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Concentrated turnover, high guest traffic, and parent safety expectations: handled. Gatewise gives student housing operators mobile-first access without the annual key scramble.
Remember last August? Collecting fobs from 200 move-outs, rekeying every unit, replacing lost credentials, fielding lockout calls at midnight. That entire scramble is over.
Parents are co-signers, bill-payers, and the toughest security audience you'll face. When they ask about safety during the tour, you need a clear, modern answer.
Today's students have never written a check and rarely carry keys. A plastic fob feels like a relic. Gatewise delivers the experience Gen Z will compare you against when choosing where to sign.
"What's the gate code?" One group text and half the campus has access. Gatewise replaces shared codes with trackable, time-limited credentials that expire on their own.
Gatewise integrates with your property management system (Entrata, Yardi, RealPage, ResMan) so credentials activate and deactivate automatically based on lease dates. No manual key handoffs, no chasing unreturned fobs, no locksmith calls. Activate entire buildings of new residents in a single workflow.
Property managers instantly deactivate access through the Management Portal with one click, no physical credentials floating around. Once the student has a new device, they download the app and log in. Access restores in seconds without any action from the office.
Residents send a Visitor Key via text or email directly from the app. Guests receive temporary access that expires automatically, typically within 24 hours. For unexpected visitors, the Virtual Call Box lets them scan a QR code at the gate and video-call the resident, who can grant one-time access from anywhere.
Yes. Gatewise hardware uses cellular technology with battery backup that operates independently of your property's power and internet infrastructure. Residents won't find themselves locked out during storms, and managers won't field emergency calls at 2 AM.
Gatewise offers multiple access methods: one-tap app entry, Digital Wallet tap-to-enter, voice commands through Siri and Google Assistant, and optional keypad PINs. The app interface is intentionally simple: one screen, big buttons, clear labels.
Smartphone access is a tangible amenity your leasing team can demonstrate during tours. It photographs well, explains easily, and appeals to tech-native prospects. Self-guided tour functionality also lets prospects tour on their schedule, expanding showing hours without adding staff time.
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.