LiftMaster 885LM Security+ 2.0 Wireless Control Panel - Simple Garage

In this review the LiftMaster 885LM Security+ 2.0 wireless control panel is evaluated for homeowners and installers who want an easy, no-wiring way to operate a compatible garage door opener and its lights. The bottom line: this is a straightforward replacement or addition control panel for systems made after 2011 that use Security+ 2.0 and a round yellow learn button, and its biggest selling point is reliable, battery-powered convenience without running new wiring.

Key Features

• Compatibility: Works with Security+ 2.0 LiftMaster and private label garage door openers made from 2011 to current that have a round yellow learn button, so buyers can match it to existing openers with confidence.
• Wireless Design: The panel communicates without extra wiring, allowing fast installation near the access door without altering the opener or wall wiring.
• Easy to Use: A large illuminated push button makes it simple to operate both the garage door and the opener lights, improving visibility and convenience inside the garage.
• Battery Operated: The panel runs on an included 3V battery, eliminating the need for a power connection and enabling placement almost anywhere on the garage wall.
• Simple Mounting: Mounting screws are included and the lighted push-button design streamlines installation for DIYers and pros alike.

Who It's For

The 885LM is best for homeowners who already have a Security+ 2.0 enabled garage door opener from 2011 or newer and want an additional wall-mounted control without running new wires. It is also a good option for property managers or installers who need a reliable, easy-to-program replacement control panel for systems with the round yellow learn button.

Those who should look elsewhere include owners of older or incompatible openers that use a different security protocol or learn button color, and buyers who require multi-door control or smartphone-only operation, since this panel controls a single opener and functions as a physical wall control.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Simple wireless installation needs no new wiring and includes mounting hardware for quick setup.
• Large illuminated button improves usability in low light and controls both door and opener lights for convenience.
• Battery operation and compact wall-mount design allow flexible placement by the access door.
• Compatible with a broad set of private label and LiftMaster openers from 2011 onward that use Security+ 2.0.

Cons

• Compatibility is limited to Security+ 2.0 systems with a round yellow learn button, so it will not work with older or different-protocol openers.
• Single-button design controls one opener only and does not replace multi-door or app-based control needs.

Specifications

Our Verdict

The LiftMaster 885LM is a practical, no-frills wall control for anyone with a compatible Security+ 2.0 opener. It delivers reliable wireless operation, easy installation, and useful light control at a modest cost, making it a sensible add-on or replacement for single-door garages using the round yellow learn-button systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this work with my LiftMaster opener?
It will work if your opener is Security+ 2.0 enabled and made from 2011 onward with a round yellow learn button.

Does it need wiring?
No, the 885LM is battery-operated and installs as a wireless wall-mounted control with no additional wiring required.

Can it control garage lights?
Yes, the panel can operate the opener lights in addition to opening and closing the garage door.