GatEvo

GatEvo: smart controllers for gates, garages and doors

GatEvo develops smart access control hardware and software for entrances of all kinds. Its systems are presented as UK-designed and aimed at both installers and end users, with the stated goal of bringing app-based automation and remote management to gates, garage doors and pedestrian doors. The company describes its flagship product, GatEvo Connect AI, as a complete smart access controller for every entrance.

The manufacturer reports a base of more than 3,000 connected properties, over 1,000 approved installers and more than 2,000 gates controlled, figures it presents as an indicator of the scale of its installed base.

Geo-Opening and hands-free arrival

A central feature is Geo-Opening, which relies on a combination of GPS and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to detect when a user approaches a property. When the arrival zone is reached, the system can trigger a sequence of actions without the user touching a phone: opening the gate, lifting the garage door, switching on driveway, pathway or porch lights and, optionally, unlocking a door. The app includes a map where the geofence radius can be adjusted.

Call-to-open with a UK number

Under its Pro Plan, GatEvo allows a dedicated UK local phone number to be assigned to a gate or door from the app. Calling that number opens the entrance, without keys, remotes, SIM cards or GSM hardware. The same call can trigger multiple outputs, such as opening the gate while turning on lights and activating the garage. The company positions this as a way to manage access from anywhere in the world.

Access Link and virtual keypad

Access Link is a sharing tool that lets users send a secure link to guests, contractors, delivery staff or short-term rental guests. Recipients enter a one-time code and the entrance opens, with no app, account or physical keypad required. Administrators can set permissions, expiry times and usage limits, revoke access and review logs and entry history. The free tier includes five permanent links and unlimited one-time codes, while the Pro Plan unlocks unlimited permanent Access Links.

Automation logic and connectivity

The I/O Manager provides on-device automation without extra modules: timers, delays, sequences, safety rules, night mode, PIR-triggered lighting and multi-step actions that can combine gate, garage and lighting in a single workflow. For installation, GatEvo supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet for stable connections, BLE 5.0 for short-range geo-opening and optional LTE global roaming for remote or rural sites. The controller is designed with external SMA antenna ports so it can be mounted inside a metal control panel while extending Wi-Fi or Bluetooth signal outside.

Diagnostics and installer support

GatEvo logs every input and output state in real time, producing a timestamped diagnostic history accessible from the app dashboard. According to the company, this allows installers to identify the cause of a fault remotely, often without returning to the site. The product range also includes an intercom, and the website provides a setup guide and a blog for installers and distributors.

Users and applications

The material cites use by installers, property managers and homeowners. A property management company reports deploying the door entry system across apartment blocks, combining fob access, individual entry codes and a QR intercom that lets visitors contact residents directly on their phones, with central management of permissions. A campsite operator describes issuing access codes with a defined duration that expire automatically after the stay. Other users mention replacing a failed electric gate system and using the geofence feature for automatic opening on arrival.