[JoMar]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by LianneMigiano

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]

Originally Posted by JoMar

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]

Originally Posted by Langwelld

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]

Originally Posted by 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!

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

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by 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!

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

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. While not a big deal by any means I think TPTB could afford some "luxury convenience" upgrades for the homeowners here.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by 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.

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. .

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by 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.

People will just loose that also.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

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!!!).

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

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! 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, now I can say it, if you don’t like move. only problem us complainer’s would be moving all the time, cause mostly like we can NEVER be pleased

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I get told this all the time, now I can say it, if you don’t like move. 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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

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.