How to open a barrier from your phone

By a call to the GSM module, automatically when you drive up, or over Bluetooth — your phone opens the barrier.

Many barriers already open on a call — you just have not connected your phone yet. Entrixy dials for you; and where a barrier cannot be called, a small Entrixy controller lets the phone open it over the internet or Bluetooth.

By a call — for barriers you already have

Barriers with a GSM module open on a call from a whitelisted number. Add the number to Entrixy once, and the app places the call for you — automatically or with one tap. Nothing needs to be installed on the barrier itself.

Automatically, when you drive up

Set a location rule and the gate opens by itself as you approach — the phone stays in your pocket. You can also trigger opening by Wi-Fi, time or Bluetooth, and combine these conditions for your scenario.

Over Bluetooth, without the internet

Up close the phone talks to the controller directly over Bluetooth, so opening works even where there is no cellular signal or network.

Share access with guests

Send a guest a single link or QR code. They open the barrier from any phone, with no account and no hardware of their own. You can revoke the access at any time.

How to set it up

  1. Install the Entrixy app on your phone.
  2. Add an object and enter the barrier's phone number, or connect an online controller.
  3. Open with one tap — or turn on automatic opening by location.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to replace my barrier?

No. If the barrier has a GSM module and opens on a call, Entrixy works with it as is.

Does it work without the internet?

If you open by call or over Bluetooth, you need no internet. You need a connection to open from afar — and when a guest opens, both the guest and your phone must be online.

Is it safe?

Commands and object data are end-to-end encrypted; the server never sees your phone numbers or addresses.

How do guests open the barrier?

You send a link; the guest opens from any phone, without an account or any hardware.

Which barriers are supported?

Any barrier, gate or garage opener with a GSM module, an online controller, a webhook, or a DIY controller such as ESP32 or Raspberry Pi.