GateSure

The FRONTSTEPS Dwelling is a fully unified, web-based security platform offered by GateSure. According to the vendor, this product aims to provide comprehensive access control and visitor management solutions for residential communities of any size. It is designed to cater to a range of professionals and industries, including community managers, homeowner associations, property management companies, condo associations, and gated communities.

Key Features

Credentialed Access: According to the vendor, this feature offers real-time access control for all gates and doors within a residential community. It allows managers to issue transponders, wallet cards, and key fobs to residents. Additionally, the system is said to monitor all activity in the community in real-time and seamlessly connects to onsite network controllers, working with any type of reader system.

Visitor Management Software: The vendor claims that this feature simplifies the process of managing guests in guarded and/or gated communities. It is said to reduce wait times at the gate for visitors and offers offline functionality for gate computers in case of internet loss. According to the vendor, residents can create and email temporary electronic QR code passes to their guests. Furthermore, the system integrates with license plate readers and driver's license readers for quick access and automated alerts.

Advanced Security Technology: The vendor states that this feature includes a Gatehouse app for guards and attendants to process visitors, even without internet access. It provides incident and activity reporting, aiming to enhance security management. The system is also said to integrate with license plate recognition (LPR) systems for efficient traffic analysis and reporting. The vendor claims that the system enables unattended admissions with scan kiosks and LPR systems, ensuring easy access to gated communities. Lastly, it includes a voicemail scheduling module to reduce direct calls to the gatehouse.