Skylink 318TR Garage Door Remote Control

by Skylink

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Keychain remote and receiver that with most brands of garage door openers.

Product Description

Skylink Garage Door Remote Control - Skylink 318TR.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GPZXZ6
• Item model number: 318TR
• Batteries: 1 12V batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,964 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #88 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Garage Door Hardware > Remote Controls

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Skylink 318TR Garage Door Remote Control - Very Good Product, October 9, 2009

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Paul Hays (Youngstown, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skylink 318TR Garage Door Remote Control (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought the Skylink 318TR Garage Door Remote Control on October 3, 2009. This was just the product I was looking for. I have an older Stanley Secure Code opener for which I was unable to find a replacement remote that would work. The opener was installed by a previous owner and they did not leave me a working remote. Winter was coming and I wanted get a remote working before the snow season and make my wife happy.

Installation of the Skylink was as simple as could be. Just unplug the opener at the motor, wire the Skylink control wires to the hardwired button in series (along with the original control wires) and plug the Skylink into the outlet. Reconnect the power at the motor and it worked perfectly.

The only problem I had during the install was with the trip path sensors from the original Stanley Opener installation. This had nothing to do with the Skylink. The trip path sensors, since I bought the house were not functioning. Therefore, the hard wired button needed to be depressed for the entire time during the door down cycle. What I found is that the previous owner had incorrectly wired trip path sensors. My point is that to have the Skylink function correctly, the hard wired control button needs to control the up / down with a single push.

Both the remote and receiver appear to well constructed. The receiver is 2 prong (no ground) and is rather large. If it were to be used on a power strip it would most likely cover other receptacles. The flexible 12 inch antenna is permanently attached. The control cable is approximately 12 feet long. Therefore the distance between the power receptacle needs to be about 10 feet or an extension cord will be required. The remote was small and very convenient. I wish the manufacturer included a visor clip. The remote worked from about 75 feet away and I did not test any further distance.

All in all an excellent product and recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple remote that works, June 9, 2008

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K. L. Gallaher "sir_ken_g" (Bartlesville, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skylink 318TR Garage Door Remote Control (Tools & Home Improvement)

If your door opener can be controlled with a contact closure - and most can - you are in business. Easy to set up and install. The second button the remote can be set up to control a light or a second door (with additional hardware). the remote takes an unusual A23 battery - but both Amazon and Wal-mart sell it for less than a dollar so no problem.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad plastic cover, November 3, 2011

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K P - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skylink 318TR Garage Door Remote Control (Tools & Home Improvement)

The plastic cover on the transmitter broke when I opened it as the instructions indicated. I contacted the manufacturer with the minor problem and asked that they send a new plastic cover. They insisted I pay $17 for the cover. I asked that they stand behind their product. They explained that their policy was to charge extra. I explained that I would be reviewing the product negatively to reflect the problems if they would not rectify the problem with what appears to be a 2 cent plastic cover. They had me send in documentation before they decided if they would stand behind the product. I did so. I insisted that the owner of the company be informed before I made a negative review. It has been about 2 months. They have failed to rectify the problem. Very sad. They should have just dropped a plastic cover in an envelope instead of arguing and wasting our collective time. It probably would have been cheaper considering the labor time involved in the denial of a quality product or quality service.