LiftMaster L979U compatibility
Current LiftMaster universal wireless keypad with manufacturer-listed cross-brand support across major Chamberlain-family generations plus selected Genie, Linear, Stanley, Wayne-Dalton, Guardian, Sommer and Ryobi protocols.
- Type
- keypad
- Buttons
- Keypad
- Battery
- 9V
- Opener brands
- 10
What this accessory is for
Focused control
Wireless exterior access without carrying a handheld remote.
Broad multi-brand scope
Manufacturer-listed opener brands: Chamberlain, LiftMaster, Craftsman, Genie, Linear, Stanley, Wayne-Dalton, Guardian, Sommer, Ryobi.
Current product record
XEKOV found a current first-party product/compatibility source when checked September 16, 2026.
Protocol coverage matrix
The protocol family describes the radio technology. It does not expand the accessory’s manufacturer-listed opener-brand scope. Exact model cross-checks below require both.
| Protocol family | Radio / protocol | Identifier | Exact opener matches within brand scope | All current accessories using protocol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White learn button Chamberlain / LiftMaster / most Craftsman | Security+ 3.0 | white button | 11 | 14 |
| Yellow learn button Chamberlain / LiftMaster / most Craftsman | Security+ 2.0 | yellow button | 32 | 17 |
| Purple or brown learn button Chamberlain / LiftMaster / most Craftsman | Security+ 315 MHz | purple button | 0 | 18 |
| Red or orange learn button Chamberlain / LiftMaster / most Craftsman | Security+ 390 MHz | red-orange button | 0 | 18 |
| Green learn button Chamberlain / LiftMaster / most Craftsman | Billion Code 390 MHz | green button | 0 | 11 |
| Genie Intellicode Genie | Intellicode 315/390 MHz | Protocol-based | 8 | 8 |
| Linear MegaCode 318 MHz Linear | MegaCode 318 MHz | Protocol-based | 0 | 6 |
| Stanley SecureCode 310 MHz Stanley | SecureCode 310 MHz | Protocol-based | 0 | 5 |
| Wayne-Dalton 372.5 MHz Wayne-Dalton | 372.5 MHz rolling code | Protocol-based | 0 | 5 |
| Guardian 303 MHz Guardian | 303 MHz learn code | Protocol-based | 0 | 5 |
| Sommer 310 MHz Sommer | 310 MHz rolling code | Protocol-based | 0 | 5 |
| Ryobi 372.5 MHz Ryobi | 372.5 MHz rolling code | Protocol-based | 0 | 5 |
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Exact opener models XEKOV can cross-check
This is the complete exact-model subset currently present in XEKOV for this accessory’s published brand + protocol scope. It is a verification set, not a claim that the manufacturer supports only these opener models.
Chamberlain
- C1000 — 1/2 HP Chain Drive Opener with myQ Connectivity
- D1000 — 1/2 HP Chain Drive Opener with myQ Connectivity
- B2310 — 3/4 HP Belt Drive Opener with myQ Connectivity
- B3000 — 1/2 HP Belt Drive Opener with Battery Backup and myQ Connectivity
- C3000 — 1/2 HP Chain Drive Opener with Battery Backup and myQ Connectivity
- C4310 — 3/4 HP Chain Drive Opener with Battery Backup and myQ Connectivity
- B5330 — 1 HP Belt Drive Opener with Battery Backup and myQ Connectivity
- B6650 — 1-1/4 HP Belt Drive Opener with Battery Backup, Built-In Camera, and myQ Connectivity
- B6830 — 1-1/4 HP Belt Drive Opener with Battery Backup, Built-In Camera, and myQ Connectivity
- B2401 — Quiet Wi‑Fi Belt Drive Garage Door Opener
- B2405 — Quiet Wi‑Fi Belt Drive Garage Door Opener
- B4603T — Ultra-Quiet Wi‑Fi Belt Drive Garage Door Opener
- B4613T — Ultra-Quiet Wi‑Fi Battery Backup Garage Door Opener
- B6713T — Corner to Corner Lighting LED Wi‑Fi Battery Backup Opener
- B2215T — Ultra-Quiet Wi‑Fi Garage Door Opener with Battery Backup
- C2405 — Quiet Wi‑Fi Chain Drive Garage Door Opener
- C2102 — Chain Drive Garage Door Opener
- C2202 — Chain Drive Wi‑Fi Garage Door Opener
- D2101 — Chain Drive Garage Door Opener
- RJO101 — Wall Mount Ultra-Quiet Wi‑Fi Garage Door Opener
- RJO70 — Wall Mount Battery Backup Garage Door Opener
LiftMaster
- 2420L — 3/4 HPs Chain Drive Opener with Built-In Camera, Battery Backup and myQ Connectivity
- 2220L — 3/4 HPs Chain Drive Opener with Built-In Camera and myQ Connectivity
- 8164W — Contractor Series AC Chain Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 8155W — AC Belt Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 8165W — Contractor Series AC Chain Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 8365W-267 — AC Chain Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 8587W — AC Chain Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 81650 — AC Chain Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 81640 — AC Chain Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 81550 — AC Belt Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 83650-267 — AC Chain Drive Wi‑Fi Opener with Bluetooth
- 8160WB — DC Chain Drive Wi‑Fi Battery Backup Opener
- 8160W — DC Chain Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 81602 — DC Battery Backup Chain Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 8550W — Battery Backup DC Belt Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 81600 — DC Chain Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 85503-267 — Secure View Battery Backup DC Belt Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 84504R — Secure View Ultra-Quiet Belt Drive Smart Opener
- 8360W — Battery Backup DC Chain Drive Wi‑Fi Opener
- 84501 — Ultra-Quiet Belt Drive Smart Opener
- 87504-267 — Secure View Ultra-Quiet Belt Drive Smart Opener
- 8500W — DC Battery Backup Wall Mount Wi‑Fi Garage Door Opener
Compatibility limits
- Manufacturer-listed opener brand scope in XEKOV: Chamberlain, LiftMaster, Craftsman, Genie, Linear, Stanley, Wayne-Dalton, Guardian, Sommer, Ryobi.
- Genie Intellicode coverage does not include older Genie DIP-switch fixed-code systems.
- A replaced receiver / logic board can make a physical opener differ from its original model specification.
How to interpret “broader”
A remote with more listed brands or radio families is not automatically a better replacement. The useful question is whether your exact opener sits inside the published intersection. A narrower same-brand accessory can be the clearer choice for one opener; a broader universal record can be useful when several different opener families must be covered.
Compare nearby current accessory records
These records have the strongest overlap with LiftMaster L979U in XEKOV. The table exposes the differences instead of treating “similar” as “equivalent.”
| Accessory | Format | Battery | Listed opener brands | Indexed protocol families | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This model LiftMaster L979U | Keypad | 9V | 10 | 12 | current |
| Chamberlain CHU48 | Keypad | 9V | 10 | 12 | current |
| Chamberlain CHU62 | 2-button remote | CR2032 | 10 | 12 | current |
| LiftMaster L992U | 2-button remote | CR2032 | 10 | 12 | current |
| Genie ACSCTG-UNIV2 | 2-button remote | CR2032 | 13 | 14 | current |
Programming and safety
Use the programming instructions supplied by LiftMaster for this exact accessory. Compatibility does not mean every programming sequence is identical. If a remote used to work and suddenly stopped, first check its battery and the manufacturer troubleshooting steps before erasing opener memory.
Manufacturer compatibility cutoffs and safety-sensor requirements are product- and market-specific. XEKOV’s dataset focuses on North America documentation; follow the exact manufacturer instructions and applicable local requirements. XEKOV does not provide instructions to bypass door safety devices or access controls. Use remotes only with systems you own or are authorized to operate.
Common questions
What openers does the LiftMaster L979U work with?
XEKOV records the manufacturer-listed opener-brand scope as Chamberlain, LiftMaster, Craftsman, Genie, Linear, Stanley, Wayne-Dalton, Guardian, Sommer, Ryobi and the protocol coverage as Security+ 3.0, Security+ 2.0, Security+ 315 MHz, Security+ 390 MHz, Billion Code 390 MHz, Intellicode 315/390 MHz, MegaCode 318 MHz, SecureCode 310 MHz, 372.5 MHz rolling code, 303 MHz learn code, 310 MHz rolling code, 372.5 MHz rolling code. A match needs both the correct brand scope and radio protocol.
Is the L979U a universal remote?
It has broad multi-brand coverage, but universal still means only the published brand/protocol set—not every opener.
Do I need the same number of buttons as my old remote?
This product is a keypad, so remote button count does not apply. Match opener brand and radio protocol first, then use the manufacturer programming instructions.