If your door control looks more like a doorbell, you may be able to access the “Learn” function by holding the light button on the side of the device while pressing and releasing the front button. [2] X Research source If you have a smart door control, you can activate pairing mode through its menu. Navigate to the program tab of the menu, then select “remote. ”[3] X Research source
Some types of remote controls, like the Chamberlain Universal Remote, may need to be put into pairing mode before they can be programmed. If you press the bottom button for 15 seconds, then release it, the remote will be in pairing mode for 60 seconds. [5] X Research source
Garage door openers come with a few different colors for their “Learn” buttons—red, yellow, green, and purple. Keep in mind that over time, red buttons can look orange, and purple buttons may appear brown. [9] X Research source While current Chamberlain garage door remotes are compatible with nearly all doors produced after 1993, some older remotes may have more limited compatibility. If your garage door opener isn’t compatible with your remote, you may want to purchase a newer model.
Some types of remote controls, like the Chamberlain Universal Remote, may need to be put into pairing mode before they can be programmed. If you press the bottom button for 15 seconds, then release it, the remote will be in pairing mode for 60 seconds. [13] X Research source
Make sure that the area around the garage door is clear. Check your manual once again to make sure that your opener is compatible with your garage door. Redo the programming process. If nothing else works, get in contact with Chamberlain customer service.
Although there are exceptions, a rule of thumb is that doors with a red/orange LED have an ID of 2, doors with a purple LED have an ID of 3, doors with a green LED have an ID of 4, and doors with a yellow LED have an ID of 8. However, your specific garage door brand may have a different ID, so double-check your manual to be sure.
