How to Program a Merlin E960M, E975M or E985M Remote
Need to program a new Merlin E960M, E975M or E985M remote to your garage door opener? These Merlin remotes can be programmed directly to a compatible Merlin garage door opener using the LEARN button on the motor.
This guide will help you locate the programming controls on your Merlin opener and add your new remote to the motor.
Programming to Merlin+ 2.0 Motors (EVO and MYQ)
Programming to Merlin+ Security
Individual Programming Instructions
If you are unsure of where to locate the learn button on your particular Merlin motor scroll through the below list to find your model.
Programming to Merlin MR555EVO Roller Door Opener
The control panel for the Merlin MR555EVO can be found at the base of the motor. The Learn button is the yellow S button.
Programming to Merlin MR655EVO Roller Door Opener
The control panel for the Merlin MR666EVO can be found inside the light cover. The learn button is the yellow S button.
Programming to Merlin MR650EVO or MR850EVO Roller Door Opener
The control panel for the Merlin MR650EVO and MR850EVO is found on the base of the motor. The learn button is the yellow button.
Programming to Merlin MR855EVO Roller Door Opener
The control panel for the Merlin MR666EVO can be found inside the light cover. The learn button is the yellow S button.
Programming to Merlin MT3850EVO Overhead Door Opener
The control panel for the Merlin MT3850EVO can be found inside the light cover. The learn button is the yellow button found top right hand side above the light bulb.
Programming to Merlin MT100EVO Overhead Door Opener
The control panel for the Merlin MT100EVO can be found on the rear of the motor in an access panel. The learn button is the yellow button.
Programming to Merlin MT120EVOPS Overhead Door Opener
The control panel for the Merlin MT120EVOPS can be found on the rear of the motor in an access panel. The learn button is the yellow button.
Programming to Merlin MT50EVO Overhead Opener
The learn button is the "S" button on this control panel.
Programming to Merlin MT60EVO Overhead Opener
The control panel for the Merlin MT60EVO can be found on the rear of the motor in an access panel. The learn button is the yellow button.
Programming to Merlin MRC950EVO Roller Door Opener
Programming to Merlin MR655MYQ and MR855MYQ Roller Door Opener
The control panel for the Merlin MR655MYQ and MR855MYQ are found at the base of the opener in a small compartment. Open the compartment to expose the control panel. The learn button is the yellow "S" button.
Programming to Merlin MS65MYQ
The control panel on the Merlin MS65MYQ can be found at the rear of the motor in a small enclosed section on top right.
Programming to Merlin MS105MYQ/ MT110MYQ
The control panel on the Merlin MS105MYQ can be found at the rear of the motor in a small enclosed section on top right.
Programming to Merlin MS125MYQ/MS127MYQ
Programming to Merlin MGA (Swing A 200) Swing Gate Opener
The control panel for the Merlin MGA can be found inside of the primary motor arm. Remove the top hood to find the control board. The learn button is the S Button.
Programming to Merlin MGLX(Swing L 300) Swing Gate Opener
The control panel for the Merlin MGLX can be found inside the control box. Remove the top of the control box to expose the control board. The learn button is the S button.
Programming to Merlin MGSK600 (Slide 600) Sliding Gate Opener
The control panel for the Merlin MGSK600 can be found inside the hood of the box. Remove the hood to expose the control board. The learn button is the S button.
Programming to Merlin MR60 Roller Door Opener
The Merlin MR60 Control Panel can be found under the cover at the base of the roller door opener. As this motor is a Merlin+ there are additional steps from the original manual.
Programming to Merlin MR600A Roller Door Opener
The Merlin MR600A Control Panel can be found under the cover at the base of the roller door opener. As this motor is a Merlin+ there are additional steps from the original manual.
Programming to Merlin MR650 and MR850 Roller Door Opener
The Merlin MR650/MR850 Control Panel can be found at the base of the opener - Marked Learn.
Programming to Merlin MR800/A Roller Door Opener
The Merlin MR800/A Control Panel can be found inside the light cover fixture at the base of the opener. Locate the small inlet/notch where the motor housing meets the light cover. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into this notch and gently push upwards to release the light cover from its retaining clip. Carefully lower/remove the light cover.
Programming to Merlin MR1000 Roller Door Opener
The Merlin MR1000 Control Panel is hidden inside a green slide cover to the left of the opener. Remove the green slide cover to expose the control board.
Programming to Merlin MRC950 Light Commercial Roller Door Opener
The Merlin MRC950 Control Panel can be found at the base of the opener - Marked Learn.
Programming to Merlin MT5580 Overhead Opener
The Merlin MT5580 Control Panel can be found on the back of the opener, top right. The learn button is the orange/red button.
Programming to Merlin MT60P Overhead Opener
The Merlin MT60P Control Panel can be found inside the light cover fixture. The light cover hinges down to expose the red square learn button.
Programming to Merlin MT600/MT1000 Overhead Opener
The Merlin MT600/1000 Control Panel can be found on the back of the motor. The learn button is the orange square.
Programming to Merlin MT230 Overhead Opener (not to be confused with the M230T)
The merlin MT230 Control Panel can be found inside of the light cover. The control panel has a slide cover protector which will be either black or green.
Programming to Merlin MT3850 Overhead Opener
The control panel for the Merlin MT3850EVO can be found inside the light cover. The learn button is the orange button found top right hand side above the light bulb.
