Smart Home Security: How Electric Gates Fit Into Your Connected Home

Electric Gates in the Smart Home Era

Smart home technology has transformed how we manage our properties. Electric gates are now a key part of the connected home — controllable from your smartphone, integrated with cameras, and working alongside your other smart devices.

Smartphone Gate Control

Modern electric gates can be controlled from your phone using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or GSM connectivity. Open your gate from the office, let in a delivery driver while you're out, or check if the gate is closed from bed.

Video Intercom Integration

Smart intercoms connect to your phone so you can see and speak to visitors at your gate from anywhere. See a delivery driver? Let them in with one tap. Don't recognise someone? Keep the gate closed.

CCTV & Gate Automation

Link your CCTV cameras to your gate system. When someone approaches the gate, cameras automatically start recording. Review footage directly from your phone alongside your gate activity log.

Number Plate Recognition

Advanced systems can recognise your car's number plate and open the gate automatically as you approach. No remote needed — completely hands-free entry for authorised vehicles.

Integration with Home Assistants

Some gate systems can integrate with platforms like Google Home or Amazon Alexa. "Alexa, open the gate" — it's that simple. Though for security, most systems require additional authentication.

What You Need

• GSM module: Allows phone control via mobile network
• Wi-Fi module: Connects gate to your home network
• Smart intercom: Video doorbell with app connectivity
• Compatible motor: Not all gate motors support smart features

Want to make your gates smart? We install and retrofit smart controls for electric gates. Call 07388 296957 for advice.