3 Gate & Access Control Questions People Are Asking This Week
This week: what happens to an automatic gate during a power outage, keypad vs. intercom access, and why gate remotes stop working.
Guides & Resources
Expert guidance for gate automation, access control, perimeter security, and replacement parts. Explore buying guides, installation resources, brand spotlights, safety explainers, and technical articles for homeowners, HOAs, installers, and commercial property teams.
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3 Gate & Access Control Questions People Are Asking This Week
This week: how to choose the right gate operator, why an automatic gate opens but won’t close, and how to add smartphone access to an existing gate.
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An Automatic Gate Is Not a Luxury. It's a Necessity.
A gate used to signal status. Today it does real work by deterring unwanted access, protecting deliveries, controlling who reaches your property, and helping keep children and pets safely inside.
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How to Pair Your Gate or Garage Remote to HomeLink
Pairing a gate or garage remote to your car's HomeLink system can take one step or several, depending on the vehicle, the HomeLink version, and the operator. Here is what...
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Wireless Mesh Access Control: Explained
Wireless mesh access control lets keypads, readers, and controllers communicate without communication wiring between them. Here is how the technology works, where it makes the most sense, and how Security...
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WiFi Keypads Are Having a Moment: DoorBird and Opyn Compared
WiFi keypads are the fastest growing category in access control. See how the DoorBird keypad and the Opyn video intercom from AES compare, and which one fits your gate.
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LiftMaster TECHNA Barrier Gate Series: Full Breakdown
LiftMaster's TECHNA barrier gate series covers commercial, parking, and industrial applications with three DC brushless operators built on one modular platform. Here is how the CBG24DC, PBG24DC, and IBG24DC compare...
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Access Control for Apartment Complexes: What Managers Need to Know
A practical checklist to help apartment and HOA managers choose the right access control and intercom system for their property.
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How to Choose an Electric Strike for Your Door or Gate
A practical buyer's guide to electric strikes: fail-safe vs fail-secure, the main strike types, when a deadbolt fits better, power and wiring, and access control integration.
