LiftMaster Techna Installation: What’s Involved?
Elite Gates walks through a LiftMaster Techna installation, from preparing the concrete pad and mounting the arm to connecting controls, setting travel limits, and testing the finished entrance.
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 This Week | 09/22/26
This week: how long automatic gate openers last, swing vs. sliding gates, and which safety devices an automatic gate may need.
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Wireless Exit and Presence Vehicle Detection Explained
Wireless vehicle sensors bring hands-free gate exits and presence detection without trenching or saw-cutting the driveway. Learn how they work, their range, and how to control numerous sensors, keypads, and...
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3 Gate & Access Control Questions This Week | 09/15/26
This week: solar vs. 115V power for automatic gates, why gates stop or reverse mid-cycle, and what happens to cloud-based gate access when the internet goes down.
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3 Gate & Access Control Questions This Week | 09/08/26
This week: how emergency vehicles get through automatic gates, how gates detect vehicles, and how license plate recognition can automatically grant access.
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3 Gate & Access Control Questions This Week | 09/01/26
This week: what happens to an automatic gate during a power outage, keypad vs. intercom access, and why gate remotes stop working.
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3 Gate & Access Control Questions This Week | 08/26/26
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...
