Chamberlain Group is well known for its quality smart garage door opener. If you are looking for the best opener features at an affordable cost, the Chamberlain opener is just right. Now that you have gotten your chamberlain garage door opener, you will need to program it to enable remote and keypad control.

You can open and close your garage door by simply pressing a button. You can program your opener to pair with the remote by using the LEARN button on the door opener.

Do not get scared, you do not need technical knowledge to program your garage door opener. It is a straightforward process that anyone can undertake. This article will provide step-by-step instructions on programming your chamberlain garage door opener.

METHOD 1: Program The Remote Using The Garage Door Opener

Step 1: Locate The “Learn” Button On The Garage Door Opener

The Learn button is located on the garage door opener above the antenna on the motorhead. If the light cover is over the Learn button, you need to remove it to use the button. Just by the LEARN button is the compatibility check. A small LED light indicates if the opener is compatible with the controls.

Step 2: Check The Compatibility

The intensity of the color of the LED light next to the LEARN button indicates if your remote control is compatible with the opener. Only chamberlain garage door openers manufactured in 1994 are consistent with remote controls. If your garage door opener is not compatible with the opener, you will need to get a new one. If it is, proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Clear The Memory

This step is only necessary if you have programmed your garage door opener before. You must clear all history to program it again. Hold the LEARN button for seconds until the LED light goes off. That shows the previous record has been removed.

Step 4: Put Your Garage Door Opener On Programming Mode

This is done by a simple press and release of the LEARN button. Do not press the button for too long. Press and release almost immediately. Your garage door opener is ready to be paired with a new remote.

Step 5: Complete The Programming On The Remote

Once you have set your garage door opener on programming mode, press any button on your remote control. Some remotes have a programming button, usually a tiny silver button. Hold the button until the LED light on your garage door opener flashes. Your garage door opener is successfully paired with your remote control.

Step 6: Test It

Press the programmed button on your remote control. If it is successfully paired, your garage door opener will respond, and your garage door will open.

METHOD 2: Program The Remote Using The Door Control

Step 1: Use The Learn Button On The Door Control

Most door controls do not have the LEARN button but if yours do, use it. Hold down the button to activate pairing mode. If your door control does have the LEARN button, press the FRONT and LIGHT button simultaneously to activate pairing. For smart door controls, click the program tab and select remote to start pairing mode.

Step 2: Complete The Programming On The Remote

Press the bottom button on your chamberlain remote to activate pairing mode on the remote first. Then press any face buttons, and your garage door opener light will flash repeatedly. This shows that you have successfully programmed your remote control.

Step 3: Test Your Remote Control

Press the programmed button on your remote control. The garage door opener should automatically open your garage door. If your garage door opens, you have successfully programmed your garage door opener. If it does, you will need to go over the process or check if there is any obstruction to your garage door.

METHOD 3: Programming Your Opener Keypad

Step 1: Locate The “LEARN” On Your Opener Keypad

The Learn button is located on the garage door opener above the antenna on the motorhead. If the light cover is over the Learn button, you will need to remove it to use the button. Just by the LEARN button is a small LED light that helps you tell the type of opener you have.

Step 2: Determine Your Opener ID

With the color of the small LED light, you can tell the ID of your opener.

• Typically, Red or Orange LED lights indicate ID 2.
• Purple LED light indicates ID 3.
• The Green LED light indicates ID 4.
• Yellow LED light indicates ID 8.

Some new opener models do not follow the same rules, so check the manual to confirm the ID.

Step 3: Set Your Keypad On Programming Mode 

Press the * and # buttons on your keypad simultaneously until the keypad lights up. This indicates that you can now program your keypad.

Step 4: Program Your Keypad

Decide the 4-digit pin you want to use. It must be a pin you can easily remember, and one someone can not easily guess. Enter the pin the press #. Enter the opener ID and press # again. The combination should be PIN#ID#. You have successfully programmed your keypad.

Step 5: Pair Your Door Opener To The Keypad

Press the LEARN button on your garage door opener. Your opener will automatically be paired with the keypad.

Step 6: Test The Keypad

Enter your 4-digit pin and then press 0. If your garage door opens, you successfully programmed your door opener keypad.

Why Is My Garage Door Opener Not Working?

If you have attempted to program your garage door opener carefully following the methods listed above, and it is not working, something is wrong. Your garage door opener will not work due to the following reasons.

1. The Lock Button is Activated

Activating the lock button stops the door opener from receiving signals from the remote control. Yes, you might have successfully paired the remote to the opener. Still, an engaged lock button will not allow the opener to respond to commands you initiate using the remote control.

To deactivate the feature, press the lock button firmly for some seconds until the LED light shines brightly. This indicates you have deactivated the lock feature.

2. Remote Batteries Are Dead

When last did you check your remote batteries? If your opener does not respond to the remote control, the remote’s batteries may be depleted. Before searching for other possible causes, check the remote batteries. If depleted batteries are the problem, replace the batteries. You will need to reprogram the door opener.

3. Disrupted Signal

If the remote batteries and the Lock button are not the problems, then you are probably using the remote from a distance out of range. Another reason is that the antennae of the garage door are faulty. Stand at a closer range and test the remote. If it still doesn’t work, then the opener antennae are faulty. Get a professional to fix it.

4. Wrong Wiring

The wiring is faulty if the points mentioned above are not the problem. It is not advisable to try to fix it. Get a professional to look at the wiring and fix it.  

Conclusion 

Pairing your remote control or smart keypad to your garage door opener allows you to open your garage door from the comfort of your car. You do not need to open your garage door manually. Programming your garage door opener is hassle-free and can be completed in no time. Carefully follow the instructions in this article to program your chamberlain garage door opener successfully.