You know the moment: groceries in one hand, coffee in the other, rain coming sideways, and the fob is somewhere at the bottom of a bag.
We think building access should feel easier than that. That is why WeTech Security Solutions is working on WeTech Tap Access—an idea built around one memorable action: tap your phone and go.
Direct answer
The short answer
WeTech Tap Access is an in-development building-entry concept from WeTech Security Solutions. The goal is simple: an authorized resident taps a compatible phone at the entrance, completes any required phone authentication and moves through—while the building’s approved access-control system still makes the unlock decision.
The magic is not the sticker. It is the secure workflow behind it.
The visible tap point is only the beginning. In the proposed workflow, a compatible phone detects the tap point and starts a secure resident action. The resident’s authorization is checked, the request is sent to the approved building integration, and the existing access-control system receives the door-release signal only when the rules are satisfied.
The design goal is to work alongside eligible existing access-control equipment instead of forcing every property to replace a functioning system. Every building is different, so controller compatibility, network availability, door hardware, fire-code interfaces and fallback credentials would still require a site assessment.
What the resident experience could feel like
The final number of taps, prompts and supported device models will depend on the completed product and the property’s configuration. The north star, however, stays the same: less friction at the door without weakening access control.
- Approach an approved WeTech Tap Access point at the entrance.
- Tap a compatible phone near the marked location.
- Let the phone launch the assigned action and complete any required device authentication.
- If the resident and door permission are valid, the existing access system releases the door.
- Walk in. No digging through a bag and no memorizing a door code.
Why strata councils and property managers should care
- A more modern resident experience at high-use entrances, gates and amenity doors.
- A potential add-on path for eligible buildings that want mobile entry without immediately replacing every reader.
- Cleaner onboarding and revocation possibilities when access is tied to managed resident permissions.
- A familiar physical cue—tap here—rather than asking residents to hunt through an app menu at the door.
- The opportunity to keep traditional credentials available for residents who prefer a fob or require another accessible option.
Phone-first should never mean phone-only
Great building technology works for the whole community. Any real deployment should plan for residents without compatible phones, dead batteries, visitors, support staff, emergency response and internet or cloud outages. A well-designed upgrade uses layers: mobile convenience for people who want it, dependable alternatives for everyone else, and clear management controls for the property team.
Why the idea is technically realistic
Modern phones can already start actions from NFC interactions and automation tools. Apple, for example, documents NFC-triggered personal automations and Siri-run shortcuts. WeTech’s challenge is not simply making a phone react to a tap; it is building the authorization, property-management and relay integration around that moment responsibly.
Built in the Lower Mainland, with real buildings in mind
WeTech works with strata councils, property managers and building owners across Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, White Rock and the surrounding Lower Mainland. That local field experience is shaping the questions behind Tap Access: Can it work with an existing system? What happens when a resident moves out? How do we support residents who do not want an app? How do we keep installation practical?
Those questions matter more than a flashy demo. WeTech Tap Access is still in development, and we are deliberately testing the idea before making final promises. But the vision is exciting: the building recognizes the right resident, the existing system stays in control, and entry feels as natural as tapping a phone.
Frequently asked questions
Questions property teams ask
Is WeTech Tap Access available now?+
Not yet. It is an in-development WeTech concept. Final features, supported devices, pricing and launch timing have not been announced.
Will Tap Access replace a building’s existing access-control system?+
The concept is being explored as an add-on for eligible existing systems, but compatibility must be confirmed through a site and controller assessment.
Can residents still use fobs?+
That is the recommended design direction. Phone-first access should complement—not automatically eliminate—traditional or accessible credentials.
Does tapping the sign alone unlock the door?+
No. The proposed tap starts an authorized workflow; the phone, resident permission and building system still need to approve the request.
Will it work on every iPhone and Android phone?+
Final compatibility has not been confirmed. Phone hardware, operating-system support and property configuration can affect the experience.
Sources & further reading
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