Prox Access

Car park access control

Open the car park from your car, no remote needed

STid Bluetooth readers let residents open the building’s car park gate from the driver’s seat, using the phone in their pocket or one tap in the app. The strata stops buying remotes that are lost, copied or never returned, and can cancel access in minutes.

The problem

Why garage remotes are a weak point

  • Many remotes can be copied by locksmiths or online sellers
  • Lost and replacement remotes are an ongoing cost
  • Remotes are rarely returned when residents move out
  • There is no reliable record of who has a working remote
  • Spare remotes make unauthorised short-term letting easier
Garage remote control being replaced by smartphone car park access
STid Spectre Nano long-range vehicle reader next to a phone showing the STid Mobile ID app

How it works

STid readers for vehicle entries

A STid reader at the gate reads the resident’s encrypted vCard over Bluetooth. For longer distances, STid’s Spectre readers are built for vehicle entries and can identify drivers as they approach.

  1. Reader installed at the gate
    It is wired to the existing gate controller.
  2. Resident receives a vCard
    The same vCard opens doors, lifts and the car park.
  3. Drive up
    The gate opens hands-free, or with one tap in the app.
  4. Building stays in control
    Access can be revoked or time-limited from the portal.

Compared

Remotes vs STid mobile car park access

Garage remotesSTid mobile access
Copy riskOften copyableEncrypted vCard
Cost when lostNew remote each timeReissue the vCard, no hardware
Resident moves outRemote often keptRevoked in minutes
VisitorsLend a remoteTime-limited credential
Record of who has accessNoneEvery vCard linked to a named person

FAQ

Questions about car park access

Can residents open the car park without getting out of the car?

Yes. STid supports a remote mode, where the resident taps a button in the app, and a hands-free mode, where the gate opens as the phone comes within range. Long-range STid Spectre readers are designed for vehicle entries.

Do we still need garage remotes?

No. Once the gate reader is upgraded, residents use their phone instead of a remote. The building no longer needs to buy, replace or chase the return of remotes.

What happens when a resident sells or moves out?

The building manager revokes their vCard in the portal, and car park access stops straight away. The credit can be reassigned to the next resident.

Can visitors or trades get temporary car park access?

Yes. STid supports time-limited visitor credentials that expire automatically.

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