Can you bypass the sensors on a garage door opener?

Since most photo eye sensors are placed at that two-inch height, most people know you can simply step high above the infrared light to bypass the system. The garage door will continue to close if your steps avoid the photo eye sensor. Disconnecting the garage door opener from the garage door will bypass the sensors.

How do I permanently bypass garage door sensors?





To quickly bypass your garage door sensor, simply hold the open/close button down. This has the effect of “forcing” the garage door to close. If you let go too soon, the sensors will raise the door – so just press it and hold on until the garage is completely shut!

Are garage door sensors required?

The simple answer: yes. All garage doors in the U.S. have to have safety features, such as sensors, installed. The U.S. Federal Law UL 325 requires all garage doors to include safety mechanisms, such as garage door sensors. Even though there are other safety tools, sensors are the most common.

Are garage door sensors interchangeable?

All garage door sensors work the same way and serve the same purpose. There are several different brands of sensors. Some models are advertised to be universal, which means a specified unit will be compatible with garage door openers associated with names such as LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Craftsman, and others.

Can I replace my garage door sensors with any brand?

It is possible to replace safety sensors with a generic brand such as Chamberlain or Liftmaster. Chamberlain garage door safety sensors will work with most other garage door openers on the market. Liftmaster garage door safety sensors will also work with many brands of openers as well.

Will Genie sensors work with Overhead Door?





Also known as Genie Safe-T-Beam, these infra-red sensors detect obstructions and reverse the garage door before it closes preventing property and personal damage. The GSTB sensors only work with Genie/Overhead Door residential garage operators. The mounting hardware is included.

Does it matter which side garage door sensors are on?

The sensors must be installed so that the sending and receiving sensors face each other across the door. If you are installing two garage door openers side-by-side, position the sending sensors facing away from each other.

Why is garage door sensor yellow?

A yellow light on your garage door sensor indicates that your safety reverse sensors are out of alignment. Your garage door will not close until they are fixed. Start by cleaning the lenses on both sensors and then adjust each sensor so that they line up perfectly with one-another.

Where do you put garage door sensors?

Install the sensor brackets on either side of your garage door no higher than 6″ above the floor. See your owner’s manual for the type of installation needed for your garage door. Mount the receiver sensor on the side of the garage door where it is not be affected by the sun, 4-6″ above the floor.

What is a photo eye on garage door?



Photo eyes, also called electric eyes or garage photo eye sensors, are contraptions resembling mini video cameras that are fixed on either side of a garage door, about six inches off the ground. They ensure that the garage door stops and reverses direction if anything comes into its path while its closing.

Should both lights be green on garage door sensors?

Green lights mean the sensors are working, while red lights indicate the sensors are not aligned. If you see red lights, try inspecting the bracket or tightening a screw on the blinking sensor. You’ll know you fixed the sensor if the light stops blinking and your garage door closes properly again.

Should both garage door sensors be lit?

Locate the safety reversing sensors on both sides of your garage door. Make sure nothing is blocking the sensors. Once you’ve removed any obstructions, the LEDs in both sensors should glow steady. Try closing the garage door with your remote control.

What if there is no light on garage door sensor?



The green light on the garage door sensor indicates there is no problem with the power supply, and when it does not light up, it means there is a connection problem to the power source. If both lights on the sensor are off, the sensors have no power and can’t respond.

Why does my garage door not close and light flashes?

When you see your garage door opener lights flashing and the garage door will not close, it could be the safety reversing sensors or the LOCK button. If there is a safety reversing sensor issue, the main light(s) flash 10 times. Start with aligning the safety sensors.

Are there batteries in garage door sensors?

The battery needed is a 3V disc –shape called “CR2032”. They can be found at many retailers like Walmart or Home Depot, and even in most grocery stores, usually by the hearing aid batteries.