A garage door remote is a device that allows you to control your garage door opener. By pressing the remote buttons you’ll be able to open and close your garage door. Some models also have wireless internet capabilities which enable you to open and close your garage door from a long distance.
Importance Of Garage Door Remote
Garage door remotes offer homeowners convenience and security. They provide easy access in and out of your garage without the need of getting out of your car and open the by yourself. In areas with high crime rates wireless operated garage doors can provide an extra layer of protection making it much more harder for criminals to break into your house.
Nowadays many smartphones are equipped with garage door remote applications that allow users to access their garages from a long distance and even monitor their home when they are away. It also provides easier access for family members or friends who may need emergency access into your home while you are away.
How Garage Door Remote Work?
Garage door remotes work by a special signal code which is picked up by the receiver unit attached onto the opener of the garage door. For this system to work properly, both devices must be compatible with same frequency range that corresponds with each other.
Programming these devices typically requires two steps either pressing the LEARN Smart button simultaneously on both device units or setting its dip switch into a frequency similar. Successful pairing will be indicated by lights coming from the opener.
Once programmed, you should be able to use your remote control or wireless keypad to open and close your garage door. However it is important that you check the compatibility of both devices before purchase or replacement in order to ensure they work well together. You can do this by researching the model you have.
