LiftMaster 889LM myQ Control Panel – Motion Sensor, Timer-to-Close & Lock

The LiftMaster 889LM is a genuine myQ wired garage door opener control panel designed for compatible LiftMaster garage door openers.

It provides convenient interior control of the garage door and opener lights while adding advanced functions including motion-activated lighting, Timer-to-Close, remote-control lockout, and easy programming of compatible remotes and accessories.

When paired with the LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway on compatible systems, the 889LM can also enable myQ smartphone monitoring and control.

### Product Features

- Genuine LiftMaster myQ Control Panel
- Model 889LM / 889LMMC
- Wired garage door opener wall control
- Large Open / Close push bar
- Independent opener light control
- Built-in motion detector
- Motion-activated opener lighting
- Timer-to-Close function
- Lock function
- Built-in Learn button
- Program compatible remotes directly from the wall control
- Program compatible wireless keypads
- Supports myQ functionality on compatible systems
- No batteries required
- Replacement for the older LiftMaster 888LM control panel

### Specifications

- Manufacturer: LiftMaster
- Model: 889LM
- Alternate Model: 889LMMC
- Product Type: myQ Garage Door Opener Control Panel
- Installation: Wired Interior Wall Mount
- Door Control: Open / Close
- Light Control: Yes
- Motion Sensor: Yes
- Timer-to-Close: Yes
- Lock Function: Yes
- Learn / Programming Button: Yes
- myQ Compatible: Yes
- Batteries Required: No
- Application: Residential Garage Door Openers

### What Is It Used For?

The 889LM serves as the primary interior wall control for a compatible LiftMaster garage door opener.

From the control panel, the user can:

- Open and close the garage door
- Turn opener lights on or off
- Automatically activate lights when motion is detected
- Program compatible remote controls
- Program compatible wireless keypads
- Activate Timer-to-Close
- Disable remote-control operation using the Lock function

### Motion-Activated Lighting

The built-in motion detector can automatically turn on the garage door opener lights when movement is detected inside the garage.

This is useful when entering the garage from the house or walking into a dark garage without needing to manually operate the light button.

### Timer-to-Close

Timer-to-Close can automatically close the garage door after a programmed amount of time.

This feature can help prevent the garage door from accidentally being left open.

All required safety reversing sensors must be correctly installed and operating before Timer-to-Close is used.

### Lock Function

The Lock feature disables compatible remote controls while activated.

This can provide additional garage security:

- At night
- While traveling
- During extended periods away from home

The wired wall control continues to operate according to the opener's designed operation.

### Built-In Learn Button

The 889LM includes a Learn button that allows compatible accessories to be programmed directly from the wall control.

Depending on the opener, this can include:

- Remote controls
- Wireless keypads
- Compatible Security+ accessories

This is especially important on the LiftMaster 8500 / 8500C, where accessory programming is performed from the myQ Control Panel rather than the travel-adjustment buttons on the opener head.

### myQ Smartphone Capability

On compatible retrofit installations, the 889LM can add myQ capability when paired with the:

LiftMaster 828LM Internet Gateway

The Internet Gateway is sold separately.

With a compatible configuration, myQ can provide:

- Garage door status
- Remote garage door control
- Activity notifications
- Scheduling and monitoring features

The 889LM by itself does NOT provide an internet connection.

### Compatibility

The 889LM is commonly used with compatible LiftMaster Security+ systems and is specifically documented for:

- LiftMaster 8500
- LiftMaster 8500C
- Select older LiftMaster Security+ openers
- Select compatible Raynor / Chamberlain-manufactured systems

It can also be used as an upgrade on many compatible openers manufactured from approximately 1998 onward.

Compatibility depends heavily on the opener model and control-board generation.

### Important Compatibility Notice

The 889LM is NOT a universal wall control.

Do not assume compatibility based only on the LiftMaster brand or Learn-button color.

Certain newer Security+ 2.0 / Wi-Fi garage door openers use different wall controls such as:

- 880LMW
- 882LMW
- Other model-specific controls

Always verify the exact opener model and original wall-control number before ordering.

### 889LM Replaces 888LM

The 889LM replaced the older LiftMaster:

888LM myQ Control Panel

The 889LM provides the same general myQ wall-control functionality for compatible applications.

### IMPORTANT PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE

LiftMaster has published a recall / repair program affecting certain 889LMMC control panels.

Before selling or installing an older 889LM unit, verify the manufacturing date and confirm that the unit is not affected by LiftMaster's recall or that the required repair has been completed.

Do not install an affected unit without following LiftMaster's current recall instructions.

### Package Contents

Includes:

- 1 – LiftMaster 889LM myQ Control Panel
- Mounting Hardware
- Installation / Programming Instructions

Garage door opener, 828LM Internet Gateway, remote controls, keypad, and field wiring are not included unless specifically stated otherwise.

### Important Installation Note

Install the control panel:

- Within sight of the garage door
- At least 5 feet above the floor
- Out of reach of small children
- Away from moving garage door components

Disconnect electrical power before servicing wall-control wiring.

After installation, test:

- Open / Close operation
- Light control
- Motion sensor
- Timer-to-Close
- Lock function
- Remote programming
- Safety reversing sensors
- Automatic reversal

before returning the garage door opener to normal service.