Your garage door opener is a modern convenience that’s easy to take for granted, but if your remote goes on the fritz, you won’t have easy access to your garage. If you’ve changed the batteries and it still won’t work, it’s probably time for a replacement remote. It’s also a smart idea to have an extra one in a safe place. Here are a few features you should look for and how you should sync it with your opener once you buy one.

What You Should Look for in a Garage Door Opener Remote

When you’re replacing your remote or adding an extra one, look for a model that’s comfortable to use with easy-press buttons to ensure you never accidentally leave the door up. If your home has a multi-car garage, you may want a remote that can be programmed to multiple openers for ease of use. It should also be able to fit comfortably on your keys or clip onto your car’s sun visor. If you’d rather skip the remote altogether, you can have a professional install a smart home model that syncs with your phone for easy access.

How to Sync It With Your Garage Door Opener

If you’re adding an extra garage door opener, you’ll just need to follow the programming instructions you used for the first one. However, if you’re replacing one that’s been lost, you’ll want to reset the code so that the old model can’t access your garage. It’s pretty simple—find the LEARN button on the opener unit and hold it until the LED light stops blinking. Then you can program the new remote. Keep in mind that this will wipe all codes, so if a family member has a remote, you’ll need to reprogram it as well.

Whether you’re looking for a new remote, want a new garage door installed, or need repairs for your garage door opener, the experts at MP Garage Doors can help. For more than 25 years, they’ve served residents in the Dothan, AL, area with maintenance and repairs for most brands of garage doors. Visit them online to learn more about their offerings and call (334) 793-2089 to schedule a service appointment.