Get the Correct Remote for a Liftmaster or Raynor Door Opener

Below we'll show a simple way to find a replacement garage door opener remote for a Liftmaster, Raynor, Chamberlain or Craftsman garage door opener. Most of the original remotes that came with the operators when they were new have been discontinued but there's still a couple still available. Even if your original remote was discontinued there's a replacement remote available.

If you lost your remote or you just moved into the home and the old homeowners didn't leave any remotes then the following breakdown should help you to determine which remote will work with your operator.

To determine which remote you need you'll need to locate the Learn Button on the operator. Below are small pictures of what the Learn Button on the garage door openers look like and the specific color of the Learn Button will determine what remote will work with them. The Learn Button will either be located on the back or the right side of the unit near the antenna wire. You may have to remove the light cover to see it.

Here's an example of a Yellow Learn Button on a Liftmaster garage door opener:

Yellow Learn Button

If your garage door opener has a Green Learn Program Button then it uses the Billion Code Technology and is compatible with the following remotes and keyless entry.

Original Remotes/Keypad                         Replacement Remotes/Keypad

• 81LM (81RGD Raynor) Remote - Obsolete        use 893MAX Remote
• 83LM (83RGD Raynor) Remote - Obsolete        use 893MAX Remote
• 66LM Wireless Keypad - Obsolete                     use 877MAXWireless Keypad

If your garage door opener has an Orange or Red Learn Program Button then it uses the Security+ 390MHz Rolling Code Technology and is compatible with the following remotes and keyless entry.



Original Remotes/Keypad                         Replacement Remotes/Keypad  

• 970LM Remote - Obsolete                                     use 890MAX Remote
• 971LM (971RGD Raynor) Remote -                      use  971LM Remote or 893MAX Remote
• 973LM (973RGD Raynor) Remote - Obsolete       use 893MAX Remote
• 977LM (976LG) Wireless Keypad - Obsolete        use 877MAX Wireless Keypad

If your garage door opener has a Purple Learn Program Button then it uses the Security+ 315MHz Technology and is compatible with the following remotes and keyless entry.

Original Remotes/Keypad                        Replacement Remotes/Keypad

• 370LM Remote - Obsolete                                        use 890MAX Remote
• 371LM (371RGD Raynor) Remote -                         use 371LM Remote or 893MAX Remote
• 373LM (373RGD Raynor) -                                       use 373LM Remote or 893MAX Remote
• 377LM Wireless Keypad - Obsolete                          use 877MAX Wireless Keypad

If your garage door opener has a Yellow Learn Program Button then it uses the Security+ 2.0 Technology and is compatible with the following remotes and keyless entry.

Compatible Remotes

• 890MAX Remote (mini 3-button remote)
• 893RGX Remote  (3-button remote)   
• 877MAX Keyless (wireless keypad)

You can purchase any of the compatible replacement remotes and keypads listed above at the Garage Door Zone store. We hope this helps you in finding the remote you need. If you're still unsure or have a Raynor garage door opener from the 1980's or 1990's that has an external radio receiver or you can't find a Learn Button feel free to email us at Blog@GarageDoorZone.com and we'll try and help you out.