Reprogram Craftsman Garage Door Opener

Reprogramming a Craftsman garage door opener is a relatively simple process that can be completed in a few minutes. By following the steps below, you can easily reprogram your opener to work with new or different remotes.

Step 1: Gather your materials. You will need the following items to reprogram your garage door opener:

A ladder
A Phillips head screwdriver
A new or different remote control (optional)

Step 2: Safety first! Before you begin, make sure that the garage door is closed and the power to the opener is turned off. You can do this by flipping the circuit breaker that powers the opener or by unplugging it from the outlet.

Step 3: Locate the control panel. The control panel is usually located on the back or side of the garage door opener. It is a small box with a number of buttons and lights on it.

Step 4: Open the control panel. Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the control panel in place. Once the screws are removed, carefully lift the control panel off of the opener.

Step 5: Locate the "Smart" button. The "Smart" button is usually located in the center of the control panel. It is a small, round button with a lightning bolt symbol on it.

Step 6: Press and hold the "Smart" button. Continue to hold the button down until the LED light next to it begins to flash. This indicates that the opener is in programming mode.

Step 7: Press the button on the new or different remote control. The LED light on the control panel will flash rapidly when the remote is successfully programmed. You can program up to three remotes to a single opener.

Step 8: Close the control panel. Once you have programmed all of the remotes that you want to use, replace the control panel on the opener and secure it with the screws.

Step 9: Turn the power back on. Flip the circuit breaker back on or plug the opener back into the outlet. The opener will now be programmed to work with the new or different remotes.

Tips:

If you are having trouble programming your garage door opener, consult the user manual or contact the manufacturer.
If you are replacing a lost or stolen remote, be sure to delete the old remote from the opener's memory before programming the new remote.
You can also use the "Smart" button to adjust the settings on your garage door opener, such as the open and close limits.