The “Learn” button on your garage door opener is located above the antenna wire that hangs from the motor head, it may also be under a light cover. The “Learn” button will be either green, red/orange, purple or yellow.Click to see full answer. Accordingly, does LiftMaster 8500 work with Homelink? Re: Liftmaster 8500 and Homelink The old opener worked with homelink. Changed to a new liftmaster and it would not. You plug in the repeater and press the learn button on the door opener then you can use the new remote to operate the door. You use the new remote to program the home link.Also Know, how many remotes can you program to a LiftMaster? You can program 8 remotes plus 1 keypad. I know that it is very important to have the right information for this model. You can only program up to 5 units to an opener at one time. Since you have 1 Keyless entry and 4 remotes, you have reached that limit. Also to know, how do I program my LiftMaster garage door opener to my wall? How to Program Your LiftMaster Garage Door Remote Control Step 1: Locate the Learn button on your opener. Step 2: Press and release the Learn button (press and release twice if your LiftMaster opener is equipped with a MyQ Control Panel). Step 3: Within 30 seconds, press and hold the button on your remote control that you would like to program for three seconds. How do I reset my LiftMaster garage door opener? How to Reset a LiftMaster Garage Door Press and release the “learn” button on the opener’s motor unit. During those 30 seconds, press down and hold the “learn” button on the handheld remote control you want to use to operate the garage door. When the motor unit’s light begins blinking, release the remote button.