How to Add a Remote Opener to a Garage
A remote-controlled automatic garage door opener makes getting your car in and out of the garage even more convenient and may even increase the value of your home. Most garage door openers are capable of supporting more than one remote opener device. Adding a remote opener to operate your garage door is a simple process that takes only seconds to complete. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Examine the garage door opener's overhead motor unit to find the "Learn," "Program" or "Train" button.
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Press and release the "Learn," "Program" or "Train" button on the overhead motor unit.
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Press and release the remote opener button that you want to use to operate the garage door opener.
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Press the same button on your remote opener a second time.
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Test your newly added remote opener. Press the remote opener button that you programmed to operate the garage door opener in Steps 3 and 4; the door should move. Press the button a second time to stop the door and a third time to reverse it.
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Tips & Warnings
Repeat the process to add additional remote openers to your garage door opener. Note that both Genie and Overhead Door brand garage door openers can support up to seven remote openers.
Programming instructions to add a remote to your garage door opener may vary slightly by manufacturer and model. Contact your garage door opener's manufacturer directly if these instructions don't allow you to successfully add a remote.
