Marantec Wireless Keyless Entry System for Garage

PLEASE READ MY UPDATE AT THE END OF THIS REVIEW:This wireless keyless entry (WKE) is great for all the reasons described by other reviewers. I installed it in 2014 and, although tricky to program my PIN, it worked flawlessly for four years. For that reason I award it with 5 stars. Perhaps I should award 4 stars because of the programming frustration.I recently (2018) had to change the batteries. However, I again found it tricky to reprogram my PIN (i.e., transfer the PIN from my car remote to the WKE). I tried many times for two days and found that the following procedure worked for me. Although it might not be necessary, I suggest starting by clearing the WKE memory and checking the WKE battery strengths.1. Clear the WKE memory by removing the old batteries.2. Test the old batteries. Replace them with new batteries if you think the old batteries are weak.3. Press and HOLD the ENTER button on the WKE until the following steps are completed.4. While continuing to hold the ENTER button, install the batteries.5. Ensure the battery polarities (+ & -) match the designations on the WKE.6. Release the ENTER button.At this point you may pause before continuing with the programming steps.Be sure to have your transmitter (car remote) on hand. If you think your transmitter battery is weak, install a new battery.Also have your PIN ready to enter in the WKE. If you cleared the WKE memory, you can use a new PIN or reuse your old PIN.Have the following steps well in mind as you must perform them quickly and in the listed order. Some reviewers say 10 seconds. Others say 60 seconds. The written instructions simply say “immediately.” I suggest 10 seconds or as quickly as possible.1. Press and hold the 3 button for about 3 seconds. (The timing does not seem to be critical.)2. Immediately TOUCH the TOP END of the transmitter to the 2 & 3 buttons on the WKE. (Note: The instructions say hold the transmitter very close to the 5 & 6 buttons. I had to actually TOUCH the transmitter to the 2 & 3 buttons.3. Press and HOLD the transmitter button (i.e., the one you use to operate the door).4. While TOUCHING the transmitter to the WKE and continuing to HOLD the transmitter button, move the transmitter SLOWLY down the WKE until it reaches the 8 & 9 buttons.5. When the LED lights flash on the WKE, release the transmitter button.6. Immediately enter your 4-digit PIN in the WKE. (I was able to reuse my old PIN.)7. Immediately press and release the ENTER button on the WKE TWO TIMES. (Note: The instructions indicate ONE TIME.)8. This should complete the programming.9. Test the WKE by entering your PIN and pressing the ENTER button.10. If the WKE doesn’t operate the door, I suggest trying a variation of the above steps (e.g., by working faster or by touching the transmitter to a different place on the WKE). Clearing the WKE memory might not be necessary between programming attempts.IMPORTANT UPDATE (28 MAY 2018):A few days after writing the above review, my old WKE stopped working. I ordered a new WKE. I WAS ABLE TO PROGRAM THE NEW WKE EASILY AND IMMEDIATELY. I now suspect my old WKE was defective or an earlier version that was difficult to program . I am completely satisfied with my new WKE as I had no problem programming my PIN.Never-the-less, I'm leaving my entire review here as it might be helpful to someone who finds their WKE difficult to program.

Made this purchase to replace an existing, like product. The original lasted 6 years. The new one set up immediately and worked the first try.

I like this replacement WKES because the cover actually slides up and down with ease (the old one was very stiff to move), was VERY easy to install, and was pretty easy to program (after a bit of trial and error and closely following the instructions, which were a bit obtuse (NOTE: you must act quickly once in program mode or run the risk of having to perform the same functions -- a lot).I also like that I could program BOTH garage doors (different code required for each), which we never knew we could do (the original was already programmed to open just a single garage door when we bought the house and we assumed that was how it worked -- and we were not provided with the instruction manual).I got this to replace the almost 7-year-old version of the exact model which had recently died (seldom used, but when I tried this week, it would not light up nor open/close garage door even with new batteries). We live in the desert and with temps reaching 115F in the summer, the builder had installed it directly in the sun, which may have been part of the problem -- and that the batteries had corroded and leaked.Marantec makes a quality garage door opener and this OEM WKES was perfect as a replacement.

Overall it works fine. I was on the verge of returning it because I couldn’t get it to pair with my remotes. This is brand-specific, not a generic one, So I tried several ways.I go back to “factory reset” after a few tries…. Sometimes just better to wipe clean and start again. Ended up doing that twice before I figured it out ( I think ). I have programmed all sorts of these devices for smart home / security applications and all are a little different.In this instance, I think I was just slow in putting in the codes after the leds were blinking. What surprised me is they literally went on as I was just holding the remote nest to the 4/5 and hadn’t moved down to the 8/9 per directions. I was thinking the lights would either blink differently or go off once it paired and I was ready to input the codes. I probably waited a few seconds too long.What worked was plugging in the four digits immediately and #. Not being sure I knew exactly what I did, it worked when I paired the second door.

Easy to install and to program with a remote, although the tiny screw that attaches the main section to the base could be a little longer to secure it better. My main concern/complaint is that the lifespan of this Marantec Wireless Keyless Entry System for Garage is limited. I live in a house that was a new build nearly 9 years ago, the Marantec garage door opener system having been installed when the house was new. The house is in an climate that does not to see extreme temperatures. I have just installed my third Keyless Entry System, the original one and the replacement each having survived between 4 and 4 1/2 years before dying despite battery replacement. So just be aware of the need to shell out another $50 at similar intervals for a replacement.

Thought the model Amazon sent me was the incorrect Model #, but after calling to request a return and refund, the thing worked!! As advertised! After trying numerous time, following directions, I walked away and tried again an hour later. And the wall mounted Marantec operated perfectly!! Many thanks!

Second one of these in a few years as the Florida sun beats down in this thing and fried the last one out. That said, replaced with this again with no issues. Works like a champ and easy to program to my marantec garage system.

Easy to install, sync, and operate. Nice illuminated keypad.