When purchasing a universal garage door remote check that it is compatible with your make and model of your garage remote equipment.
Programming new garage door remote.
By default the master remote comes from the factory as a codedodger 1 remote.
It also shows you how to program older models that use a learn button on the motor unit.
Step 1 collect devices to reprogram.
If your overhead door garage door opener was made from 1993 to present the master remote would be compatible with it.
While the indicator light is blinking press the button on your remote.
To program a new remote into the system hold the learn button until the indicator light blinks on the opener.
You can program a universal garage door remote to suit your garage door opener.
The learn indicator light will glow steadily for 30 seconds.
Next release the button when the overhead opener unit s lights blink.
Within this 30 second time period press and hold the button on the hand held remote.
Programming overhead door master remotes the master remote by overhead door is made to work with any garage door opener by the company.
This sears partsdirect video shows how to program garage door opener remotes using several common types of wall controls.
Press and release the learn button on the overhead garage door opener unit.