Remote & Keypad

Remotes

Garage door openers can easily be opened by a remote control. Not all remotes are the same, as they come in various styles, colors and capabilities. While garage door openers come with a standard manufacturer remote, you may want to replace it with a universal remote that is capable of opening all kinds of garage door openers.

Some people choose to switch remotes because they may open the door from a farther distance. The frequency and range of the remote have an impact on performance and how far away from the door you can be and still operate it. Many vehicles now come equipped with built-in garage door remotes, or you may choose to add that feature. Examples of car remotes include HomeLink and Car2U.

Keyless Entry

One of the more modern accessories available for garage doors is keyless entry. Keyless entry enables you to open your garage door without a key or a remote. You simply type a preset code into the unit’s keypad and the garage door will open. Man of the keyless entry units have a temporary password option so service people, friends or family can have access to the garage without ever knowing your personal entry code.

Keyless entry can be completely wireless, using only a 9-volt battery to operate. Some models of keypads allow you to close your garage door with the touch of a single button. Various models made by numerous manufacturers are available of this popular garage door opener accessory. Some keypads are designed to be compatible with any kind of garage door opener while some will only work with specific garage door opener models.