10 Things You Didn't Know Your Gate Can Do

10 Things You Didn't Know Your Gate Can Do (With Real Products from Gatehouse Security)

1. Your gate can run purely on solar power ☀️

If you grab the GateHouse Heavy Duty Single or Double Solar Swing Gate Kit Australian Designed & Assembled from Gatehouse, your gate can operate entirely off‑grid. (gatehousesecurity)
No trenching, no cabling — just solar energy powering your gate's motor, with batteries  included. Great if you live rurally or want to cut electricity costs. (gatehousesecurity)

2. It can detect obstacles and stop automatically

Gatehouse automation kits are built with safety in mind. Their swing‑gate openers are engineered to handle heavy loads and come with safety mechanisms to ensure the gate stops if something obstructs its path — protecting cars, pets, or people. 

3. Your gate can open from literally anywhere — and connect to smartphones for global access & control

With Gatehouse's GSM/Smartphone‑compatible control options, you're not limited to remotes or keypad entry. Their kits let you:

• Open or close the gate through your smartphone — whether you're in the house, at work, or on holiday. (gatehousesecurity)

• Integrate with security cameras or intercoms, and monitor or control your gate remotely. (gatehousesecurity)

• Manage access more flexibly — for instance, you could let in a visitor while you're not home, or give temporary access to tradespeople.

For this, you might consider the 4G GSM gate automation controller G203 — made for Australia 4G, enabling remote gate control — or pair a standard kit with compatible smartphone/GSM accessories. (gatehousesecurity)

4. You can SEE and TALK to whoever's outside before you open — like a gate‑front intercom concierge system

Gatehouse offers intercoms, video cameras, and wireless door‑bell style gate‑opener doorbells — so your gate becomes more than a barrier; it's your first line of visual and audio communication. (gatehousesecurity)

• For example, the Wireless Video Intercom with House Monitor up to 250m Range Latest Model lets you receive audio/video calls when someone presses the gate intercom button — so you can see and speak to them before granting access. (gatehousesecurity)
  

5. You don't need a tradesperson to install it — you can DIY (and save big)

Gatehouse's kits are designed for home installation, with plug‑and‑play components, clear instructions with pictures of installs it see how to do it, and no complicated wiring or welding required. (gatehousesecurity)
DIYing it yourself can save on installation costs while still giving you a fully functional, robust automated gate. (gatehousesecurity)

6. Your gate can handle heavy loads and harsh Aussie conditions (with a 4‑year motor warranty to back it up)

The swing‑gate kits — whether solar or electric — are built to handle wide driveways and heavy gates, and are backed by a 4‑year motor warranty. (gatehousesecurity)
So, you get reliability and durability suitable for the Australian climate and environment.

7. You can upgrade access control — with keypads, locks, or even biometric/keyless systems

Gatehouse carries accessories like electric locks, magnetic locks, wireless keypads, wireless exit buttons, compatible with their gate motors — giving you flexibility in how you secure or grant access to your property. (gatehousesecurity)

8. You can pair your gate with lighting or alarm systems for added security and convenience

Beyond basic automation, Gatehouse offers accessories for lighting (e.g. LED strips) and alarm systems — allowing you to build a smarter, more responsive entry system that complements home security or driveway lighting. (gatehousesecurity)

9. You can control your gate wirelessly from afar — up to ~150–200 metres (or more) away

If your house is set back from the gate — or you just don't want to walk to the gate every time — Gatehouse's long‑range remotes make life easy. The Gatehouse Long Range Gate Opener Remote 100-200m is designed to give you reliable wireless control even if you're inside the house, down the driveway, or nearby. (gatehousesecurity)
Their wireless intercom/gate‑opener systems reportedly support ranges up to 300 m — so even big properties or rural setups can enjoy seamless remote access. (gatehousesecurity)

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Why These Features Make a Big Difference

• Convenience: Smartphone control and long‑range remotes mean no more trudging out to the gate — whether you're letting in a guest, delivery, or family member.

• Safety & Security: Intercoms, video cams, auto‑stop, locks and keypad/biometric options turn your gate into a fortified, smart access point.

• Cost & Flexibility: DIY installation and solar power help reduce costs — both upfront and ongoing — and make these solutions manageable even for folks not on mains power.

• Scalability: Because Gatehouse sells kits and accessories, you can start simple (basic automation) and expand later (camera, lights, intercom, locks, etc.), as your needs evolve.