Chicago's mid-rise and high-rise properties need access control that covers every layer — from the building entrance to the unit door. Gatewise connects via cellular with no WiFi dependency, installs without rewiring older buildings, and extends all the way to the front door with smart unit locks.
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Chicago's mid-rise and high-rise buildings present a layered access challenge — lobby doors, parking structures, amenity spaces, corridors, and individual units all need to be secured, managed, and audited. Traditional systems treat each layer as a separate project with separate hardware, separate vendors, and separate dashboards. Gatewise handles it all from one platform, from the building entrance down to the unit door.
Residents use the same Gatewise app for everything — building entrance, amenity spaces, and their unit door. Guests get temporary access to both the building and the unit through a single shared link. No separate systems, no extra apps, no physical keys to manage.
Many Chicago high-rises were built decades before modern access control existed. Gatewise doesn't need you to rewire the building — entry hardware connects via cellular and unit locks work without hardwired connections at each door. What would be a weeks-long retrofit becomes a one- to two-day installation.
Building entry hardware in Chicago endures subzero wind chills in winter and 95°F humidity in summer. Gatewise hardware is designed for sustained outdoor use across these extremes. Cellular with battery backup keeps entrances operational during power outages from winter storms or summer grid strain.
High-density buildings mean constant move-ins and move-outs. Gatewise revokes all access — building, amenities, and unit door — with a single click. PMS integration handles it automatically based on lease dates. No key collection, no rekeying, no locksmith calls between tenants.
Both. Gatewise offers smart unit locks that residents control from the same app they use for the building entrance, amenities, and common areas. Your team manages everything — gates, doors, and unit locks — from one portal. It means one system for the whole property instead of piecing together separate vendors.
Not necessarily. Gatewise offers lock options that work offline, which is practical for older Chicago buildings where extending WiFi to every corridor would be costly. Residents can still unlock via their phone or fingerprint regardless of network status.
Yes. Our receivers are designed for sustained outdoor use across extreme temperature ranges — from subzero wind chills through humid summers. There are no weather-sensitive touchscreens or components that freeze, crack, or corrode through seasonal cycles.
No. Building entry hardware connects via cellular and unit locks don't require hardwired connections — so there's no cable to run at any access point. That's what makes Gatewise practical for older Chicago high-rises where rewiring would mean tearing into walls and ceilings.
No. One click in the portal revokes all access — building entrance, amenities, and unit door. If you're connected to a PMS, it happens automatically based on the lease end date. No key collection, no rekeying, no locksmith calls between tenants.
“We had so many gate issues at our properties, we knew we had to try Gatewise. And now, after implementing it at 3 properties, we'll never go back to traditional systems.”
“Everyone here loves it because you can use it from anywhere - you don’t have to be on property to let people in. With gate codes, you can pass that along to a bunch of people, and then all these people have access to the community. Gatewise eliminates that.”
Independent research tracking 600+ properties over three years proves that Gatewise smart access control dramatically improves resident satisfaction and strengthens lease renewal rates compared to traditional systems.
“I 100% recommend Gatewise. No more remembering codes for every gate! With one app I can access all my sites! Shelly has been so helpful as well! She is responsive & constantly follows up to ensure customers are satisfied!”
“From a security/safety standpoint, we love it as operators because there’s no keypad with codes that have been in the system for 10 years that nobody has ever changed. It really gives us control of our gate system which we haven’t had in a long time.”
Gatewise offers a simple and modern gate entry system that provides residents with a mobile app and managers with a cloud-based management portal.
