If you've recently purchased a house that has a door opener installed, you're moving back in after renting, or you gave your neighbor or caretaker your keypad code while you were out of town, it's a good idea to reset both the remote control and keyless entry keypad.
How to Reset/Reprogram a LiftMaster Remote Control
Using the "Learn" Button:
- Press and release the "learn" button on the opener's motor unit. The button's indicator light will illuminate continuously for 30 seconds.
- During those 30 seconds, press down and hold the "learn" button on the handheld remote control you want to use to operate the garage door.
- When the motor unit's light begins blinking, release the remote button. If the unit doesn't have a lightbulb, you'll hear two clicks instead.
- Test the remote to make sure it activates the door. If not, repeat the process.
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Using the Multifunction Door Control:
- Press and hold the button on the handheld remote control you want to use.
- Press and hold the remote control's "enter" button and the multifunction door control's "light" button at the same time.
- While holding the "enter" and "light" buttons, press the multifunction door control's push bar. You will be holding a total of three buttons at once.
- When the motor unit's lights begin to blink, release all three buttons. If the unit isn't equipped with a lightbulb, you'll hear two clicks instead.
- Test the multifunction door control to make sure it activates the door. If not, repeat the process.
How to Reset a LiftMaster Keyless Entry Keypad
Using the "Learn" Button:
- Press and release the "learn" button on the opener's motor unit. The button's indicator light will illuminate for 30 seconds.
- During those 30 seconds, enter your desired 4-digit personal identification number (PIN) on the keypad. Press and hold the keypad's "enter" button.
- When the motor unit's light begins blinking, release the "enter" button. If the unit doesn't have a lightbulb, you'll hear two clicks.
- Test the keypad to make sure it activates the door. If not, repeat the process.
Using the Multifunction Door Control:
- Enter your desired 4-digit PIN on the keypad.
- Press and hold the keypad's "enter" button and the multifunction door control's "light" button at the same time.
- While holding the "enter" and "light" buttons, press the multifunction door control's push bar.
- When the motor unit's lights begin to blink, release the buttons. If the unit doesn't have a lightbulb, you'll hear two clicks.
- Test the keypad to make sure it activates the door.