# \#project\_gates **URL:** https://community.smartthings.com/tag/project-gates/445.md [Latest](https://community.smartthings.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.smartthings.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.smartthings.com/tags.md) --- ## [Gate opener Zigbee or Z-wave](https://community.smartthings.com/t/gate-opener-zigbee-or-z-wave/309920)
**Author:** [@svery](https://community.smartthings.com/u/svery)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 6:11am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/gate-opener-zigbee-or-z-wave/309920 "2026-06-23T06:11:10Z")
Hi everyone Does anyone have a recommendation for a good gate controller with ZigBee-based or Z-wave with closed status that works with SmartThings? If you have one that works with external community controllers, please… --- ## [Olide adds Alexa-compatible wall button for their automatic door opener, and a facial recognition option](https://community.smartthings.com/t/olide-adds-alexa-compatible-wall-button-for-their-automatic-door-opener-and-a-facial-recognition-option/226488)
**Author:** [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 10:35am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/olide-adds-alexa-compatible-wall-button-for-their-automatic-door-opener-and-a-facial-recognition-option/226488 "2026-04-15T10:35:28Z")
When it comes to automatic door openers (as opposed to outside gate openers), three brands have dominated the market. All three have a good safety features so that a pet or a child or just fingers don’t get crushed in th… --- ## [Lock Your (not so new) Car with SmartThings/Homeseer/HA etc](https://community.smartthings.com/t/lock-your-not-so-new-car-with-smartthings-homeseer-ha-etc/199630)
**Author:** [@STDevMan](https://community.smartthings.com/u/STDevMan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 4:15am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/lock-your-not-so-new-car-with-smartthings-homeseer-ha-etc/199630 "2024-04-17T04:15:15Z")
Lock your (not so new) car with your smart home A simple way to lock your car using your smart home. Involves a very small amount of soldering or a strategic tape/glue job. No high voltage Note: I am not liable if you … --- ## [Self opening gate when near \[NEEDS UPDATING\]](https://community.smartthings.com/t/self-opening-gate-when-near-needs-updating/220752)
**Author:** [@nbonettz](https://community.smartthings.com/u/nbonettz)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/self-opening-gate-when-near-needs-updating/220752 "2021-03-15T15:05:34Z")
hello, I’ve been using the “search” function but it didn’t solve my problem. I’m quite new in the Smarthings world, but I like very much. I’ve been using automations for some time now, and all work perfectly except one… --- ## [Sonoff Wifi switch for gate opener?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/sonoff-wifi-switch-for-gate-opener/222056)
**Author:** [@2gourmets](https://community.smartthings.com/u/2gourmets)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/sonoff-wifi-switch-for-gate-opener/222056 "2021-03-05T15:58:50Z")
We are looking to control a driveway gate from ST, with a twist. Here is our setup: -House is approximately 1000’ from road, with tons of trees between. We have installed a mighty mule gate opener at the road. Obviously… --- ## [Long Range Gate and/or Doorbell Solution: ideas needed to replace Dakota Alert 2500](https://community.smartthings.com/t/long-range-gate-and-or-doorbell-solution-ideas-needed-to-replace-dakota-alert-2500/164870)
**Author:** [@kaizokudave](https://community.smartthings.com/u/kaizokudave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/long-range-gate-and-or-doorbell-solution-ideas-needed-to-replace-dakota-alert-2500/164870 "2020-08-12T13:58:31Z")
Hi Folks! I’ve been doing some following up and research for some project ideas for my Home Automation stuff. One of the problems I have is I have 2 gates on my farm. I’d like to slap a sensor on there to determine if t… --- ## [Pulse switch for Automated GATE](https://community.smartthings.com/t/pulse-switch-for-automated-gate/184839)
**Author:** [@geoffneck](https://community.smartthings.com/u/geoffneck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/pulse-switch-for-automated-gate/184839 "2020-08-11T03:25:54Z")
Hi, I’ve read a few posts here about controlling electric gates. This seems to be an area lagging behind the drive for automation in the home. I have moved to a property that had auto gates which we are now replacing w… --- ## [Zwave control of a car keyfob's lock/unlock buttons?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/zwave-control-of-a-car-keyfobs-lock-unlock-buttons/182583)
**Author:** [@smarcc](https://community.smartthings.com/u/smarcc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/zwave-control-of-a-car-keyfobs-lock-unlock-buttons/182583 "2020-07-16T18:26:56Z")
Hi folks - do folks know whether it would be possible to use a zwave switch/relay to control a car keyfob to replace the keyfob button-controlled lock and unlock functions? I was thinking about dismantling the keyfob an… --- ## [Z-Wave Popp Strike Lock Control POPE012501](https://community.smartthings.com/t/z-wave-popp-strike-lock-control-pope012501/89053)
**Author:** [@schierly1](https://community.smartthings.com/u/schierly1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/z-wave-popp-strike-lock-control-pope012501/89053 "2020-02-01T19:59:16Z")
Hi guys, Has anyone experience to include such a Strike Lock Control? http://manuals-backend.z-wave.info/make.php?lang=en&sku=pope012501&type=popp Are they any readymade Device HandIers I can use? My plan is to use t… --- ## [Outside SmartLock (for gate)](https://community.smartthings.com/t/outside-smartlock-for-gate/70873)
**Author:** [@AutomateEverything](https://community.smartthings.com/u/AutomateEverything)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 6:29am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/outside-smartlock-for-gate/70873 "2019-11-14T06:29:39Z")
Hello All Longtime no post and all that, been moving and renovating a house from the ground up for the last 6 months so ive not had time to be tinkering.... however its been a blessing to renovate a home with the prepe… --- ## [Looking for a smart Lock for my double gate](https://community.smartthings.com/t/looking-for-a-smart-lock-for-my-double-gate/106657)
**Author:** [@BBoy486](https://community.smartthings.com/u/BBoy486)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/looking-for-a-smart-lock-for-my-double-gate/106657 "2019-10-28T02:18:08Z")
Is there a smart lock rated for outdoors and weather? --- ## [\[COMPLETE\] Sliding Door electronic lock with Keypad access, fully ST integrated](https://community.smartthings.com/t/complete-sliding-door-electronic-lock-with-keypad-access-fully-st-integrated/95168)
**Author:** [@cozdabuch](https://community.smartthings.com/u/cozdabuch)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/complete-sliding-door-electronic-lock-with-keypad-access-fully-st-integrated/95168 "2019-10-26T15:07:15Z")
We have all been looking for a sliding (patio) door smart lock solution. This project is essentially proof of concept using easily available components and a little bit of time. What’s needed (Hardware): zwave or zig… --- ## [Outdoor Gate Control](https://community.smartthings.com/t/outdoor-gate-control/37273)
**Author:** [@kamran](https://community.smartthings.com/u/kamran)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 1:52am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/outdoor-gate-control/37273 "2019-09-25T01:52:10Z")
Hi, Anyone familiar with a solution that can allow me to unlock/lock my metal outdoor gate. I currently have a double-cylinder deadbolt and I was not able to find any Z-Wave/ZigBee double-cylinder lock. Has anyone succ… --- ## [Gate control via Ring: suggestions welcome](https://community.smartthings.com/t/gate-control-via-ring-suggestions-welcome/120821)
**Author:** [@sefiro](https://community.smartthings.com/u/sefiro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/gate-control-via-ring-suggestions-welcome/120821 "2019-07-19T13:26:08Z")
Have 3 gates to control. The requirements for the rear gate for the client is simple and not part of this discussion. Front has a loop driveway with 2 gates, The gates were originally controlled via telephone interfac… --- ## [Outdoor Z-wave Sensor for a Gate](https://community.smartthings.com/t/outdoor-z-wave-sensor-for-a-gate/14810)
**Author:** [@croft1972](https://community.smartthings.com/u/croft1972)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/outdoor-z-wave-sensor-for-a-gate/14810 "2019-05-11T00:06:20Z")
Ive search everywhere, does anyone know of an Outdoor door/window Z-wave Sensor? --- ## [Popp keypad to control gate - what else do I need?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/popp-keypad-to-control-gate-what-else-do-i-need/129827)
**Author:** [@linus1412](https://community.smartthings.com/u/linus1412)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 8:11am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/popp-keypad-to-control-gate-what-else-do-i-need/129827 "2018-07-09T08:11:07Z")
Hi, I want add a pedestrian side gate to my home in the UK. The Popp keypad look promising but I don’t fully understand what it does. Does it just ‘tell’ Smartthings when the gate should be unlocked or can it actually… --- ## [Electric Door Strike Recommendations](https://community.smartthings.com/t/electric-door-strike-recommendations/121718)
**Author:** [@kamran](https://community.smartthings.com/u/kamran)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/electric-door-strike-recommendations/121718 "2018-03-13T18:55:35Z")
Any recommendations for an electric door strike for this gate (pics below). They are a plethora of options with prices ranging from $50-$300…not sure what the difference is. My gate currently has a double-cylinder deadb… --- ## [Need a sensor recommendation for a metal door](https://community.smartthings.com/t/need-a-sensor-recommendation-for-a-metal-door/116623)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_LaBarre](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Ryan_LaBarre)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/need-a-sensor-recommendation-for-a-metal-door/116623 "2018-01-26T16:48:15Z")
Hi folks… So i need a door sensor… However the normal sensors that use magnets etc dont work on my door frame… its a giant Iron door, and the frames dont work for that type of sensor. Also, the accelerometer in it doesn… --- ## [Ecolink door sensor won't work around metal](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ecolink-door-sensor-wont-work-around-metal/17734)
**Author:** [@jkorza](https://community.smartthings.com/u/jkorza)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/ecolink-door-sensor-wont-work-around-metal/17734 "2017-12-25T20:18:34Z")
I installed an Ecolink door sensor on my wrought iron gate. The magnet is on the gate and the sensor is on the 1.5" square post. It worked for about two weeks and then stopped working. I went out to troubleshoot it and f… --- ## [How I monitor my fence gates](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-i-monitor-my-fence-gates/95032)
**Author:** [@Jason\_Giddens](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Jason_Giddens)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/how-i-monitor-my-fence-gates/95032 "2017-08-07T22:00:30Z")
I was recently at the movies and my phone started ringing off the hook. Two different neighbors were calling to say they saw my crazy dog running around outside the fence. I knew I needed a way to make sure my gates we… --- ## [Consolidating Keypads?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/consolidating-keypads/93191)
**Author:** [@seeharrison](https://community.smartthings.com/u/seeharrison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/consolidating-keypads/93191 "2017-07-20T14:05:20Z")
I'm finishing up a renovation and am to the point of installing access keypads for outdoor use. Currently I have the following devices: Mighty Mule Pedestrian Gate Lock connected to a Remotec Dry Contact Liftmaster … --- ## [Gate lock open/close intergration - Help please](https://community.smartthings.com/t/gate-lock-open-close-intergration-help-please/56052)
**Author:** [@Tolik](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Tolik)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2017, 3:18am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/gate-lock-open-close-intergration-help-please/56052 "2017-06-21T03:18:53Z")
I just installed gate lock and I'd like to somehow integrate an open/close sensor. This is the lock: Basically its just a dumb lock, when the right code is entered (or exit button pushed, from inside) it connects +… --- ## [Gate control with a Fibaro Relay Switch?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/gate-control-with-a-fibaro-relay-switch/73708)
**Author:** [@pigsfoot](https://community.smartthings.com/u/pigsfoot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2017, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/gate-control-with-a-fibaro-relay-switch/73708 "2017-01-19T12:17:50Z")
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help. I am trying to work out how / if i can use a Fibaro Dual Relay Switch to open and close my gates which are controlled by a LiftMaster CB11 control board. The control board allo… --- ## [Fence gate lock possible?](https://community.smartthings.com/t/fence-gate-lock-possible/40364)
**Author:** [@kalex1114](https://community.smartthings.com/u/kalex1114)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/fence-gate-lock-possible/40364 "2016-09-12T02:32:21Z")
I have a fence gate in the back of my house and its the only thing that I have to use a key for. Very annoying :slightly\_smiling: Any thoughts on how to automate this? here is a picture of the gate. Lock is top lef… --- ## [Best way to control my motorized gate](https://community.smartthings.com/t/best-way-to-control-my-motorized-gate/52996)
**Author:** [@Eddie\_K](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Eddie_K)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/best-way-to-control-my-motorized-gate/52996 "2016-07-18T18:54:05Z")
Hi everyone, I'm new to all this but I'm jumping in loving it! I'm stuck on trying to get my gate to open. I have a Viking K2 model opener. I've tried using a garage door opener thing and connected it to the ground and r… --- ## [SmartSense Multi use for an outside gate](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartsense-multi-use-for-an-outside-gate/13335)
**Author:** [@gytrdun](https://community.smartthings.com/u/gytrdun)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 11:42am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/smartsense-multi-use-for-an-outside-gate/13335 "2016-06-03T11:42:09Z")
Long story short, I have a gate on my deck to keep a crazy escape dog away from the neighbors. The problem is, I also have family members that think this particular gate being closed is optional. Of course, they don't … --- ## [Let the UPS guy in with Tracking Number](https://community.smartthings.com/t/let-the-ups-guy-in-with-tracking-number/25409)
**Author:** [@jamesflynn](https://community.smartthings.com/u/jamesflynn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/let-the-ups-guy-in-with-tracking-number/25409 "2016-04-16T13:56:55Z")
I've connected relays to my garage door and gate buzzer, on my SmartThings network. The design of my home is such that getting through the gate allows access to a long, totally secured entrance atrium, before the front d…