Chamberlain Universal Garage Keypads: Keyless Entry for the Garage

Best for
Owners wanting the genuine Chamberlain keypad

The Chamberlain Genuine Universal myQ Wireless Garage Door Keypad, model CHU48, is the only genuine Chamberlain product in this list. It works with most brands of garage door openers manufactured after 1993 with safety sensors, and Chamberlain says its updated wireless programming allows a quick setup with no electrical connections. It is built to withstand rain, snow and extreme temperatures.

Security is a strong point: the listing describes ultra-secure encryption that protects your remote codes from hacking. The illuminated keypad uses a personal four-digit code, and with Chamberlain, LiftMaster and Craftsman openers manufactured after 1997 you also get temporary guest PINs and a one-touch close button. On older or other-brand openers, those two extras are not available. It runs on one included 9V alkaline battery and comes with installation hardware and a setup insert.

• Works with most openers built after 1993 with safety sensors
• Encrypted codes to prevent hacking
• Temporary PINs and one-touch close on post-1997 Chamberlain family openers
• 7 ounces, white finish

This is the pick if you want genuine Chamberlain hardware and broad compatibility. For the full smart-garage picture, our guide to the myQ garage door keypad goes deeper into setup.

Best for
Buyers wanting a long warranty

Best for
Controlling up to three openers

The Universal Garage Door Opener Keypad from Gioaty is a third-party keypad sold as compatible with LiftMaster, Chamberlain and Sears Craftsman openers with purple, yellow, red, orange or green learn buttons made from 1993 to present. The listing says it does not work with Craftsman 200.57933, 57943, 57953, Series 100, CR1150 or 139.5794 models.

It has three channels, so you can control up to three openers. The listing describes rolling code technology, wireless programming, large backlit buttons and a rain cover, plus a one-touch close feature that works within 15 seconds of entering your PIN, extendable to 30 seconds. The box includes the keypad, a 9V battery, two mounting screws, two wall anchors and an installation guide. One oddity: the specifications list infrared connectivity, which does not match a wireless keypad with a 100-foot range, so treat that field as a listing error.

• Three channels for three openers
• Backlit, glow-in-the-dark buttons
• Rain cover and mounting hardware included

It suits a household with two or three openers on compatible learn buttons. If you want genuine Chamberlain encryption, the CHU48 is the safer pick.

Best for
Replacing a 940EV-P2 style keypad

The 940EV-P2 Universal Chamberlain Garage Door Opener Keypad is an Avisontek product sold as a replacement for the G940EV-P2, 940EV, 940ESTD, 940CD, 940CB and several LiftMaster keypad models including the 877LM, 877MAX and 878MAX. The listing is clear that it does not support Security+ 3.0 openers with a white learn button or DIP switch openers.

It uses rolling code technology, supports a four-digit PIN and temporary PINs for repair people or house sitters, and has backlit buttons under a flip-up cover. The one-touch close function works within 15 seconds of entering the password. The listing gives a 164-foot range, support for up to 5 devices and a pre-installed 9V battery with mounting screws.

• Replacement for 940EV-P2 and related models
• Up to 5 supported devices
• Flip-up weather cover

Choose it when replacing an old 940-series keypad on a compatible opener. If your opener has a white learn button, it will not work, and you should look at the genuine CHU48 instead.

Best for
Cold climates and 878MAX replacements

The 878Max Universal LiftMaster Chamberlain Craftsman Garage Door Opener Keypad is the second Avisontek model. It shares the same compatibility notes and exclusions as the 940EV-P2 version, including no support for Security+ 3.0 white learn buttons, and it is sold as a replacement for the 878MAX, 877MAX, 877LM and others.

What sets it apart is an industrial-grade chip that Avisontek says is tested for stable operation in freezing temperatures, FCC certification and a 3-year manufacturer warranty. It supports temporary PINs and backlit buttons. The listing contradicts itself on power: the feature list says it runs on a single 9V battery, while the specifications list a C battery. Assume a 9V until the product arrives.

• Chip rated for sub-zero operation
• 3-year manufacturer warranty
• Up to 5 supported devices, 164-foot range

This suits owners in cold climates replacing an 878MAX. For a longer warranty, the JUSTHILLUP keypad lists five years.

Best for
Households with up to four doors

The BeanKOneal Garage Door Opener Keypad Compatible with LiftMaster, Chamberlain and Craftsman openers is openly described by its seller as an aftermarket, non-OEM product. It works with purple (brown), yellow, red, orange and green learn buttons but not white learn button openers, DIP switch openers or several other opener brands named in the listing.

Its highlight is control of up to four garage door openers with separate PINs. The replacement list is long, covering the G940EV-P2, 878MAX, 877LM, 890MAX, 893MAX and more. It has a flip-top cover and backlit numbers, and the box includes the keypad with battery, screws and a manual.

• Controls up to 4 openers
• Temporary PINs for guests or deliveries
• Weather-resistant flip-top cover

Pick it for a larger property with several doors. The listing does not specify range.

The Garage Door Opener Keypad for Liftmaster from JUSTHILLUP is a third-party keypad for LiftMaster, Chamberlain and Craftsman openers made since 1993 with yellow, purple, red, orange or green learn buttons. It excludes the same Craftsman series as the Gioaty model. The listing describes Security+ 2.0 rolling code technology, control of up to three openers, a clamshell waterproof design and backlit numbers.

It carries the longest warranty here at 5 years. The box includes the keypad, mounting screws, a 9V battery and instructions. The listing does not specify range. It suits buyers who value warranty coverage. If you also need a handheld, see our guide to a Chamberlain garage remote.