How to Reset a myQ Garage Door Opener

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Your myQ garage door opener is a convenient tool that helps you control several aspects of your garage door remotely. Like many homeowners, you likely rely on this device to:

  • Determine when your garage door has been opened or closed.
  • Monitor activity around the door’s vicinity.
  • Know if the door has been locked.

When your door opener experiences glitches, you want to restore smooth performance so you can continue enjoying all its benefits. Resetting a myQ garage door can refresh the settings and give it a new start. It’s essential to complete a factory reset only when necessary and follow all the instructions.

Learn how to reset your myQ garage door opener in this guide, and consider hiring a professional to assist you.

What Does a myQ Factory Reset Do?

A reset removes all previous data and settings from the myQ Smart Garage Hub, meaning you’ll need to configure the entire system from scratch. There’s a difference between a factory reset and a Wi-Fi erase. A factory reset erases all the information as if it were a new device. A myQ reset:

  • Erases all keyless entry codes and remote controls.
  • Removes your myQ Smart Garage Hub from the current account.
  • Deletes all the door sensors.

Conversely, erasing the Wi-Fi removes the Wi-Fi connection from your garage opener — it doesn’t erase the entire system. A Wi-Fi erase removes the myQ door opener system from the current Wi-Fi, allowing you to reset the Wi-Fi settings on your Smart Garage Hub.

Reasons to Perform a Factory or Wi-Fi Reset

Here are some possible reasons for a factory reset:

  • You’re moving your garage opener to a new myQ account and need to remove it from the current one.
  • You’re experiencing constant connectivity issues.
  • You’ve switched door opener brands and need to add the new device.

A Wi-Fi erase may be necessary if:

  • You’re having persistent connection issues.
  • You’ve migrated to another Wi-Fi provider.

Obtaining help from a professional can give you swift, expert guidance and peace of mind.

How to Reset Your myQ Garage Door Opener 

Performing a factory reset deletes all previous information on your myQ account, so it’s crucial to follow the guidelines correctly. When done successfully, you can avoid further complications, such as error codes that require additional troubleshooting. An effective factory reset can also avert other difficulties, such as limiting or blocking access to your garage door or rendering it inoperable. 

A professional can help you resolve any troubleshooting issues with your myQ account and garage opener, restoring optimal performance. Professional assistance is especially helpful when:

  • You use your garage often.
  • Safety and remote surveillance are paramount.

Factory Resetting for a myQ Garage Door Opener

Follow these instructions and the manufacturer’s guidelines, keeping in mind that the original company’s instructions trump all other information. When performing a reset, it’s vital to listen for beeps, look out for flashing lights, and note how quickly these happen in succession.

Due to the complex nature of a myQ garage opener reset, we recommend hiring an expert to guide you through the following steps:

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Locate the yellow LEARN button on the Wi-Fi garage door opening device. If your opener is against a wall, the LEARN button is underneath the front cover. Lift the cover to find the button.

Where your garage opener is mounted to the ceiling, look for a yellow antenna wire that hangs on the side where the LEARN button is. The button should be behind or on the side of the motor.

Once you’ve found the wire, press the LEARN button on the door opener. Hold it for six to eight seconds until the LEARN LED goes off.

Remove your finger and immediately press the LEARN button again. Hold the button until the LEARN LED goes out.

Release your finger and immediately push the button a third time until the LEARN LED goes out again. Listen for three quick beeps. All your previous data should now be erased.

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