Infotainment service availability varies by vehicle make and model. Use only the services applicable to your
vehicle(s). Visit www.siriusxm.com/travellink for more information." Also changed availability on 2LT to "--" and changed
availability on 2LZ to "A". Also changed footnote 1 to read "Included and only available with (IO6) Chevrolet MyLink radio
with navigation. The SiriusXM Travel Link data displays and individual product availability vary by vehicle hardware. Not all
vehicles or devices are capable of receiving all Travel Link services offered by SiriusXM, Weather information may not be
available in all locations and features of individual systems will vary. SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Travel Link subscriptions
are sold separately or as a package by Sirius XM Radio Inc. If you decide to continue listening after your trial, the
subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen
payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call us at 1-866-635-2349. See our
Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to change. Not all
vehicles are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Current information and features may not be available in
all locations, or on all receivers.".

Week of 6/22/2015
Effective 6/22/2015, the following changes will be made to the Vehicle Order Guide:
• Interior section-Added (PDH) LPO, Interior Protection Package, includes (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO and (VLI)
All-weather cargo mat, LPO it is "A/D" on all equipment groups.
• Interior section-Added (SH4) LPO, Ambient lighting, includes illuminated footwells and cup holders, it is "A/D" on all
equipment groups.

 

This is a pretty serious omission. Every car that has been in my driveway over the past 10 years has had homelink. (Tundra, Tacoma, Magnum, Ram 1500, Impala, Volt, ELR).

I never set it up in my ELR since my garage is still completely full (both bays) of my daughter's JUNK. Which I seriously think is worth WAY LESS than my car! (yeah, it's getting pretty old)

 

A buddy of mine just bought a brand new 2015 Camaro, and it doesn't have homelink installed. And the sticker on the car was $42,000.

 

I was at the Chevy dealer today and asked about Homelink. The salesmen didn't know, but I was told someone would inquire with GM and get back to me.

 

Well that is a big disappointment. With four garage doors, homelink is a must. Every car I have had in the past 14 years has had it. What a stupid omission. I also have doubts about the value add for the LTZ package too. Looks to me like a fully loaded LTZ will (still) be over $40,000. I wonder what other Gen II surprises lurk.

 

Carrying the small clip-on remote for opening your garage door is exactly what thieves are looking for. It's like giving them a key to your house. On the other hand, it's very hard to steal your HomeLink. They'd have to steal the car, then actually drive it back to your house to use it.

 

Carrying the small clip-on remote for opening your garage door is exactly what thieves are looking for. It's like giving them a key to your house.
On the other hand, it's very hard to steal your HomeLink. They'd have to steal the car, then actually drive it back to your house to use it.

Agreed. Homelike was a must-have on my last purchase. I had gotten really tired of replacing batteries and dealing with diminishing range as the batteries got weak in my clip on garage remote.

Top 2 reasons why I like it.

 

Homelink has many versions, like on latest liftmasters you need version 4, others need a repeater.

IMO best to have through cellphone (most new models of openers) or dedicated remote.

 

IMO best to have through cellphone (most new models of openers) or dedicated remote.

No...No...No, ONLY if it is voice controlled. Please don't pickup your cell phone while driving! I want my garage door to open while turning into my driveway. I don't want to stop in my drive, grab my phone, open the garage door app, then open the door, drive into the garage, close the door, power down the car, then close my app.

 

the MyQ system can be linked to home automation (like smartthings) and open when you drive in based on GPS location and speed (let's say, so it doens't open when you walk in).

Also, we yet have to see the Android/iOS integration but it could be on the touch screen and not have to tak eyour phone (here it's 4 demerit points and a hefty fine for even just holding a phone in your hand)

 

Unless the demand is there, for now Homelink will not be available in the 2016 Volt.

 

Of course it's AVAILABLE. It's an option.

You buy it HERE: http://www.brandmotion.com/homelink/homelink/homelink.html

Or Here: http://www.amazon.com/Brandmotion-2...ontrol/dp/B00A79G9FY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1436567667&sr=8-2&keywords=homelink

 

Homelink needed, but install sounds tricky...getting access to proper wires, etc.

Step 14.
Tuck Wiring Harness beneath headliner if necessary, secure Wiring Harness behind the
A-pillar and/ or dash trim) taking care not to bind wires.
Step 15.Replace any panels removed during install

 

I for one won't be buying the 2016 if it doesn't have homelink. What a silly omission for GM if true.

 

Straight from Chevrolet, I e-mailed them.

Thank you for contacting Chevrolet and your interest in the 2016 Volt! We appreciate the time you have taken to write us.

Regarding your email about the Universal Home Remote, we currently do not have plans to have this option for the 2016 Volt; however, customer demand is a primary consideration when we consider the features, options, and packages that will be included on a vehicle. We are constantly working to get the options and models that will suit everyone's needs. We will document your interest for the Universal Home Remote on the Volt so that it may have an impact on our future models.

In addition, if contact from a local dealership would be helpful, we can have a Chevrolet dealership contact you by email or phone regarding your purchase or lease. We will make sure that the dealership contacts you in a timely manner. Just reply to this email with your consent.

At Chevrolet, we strive to provide exceptional customer service. If we can be of any further assistance please email us or call 1-800-950-2438 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am to 9pm Eastern Time, and Saturday 9am to 6pm. Thank you for contacting Chevrolet.

Sincerely,

The Chevrolet Marketing Team

 

I need and use every button on the Homelink, on both Volt's
I sure don't want to hang 3 remotes from my visors.
Damn, what is that GM email address again?

 

To e-mail Chevrolet.

https://www.chevrolet.com/contact/email-us.html

 

Email sent.

 

Email sent.
Also bitched about the 3 honks when leaving the car running since I was in the neighborhood.