Universal garage door remote controls are a fantastic option if your existing device has become faulty or is broken. Perhaps the manufacturer has discontinued that particular range of the devices, in which case a universal fob will make an ideal replacement.

Not all universal devices will work with all sets of automatic garage doors and this is for a very good reason security. This means that you must always check with the manufacturers. This can be done by checking their website, using their contact form, emailing their support email address or phoning their support phone number.

What about if your fob is broken and you need a replacement. Well, a universal remote will do the job but has mentioned earlier please check compatibility with your existing unit. Programming your new device is relatively simple and various instructions, how to's, online tutorial videos and real life experts out there who you can hire. The retailer might be able to help you out with a tutorial on how to program your new universal garage door remote control.

I tend to read a lot of online reviews when I am considering a new purchase, impartial reviews are always the best. Popular devices will tend to have the most reviews, good or bad. There will almost always be at least a few odd negative reviews even for the best products. This might be because of a few bad eggs in the production process, recalls due to malfunctions, failures due to normal wear and tear and so on and so forth. It is, therefore, often worth reading a good cross section of good and bad reviews on a particular universal device so that you can then make your own decision on what will be right for your garage doors.

If your property also has electric gates which welcome you onto your driveway after your commute from work then it might be worth popping both your electric gates and your garage door remotes in the drawer and combine the functionality of both into a single device. This is made possible with universal remote controls.