Guide: Programming Hörmann Remote Controls

We have prepared several video guides that will help you easily programme a new Hörmann remote control. Over its long history the German manufacturer has supplied several types of transmitters, but over the last 15 years there have been two basic types: older remote controls with a fixed code and a frequency of 868 MHz, or, for roughly the last 7 years, remote controls with two-way communication and patented 128-bit BiSecur encryption.

Programming Hörmann BiSecur remote controls (current type):

Remote controls with BiSecur encryption flash blue and also have the abbreviation BS in their name (e.g. HSE 2 BS, HSP 4 BS, etc.)

1. Original transmitter (the teacher) – press and hold the button you want to duplicate until the LED starts flashing blue and red alternately
2. New transmitter (the pupil) – place the remote controls close together, about 2 cm apart, then press and hold the button to which you want to save the new code
3. On the new transmitter the LED starts to flash slowly in blue and, once the code has been read successfully, flashes 3 times faster. DONE.

Programming Hörmann 868 MHz remote controls (older type):

You can recognise a fixed-code 868 MHz remote control by its LED flashing red.

In this case the BiSecur series remote control must first be switched to "old mode" with a fixed code.

How to switch a BiSecur remote control to old mode:

1. Open the cover of the remote control, remove the battery and wait about 1 minute
2. Press and hold the first button of the remote control and, at the same time, put the battery back in
3. The LED starts flashing blue and, while you keep holding the button, the flashing changes to red
4. Wait until the LED goes out, then release the button
5. The BS series remote control is now switched to old mode.

Programming the Hörmann 868 MHz remote control itself:

1. Original transmitter (the teacher) – press and hold the button you want to duplicate; the LED lights up red
2. New transmitter (the pupil) – place the remote controls close together, about 2 cm apart, then press and hold the button to which you want to save the new code
3. On the new transmitter the LED starts to flash slowly in red and, once the code has been read successfully, flashes 3 times faster. DONE.

Replacing the battery in a Hörmann HSE remote control

HSE remote controls made since 2014 that are fitted with BiSecur encryption indicate a flat battery with 3 red flashes before the code is transmitted.

This feature is so annoying that it effectively forces you to replace the battery as soon as possible.

Our video guide clearly shows how to open the remote control without damaging it and then replace the battery.

Always use only the battery recommended by the manufacturer; in this case it is type CR 2032, rated voltage 3 V DC.