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Remote Access Control

Open gates with your phone app - works on cellular, cheapest access control solution

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What is remote access control for parking gates?

Remote access control lets you open parking gates using the ParkStash Access Control app on your phone. If you have a valid digital permit, you simply press a button in the app when you're near the gate. The system validates your permit and opens the gate instantly—no fobs, cards, or RFID tags needed.

How does geo-fencing work with remote access?

Geo-fencing uses your phone's GPS to verify you're physically near the gate before allowing access. This prevents remote activations from miles away and ensures only people actually at the property can open the gate. The system typically requires you to be within a few hundred feet of the gate.

Does remote access work if the property internet goes down?

Yes! Remote access control works over cellular networks. As long as your phone has cellular signal, you can open the gate even if the property's WiFi or internet is completely down. This makes it more reliable than systems that depend solely on property infrastructure.

How are gate entries logged?

Every gate access is logged with the permit holder's name, entry time, permit type (resident, visitor, employee, etc.), and gate location. Property managers can view complete access logs in the dashboard, making it easy to see who entered and when.

Can staff open the gate remotely for emergencies?

Yes. Property staff can operate gates remotely through the management dashboard. This is useful for emergency situations, letting in delivery drivers, or assisting visitors who need help. Staff actions are also logged for complete accountability.

Is remote access control the cheapest option?

Yes, remote access control is typically the most affordable access solution. There's no hardware to install at the gate (beyond the relay connection), no fobs to purchase or replace, and no specialized readers needed. You use the phone everyone already carries.

What happens if my phone battery dies?

Properties can configure backup access methods like QR code access from another device, intercom call-in, or LPR (license plate recognition) as a seamless fallback. Many properties layer multiple access methods for redundancy.

How do visitors get access?

Visitors receive temporary digital permits through the ParkStash system. Once they have a valid permit, they can download the Access Control app and open the gate just like residents. Visitor permits auto-expire based on your property's rules.

Is remote access secure?

Yes. Access requires both a valid digital permit AND physical proximity to the gate (geo-fencing). Each access request is authenticated through the app, and all entries are logged. If a phone is lost, the permit can be instantly revoked.

What property types benefit from remote access control?

Any property with gated parking benefits: apartment communities, student housing, commercial offices, gated communities, retail centers, and industrial facilities. It's especially popular for properties wanting to eliminate fob management headaches.

INTEGRATION PARTNERS

Access Control Partners

ParkStash integrates with leading gate and access control systems to deliver seamless remote access.

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How Remote Access Control Works

Step-by-step guide to using remote access control for parking gates

Get Digital Permit

Resident, employee, or visitor receives an authorized digital parking permit through the ParkStash system

Open App Near Gate

Drive to the gate and open the ParkStash Access Control app on your phone

Press Button

Press the 'Open Gate' button in the app—geo-fencing confirms you're at the gate

Gate Opens

Gate opens instantly for valid permit holders. Entry is logged with timestamp and permit details.

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What is remote parking access control?

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Remote parking access control lets authorized users open a parking gate from anywhere by pressing a button in the ParkStash app. It works over cellular network, so it functions even when the property internet is down, and geo-fencing ensures users must be physically near the gate.

Who can use the remote open feature?

Property staff, authorized residents, and managers with active digital permits can use remote open. Each user is granted access based on their permit type, and all remote open events are logged with user identity and timestamp.

Can remote access be logged and audited?

Yes. Every remote gate open is timestamped and logged with the permit holder identity, permit type, and gate location. Property managers can review full access logs in the dashboard for security and compliance auditing.

Is remote access control secure?

Remote access uses role-based permissions tied to verified digital permits. Geo-fencing requires users to be physically near the gate. Managers can revoke any user instantly, and all access events are logged for a complete audit trail.

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REMOTE ACCESS CONTROL

The Simplest, Most Affordable Gate Access

Open parking gates with a button in the ParkStash app. Works on cellular—even when property internet is down. Geo-fencing ensures you're at the gate. All entries logged. Staff can operate remotely for emergencies. No fobs, no RFID tags, no cards.

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See How It Works

Plans start at $199/mo, or choose revenue-share pricing with no monthly fee. No setup fee. Cancel anytime.

HOW IT WORKS

From Permit to Entry in Seconds

A button press is all it takes. No hardware to carry, lose, or replace.

Resident, employee, or visitor receives an authorized digital parking permit.

Drive to the gate and open the ParkStash Access Control app on your phone.

Press the "Open Gate" button. Geo-fencing confirms you're actually at the gate.

Gate opens instantly. Entry logged with your name, time, and permit type.

WHY SWITCH TO REMOTE ACCESS

Traditional Hardware vs Remote Access

See why properties are eliminating fobs, RFID tags, and cards

Fobs, RFID & Cards

Physical devices that get lost, stolen, or broken

Ongoing replacement costs ($15-50+ per device)

Can be duplicated, shared, or sold to unauthorized users

Manual deactivation required when residents move out

Expensive reader hardware and installation

No visibility into who actually used the device

Relies on property internet/infrastructure

Remote Access

Recommended

Uses your phone—nothing extra to carry or lose

Zero hardware cost—access is in the app

Tied to verified permit—can't be shared or duplicated

Access expires automatically with the permit

Minimal installation—just gate relay connection

Complete audit trail—who entered, when, and permit type

Works on cellular—operates even if property internet is down

KEY FEATURES

Everything You Need for Remote Gate Access

Simple, affordable, and packed with smart features

One-Button Access

Press a single button in the app to open the gate. No scanning, no tapping—just press and enter.

Geo-Fencing Security

GPS verification ensures you're physically at the gate. No remote access from miles away.

Cellular Network

Works on cellular signal—operates even when property WiFi or internet is down.

Complete Entry Logs

Every access logged: who entered, what time, and what permit type. Full visibility for management.

Staff Remote Override

Staff can open gates remotely for emergencies, deliveries, or to assist visitors.

Digital Permits

Digital Permit Integration

Access tied directly to digital permits. When permits expire, so does gate access.

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Instant Revocation

Revoke access immediately if a phone is lost or a resident moves out. No fobs to collect.

Real Time Violation Alerts

Real-Time Alerts

Instant notifications for failed access attempts and expired permit access.

Lowest Cost Option

No expensive readers, no fobs to buy. Just gate relay connection. The most affordable access solution.

Ready for Simple, Affordable Gate Access?

Stop managing fobs and RFID tags. Let residents and visitors open the gate with a button press—tied to their digital permit, logged automatically.

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BENEFITS

Why Properties Choose Remote Access

Lowest Cost

No fob costs, no reader hardware. Just gate relay. The most affordable access solution available.

Ultra Reliable

Works on cellular network. Property internet outage? No problem—gate still opens.

Better Security

Geo-fencing + permit validation. Every entry logged. Instant revocation when needed.

Maximum Convenience

One button press. No devices to carry, scan, or wave. Use the phone you already have.

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Remote Access for Every Property Type

The simplest, most affordable access control for any gated facility

Apartment Communities

Eliminate fob management headaches. Residents get instant access with their digital permit—no office visits, no lost fob replacements.

Student Housing

Semester permits with automatic access expiration. No fob collection at move-out. Students love phone-based access.

Gated Communities

HOA-friendly with complete access logs. See exactly who entered and when. Visitor access tied to homeowner permits.

Commercial & Office

Employee parking with instant onboarding. Terminate access immediately when employees leave. Complete audit trail.

Visitor Management

Visitors get temporary permits with auto-expiring access. No guest passes to manage—just download app and press button.

Industrial & Warehouse

Secure perimeter access with staff remote override for deliveries. Works on cellular—reliable even in remote locations.

Remote Access Control FAQs

Common questions about app-based gate access

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The simplest, most affordable gate access control. Open gates with a button press—works on cellular, logs every entry, and ties directly to digital permits.

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