Cloning a garage door remote can be a convenient solution to many circumstances. Homeowners can clone the remote to make extra copies for other family members, or can keep a spare cloned remote as a replacement in the event that the original is lost. Specific instructions will vary depending on the manufacturer of the garage door opener, original remote, and cloning remote. Still, the following guidelines are generally applicable to all situations. It's important to note that only certain types of garage door remotes can be cloned. "Fixed Code" remotes transmit a signal that is hardwired into the remote's circuits, and remains the same throughout its lifespan. This type of remote can be cloned. On the other hand, "rotating code" remotes, also known as "variable code remotes," may negotiate a new code with the garage door opener each time it's used. This can increase the security and encryption of the door-opening signal, but means that the remote can't be cloned. In such a case, homeowners will simply need to consult the original garage door manufacturer in order to find a second compatible remote.
Once a homeowner has determined that their garage door system is able to be cloned, they can use the process below. A variety of manufacturers offer remotes that can be used to clone an existing garage door remote. They are usually known as either "self-learning remotes," "clone remotes," "learning remotes," or "remote duplicators." In order to clone a remote, homeowners should have easy access to the garage door opener. This will ensure that the signals sent from the remote to the opener are unobstructed. Homeowners should also be sure that the garage door is unobstructed, and should keep pets and children out of the area, since it may be necessary to raise and lower the door several times during the cloning process. To begin, it's usually necessary to "reset" the remote to wipe any existing codes it has already stored. These existing codes are sometimes put in place by the manufacturer to test the remotes at the production facility. Resetting the remote usually involves pressing one button or a series of buttons in a specific combination.
Consult the manufacturer documentation to verify the procedure. Depending on the system, the new remote will "learn" the appropriate code from the existing garage door key, or from the garage door opener itself. Consult the documentation to verify. Once the appropriate course has been determined, a button or series of buttons will be pressed on the original transmitter or garage door opener to put it into "learning" mode. The same steps will be necessary to put the new remote into "learning" mode. Next, homeowners will press the appropriate button on the new remote, as well as the old remote or garage door opener to perform the code transfer. A series of flashing lights or screen displays may be used to verify that the transfer has been successful. Once the transfer is complete, homeowners should test the new remote by using it to open and close the garage door several times. All of the supplies necessary to clone a garage door remote can be found on eBay in the Home & Garden category.
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