In this episode of Solving for Multifamily, host Robert Gaulden speaks with Joe Summers of Gatewise about modernizing perimeter and gate access with a mobile-first approach. Joe explains how retrofitting existing gates and perimeter systems to connect with a smartphone-based platform delivers a low-disruption, cost-effective upgrade that improves resident convenience and reduces key and fob management for property teams.
What you’ll hear
- Why retrofits work — practical reasons retrofitting existing gates is faster and less disruptive than full replacements
- Mobile-first in action — how smartphone credentials replace keys and fobs and simplify resident access
- Beyond the gate — extending mobile credentials to amenities, common areas, and individual units
- Real-world results — adoption rates near 95% where deployed and operational benefits for property teams
- Adjacent markets — how the same approach scales into self-storage and similar properties
