Programming New Garage Door Remote

You can program a universal garage door remote to suit your garage door opener.

Programming new garage door remote.

Programming overhead door master remotes the master remote by overhead door is made to work with any garage door opener by the company. When purchasing a universal garage door remote check that it is compatible with your make and model of your garage remote equipment. This sears partsdirect video shows how to program garage door opener remotes using several common types of wall controls. By default the master remote comes from the factory as a codedodger 1 remote.

While the indicator light is blinking press the button on your remote. The learn indicator light will glow steadily for 30 seconds. Press and release the learn button on the overhead garage door opener unit. Most likely they are all compatible but it best to make sure before purchasing.

It also shows you how to program older models that use a learn button on the motor unit. Next release the button when the overhead opener unit s lights blink. If your overhead door garage door opener was made from 1993 to present the master remote would be compatible with it. Within this 30 second time period press and hold the button on the hand held remote.

In addition learn how to program your universal remote to open more than one garage door as well as what to do if your remote won t accept a code.