Delicate Hormann garage door remote controls

[itm]

I've ordered a Hormann LPU42 garage door for installation in a couple of weeks (with Supramatic 4e operator). I've read that the remote controls are pretty easy to break, and quite pricey to replace - e.g. £40-50 for a HDR 4 BS.
I was wondering if anyone had tried using a third party remote with a Hormann door - e.g. like the ones for sale on eBay or Aliexpress?
Also, has anyone got any good ideas for protective coverings for the remote to lower the risk of breaking when it inevitably gets dropped?

[DodgyGeezer]

itm said:

I've ordered a Hormann LPU42 garage door for installation in a couple of weeks (with Supramatic 4e operator). I've read that the remote controls are pretty easy to break, and quite pricey to replace - e.g. £40-50 for a HDR 4 BS.
I was wondering if anyone had tried using a third party remote with a Hormann door - e.g. like the ones for sale on eBay or Aliexpress?
Also, has anyone got any good ideas for protective coverings for the remote to lower the risk of breaking when it inevitably gets dropped?

we've had a Hormann garage door for the last 8 years - and despite me being a clumsy bugger not once have we needed to replace the remote. HTH

[JWH]

It's also easy and cheap to add aftermarket WiFi door openers if the garage has a suitable WiFi connection.
Then you can use an appropriate smartphone app to control them and never bother with the remotes.
Both more convenient and most likely cheaper.

[Simpo Two]

I got the push-button wireless units you can set into a wall or doorframe. I fitted one inside the front door - I press it as I leave for the garage, and by the time I've got there the door is open So I have no need to carry, lose or drop a handheld remote.

[Candellara]

Yep, we've had two remotes break.

The main controller is on the wall in the garage but we have smaller controllers that are on keyrings. This controller was dropped by a garage whilst the car was in for service. The buttons came out of the remote and they couldn't find them :-(

So, we had to purchase a later controller for £80 IIRC as our existing unit was no longer available (new unit HSE2 868BS) that was recoded to our garage door. All good until the Wife dropped her keys and that controller is now held together with cellotape :-(

I've just ordered a spare remote from Amazon for £9 and as sceptical as i was, it coded up fine and works a treat

Edited by Candellara on Thursday 6th July 14:20

[Nealio]

Mine came with one 'full size' remote like this



and one of the smaller key ring ones like this



I've not been particularly careful with either, no problems.

One issue I did have with the bigger one was the AAA battery leaked inside and jammed the little cap on. Had to clamp a coin in a vice and use that to open it. Made a bit of a mess of the cap but it came off and with a new battery it still works.

[Gesberg]

If you have an iPhone there is a Garador app called BlueSecur that works well.

I also added a switch inside the garage as we have access from inside the house, don’t think we’ve used the remotes for a couple of years now.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

We've had Hormann for five years with no breakages...

....but I've taken the remote off my keyring as twice I've sat on it & left the garage open all night.

(There's no cure for dopey)

[itm]

Candellara said:

I've just ordered a spare remote from Amazon for £9 and as sceptical as i was, it coded up fine and works a treat

Edited by Candellara on Thursday 6th July 14:20

Do you have have the link for the spare that you bought from Amazon? Might come in handy in the future!