LiftMaster L979 Wireless Outdoor Keypad Review

The new LiftMaster and Chamberlain outdoor keypads feature an updated industrial design that is compatible with most brands of garage door openers.

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LiftMaster has completely redesigned their residential outdoor keypads with a new design and included their myQ technology in all models. This is the first time major changes have been made to their keypad lineup in years. The new design has a more robust industrial feel and no longer has a cover over the keypad buttons.

The new LiftMaster L979 keypad comes in three models which are the L979S, L979M, and the L979U. All three keypads are virtually identical from the outside, except for the LiftMaster logo featured on the universal model. These keypads are also available under the Chamberlain brand in the models CH348 and CHU48.

LiftMaster L979S Keypad

The LiftMaster L979S outdoor keypad is only compatible with newer LiftMaster and Chamberlain garage door openers that have a white learn button and use their new 3.0 technology. This model features one-touch close, in-app PIN management, and the keys are illuminated for ease of use at night.

LiftMaster L979M Keypad

The LiftMaster L979M outdoor keypad is compatible with newer LiftMaster openers with a white learn button. It will also program to most Chamberlain, LiftMaster and Craftsman garage door openers with safety sensors manufactured after 1997, except for the Craftsman Series 100.

This is going to include LiftMaster, Chamberlain, and Craftsman units with a yellow, purple, brown, orange, or red learn button. It features one-touch close and the keys are illuminated for ease of use at night.

The Chamberlain CH348 outdoor keypad will be identical to the LiftMaster L979M outdoor keypad in function and compatibility. The only difference is the housing is going to have the Chamberlain name.

LiftMaster L979U Universal Keypad

The LiftMaster L979U universal outdoor keypad is compatible with all the same units as the keypads above, but it goes one step by offering additional compatibility with other brands. This model is compatible with most brands of garage door openers with safety sensors manufactured after 1993.

The universal wireless keypad is compatible with the following brands that use a program button:

  • LiftMaster 1993-Current
  • Chamberlain 1993-Current
  • Craftsman 1993-Current
  • Genie 1995-Current
  • Overhead Door 1995-Current
  • Linear 1997-Current
  • Stanley 1998
  • Wayne Dalton 1999
  • Raynor 1993-Current
  • Performax 2016-Current
  • Xtreme Garage 2016-Current
  • Sommer 2013-Current
  • Ryobi 2016-Current

Guardian, Do-It, Garage Master, Master Mechanic, Moore-O-Matic, and True Value are also compatible with the universal wireless keypad.

The Chamberlain CHU48 universal outdoor keypad will be identical to the LiftMaster L979U universal outdoor keypad in function and compatibility. The only difference is the housing is going to have the Chamberlain name.

What’s the Difference Between the LiftMaster and Chamberlain Keypads?

The only difference between the LiftMaster and Chamberlain keypads is the name on the housing. Both brands are compatible with LiftMaster and Chamberlain garage door openers. The universal models are compatible with many other brands as well.

Does The New Keypad Have a Battery?

The bottom cover slides down so you can access the 9V battery. Behind the battery is the bottom screw hole for mounting the unit.
The bottom cover slides down so you can access the 9V battery. Behind the battery is the bottom screw hole for mounting the unit.

Yes, all the new outdoor keypads offered by LiftMaster and Chamberlain use a 9V battery. To replace, all you need to do is slide down the bottom cover to access the battery.

How Do You Program The New Keypads?

Below are the links to the product manuals for the new LiftMaster and Chamberlain 3.0 wireless outdoor keypads. The manual will show you how to install and program your new keypad.

How Does myQ Work With the New Keypads?

By incorporating myQ technology into all their keypads, LiftMaster and Chamberlain now allow you to set up and manage your keypad in the myQ app for a more personalized experience. This allows you to change your PIN or enter a guest PIN from within the app.

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