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GSM Gate Access Platform

GateVia

One tap. Any gate. Plug your existing GSM-enabled barrier into GateVia and open it from anywhere with the dedicated mobile app — no rewiring, no new hardware required.

The Problem

Residential complexes, hotels, and coworking spaces already have GSM gate modules — but day-to-day access is messy. Tenants keep sharing one phone number, guests have to be added and removed manually, lost phones turn into lost keys, and there is no record of who opened what or when. Replacing the hardware is expensive and disruptive.

Key Features

Dedicated Mobile App

Installable mobile app (PWA) for fast, native-feeling access on iOS and Android. One tap on the home screen opens the gate — no menus, no friction.

One-Tap Access

Open the gate from the mobile app or web dashboard. A voice call is placed in the background and the gate opens.

Plug-In Setup

Add the gate's existing GSM phone number and you are live. No rewiring, no installer visit, no proprietary hardware.

Guest Links

Generate temporary access links with expiration dates and usage limits. Revoke instantly when the visit is over.

Audit Logging

Every open is logged with user, gate, and timestamp. Filter, search, and export for compliance or property management.

Multi-Language

Available in Romanian, English, Italian, and Spanish, with offline device list caching for spotty cell coverage.

API & Webhooks

REST API and webhooks for hotel PMS, coworking platforms, and smart-building integrations — issue and revoke access programmatically.

The Engineering Journey

GateVia turns a phone call into product. Here is every decision behind making an existing GSM barrier feel like a modern access control system.

1

The Idea

Most residential and commercial gates already have a GSM module — opening them just needs a phone call from an authorized number. Turn that into a one-tap experience without rewiring anything.

2

Product Decisions

Freemium pricing, role-based access for building operators, guest links with expirations and usage limits, and a vertical-specific story for hotels, coworking, and residential property managers.

3

Architecture

Voice-call authorization via CallerID over a SIP trunk, a multi-tenant data model for buildings, gates, and members, and an event log built for export and audit.

4

UX & Design

Mobile-first PWA so users get a native-feeling app without an install friction. One-tap dashboard for daily use, separate flows for guest management and audit history.

5

Internationalization

Romanian, English, Italian, and Spanish from day one — a deliberate choice driven by the markets where GSM gates are most common in residential and hospitality.

6

Integrations

REST API and webhooks so hotel PMS, coworking platforms, and smart-building systems can issue and revoke access automatically. Offline device list caching for spotty cell coverage.

7

Launch & Growth

SEO-optimized landing page, freemium funnel, and partner-led distribution through property managers and integrators.

Technology Highlights

Next.jsPWANode.jsREST APIWebhooksSIP / VoiceGSM TelephonyMulti-Tenanti18nEU Hosting

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