Smart Keypads
In the Tap2Open system, guest invitations via text or email are the fastest and most convenient way for guests to gain entry. However, in some cases, guests cannot access a link or use their phone. In these cases, a PIN code is the best backup method. Smart Keypads combine familiar keypad access with advanced safety and flexible access control.
Residents invite visitors, and Tap2Open can generate a unique code for that visitor. Each code follows all the rules of an invitation, including schedule, entrances, and use count..
Why a Digital Keypad Is a Great Choice
- Easy, convenient access for residents, guests, and service providers
- No smartphones or apps required for guests to gain access
- Ideal for a wide range of visitors and keyless entries
- Familiar and intuitive entry system for users of all ages
Safe & Secure Access Control
- Unique entry codes reduce unauthorized entry
- Codes automatically expire when the invitation time period is over, eliminating code sharing
- Single-use temporary codes for situations needing enhanced security
- Codes can be changed or disabled at any time from any device
- Eliminates risks associated with lost keys, fobs, or remote control devices
- Supports controlled access to specific doors or areas throughout a community
- Reduces the need for management to maintain visitor lists
Convenient for Everyone
- Quick entry without waiting or assistance at the gate
- Easy for visitors, delivery drivers, and vendors
- Reduces management workload and overhead costs
What Makes Tap2Open Smart Keypads Different
The Tap2Open Smart Keypad is a familiar, easy-to-use digital keypad enhanced with powerful features that take flexibility, control, and safety to the next level. It gives residents, visitors, and communities greater confidence and convenience every day.
Eliminate Code Sharing
Code sharing is one of the biggest security problems with traditional gate keypad systems. With a standard digital keypad, a single code gets passed around freely. Residents have no idea who has used that code, how many times it was entered, or who else it was shared with. In a large neighborhood with 500 homes, a typical four-digit keypad only allows about 20 possible codes per house. That means codes like 1234 or 5555 are not hard to guess, and shared codes make the problem even worse.
Tap2Open solves this with patented technology that gives every guest a unique code tied directly to their invitation. Each code automatically expires based on the schedule and rules set by the resident, so even if a code gets shared, it stops working on its own. Because a unique code is given to each guest, residents and community managers can see exactly who used a code and how many times. Tap2Open also generates longer codes that cannot be easily guessed, adding another layer of protection that traditional gate access control systems simply cannot match.
Flexible Scheduling
Scheduling access with multiple features and unmatched flexibility is simple with Tap2Open. The platform offers a variety of options to suit every need.
- Quick Schedule: Grant access instantly with just one click.
- Time & Day Restrictions: Limit visits to specific hours or days of the week.
- Recurring Schedules: Set regular access for repeat visitors or services.
- Advanced Options: Create fully customized schedules to fit any need.
- Full Control: Modify or revoke any PIN code at any time for complete security.
Activity Log
This feature provides clear, real-time records of all access events, giving communities and residents complete visibility into gate and door activity.
Logs are delivered with advanced search along with multiple filtering and sorting options, making it easy to quickly find specific events. This powerful visibility helps communities stay organized, informed, and in control at all times.
Even More Flexibility and Control
Tap2Open offers additional settings that make managing keypad access effortless:
- Single-Use or Multi-Use Passes: Residents can choose to make PIN codes reusable or restrict them to single use only.
- Visit Notifications: Residents can choose to be notified when a guest arrives at the gate.
- Choose Entrances: For communities with multiple entrances, access can be restricted to specific gates or doors.
No Applications Required
Because invitations and access codes can be created without installing an app, residents can generate and share a unique PIN instantly from any device, anywhere, in just seconds.
This simplifies the experience for residents and makes gate access effortless for visitors. No downloads, no accounts, just quick and secure entry through the keypad.
If residents don’t have access to a computer or smart device, the PIN code can be requested directly from the community.
Sharing Options
PIN codes can be shared even without a device. For invitations created online, the code can be included directly and conveniently shared using any of the sharing options offered by Tap2Open, making guest access to any gate or door simple and hassle-free.
Residents create an invitation through the Tap2Open platform, and the system automatically generates a unique PIN code for the visitor. The guest simply enters the code on the keypad at the gate to gain access. Each code follows the rules of the invitation, including scheduling, entrance selection, and use count.
No. One of the biggest advantages of the Tap2Open Smart Keypad is that guests do not need to install any app. Residents generate a PIN code and share it directly. Visitors simply enter the code on the keypad for quick, hassle-free entry. Guests do not have to install an app to use Tap2Open invitations, either!
Yes. Tap2Open allows residents to create single-use temporary codes that expire after one use. This is ideal for delivery drivers, service providers, or any situation where you need enhanced security for a short visit.
Tap2Open offers flexible scheduling options. You can set specific hours and days of the week, create recurring schedules for repeat visitors, or use advanced options to build a fully customized access window. You can also modify or revoke any code at any time.
Yes. Tap2Open is designed to work with a wide range of gate operators and existing access control systems. The platform connects with gate opener systems already in place, so communities can add smart keypad functionality without replacing their current hardware.
Absolutely. The Activity Log provides real-time records of all access events. You can search, filter, and sort entries to quickly find specific events, giving you full visibility into gate activity at all times.
You can change or disable any PIN code at any time through the Tap2Open platform. This gives residents and community managers full control over who has access, and codes can be revoked instantly from any device.