LiftMaster, Craftsman, and Chamberlain Garage Door Openers: How To Program a Remote
Many of our Atlanta area customers have come to us for advice on programming remotes and keypads. We’ll always be happy to answer any questions or help with any problems, but the following steps will allow you to re-program after changing the batteries, or clear all the old codes and start over. We recommend reading over all the instructions to see which method will work best for your situation. Click here for a printable version of these instructions.
The steps for programming your opener’s remote and keyless entry can vary for different models and brands. Many openers will allow for programming from the wall button, as well as from the opener.
Method #1 – With a step ladder to reach the opener. You’ll need to locate the “Learn” button on the opener, under the light cover. It’s usually a square button with a tiny LED next to it.
Both methods described here simply add to the codes already in use for the opener. In order to clear all the old codes from previous remotes/keypads you’ll need to press and hold the Learn button for about 6 seconds. The indicator light next to the Learn button will go out. Then follow the directions below to re-program any remotes or keypads to be used.
Method #1 – With a step ladder to reach the opener.
There are three basic steps when programming a remote:
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Press and release the “Learn” button on the opener.
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Press and HOLD the button on the remote
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Wait for the light bulbs in the opener to flash, and release the remote’s button. If there are no light bulbs on the opener, you should hear one or two clicks.
Programming a keyless entry is basically the same as a remote. We just need to enter the PIN before pressing Enter on the keyless entry/keypad.
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Press and release the Learn button on the opener
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Enter your desired 4-digit PIN, and HOLD Enter.
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Wait for the light bulbs on the opener to flash, and release the Enter button. If there are no light bulbs on the opener, you should hear one or two clicks.
Method #2 – With Multi-Function Door Control
Since both of these methods require the use of a ladder to reach the Learn button, LiftMaster has provided an alternative way to program remotes using the keyless entry and the wall button. In order to use this method, you must have two people and a multi-function wall button (one that allows you to turn the opener lights off and on).
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Enter your 4-digit PIN into your keyless entry, and HOLD Enter.
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The second person will press and hold the Light button on the wall button.
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While still holding the buttons, press and hold the remote’s button until the opener lights flash. If there are no light bulbs on the opener, you’ll hear one or two clicks.