What battery a garage door remote takes
Garage remotes most often use a small 12-volt A23 battery or a CR2032 coin cell. The type is printed on the old battery and usually inside the case.
- Common types
- A23 (12 V) or CR2032
- How to be sure
- Read the old battery or the case label

If it still does not open
Check the opener’s own power and lock (vacation) button on the wall panel. Some remotes need to be paired again after a long time without power.
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