Gated Communities
Skip the Lines, Skip the Wait - Smart Gate Access for Modern Communities
Tap2Open simplifies residential community access control by letting guests enter using just their smartphone; no app downloads, no unnecessary security guard interactions, and no long waits at the gate. Property managers and residents gain complete control over who enters and when, while visitors get easy gate access that works with your existing security system.
How It Works
- Resident sends invitation via email or text message to their guest
- Guest receives a unique link for access
- At the gate, guest clicks the link on their smartphone to gain immediate entry
- System works with existing gate operators, keypads, and access control technologies
- Property managers maintain real time visitor logs and can revoke access instantly
- Residents can grant access from anywhere in the world using the web-based platform
Eliminate Waiting While Elevating Security
Eliminate bottlenecks at your entry point by letting guests bypass the visitor line entirely. Your gate access control system processes smartphone entries in seconds, keeping traffic flow smooth during peak hours and special events.
Whether it be a callbox or guard, these processes slow down visitor entry. Even if they can speed up the process, just one slow person in line slows down entry for everyone. With Tap2Open, guests skip the line completely. There is nothing faster!
Guests click a simple link, no mobile app downloads, no account creation, no technical hurdles. This touch-free solution works on any smartphone, making gate entry accessible for visitors of all ages and technical comfort levels.
Code sharing is a real concern for gated communities. With most systems, guests use shared codes which are rarely changed. In addition, the community has no idea who entered their community. This is a big security risk.
Tap2Open is different. With an optional keypad, a unique code can be generated for each guest. The code will only work when the invitation works. So the code cannot be shared, and its usage can be tracked.
Set exact entry windows for guests, service providers, or temporary residents. Access automatically expires when the time limit ends, eliminating forgotten permissions that compromise your secure environment.
Integrate seamlessly with your current gate system, intercom system, and security cameras. Things like remotes, RFID tags and bar codes will continue to work. No need to replace functioning equipment. Tap2Open enhances what you already have installed.
Tap2Open Modules
In addition to smartphone access, Tap2Open offers several integrated add-ons to enhance community access.
Tap2Open can work alongside (or control) existing systems like RFID tags, barcodes, and remotes. Tap2Open can also control door and pedestrian gates. In addition to using existing keypads and FOB’s, residents and guests can also use their phones for entry!
Ready to End Gate Line Frustrations?
Say goodbye to long entry delays and the guest frustration that comes with them. Tap2Open’s mobile credentials system solves access management headaches while maintaining the security standards your residential community demands.
Implementation takes just days, not weeks, and your current gate operators keep working exactly as before.
Guests bypass the visitor check-in process entirely by using pre-approved smartphone links. Instead of waiting behind multiple cars to speak with security personnel or use the intercom system, visitors click their unique access code and drive straight through the resident line. This eliminates the bottleneck that typically forms at the pedestrian gate and swing gate entry points during busy periods.
Unexpected visitors still use the traditional visitor management process through your existing intercom system or security guard station. Tap2Open focuses on planned visits where residents can send invitations in advance. For commercial property deliveries or service calls, property managers can create standing access codes that work during business hours.
Every mobile credential contains built-in security features including time expiration, usage limits, and automatic logging. Property owners receive real time reports showing exactly who entered when, creating a better audit trail than traditional gate access methods. Plus, forgotten access codes automatically expire, preventing long-term unauthorized access that happens with shared gate codes or unreturned key cards.
Yes. Tap2Open provides more detailed visitor logs than most traditional access management systems. Every smartphone entry creates a digital record including date, time, and which resident authorized the access. These reports help property managers track traffic patterns and investigate security incidents more effectively than handwritten visitor logs. Unlike shared PIN codes, you will know who opened the gate every time.
No. Residents can create recurring access codes for regular visitors like housekeepers, dog walkers, or family members. Set the frequency (weekly, monthly, etc.) and time windows, then the system automatically generates fresh mobile credentials for each approved visit. This reduces the administrative burden while maintaining security protocols.
Invitations can be sent to vendors. If you can’t send an invite to a specific person, you can create a unique PIN code using our keypads. In addition, if a guest calls the resident, the resident can open the gate remotely with their phone.