Press the remote button. Press the button on your remote control that you want to program. The garage door opener’s lights may flash, or you may hear a click indicating that it received the signal. Some openers require you to press the remote button again to confirm the code. There may also be additional steps to exit the learning mode.

In the remote, press the button you want to program. Quickly press and release the remote control button you’ve chosen to use for this garage door. The long LED light should stop blinking and stay fixed purple. This tells you the opener successfully received the code from the remote.

Depending on the brand, it may also be labelled “program” or “connect.” Press your remote button while the garage door opener's light is flashing. You normally have 30 seconds to push your remote button after the light starts flashing. Click the button once to establish a link with the garage door opener. Don’t hold the button down.

There are a few things to consider when choosing a remote control: Frequency: To be compatible, you must ensure your new remote works on the same frequency as your garage door opener. Technology: Ensure the control has the same security features the opener uses (rolling code, frequency hopping, etc.).