How to Program a LiftMaster Garage Door Remote

Whether you’re installing a new opener or replacing an old remote, there are some basic steps you’ll need to know to set up a remote to operate your garage door.

Additionally, we’ll cover how to clear programmed remotes from your opener’s memory.

The steps we’ll discuss are applicable to most LiftMaster, Chamberlain (LiftMaster’s parent company), and Sears Craftsman model openers. At A Plus Garage Doors, we primarily install LiftMaster openers. Over our nearly 20 years in business, we’ve found LiftMaster units to be readily available, reliable, feature-rich, affordable, and backed by a competitive warranty.

Many types of remotes or transmitters have been manufactured and sold over the years. The ones we typically set up for our customers look like this:

Preparing to Program Your LiftMaster Remote

Before you start programming, make sure you have the following:

1. Access to the Learn button on the opener. Note the color of the button.
2. The remote you want to program, equipped with good batteries. If the remote has an LED, it should light up when a button is pressed, even before programming.

You will likely need a ladder to reach the opener. Begin by locating the antenna wire hanging from the motor, which may be hidden under a light cover, typically on the back side. Most covers can be opened by gently pushing the sides out from the inside.

The Learn button will be near this antenna wire and can be yellow, purple, red/orange, or green. Usually (but not always), the Learn button will match the color of the antenna wire.

If you have a wall-mounted panel, there may be a physical button or menu option to assist with the programming steps. If the panel has a digital menu, you should find it under Menu → Features → Program → Remote.

Programming the LiftMaster Remote

The steps to program a LiftMaster remote to an opener can vary slightly depending on the model of remote. Refer below to your model for the exact sequence of events.

LiftMaster 891LM and 893LM Remotes

Follow these steps to program your remote:

1. Press the Learn button on the opener to enter programming mode.
2. Press the Learn button again; the LED will flash once.
3. Press and hold the button on the remote that you want to use with your opener.
4. Release the button when the opener’s lights blink or you hear two clicks.
5. Test the remote to ensure it is working properly.

LiftMaster 890MAX and 893MAX Remotes

1. Press and hold the program button until the LED turns on.
- For the 893MAX remote, slide off the clip to reveal the button, which can be pressed using the long end of the clip.
- For the mini keychain 893MAX remote, use a paper clip or pin through the hole on the side to press the button. Refer to the images above for guidance.

2. Press and release the button you want to use with your opener, based on the color of the Learn button:
- Yellow: 1 press
- Purple: 2 presses
- Red/orange: 3 presses
- Green: 4 presses

3. Exit programming mode by pressing any button other than the one from the previous step.

4. Press the Learn button on the opener or control panel.

5. Press the programmed button from step 2 until the opener lights flash or you hear two clicks.

6. Test the remote to ensure it works properly.

LiftMaster 375UT Remote

1. Ensure your garage door is closed.
2. Slide open the battery cover.
3. Hold the program button until the LED lights up, which takes about two seconds.
4. Press and rIf you want to start fresh, you can clear your opener's memory to forget all previous remotes. This is useful if you lose or replace an old remote, ensuring it no longer works with your opener in case it falls into the wrong hands.

Release the Learn button on your opener or control panel.
5. Press and release the button you want to use with your opener. Wait for the LED to stop blinking after each press. The number of presses needed depends on the color of the Learn button on your unit:
- Yellow: 8 presses
- Purple: 3 presses
- Red/orange: 2 presses
- Green: 4 presses
6. Press the program button to exit programming mode.
7. Test the remote to ensure it is functioning properly.

Clearing ALL Remotes from Your Opener’s Memory

If you want to start fresh, you can clear your opener's memory to forget all previous remotes. This is useful if you lose or replace an old remote, ensuring it no longer works with your opener in case it falls into the wrong hands.

To erase all codes from memory:
1. Press and hold the Learn button on the opener until the Learn LED turns off, which usually takes about 6 seconds. This will wipe all previous codes from memory.

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