Staffed & Unstaffed Gate Software

Staffed or unstaffed — one platform for every gate

Most access control software is built for one model. MyWatchtower is built for both. Run a guard booth with Mission Control, a self-service kiosk with PIN and QR entry, or any combination — all on the same cloud dashboard, logs, and audit trail.

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True unstaffed kiosk

A weather-ready touchscreen at your entry lane handles visitors 24/7 — PIN, QR, and directory calling — with no on-site staff needed.

Guard booth Mission Control

On-site personnel get a real-time dashboard: visitor queue, LPR plate reads, resident contacts, and a timestamped audit trail.

Switch or mix modes

Run unstaffed overnight and staffed during peak hours. Change modes without changing hardware or losing historical data.

Up to 4-hour battery backup

Kiosk stays operational during power outages. Cellular failover keeps it connected when your primary internet goes down.

Platform Capabilities

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.

Real-Time Notifications

Instant alerts for guest arrivals, security incidents, and system events sent to your device.

Cloud Native

100% cloud-based. No local servers, automatic backups, and continuous updates.

Flexible Deployment

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

Now Available

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

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Trusted by Communities

Real results from real communities

Partnered with the best in access control hardware and cloud infrastructure.

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A prestigious gated community in Naples, Florida, faced ongoing issues with its existing access control system.

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