Does remote gate triggering work on my phone?

Yes, because the system utilizes a multi-tenant SaaS web application, you can press the open button from the browser of any smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Is there a delay when I press the button to open the gate?

No, modern smart controllers use fast internet or cellular connections, meaning the gate will trigger almost instantly after you press the button in the app.

Will I lose my existing clickers or Wiegand keypads if I install a cloud gateway?

No, an edge device runs alongside your existing legacy hardware, meaning tenants can still use their old clickers and PIN codes while you enjoy one-click remote access.

The Power of One-Click Remote Gate Opening for Facilities

Turn your smartphone or laptop into a universal remote for your facility. See how upgrading your legacy gate system provides the power to instantly open your gates with a single button press from anywhere in the world.

Imagine this: You are miles away from your self-storage facility or gated community, enjoying a day off, when an urgent delivery driver pulls up to your main gate. Instead of scrambling to issue a temporary code or driving all the way across town, you simply pull out your smartphone, tap a single button on a web app, and the gate opens instantly.

That is the power of one-click remote gate access. By upgrading your legacy LiftMaster or DoorKing systems with a modern edge device, you can completely detach yourself from the physical property without sacrificing an ounce of control.

The Evolution of the Gate Clicker

For decades, property managers have relied on physical radio-frequency (RF) clickers. While convenient when you are sitting right in front of the gate, they have a strict distance limit. If you are not in the driveway, you are out of luck.

A multi-tenant SaaS web application combined with a smart controller changes the game entirely. By utilizing a cloud gateway, your "clicker" now has infinite range. As long as you have an internet connection, you have the power to trigger your facility's gate.

How Instant Remote Triggering Works

You might assume that achieving this level of cloud connectivity requires ripping out your entire expensive heavy-iron gate motor. In reality, it is a straightforward retrofit.

Almost all commercial gate operators feature standard dry contact relay terminals (typically an "Open" and a "Common" connection). A smart edge device is wired directly into these existing inputs. When you press "Open Gate" in your OnThru dashboard, an instant signal is beamed through the cloud to the on-site edge device. The device closes the circuit for a fraction of a second, which tells the gate motor to open—exactly as if a physical button had been pushed in the guardhouse.

Real-World Convenience at Your Fingertips

Having a virtual "open button" in your pocket solves a multitude of daily headaches for facility operators:

Instant Vendor Access: See a verified repair technician on your security cameras? Tap to let them in without ever needing to generate and text them a Wiegand keypad code.
Emergency Responders: In critical situations where seconds count, you can fling the gates wide open for police or fire departments before they even arrive.
Premium Tenant Support: If a loyal tenant is struggling with the keypad in the rain, you can deliver exceptional customer service by magically opening the gate for them from your home office.

Take Back Your Time

Managing physical security shouldn't mean being physically tethered to your site. Upgrading to a cloud-managed smart controller provides the ultimate convenience: the power to grant instant access with the press of a button, whenever and wherever you need.