If you have a garage door opener in Australia, there is a very high chance that you have a Merlin Remote by Chamberlain Group.
To keep up with the ever changing technology, security and also safety laws – Merlin have changed not only the design of their remotes but also the technology within their openers/remotes which means that the newer remotes are not always compatible with the older version motors.
So how do you know which remote you need for your opener? Good News! We have done the hard work for you.

Merlin Blue
This technology uses 8 x dipswitches found within the opener to program in the remote. Although Merlin has discontinued this remote, there is an aftermarket version – Code Ezy Elite

Merlin Green M842
Previously a discontinued line by Merlin, these remotes have been reintroduced back into the market with a new and improved back design to meet the new Australian Lithium Coin/Button Battery Laws.

Merlin Green M844
The 4 button version of the Merlin Green M842 was discontinued by the manufacturer and hasn’t been introduced back into the market. You can however purchase the M842 Remote.

Merlin Green M832
This Sunvisor version of the Merlin M842 has been discontinued by the manufacturer and hasn’t been reintroduced. You can however purchase the M842 Remote

Merlin+ C945
A very popular remote in Australia. Make sure that it says either Merlin+ on the front or C945 on the back.
New Australian Lithium Battery Laws being introduced in 2022 has lead this series of remotes to be redesigned to meet the new standards. Check out the new designs at the bottom of this post.

Merlin+ CM842
This remote was one of the original Merlin+ remotes.
New Australian Lithium Battery Laws being introduced in 2022 has lead this series of remotes to be redesigned to meet the new standards. Check out the new designs at the bottom of this post.

Merlin+ C940
Another discontinued remote by Merlin.New Australian Lithium Battery Laws being introduced in 2022 has lead this series of remotes to be redesigned to meet the new standards. Check out the new designs at the bottom of this post.

Merlin+ C943
This remote was popular for its “Clicker” style buttons. If you love this feature in a remote you can still buy the newest design version called the E964M remote. You can check out the new range of Merlin remotes at the bottom of this post.

Merlin 2.0 E945
One of the most popular remotes in Australia. Make sure your remote has either Merlin+ 2.0 on the front or E945 on the back.
New Australian Lithium Battery Laws being introduced in 2022 has lead this series of remotes to be redesigned to meet the new standards. Check out the new designs at the bottom of this post.

Merlin 2.0 E943
Another popular Merlin remote famous for its ability to make a “clicker” sound when buttons are pressed. This remote has been redesignedcalled the E964M remote.You can check out the new range of Merlin remotes at the bottom of this post.

Merlin 2.0 E950
A slimline Merlin remote with a slider cover.New Australian Lithium Battery Laws being introduced in 2022 has lead this series of remotes to be redesigned to meet the new standards. Check out the new designs at the bottom of this post.
BUY THE MERLIN+ and MERLIN+ 2.0 REMOTES
The below remotes are the newest designs from Merlin compatible with both the Merlin+ and Merlin+ 2.0 series, meeting the new Australian Standards for Lithium Button/Coin Battery Compliance.

This Genuine Merlin remote has the ability to code both Merlin+ and/or Merlin 2.0 openers manufactured from 2009 on the same remote.

This Genuine Merlin remote has the ability to code both Merlin+ and/or Merlin 2.0 openers manufactured from 2009 on the same remote.

This Genuine Merlin remote has the ability to code both Merlin+ and/or Merlin 2.0 openers manufactured from 2009 on the same remote. The added bonus of this remote is that it is life-proof.

This Genuine Merlin Wall Button remote has the ability to code both Merlin+ and/or Merlin 2.0 openers manufactured from 2009 onwards.