Apartment Gates

[Sophias_dad]

Just FYI, its easy to reset the location of the homelink once its been programmed, so you don't have to be right in front of the gate when programming it.

 

[Donz_S]

Community gates don’t typically have a learn function like garage door opener does (that’s the button you’re pressing on the opener).

Informative post. I was about to reply that OP might need to have access to the gate opener "learn button", but your post set me straight. Thanks!

 

[Slumpey326]

I tried everything to get homelink to work with my community gate (it’s a liftmaster)but have had no luck with the lights flashing to signal a success. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.

• Tried new batteries no luck
• Tried to be six inches to the left of Tesla symbol at bumper height
• Tried going to frunk way
• Tried having car right up against the gate (do I need to be right at the gate for it to work or can I be like 30 feet away to not block others from getting in)
• Tired holding for over 30 seconds or until it times out on touchscreen in car

I got homelink to work with my garage door opener and didn’t have to be right up against the bumper. Why is community gate so hard. No way

 

[TT97]

I tried everything to get homelink to work with my community gate (it’s a liftmaster)but have had no luck with the lights flashing to signal a success. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.

• Tried new batteries no luck
• Tried to be six inches to the left of Tesla symbol at bumper height
• Tried going to frunk way
• Tried having car right up against the gate (do I need to be right at the gate for it to work or can I be like 30 feet away to not block others from getting in)
• Tired holding for over 30 seconds or until it times out on touchscreen in car

I got homelink to work with my garage door opener and didn’t have to be right up against the bumper. Why is community gate so hard. No way

Is the gate a pin/switch type remote? The gate at our house has a 10-switch remote and was no issue programming.

The only other suggestion I could provide is try buying a new remote. They are fairly cheap on Amazon or eBay. Not sure if you will have more luck though.

 

[Slumpey326]

If I buy a new remote wouldn’t it have to learn it which I believe there is no way to access the learn button. I believe I need to go to property mgmt to buy a new remote.

This is the type of remote:
Transmitter Solutions Stingray 418ELPW1V Gate Opener Visor Sized Remote

 

[brkaus]

If I buy a new remote wouldn’t it have to learn it which I believe there is no way to access the learn button. I believe I need to go to property mgmt to buy a new remote.

This is the type of remote:
Transmitter Solutions Stingray 418ELPW1V Gate Opener Visor Sized Remote

That remote says it is operating on 418mhz

Non of the home link compatible remotes list 418mhz.

https://homelink.com/assets/downloads/homelink_ukenglish.pdf

Not sure if above is all inclusive.

Tesla purchases the homelink module. Tesla only handles the controlling of the module, not the actual transmitter programming, etc.

 

[TT97]

If I buy a new remote wouldn’t it have to learn it which I believe there is no way to access the learn button. I believe I need to go to property mgmt to buy a new remote.

This is the type of remote:
Transmitter Solutions Stingray 418ELPW1V Gate Opener Visor Sized Remote

That remote is for a Rolling Code unit (and not a fixed code typical to many complexes). A residential garage opener with a rolling code would have a "Learn" button you need to program Homelink - not sure if a Rolling Code commercial unit works the same way.

It may not be possible to program. Have you asked property management? Many cars have Homelink, they have probably encountered this before.

 

[Slumpey326]

Yes, coworker in same community but uses a different gate to access his home and it works for his model 3. I can’t use his clicker because my home is not accessible with the gate that he uses. I might swing by my management company office to see if they can swap remotes. Maybe this one is bad. I looked at the back of the remote and it’s this type:

 

[Donz_S]

Yes, coworker in same community but uses a different gate to access his home and it works for his model 3. I can’t use his clicker because my home is not accessible with the gate that he uses. I might swing by my management company office to see if they can swap remotes. Maybe this one is bad. I looked at the back of the remote and it’s this type:

I'm looking forward to your results, as I'll be encountering similar situation in early February at VA condo.

 

[Slumpey326]

1. Open the frunk
2. Hold gate remote for 2 seconds at a time, release, 2 more seconds, until headlights flash

i am still having issues with liftmaster at our main community gate. Want to try the steps above. After I open the frunk, do I place the remote in the frunk and start to click on it or do I still need to do it in front of the bumper. Didn't know exactly where I should be holding the remote in this process.

 

[chilman408]

I have a similar issue with my company's rented apartment.

I am able to get the headlights to flash indicating the M3 learn 'something'. But the homelink button on the Model 3 never opens the apartment gates.

I was told that some apartments use specific gates that are not designed to be compatible with HomeLink for security reasons.

 

[N2B8]

I just programmed both my model 3 to a gate. They gave us a generic single remote. It took one try to program my car but multiple tries to program my wife's car. I almost gave up on her car.

I parked in front of the gate near the gate motor, set the mode to Standard, and followed the steps in the car. I placed the remote near and to the left of the emblem. I can see the remote red indicator lit up for 2-3 seconds and then it went away. I continued holding down the button even though the red indicator had turned off. I don't remember seeing the car light flashing. So I continued holding the button. Then I let go and re-pressed the button 2 more times but still no flashes. I went back to the car and realized it already got the signal I just had to save it.

On to my wife's car. I did the same as above but couldn't get it to work. I went back to the car and restarted the whole process. I tried 6 inches to the left of the emblem, then slightly lower near the vertical part of the bumper but still about 6" over to the left. I keep pressing the remote button and then it flashed.

So the lesson here is it varies from car to car. So keep trying I almost gave up on my wife's car but kept trying only because I was able to program mine so easily. GL with yours!