Access control built for gated communities
MyWatchtower gives your community a single platform for gate management, visitor processing, license plate recognition, and compliance reporting — whether you run a staffed guard booth, a self-service kiosk, or both.
Eliminate unauthorized access
LPR and credential management ensure only authorized vehicles and visitors enter — with a photo and timestamp on every event.
One-click compliance
HB 913 audit reports generated automatically. Every entry logged with resident, visitor, vehicle, and timestamp.
Keep your existing hardware
Compatible with Brivo and HID gate controllers you may already have installed. No rip-and-replace required.
Staffed or unstaffed, one platform
Run a guard booth, a self-service kiosk, or both from the same cloud dashboard and audit trail.
Everything you need in one platform
MyWatchtower delivers a complete, unified system — not a patchwork of integrations.
Visitor Management
Streamline guest entry with pre-registration, real-time arrival alerts, and digital entry logs.
License Plate Recognition
Frictionless entry with intelligent cameras that automatically recognize pre-registered vehicles.
Credential Management
Issue RFID, QR codes, PINs, proximity cards, fobs, and mobile passes with granular access control.
AI-Enabled Cameras
High-definition hardware with intelligent motion detection and 24/7 remote monitoring.
Incident Reporting
Create, track, and resolve incidents with a full lifecycle management system.
Cloud Native
100% cloud-based. No local servers, automatic backups, and continuous updates.
Tailored for Every Access Point
Whether you need high-touch security personnel or frictionless automated entry, MyWatchtower adapts to your site's specific operational requirements. Both modes run on the same cloud platform, dashboards, and audit trail.
Staffed Entry
Mission Control Suite
On-site personnel process visitors in real time from the Mission Control Center — the platform's centralized interface for high-throughput, human-led entry management.
- Real-time visitor processing
- High-throughput queue management
- Resident notifications and logging
- Instant timestamping and audit trail
Unstaffed Entry
Self-Service Kiosk
A weather-ready touchscreen kiosk at your entry lane handles visitor access around the clock, with no on-site personnel required. Ideal for communities that want to eliminate gate staffing costs entirely.
- PIN code entry — single-use, time-limited, or recurring
- Secure QR code scanning
- Directory search and resident calling
- Photo captured on every entry
- Battery backup: up to 4 hours
Real results from real communities
Partnered with the best in access control hardware and cloud infrastructure.
FCAP - Florida Community Association Journal
Solving Access Control Challenges in a Naples, FL, Gated Community
A prestigious gated community in Naples, Florida, faced ongoing issues with its existing access control system.
Enhancing Community Security With LPR Gate Access: Success Stories and Case Studies
This article explores various communities that have successfully integrated License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology into their gate access systems.
Further Reading
Guides, comparisons, and resources to help you evaluate MyWatchtower.
Gated Community Access Control: Complete Buyer's Guide
What to look for in an access control system — from hardware to compliance requirements.
ReadMyWatchtower vs. Envera Systems
Software platform vs. monitored services model — a full feature and cost comparison.
ReadMyWatchtower vs. Gate Sentry
Side-by-side on features, pricing model, and unstaffed gate support.
ReadMyWatchtower vs. DwellingLIVE
Legacy platform vs. modern cloud-native access control.
ReadCommon Questions
Access Control & Gate Operations
License Plate Recognition
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