CellGate Watchman Intercom Installation in the Bay Area
CellGate Watchman is a cellular video intercom that needs no internet at the gate: live streaming video, app entry, and visitor passes over Verizon or AT&T LTE. We install and configure the right model for your home, HOA, or community across the Bay Area. Comparing systems? See our guide to residential gate access control systems to find the right fit.
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CellGate Watchman is a cloud-based cellular video intercom that combines a camera, two-way calling, and visitor access in one weatherproof unit. It runs over Verizon or AT&T LTE, so the gate only needs power, and residents see, talk to, and let in visitors from the CellGate app anywhere.
CellGate is the system we recommend for gates with no internet nearby and for multi-tenant properties that need a resident directory and remote management. It pairs with your gate operator, strikes, and readers, and managers run everything from TrueCloud Connect. Below is what it does, the models we install, how the install works, and how it compares to the other systems on our access control page.
The right model depends on whether it is a single-family gate or a multi-tenant community, and whether you want a touchscreen directory. Not sure which one fits? We match it to your property and quote it for you.
We install CellGate Watchman intercoms for homes, estates, HOAs, apartments, and commercial gates across San Jose, the Peninsula, and the South Bay, including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, and Fremont.
CellGate Watchman models we install
We match the model to your property type, traffic, and whether you need a touchscreen directory at the gate.
W450 / W452
- Live streaming video with built-in camera
- Cellular LTE or wired internet, no landline
- See and open the gate from the CellGate app
- Visitor PIN codes with time-stamped photos
W480 / W482
- Bright 8-inch color touchscreen
- QR and PIN visitor passes
- SmartScreen call management
- W482 adds wired internet with SurePath failover
WXL / WXL2
- Largest 11-inch touchscreen in cellular access
- Resident directory with per-tenant call lists
- QR and PIN passes, Yardi and RealPage friendly
- WXL2 adds wired internet with SurePath failover
Compare the Watchman models
| Model | Best for | Screen and entry | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|
| W450 / W452 | Single-family homes and rural gates | Live video, PIN codes | LTE (AT&T / Verizon) or wired |
| W480 / W482 | Busy entries and small multi-tenant | 8-inch touchscreen, QR + PIN | LTE or wired (W482 + SurePath) |
| WXL / WXL2 | Apartments, HOAs, communities | 11-inch touchscreen directory | LTE or wired (WXL2 + SurePath) |
Not sure which Watchman fits your property? Call (650) 560-4646 and we will size it for you.
What every Watchman does
One cellular video intercom that handles video, visitor calling, and access, managed from the cloud.
Live streaming video
A built-in camera streams live video of visitors to the CellGate app, with a time-stamped photo on every entry.
Cellular LTE or wired
Runs on Verizon or AT&T LTE so the gate only needs power, or on wired internet where you have it. No landline required.
TrueCloud Connect and app
One login manages users, codes, and schedules across every property, and you answer calls and open gates from anywhere.
QR and PIN visitor passes
Issue recurring, temporary, or one-time passes with day and time limits, and get notified when they are used.
Tiered call groups + VMI
Auto-call up to nine numbers per resident in tiers, and Voicemail Intelligence skips a voicemail to the next number so visitors reach a live person.
Event logs and prop-open alerts
Every access attempt is stored with a photo, and prop-open alerts flag a gate that is left open to reduce security lapses.
What a CellGate system costs
A CellGate system has a one-time hardware and installation cost, plus a monthly service plan billed by CellGate for the cellular data, the app, and TrueCloud Connect cloud. Here is how the ongoing subscription typically breaks down.
plus one-time hardware and install
- Live app video and entry photos
- Cellular LTE or wired, no landline
- Visitor PIN codes with time limits
- See and open the gate from anywhere
plus one-time hardware and install
- 11-inch touchscreen resident directory
- Per-resident call lists and QR / PIN passes
- TrueCloud Connect manager portal
- Yardi and RealPage friendly
- Per-unit rate drops as the community grows
scoped to your gates and doors
- Multiple gates managed in TrueCloud
- Wiegand readers, badges, and fobs
- After-hours schedules and access logs
- SurePath cellular failover on wired models
How we install CellGate
A clean, code-compliant install that ties into your gate operator and confirms cellular signal the right way.
Signal and site check
We test LTE signal from AT&T and Verizon at the gate and confirm mounting height, line of sight, and the power run before we install.
Power and mount
We set power, mount the unit at the right camera height, and weatherproof every outdoor connection.
Gate and access wiring
We wire the unit to your gate operator relay, electric strike or maglock, and any readers or request-to-exit hardware.
TrueCloud and app setup
We provision the device in TrueCloud Connect, load residents and codes, and set call groups, schedules, and visitor passes.
Test and hand off
We test video, calls, codes, and app unlock on your phones, then walk you or your property manager through daily use.
Why Bay Area property owners choose AGM
Licensed, insured, and gate-first. We install access control as part of a complete, working gate system, not a box on the wall.
- Licensed CA contractor #1060180, fully insured
- Cellular access control and HOA experience
- TrueCloud Connect setup and resident onboarding
- Clean, weatherproofed wiring and signal checks
- 4.8 average rating across Google, Yelp, Thumbtack
- Up to 2-year labor warranty
Real installs, a 4.8 average rating across Google, Yelp, and Thumbtack, and up to a 2-year labor warranty. See all our access control services.
Compare other intercom systems
Not sure CellGate is the right fit? We install and service every major platform and will recommend the best match for your gate and budget.
Serving the Entire Bay Area
Same-day service from San Jose to San Francisco.
Frequently asked questions
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