The Merlin MR655MYQ Roller Opener Includes
1x Merlin “SilentDrive Essential” MR655MYQ Roller Door Opener
2x Merlin E970M Keyring Transmitters
1x E148M Wireless Wall Button
5 Year Warranty Online 1 Year Warranty
Merlin Roller Door Opener Specifications
| Rated Door Area | 16.5m² (5.5m W x 3m H) |
| Suitable Doors | Single, Double Rollers |
| Min Side Room | 45mm |
| Model Number | MR655MYQ |
| Peak Power | 500N |
| Standby Power | 2.2W |
| Opening Speed | 130mm/sec |
| MHz Frequency | FM 433.92 |
| Memory Register | 64 |
| Lighting | LED Lighting |
| Warranty | Online 1 Year Warranty |
Is The Merlin MR655MYQ Roller Opener Right For You?
The Merlin MR655MYQ has long been a reliable choice for homeowners looking for simple, secure roller door automation. With its smooth start/stop function, 433MHz remote controls with Security+ 2.0 rolling code encryption, and compact design, it’s built to handle standard single or double roller doors up to 16.5m².
But before you hit “buy,” it’s worth considering the Auto Openers Door Pro: A newer, Australian-made alternative that delivers more power and features for $89 less.
| Feature | Merlin MR655MYQ | Auto Openers Door Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Door Area | 16.5m² | 16.5m² |
| Peak Force | 500N | 700N |
| Remote Memory | 64 | 20 |
| Lighting | LED | 12x UltraBright LEDs |
| Battery Backup Option | ❌ Not Available | ✅ Optional |
| Smartphone Control | ✅ Optional MYQ Kit | ✅ Auto Openers Smart Kit |
| Side Room Required | 45mm | 45mm |
| Warranty | 1 Year (online) | 5 Year DIY / 10 Year Pro |
| Price (inc delivery) | $438 | $349 |
| Company Ownership | USA (Chamberlain) | Australian (Auto Openers) |
If you’re after more power, a larger lifting capacity, and a longer warranty, the Door Pro delivers in spades and does it at a lower price. Backed by Auto Openers’ trusted support, the Door Pro is also the only roller door opener in Australia to offer warranty coverage for DIY installs. Need backup power? Unlike the MR655MYQ, the Door Pro supports optional battery backup, smartphone control, and PE safety beams, offering flexibility the Merlin simply doesn’t.
So, is the MR655MYQ right for you? It depends. But if you’re looking for Australian-made reliability, more features, and better value, the Auto Openers Door Pro might be the smarter choice.
Merlin MR655MYQ Roller Opener Features
First introduced in 2009 the Merlin Roller series, also known as the “MR” series of roller door openers are one of the most commonly seen roller door openers in Australia. Building upon 10+ years of history, the MR655MYQ offers no fuss operation at a low price, with advanced safety features such as slow start / stop, auto reverse and interference free remote controls.
As the model down from the MR855MYQ, the MR655MYQ offers limited add-on functionality. The MR655MYQ does not have an optional battery backup option available and opens slightly smaller doors (16.5m² compared to 18m²).
The included E970M remote control features a rolling code encryption called Security+ 2.0, which generates a new code each time the button is pressed from trillions upon trillions of possibilities. By transmitting across three frequencies, the E970M remote control all but eliminates interference problems, meaning your garage door will open with every press of the button. Due to the remotes high security, only your garage door remotes will ever open your gate or door preventing code grabbing devices from ‘replaying’ the code to open your garage door.
Older MR models this unit can replace includes the MR600, MR650, MR650EVO, MR655EVO.
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