Upgrades for Automatic Residential Driveway Gates
As a homeowner, you may have decided to fence your property and install an automatic gate for the driveway. Over time, you may enjoy the security the gate offers, but you may be considering some upgrades to make the gate system work better for your needs. For example, you may have several visitors during the day, and the automatic gate needs to meet their needs as well. Here are some of the upgrades you might want to consider and what they can do to enhance your gate system.
Solar Backup
If your automatic gate works on an electric power supply, you may have already seen problems. One of the main problems is when there is a power outage. This outage can be due to weather conditions or an area power outage with your energy provider. Though your gate does have a manual override to allow you entry, this can be difficult to use, and the gate may be very heavy to move manually. Solar backup allows you to have a backup power source so your automatic gate works regardless of the power outage.
Keyless Entry System
A keyless entry system to your automatic gate is ideal if you have several people who will be visiting the home. You can give them their own entry card and program it into the software with your keyless entry system. This means that they can gain entry with their card and that you do not have to worry about manually letting them in either from a device inside or another automatic gate system. If they misplace their card, you can remove it from the system and give them a new one.
Smartphone Connection
You can make one simple upgrade to your automatic gate system. This upgrade is using a smartphone connection. The smartphone uses an app that will allow you to use your phone as a remote to open the gate. You can share this app with others, and it becomes the entry key to the gate. It also can offer security features and camera features if you choose to get higher level options. The smartphone connection can be attached to your gate by a fencing contractor or a locksmith.
When you are ready to make the upgrades to your automatic driveway for your residential gate, contact a fencing contractor. Discuss what options and upgrades you want and work with them to determine what options are available for your current gate system. Your fencing contractor can also help you with pricing and with other upgrades that may be ideal for your needs.
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