HORMANN HS, HSE, HSM, HSP, HSD, HSZ Remote Control Duplicator 868.35MH Blue buttons only. Not compatible with BS BiSecur version!!!

I've been having to put up with substandard Hormann garage remote controls for years. They either break easily or they just run the batteries down while not being used, and they are expensive to replace. I took a punt on one of these in the hope that they would work with my Hormann doors. Happy to say it does the job perfectly, is robust and easy to programme and costs a fraction of the price of the Hormann remotes. I've since bought another.

Bought this to replace a spare Hormann garage door remote which we lost, was a big sceptical given the low price but it programmed fine and works perfectly, and is way cheaper than genuine Hormann ones, which are getting quite hard to find now. Just make sure your original is a blue-button 868MHz remote, and you'll need one with the codes in it to programme this. If I'm picky only the "unlock" key seems to work despite trying to programme the "lock" key to do the same, but it's a small point. A complete bargain.

Quite surprised that such a cheap device works so well. Until now we've had official Horsmann remotes which are faultless if not a little expensive and a touch flimsy.The device itself feels solid and gives you the confidence to keep one in your pocket without fear of damaging it.If I was to split hairs, I'd estimate that the Hormann has a slightly longer range in my setup (7m rather than 5) and the instructions could be clearer but these are minor and I'll never buy an original remote again.

I read the headline about the control being suitable for several types of controllers, so thought I would take a punt, as the price wasn't prohibitive. But on arrival the intructions say make sure the original remote is correct frequency and coding. How does the average DIY customer do that.The real kicker is the one about not suitable for BS BiSecur remotes. Apparently that refers to rolling codes (codes which chage every time controller is used). I have found out that applies to my original remote which was bought in 2016 !The instructions were easy to follow, but ineffective due to this.

I have had my Hormann Garage doors for over 8 years and works fine but remotes were fragile and expensive. Cloning remotes was simple and had just taken minutes to copy 4 remotes on 2 doors. When the doors were installed the fitter left 2 remotes and holders that were operated in the house. He left 2 remotes that fit on keyrings are fragile buttons and casing takes a hammering and lasted about a month. I had replaced them with remote cloning fobs that now have had their day.The new remotes are solid and responsive even when my jacket pockets were soaked after a heavy shower. I nearly made an error by looking at this advert for Remote Control Duplicator 868.35MH Blue buttons only and noticed other sellers adverts with similar remotes but they were for 433.MHZ.

I've had several lookalikes of this review, and previous versions have worked well. This has low range and doesn't open the garage when in the car. So it's difficult to recommend but could easily be a one off.

Not all buttons work, but the reliable fobs are fine.

This is the second remote control I have purchased recently. With a bit of patience it is very easy to clone. Also, the remote was delivered ahead of schedule.