A garage door opener keypad is used for opening an automatic garage door. It is operated by entering a secure code that activates your automatic garage door opener. This garage door opener keypad is only one of many options available on a number of standard automatic garage door opener packages.

Garage door opener keypads are most often placed outside on detached garages. In residential neighborhoods, they are rarely found on attached garages as there is usually an alternate way of accessing the garage. Garage door opener keypads allow the homeowner to access the garage by way of the garage door without needing additional remote controls.

There are some options that are available when selecting garage door opener keypads. There are two different key configurations. One is just like your telephone keypad. It has three numbers per row and only requires up to four rows. The other configuration only has two numbers per row but usually requires more rows. Another feature that may be included with a garage door opener keypad is illuminated buttons. Illuminated buttons are helpful when lighting is insufficient to see the keypad otherwise. The illumination comes from a backlight. This backlight only lights up when you press a button and will only stay lit up for a couple of seconds after the button is released, thus conserving the life of the batteries in the garage door opener keypad.

Most garage door opener keypads are powered by a 12-volt battery. The battery has the capability of lasting a year or longer before it needs to be replaced. If electricity is available in the garage, a garage door opener key pad can be connected through the electrical system.

Most garage door opener keypads come with a cover. This cover offers a little protection from the weather. It is best if possible to place the garage door opener keypad in an area that has some shelter. In some climates, this is enough to provide protection for keys and electronic parts of the garage door opener keypad. This cover is typically made of plastic and does not lock. However, locked covers might be available and this adds security of a higher level.

In climates with harsher conditions, it is best to do further research by checking reviews and reading the package thoroughly. Some garage door opener keypads are designed to withstand more severe weather. Durability is a primary factor when selecting a garage door opener keypad for harsh weather environments.

Most owners of a garage door opener keypad also access their garages with the use of a garage door opener remote at times. The two will not interfere with each other because they work on different systems. The garage door opener remote works off a system more like that of a television remote control and is used while inside the owner’s vehicle.

Security codes for most garage door opener keypads can be changed. This allows the homeowner the option to change the code if the security has been breached, or if temporary access to the garage has been given to someone outside of the home, for instance, a house sitter or a contractor who is doing some remodeling work and needs access to the garage.

If you have a detached garage or a garage that does not have an alternate access, you can provide access without having to keep track of additional remotes. With a little research, you can find the options that will work best for you and have an easily accessible, secure garage.