It’s a good idea to reset both the remote control and keyless entry keypad if you recently bought a home with a door opener installed, you’re moving back in after renting, or you handed your neighbor or housekeeper your keypad code while you were away.
Resetting/Programming a LiftMaster Remote
How to Use the “Learn” Button
- Press and hold the “learn” button on the motor unit of the opener. The indicator light on the button will stay on for 30 seconds.
- On the handheld remote control you want to use to open the garage door, depress and hold the “learn” button for the duration of those 30 seconds.
- Release the remote button after the motor unit’s light starts to blink. You’ll hear two clicks if the device doesn’t have a lightbulb; otherwise, you won’t.
- Verify that the remote opens the door by testing it. Repeat the process if necessary.
How to use the multipurpose door control:
- On the handheld remote control you want to use, press and hold the desired button.
- While simultaneously holding down the “entry” button on the remote control and the “light” button on the multifunction door control, open the door.
- Push the push bar on the multifunction door control while still holding down the “enter” and “light” buttons. Three buttons will all be held in your hands at once.
- Release all three buttons when the motor unit’s lights start to blink. You’ll hear two clicks if the device doesn’t have a lightbulb; otherwise, you’ll hear nothing.
- Verify that the multifunction door control opens the door by testing it. Repeat the process if necessary.
How to Reset a Keyless Entry Keypad for a LiftMaster
How to Use the “Learn” Button
- Press and hold the “learn” button on the motor unit of the opener. The indicator light on the button will stay on for 30 seconds.
- On the keypad, type your chosen 4-digit personal identification number (PIN) for the allotted 30 seconds. Press and hold the “enter” key on the keypad.
- Release the “enter” button after the motor unit’s light starts to blink. Two clicks indicate the absence of a lightbulb in the device.
- Verify that the keypad activates the door by testing it. Repeat the process if necessary.
How to use the multipurpose door control:
- On the keypad, type your preferred 4-digit PIN.
- Press and hold the “entry” button on the keypad and the “light” button on the multipurpose door control simultaneously.
- Push the push bar on the multifunction door control while still holding down the “enter” and “light” buttons.
- Release the buttons after the motor unit’s lights start to blink. Two clicks indicate the absence of a lightbulb in the device.
- Verify that the keypad activates the door by testing it.
Disclaimer: This articles is for information only. Please do not try to repair or replace your garage door without the help of a licensed professional.
