Key takeaways
- Yes, you can open an electric gate with your phone, if the gate already has an electric lock.
- You need a small controller at the gate plus an app on your phone. An app on its own can’t open a gate.
- Phone gate openers connect over Bluetooth (at the gate) or Wi-Fi (through the internet).
- Smart Gate Unlock is a Bluetooth gate opener: no Wi-Fi or internet needed at the gate, and you can share access by email.
Tired of gate remotes, spare keys and waiting at the gate? Here’s how to turn your phone into a gate opener, what you need, and how the different options compare.
Can you open an electric gate with your phone?
Yes. If your gate already opens electrically (with a button, remote, intercom or switch), you can add a smart controller that lets your phone open it. Smart Gate Unlock connects a small Bluetooth device to your existing electric gate lock. Pair it once in the free app, and one tap on Unlock opens the gate.
What you need
- An electric gate lock. A key-only lock with no wiring needs an electric lock fitted first. Check yours on our compatibility page.
- A controller at the gate: the Smart Gate Unlock Bluetooth device, with a 12 volt high current adapter and connection material in the box.
- A smartphone: iPhone or Android, with the free Smart Gate Unlock app.
Bluetooth vs Wi-Fi gate openers
Both use a small controller wired to the gate lock. What changes is how your phone sends the “open” command to it.
| Bluetooth (Smart Gate Unlock) | Wi-Fi | |
|---|---|---|
| How it opens | Near the gate, your phone connects directly to the device over Bluetooth and tells it to open the lock | A controller at the gate is connected to your Wi-Fi. The app sends the open command over the internet to that controller |
| Needs internet at the gate | No | Yes |
| Works when Wi-Fi is down | Yes | No |
| Share access with others | Yes, by email, with time limits | Depends on the system |
| Best for | Homes, offices and societies where people open the gate on arrival | Opening remotely from anywhere |
How to set up Smart Gate Unlock
- Connect the device to your electric gate lock using the adapter and connection material in the box.
- Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and tap Scan Device.
- Select your gate from the list of available devices. It stays paired.
- Tap Unlock whenever you arrive.
- Share access with family, drivers, staff or guests by email: for a set time or with no end date.
Why use your phone instead of a gate remote?
- Nothing extra to carry. You always have your phone.
- No remotes to lose or replace and no keys to copy when someone new needs access.
- You stay in control. Only the owner holds the master key, and keys can be changed anytime.
- Works at home, the office or a society gate. See our page for housing societies, offices and builders.
Frequently asked questions
Can any app open my electric gate?
No. An app needs matching hardware at the gate. With Smart Gate Unlock, the Bluetooth device at the gate and the free app work together.
Do I need Wi-Fi or mobile data to open the gate?
No. Smart Gate Unlock opens over Bluetooth, directly between your phone and the device, so it works even when there’s no internet.
Does it work with my gate?
It works with electric gate locks, and also with electric door, cabinet and intercom locks. Not sure? Send a photo of your lock on WhatsApp and we’ll check for free.
Can my family or staff open the gate too?
Yes. The owner shares access by email, for a set time or with no end date. People you share with can unlock, but can’t see or change keys.
Where can I buy it in Pakistan?
Order directly from us on the Get the device page or on WhatsApp. We’re based in Lahore and will call you with price, delivery and installation details. You can also visit our office: RoboArt Private Limited, 1st Floor, 72-B TGC, Main Peco Road, Lahore.
Ready to open your gate with your phone?
Order the device and we’ll call you with price, delivery and installation details.