Programming a new remote for your garage door can be easy and simple. We suggest using Chamberlain's Universal Clicker, as it works with all major brands.
First you need the remote you purchased for your garage door system. Take the universal remote and check to make sure that it has a good battery. Sometimes the battery becomes corroded after it sits in a warehouse for a very long time.
Next, press the program button on the back of your garage door motor.
If your motor is a Liftmaster brand, it will have either a white,
black,
yellow, red, orange, green, or purple button. The Genie brand has has a yellow or black button.
Once the motor has entered programming mode, you will then press and hold down the 1st remote button firmly for 5 seconds. Then, press the 2nd button 1-5 times if it is a Liftmaster. If your motor is a Genie, press the button 6-10 times.
When the lights flash on the motor, programming is complete! Your garage door remote is now ready for operation.
Check to make sure there are no obstructions or anyone standing in the path of the door. Press the remote button and the door will begin to move. If you press the button before the door is closes completely, it will reverse. Pressing the button once more will stop all motion.
Many older motors are not capable of receiving a remote signal. We recommend replacing these as they are usually unsafe for operation, because they lack the necessary door safety reversal systems that the newer garage door motors have.
