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Security FAQ · Gates & parkades

Can existing parkade remotes keep working after a gate upgrade?

Often, existing remotes can remain in operation alongside a new gate-control or UHF solution when the existing receiver and final design support it. WeTech has retained legacy remotes on completed projects including Cotton Ridge and the Dorchester. Compatibility must be verified at the specific gate before it is promised.

Practical guidance

What this means for your property

Existing parkade remotes can often keep working when the receiver, gate interface and proposed access plan support them. WeTech has retained compatible legacy remotes at Cotton Ridge and the Dorchester while adding modern entry options. That does not mean every remote can be enrolled directly into every new controller.

The assessment must identify the remote and receiver, who manages their permissions and how lost devices will be removed. If a UHF reader or app is being added, the proposal should explain how the old and new methods coexist at the same gate. Both must be tested against the actual entrance operation before the transition is complete.

What to confirm before proceeding

01

Identify both devices

Record the remote and receiver models; a remote’s appearance alone does not establish compatibility.

02

Agree administration

Confirm how legacy remotes are assigned and revoked alongside any new app or vehicle credentials.

03

Test each entry method

Check current remotes and the new method at the actual gate with the approved operating sequence.

Start with the property

Planning a security upgrade?

Tell us what the property has today, what is not working and what you want to improve. We’ll help you plan a practical next step.