UK Gate Automation Trends

Gate Automation continues to grow year on year, with no sign of slowing down, despite the current cost of living crisis. Infact since the COVID-19 pandemic gate automation demand, on domestic properties has increased at a much quicker rate than seen before, due to more people working from home on a continuous basis.

We have taken a look into the increasing gate automation trends in the UK so far for 2023.

1. Biometric Access Control: Biometric access control systems are gaining popularity in gate automation. These systems use fingerprint, facial recognition or iris scanning technology to provide secure and convenient access control. Biometric authentication adds an extra layer of security by ensuring that only authorised individuals can enter the premises.

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2. Intergration with Smart Home Technology: Gate automation systems have been increasingly integrated with smart home technology. This allows users to control and monitor their gates remotely using smartphones or other connected devices. Integrations with voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, has also become more common.

3. Cloud-based Management: Following on to a similar point as above, Cloud-based gate automation systems enable users to manage and control their gates remotely through a web-based interface or mobile app. These systems offer flexibility, scalability and enhanced security features. Users can monitor gate activity, access logs and even recieve alerts or notifications on their devices.

4. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Energy Efficiency is becoming an important

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consideration in gate automation. Manufacturers are developing energy-efficient components such as low-power motors, LED lighting and solar powered options, to minimise the environmental impact and reduce operating costs. Sustainable materials and manufacturing practices are also prioritised.

5. Wireless Connectivity: Wireless Connectivity options, such as WI-FI or Bluetooth, are becoming more prevelant in gate automation systems. Wireless connectivity simplifies installation, eliminates the need for extensive wiring and allows for remote control monitoring capabilities.

Gate Automation and access control has been around for many years and is now becoming more mainstream, regularly seen on houses more than it was 10 years ago. As technology continues to improve and with the increasing popularity for AI we predict there will be a boom in this type of access control over the next 5 years in the Gate Automation industry also.