How Do I Program A New Garage Door Remote

Test the new garage door remote by pressing once to see if the door moves.

How do i program a new garage door remote.

Depress and hold the button labelled l learn or set on the new remote control unit. The remote control on your garage door needs to be programmed properly to allow it to communicate with the main base unit. Hold the button down until the activator light on the garage door opener starts flashing then release the button. To program a new remote into the system hold the learn button until the indicator light blinks on the opener.

Some units require you to press and hold the button to program the motor housing while others require pressing the remote opener button twice then again a third time to test the device. Remove garage door remote cover using a screwdriver if necessary to expose the manual switches inside. Program your garage door remote co. For best results read the manuals or instruction sheets for both the opener and the new remote to ensure the devices recognize one another.

While the indicator light is blinking press the button on your remote. Press the remote control button programmed in step 2 until the garage door opener lights flash or just hold 4 seconds. Using a ladder change the manual switches on the garage door motor unit to match the code within the replacement garage door remote.