Automatic gate openers available?

[Zebra]

I would like a transponder that would would open the gate automatically rather than have to use the card or push the button each time. (Especially during the rain). Does such a thing exist and how do you get one.

Thank you for any assistance or ideas you may offer.

[mulligan]

card,guard, or red button

[SIRE1]

A friend of ours put one of his gate cards into his drivers side mirror (between the mirror glass and the outside of the mirror housing). He then taped it so it wouldn't come out. When he pulled into a gate, his driver side mirror was just about the same height and the gate box and the unit would read his card through the mirror housing. He said it worked for almost every gate entrance except for one or two where the gate box was a little too low for it to read from his mirror. On those few, he had his extra gate card handy or he used the button. But every time I was with him, it worked great and he didn't have to roll down his window.

[njbchbum]

And I would like the proceeds from any single Sunpass basket as of the weekend before or after Easter - as well as to be about 20 pounds thinner! lolololol

[Pairadocs]

I would like a transponder that would would open the gate automatically rather than have to use the card or push the button each time. (Especially during the rain). Does such a thing exist and how do you get one.

Thank you for any assistance or ideas you may offer.

Just go through the "visitor" line at a manned gate; usually shorter line anyway and since no one really needs a card since it is not a private community, just take the easy lane..... LOL ! Also, not all, but MANY people working the gates DO open them during rain (VERY nice of them, but not all do this curtsey !)
Transponders would be GREAT, but again, probably just another expense to the residents like the $50 cards to get in a line of 12-17 cars to enter their own public streets..... LOL ! Perhaps if "guards" (greeters) were discontinued, that would save enough to give all residents a transponder cost free, but of course that would also put many of our friends and neighbors out of jobs they depend on to supplement their retirement income, so.... there is always a downside !

[DARFAP]

Actually, you can hold your gate card against your driver's window and the scanner will see it, gate will open. I do this when it's raining.

[Garywt]

Actually, you can hold your gate card against your driver's window and the scanner will see it, gate will open. I do this when it's raining.

Was going to say the same thing, most open without needing to put the window down. If you had a remote it would not slow cars enough to allow golf carts to cross the street.

[EdFNJ]

I would like a transponder that would would open the gate automatically rather than have to use the card or push the button each time.


Surprised you didn't get 12 people saying "if you don't like it, move!" although I probably "spoke" too soon as I'm sure that comment is coming! :D I'd like the window or grille mounted transponder too but that would mean bringing the gate technology AT LEAST up to 1980. ;)

[Mortal1]

Actually, you can hold your gate card against your driver's window and the scanner will see it, gate will open. I do this when it's raining.

does not work with our windows. So you likely should have mentioned that you don't know if that works for all people.

[Mortal1]

yeah, no helpful or on topic answers so far...the answer to you question is NO....there is no transponder to date that will allow people worried about getting a bit damp to open the gate for you...not a bad suggestion, but not a game killer.

[Number 10 GI]

Actually, you can hold your gate card against your driver's window and the scanner will see it, gate will open. I do this when it's raining.

I've tried that, doesn't always work.

[dewilson58]

Actually, you can hold your gate card against your driver's window and the scanner will see it, gate will open. I do this when it's raining.
works for me

[golfing eagles]

Just go through the "visitor" line at a manned gate; usually shorter line anyway and since no one really needs a card since it is not a private community, just take the easy lane..... LOL ! Also, not all, but MANY people working the gates DO open them during rain (VERY nice of them, but not all do this curtsey !)
Transponders would be GREAT, but again, probably just another expense to the residents like the $50 cards to get in a line of 12-17 cars to enter their own public streets..... LOL ! Perhaps if "guards" (greeters) were discontinued, that would save enough to give all residents a transponder cost free, but of course that would also put many of our friends and neighbors out of jobs they depend on to supplement their retirement income, so.... there is always a downside !

More like $15 and 0-3 cars

[Gpsma]

works for me

Gotta drive close to the receptor. Too many here are either poor drivers or drunk.

Have seen someone ahead of me waving her card three feet away...
Guess that is better than her driving into it

[JoMar]

I've tried that, doesn't always work.

If you drive a Corvette or similar, car is too low. If you drive a truck, van or SUV (maybe other cars also) it works if you get close enough. When you put your window down and stick your hand out with the card, that's about the distance you need to be from the reader for it to read through the window. Works for us all the time. Depending on the line, and the weather, the visitors lane is an option.

[DaleDivine]

It would be nice if they used the bar code system instead of the card.
No more lost cards or dropped cards.
Butttt then that would be a loss in revenue for TV.
:clap2::clap2:

[jack.hunter00@yahoo.com]

Nope

[Skunky1]

Oh poor baby!

[GolfGirl122]

If a transponder is available - I would like to give it to the Police and Fire. I see the Fire trucks almost daily stop and wait for the gate to go up, wasting time. Please get them a transponder to enter quickly when needed.

[Skunky1]

You can only go as fast as the vehicle in front of you. Slow down and enjoy life.

[tsmall22204]

Convenience is ot the issue. The gate is there to assure people come to a stop at the gate.

[Langwelld]

The Villages needs to get rid of unmanned gate entries and replace them with speed bumps. Cheaper, faster and less frustrating.

[PanamaKim]

No one has mentioned it yet, but when we first moved here almost 2 years ago, I read on one of the forums or a Facebook posting (possibly) there was a person that would implant (?) your code into your car (door, I believe), so that you wouldn’t have to mess with your card anymore. I’ve wanted to check in to it, but husband thinks we may be replacing our car soon, so I’ve delayed researching it. Anyone else heard of this?

[Altavia]

The gates can be set to open automatically a few seconds after you stop at an entrance as they do when you exit.

They do this while Villages are still under construction.

[Nannyof3]

Mine works thru the window but my friends does not. she asked about it and was told the "old card" doesn't work thru the window.

[Petersweeney]

Rf chips are the new thing in gated communities. Stick it on windshield and your done.

[DannoMac]

Call Ed Ingalls of Tri Line handyman services, 217-433-1394. For $35 he takes your key card into his van, reads the information from it and transfers that onto a chip that he then installs behind your drivers side mirror. Pull your car close to the card reader and come to a stop and voila the gate opens. I’ve been using for about a year and gate opens 99% of time. For the rare instance when it doesn’t I keep my spare key card in the door pocket. Well worth it.

[talktome]

Yes Zebra and here is the info: call Ed Ingalls of Tri Line Services 217-433-1394 and for a small fee he will install a chip on your side view mirror. Had this done last summer and what a blessing! I paid $35.00 and so worth it. No more rolling down windows. Just drive up close to reader and gate will automatically open.

[dewilson58]

Gotta drive close to the receptor. Too many here are either poor drivers or drunk.

Have seen someone ahead of me waving her card three feet away...
Guess that is better than her driving into it
:bigbow:

[Bogie Shooter]

The Villages needs to get rid of unmanned gate entries and replace them with speed bumps. Cheaper, faster and less frustrating.

Now where did I read that before? Oh, here on this thread with 98 posts!
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/gate-guards-knocked-down-316688/?highlight=gates

[CFrance]

Actually, you can hold your gate card against your driver's window and the scanner will see it, gate will open. I do this when it's raining.
Except my card at the gate I use every day!:ohdear:

[Bogie Shooter]

No one has mentioned it yet, but when we first moved here almost 2 years ago, I read on one of the forums or a Facebook posting (possibly) there was a person that would implant (?) your code into your car (door, I believe), so that you wouldn’t have to mess with your card anymore. I’ve wanted to check in to it, but husband thinks we may be replacing our car soon, so I’ve delayed researching it. Anyone else heard of this?

No, no, the implant was in your left arm!:a040:

[Marathon Man]

Lots of opinions and suggestions about gates. I wonder how many folks are willing to attend their monthly district meeting and make their suggestion there.

[dewilson58]

Lots of opinions and suggestions about gates. I wonder how many folks are willing to attend their monthly district meeting and make their suggestion there.
A few less than at the Impact Fee meeting.
:ho:

[G.R.I.T.S.]

I would like a transponder that would would open the gate automatically rather than have to use the card or push the button each time. (Especially during the rain). Does such a thing exist and how do you get one.

Thank you for any assistance or ideas you may offer.

Years ago, the district toyed with this idea but the cost was about $60. There wasn't much support.

[nick demis]

At some of the gates, I have to wave the card within inches and at others it can be feet away. I think age/sensitivity makes the difference of whether it will work through the window.

[DonnaNi4os]

I would like a transponder that would would open the gate automatically rather than have to use the card or push the button each time. (Especially during the rain). Does such a thing exist and how do you get one.

Thank you for any assistance or ideas you may offer.

Yes, one does exist! $35 and mine is being installed on Monday. I’ll let you know how it works.

[CCristella]

triline services - 217-433-1394
auto gate service

[Byte1]

Just get your chauffeur to push the button when you make your grand arrival. You do have a chauffeur, don't you?

[stebooo]

This isn't to your question with regards to a transponder. I've never heard of one that works at all in the many years that I've lived here. For the last six weeks however to a different point I have noticed that the reflection quality that is posted on these bars is as minimal as one could get possibly even zero. I asked a gate employee about that recently and he said well " itreally won't make much difference anyway because most of the gates are ripped out and smashed during the day" with that in mind I started paying more attention to some of the gates during the day and they're still hard to see because of background behind them in the distance or whatever and also keep in mind that when we're driving during the day our headlights are still on so it's still going to reflect just a thought. Buy the good stuff that works.

[LianneMigiano]

I would like a transponder that would would open the gate automatically rather than have to use the card or push the button each time. (Especially during the rain). Does such a thing exist and how do you get one.I would love something to open the gate on my smartphone instead of the card - along with a digitized Villages ID card on my smartphone, too! I love the idea that one poster mentioned - that of making the entry gates act like the exit gates: drive up, stop and then gain access.

[GSheer]

It is available. We have one in our mirror and it works great

[bpascani]

I keep my window closed, hold my card right up to the window, so that the little dot reads it (the card), and the the gate opens. never get wet, hot, or cold!

[CFrance]

triline services - 217-433-1394
auto gate service
Do they destroy your key card when doing this, or can they take info from it without wrecking it? (Don't you have to turn your key cards in when you sell your house?)

[Two Bills]

So that is what the little white card our landlord leaves out for us is for.
All these years we have just driven straight through, and got rid of that silly little arm that keeps slowing up the traffic!:icon_wink:

[JoMar]

At some of the gates, I have to wave the card within inches and at others it can be feet away. I think age/sensitivity makes the difference of whether it will work through the window.

Why are you waving the card.....just hold it at the reader....that little light is the reader.

[JoMar]

I would love something to open the gate on my smartphone instead of the card - along with a digitized Villages ID card on my smartphone, too! I love the idea that one poster mentioned - that of making the entry gates act like the exit gates: drive up, stop and then gain access.

The ID on your smartphone is being developed and should be available shortly. I personally don't want to sit at a gate while drivers look for that app to open the gates.....could sit there for awhile.

[Byte1]

The ID on your smartphone is being developed and should be available shortly. I personally don't want to sit at a gate while drivers look for that app to open the gates.....could sit there for awhile.

Why the hurry? Most of us are retired, so we are not in that much of a hurry. In the last two weeks, I have witnessed several folks rushing through behind someone else when the gate is still up or on it's way down. Just a mess waiting to happen because folks are in such a hurry.

[Bilyclub]

The Villages needs to get rid of unmanned gate entries and replace them with speed bumps. Cheaper, faster and less frustrating.

No, speed bumps suck unless they are super high. Keep the gates so the cameras get clear video of who is coming in.

[j_vermilya]

I know in fact they exist, a friend has one, uses is all the time, cost them about $35.00. Sorry, I haven't ask who made it..but watched it work so I know it's real

[bobdeb]

Some other 'gated' communities I know of use a bar code sticker attached to the passenger side rear window. It's scanned on entry, opens the gate, and records data as to who and when. Voila!

[NoMoSno]

Some other 'gated' communities I know of use a bar code sticker attached to the passenger side rear window. It's scanned on entry, opens the gate, and records data as to who and when. Voila!
Mostly correct.
Doesn't record data, just checks a database for a known address.

[EdFNJ]

Some other 'gated' communities I know of use a bar code sticker attached to the passenger side rear window. It's scanned on entry, opens the gate, and records data as to who and when. Voila!

Mostly correct.
Doesn't record data, just checks a database for a known address.

Actually the one at my father's place did (well, I assume still does) exactly that and more. It kept a log with name, time and date (obviously it didn't see who was in the car) of entry and exit and a photo taken that could be matched. The sticker was non-removable. I always joked with my (at the time 90+ yr old) father he better be careful if he slipped out at 12AM for nefarious reasons. The log was available to the registered owner of the vehicle and the police with a warrant. Oh, they had the window sticker (without the computer database) back in the late 1980's and the new system around 2016 IIRC. Here in 2021 we're still waving our arms out the windows. :D While not a big deal by any means I think TPTB could afford some "luxury convenience" upgrades for the homeowners here.

[EdFNJ]

Yes Zebra and here is the info: call Ed Ingalls of Tri Line Services 217-433-1394 and for a small fee he will install a chip on your side view mirror. Had this done last summer and what a blessing! I paid $35.00 and so worth it. No more rolling down windows. Just drive up close to reader and gate will automatically open. While I think you may be "he" :) I am bumping an old thread because Mr Ingalls just did my vehicle (was $38 not $35 - inflation I guess but that's fine). I waited a couple months for my appointment and the big day finally arrived today. Mr Ingalls showed up right on time and took care of it in under 2 minutes. Now I am going to run around going through all the gates I can find. :) Ain't pure wanton & overly lavish luxury sweet! I figured all the money I saved over my lifetime by NOT smoking and only buying a 2/2 home instead of the $1.6million one I really wanted I could invest $38 in such luxury. :1rotfl:.

[Dana1963]

I would like a transponder that would would open the gate automatically rather than have to use the card or push the button each time. (Especially during the rain). Does such a thing exist and how do you get one.

Thank you for any assistance or ideas you may offer.
People will just loose that also.

[EdFNJ]

People will just loose that also. Not unless they "lose" their car! :) They are often "permanently" attached, ie. not removable without rendering them unusable. Kind of like the optional "permanent sticker" you can get for Sunpass.

Tried our new toy today and it really wasn't that great. Did not work at all at 2 of the 6 gates we tried (and we pulled up literally inches from the receiver) yet when I took out my card and held it 18
away that worked. Seemed pretty finicky to the point of "if it's not 95% successful then we might as well stick with the card." YMMV of course. Bridgeport Lake Miona was a total fail (but maybe a special passport is needed to enter there!!!). :jester: :jester:

[Topspinmo]

Surprised you didn't get 12 people saying "if you don't like it, move!" although I probably "spoke" too soon as I'm sure that comment is coming! :D I'd like the window or grille mounted transponder too but that would mean bringing the gate technology AT LEAST up to 1980. ;)

I get told this all the time:coolsmiley:, now I can say it, if you don’t like move.:icon_wink: only problem us complainer’s would be moving all the time, cause mostly like we can NEVER be pleased :)

[EdFNJ]

I get told this all the time:coolsmiley:, now I can say it, if you don’t like move.:icon_wink: only problem us complainer’s would be moving all the time, cause mostly like we can NEVER be pleased :) There is a difference between a COMPLAINT and a suggestion via discussion on a FORUM MEANT TO TALK ABOUT THINGS IN THE VILLAGES (ie. TALK OF THE VILLAGES) to make things better (whether they are an important thing or just a "lifestyle" thing). Some folks get their enjoyment buying $90K cars or $million homes (or 6 $1/2million homes) and others just want to make something easier to do with making a small change or improvement. ;)

[Number 10 GI]

Actually, you can hold your gate card against your driver's window and the scanner will see it, gate will open. I do this when it's raining.

I've tried that, most times it doesn't work.

[JoMar]

I've tried that, most times it doesn't work.

How close to the reader to you put your car? If you are more than a foot away it might not work. When I hold mine against the window it works 98% of the time....where it doesn't work is when the reader is higher or lower than standard.

[dewilson58]

I would like a transponder that would would open the gate automatically rather than have to use the card or push the button each time. (Especially during the rain). Does such a thing exist and how do you get one.

Thank you for any assistance or ideas you may offer.

Find a nerd who can determine the frequency/code and install a transmitter under your hood. :shocked:

[TCNY61]

Actually the one at my father's place did (well, I assume still does) exactly that and more. It kept a log with name, time and date (obviously it didn't see who was in the car) of entry and exit and a photo taken that could be matched. The sticker was non-removable. I always joked with my (at the time 90+ yr old) father he better be careful if he slipped out at 12AM for nefarious reasons. The log was available to the registered owner of the vehicle and the police with a warrant. Oh, they had the window sticker (without the computer database) back in the late 1980's and the new system around 2016 IIRC. Here in 2021 we're still waving our arms out the windows. :D While not a big deal by any means I think TPTB could afford some "luxury convenience" upgrades for the homeowners here.

Only a bar code is easy to copy. Just walk up to anyone's car and use you phone to take a pic and use a printer to make your own sticker using that persons access, not secure at all.

[NoMoSno]

Only a bar code is easy to copy. Just walk up to anyone's car and use you phone to take a pic and use a printer to make your own sticker using that persons access, not secure at all.
Not possible with most systems.
Stickers are embedded with holograms that are not possible to copy.
Try it you'll see.

[EdFNJ]

Only a bar code is easy to copy. Just walk up to anyone's car and use you phone to take a pic and use a printer to make your own sticker using that persons access, not secure at all. OK, who said anything about a barcode? RFID has been in use forever as exemplified by here. Besides, a barcode would NOT be visible by the gate if under the hood and wouldn't function. And, taking the other side, so what if someone copied a barcode here? LOL, SECURITY !!! Here ?? The gates are meaningless for anything but traffic control and not intended for SECURITY so even a barcode would suffice just for the convenience and the pure unmitigated luxury and freedom and convenience. The whole joint could use 1 barcode. Think of the savings!!! :clap2:

[BettyInFL]

Our cards were new in March, most of the time does NOT work thru the window.

[DAVES]

I would like a transponder that would would open the gate automatically rather than have to use the card or push the button each time. (Especially during the rain). Does such a thing exist and how do you get one.

Thank you for any assistance or ideas you may offer.

I'm no techno nerd. This has come up many times. I've read people saying their card works with the window closed-through the closed window. Either my card or my windows it does not work for me.

I laugh. The postal motto is something like rain, nor snow or?????? will stop the mail.
When, I was working i would regularly see mail delivery people hiding as I went about earning a living. Moral-I never learned to come in out of the rain nor snow snow nor gloom of night.

[Bilyclub]

LOL, SECURITY !!! Here ?? The gates are meaningless for anything but traffic control and not intended for SECURITY so even a barcode would suffice just for the convenience and the pure unmitigated luxury and freedom and convenience. The whole joint could use 1 barcode. Think of the savings!!! :clap2:

So those cameras that are recording every car and license plate going in or out of an area at the gates are not considered a security measure to you ? I forgot about the mugshot of the driver when they hit the red button too.

[Koapaka]

triline services - 217-433-1394
auto gate service:bigbow:

Car and both golf carts done the day after I called him...$39 each and works like a charm. So nice to be able to keep the window up when it is so hot or raining.

[fdpaq0580]

Actually, you can hold your gate card against your driver's window and the scanner will see it, gate will open. I do this when it's raining.

I have heard this many times, but it has never worked for me. If either of my gate cards isn't within about 3 or 4 inches of the sensor it won't work. Been that way since move in in 2013. Just my luck. At least I don't melt when it is raining.