Garage Door Remote Controls. Updated Guide.

There are many brands of remote controls on the market. Some of them are branded from the original supplier and others are from aftermarket suppliers. With all of the options comes confusion about which remote belongs to your opener.

Find New remote control handsets.

When looking for a new remote control for your opener you MUST know the make and model of your opener. Remotes are not interchangeable between brands and most model upgrades require a different remote control.

Popular brands of remote controls include: B&D, Gliderol, Steeline, Vicway, Merlin, ATA, Boss, Chamberlain.

Programming instructions.

General advice on How to program a remote control. including information about compatibility, etc.
Use this handy guide to find the right programming instructions for your door opener.
ATA remote programming.
B&D remote programming.
Gliderol remote programming.
Merlin remote programming.

Troubleshooting remote issues.

If your remote controls are not working properly then use this troubleshooting guide to find the issue.