How Do I Program My Garage Door Opener?

One common question we hear is “How do I program my garage door opener?” Programming your garage door opener, especially if you use a security solution, is an essential part of owning a garage. Whether it’s a garage door remote control such as the popular Genie ACSCTG Garage Door Remote or a garage keyless entry pad, you need to ensure you properly program it and keep the code updated to ensure security and prevent yourself from being locked out.

Single-button remotes – Even simple garage clickers operate on a unique code, which is normally set manually by removing the face plate of the remote. These systems operate on set frequency ranges, with a limited number of options for programming. Begin by removing the hard plastic case around the remote and selecting the appropriate frequency code, and you should be all set.

Multi-code remotes – A multi-code remote allows for a larger number of codes to be programmed on a variety of frequencies. This enhances security, but also allows you to set it to work with multiple doors.

Keyless entry pad – A keyless garage entry pad, usually located on the garage wall, as opposed to as a remote, offers optimized security for your garage door. An alphanumeric password can be programmed in instead of a single push of a button, to unlock your garage. Furthermore, these models cycle the actual code in a randomized sequence in order to ensure that the same signal isn’t sent to your opener every time – minimizing the risk of someone else gaining access to your garage.

Maximize your garage security by investing in a higher-quality opener system from GenieDoor.com and learning how to program your garage door remote.