Installing A Garage Door Keypad

With your garage door opener still in programming mode make sure that your keypad is not lit up before you start.

Installing a garage door keypad. Pick out a four to six digit key code depending on. The default code for your genie garage door keypad is 3 5 7. Installed on the wall near the door the keypad is used by inputting a code which opens and shuts the door. Enter the code to the keypad.

Wait what about the wiring. Most homeowners choose to install it on the door jamb of the garage door where they can reach it when they drive in. A garage door keypad found on the outside of the door allows you to use a code to automatically open your garage door. Pick a spot where you ll easily be able to reach the keypad.

Installing a garage door keypad isn t that difficult all you need to do is to program the keypad to the proper frequency pick a key code make sure said code works and then screw it at about 5 feet on the doorjamb for easiest access. Press program or operation and you will get the ability to enter the code. A keypad can be easily installed with a few instructions. If you have a sectional garage door most typical then the best place to install the remote keypad is on the inside of the garage door jamb see picture above.

Turn of garage door opener and unplug it from the socket. Select a location for your keypad. Step 1 location. Then program the keypad to the garage door opener.

Install the battery or batteries in the new keypad following the manufacturer s directions. A garage door opener keypad allows you to use your garage door without having to worry about a remote. You ll now need to open the keypad cover and install the upper screw. Connect the wired keypad to the system.

Press the default code 3 5 7 or your new code if you have already changed it. The two types of garage door keypads are wired and wireless. The outside garage door keypad inside push button wall unit and the door opener are all integral to the garage door keypad system. About five feet up from the ground mark the spot where the keypad should go.