Safe passage through the dark season – more control for your gate
"Smart controls, motion-activated lighting, automatic locking – this is how you secure your home in autumn."
Why now? (Autumn/Winter effect)
Dark, wet, cold – that's precisely when control pays off: secure opening from the outside, automatic lighting, clear status messages, and a gate that closes automatically. The result: greater security , reduced energy loss , and genuine everyday comfort .
Part 1 – Smart Home & Radio Receivers
With smart modules and external radio receivers, almost any drive becomes compatible with apps, automation and modern radio technology.
SOMweb – WLAN Controller
Local data (without cloud), app & voice control – ideal for data privacy enthusiasts.
Go to SOMweb App Voice Local
issmartgate LITE
Universal smart home system for 1 gate, including tilt sensor & app.
To the Smart Home Collection | Find radio receivers
Tip: Always mount the radio receiver in a protected location, position the antenna freely, and avoid sources of interference (LED power supplies).
Part 2 – Secure Access: Key & Code Keypad
For outdoor use, key switches and code keypads are unbeatable: weatherproof, reliable and without the need for a smartphone.
Surface-mounted key switch
Robust and visible – ideal for garage or yard gates.
Code button High‑Line (3‑channel)
PIN access for gate, light & side gate – weatherproof.
Radio code button Select-Line (2-channel)
Save on cables, mount outdoors, ready to use immediately.
Wired or wireless? For new builds, flush mounting is preferred; for retrofitting, wireless models are faster.
Part 3 – Light in Motion: Radar & Light Control
Light enhances safety: Radar/motion detectors activate upon approach – and SOMplug or the smart home module takes over the lighting control. This keeps the path clear, the camera sees more, and the gate reacts faster.
Radar motion detector (Marantec)
From FALCON to CONDOR – robust, IP-protected, for doors & gates.
Extra comfort: SOMplug switches indoor/outdoor lights via radio or scene.
Part 4 – Automatically lock & notify
Never again “Did I close it?”: Smart systems set automatic closing according to a schedule, send push notifications about open doors, and allow manual locking via PIN/key. For High-Line/LiftMaster, there are also myQ monitoring solutions.
myQ Garage Door Monitor | Smart Home Overview
Best practice packages (Good → Better → Best)
GOOD – Simply safe
BETTER – Keyless operation
BEST – Fully integrated
Assembly & Safety
Quick Start
- Disconnect the power supply and determine the mounting location (weatherproof).
- Connect the receiver/module according to the instructions, position the antenna freely.
- Train transmitters/apps, test functions, assign codes.
Best Practices
- External controls are always weatherproof (observe IP protection).
- Auto-Close only with tested sensors (light barrier/closing edge).
- Access: different PINs/keys for family/service.
FAQ
Can I make old drives smart?
Yes – via external radio receivers or WLAN controllers .
Keypad or code keypad – which is more secure?
Both are secure. The key is tactile and simple; the code keypad allows PINs for guests/service and logging via the control system.
How do I turn the light on and off automatically?
With radar/motion detectors and, for example, SOMplug or a smart home scene.
Are there push notifications when the gate is open?
Yes – depending on the system (e.g., SOMweb , ismartgate , myQ Guardian ).
