The app can automatically open the gate as you approach home, so you won’t need to stop during late hours or be distracted finding your remote. It uses a Geofence so that it is only aware of your location at specific points close to your home.
What is Geofencing?
Geofencing leverages your smartphone’s location services to create a virtual perimeter close to your property. When your device enters this geofence, only then is the app notified, triggering the gate to open automatically.
Important Note on Privacy
Geofencing prioritizes your privacy, and communicates to servers only when your device enters or exits the designated geofence zones. This ensures your location is never tracked.
Setting Up the Approaching Home feature
iOS
Navigate to Settings
Toggle on the feature to Automatically open the gate, then select Allow While Using App.
Select Change to Always Allow
Confirm the changes
Android
Navigate to Settings
Toggle on the feature to Automatically open the gate, then select While using the app.
Select Allow all the time
You will notice a persistent notification about the app and the enabled.
Troubleshooting Tips:
- Ensure Location Services are Enabled: For geofencing to function, location services must be turned on for the app on your smartphone.
- Check App Permissions: Verify that the app has the necessary permissions to access location data.
- Restart App and Phone: Sometimes a simple app restart or phone reboot can resolve minor glitches.
