Can a society using MyGate automate its lobby doors?
Quick answer: Yes. Keep MyGate at the main gate for visitor approval and guard workflows, and add DoorVi at each tower or lobby door. At the lobby, a visitor scans the DoorVi QR code and video-calls the flat. The resident unlocks the lobby door from their phone through a relay on the existing electric lock, so you don't need a guard stationed at every lobby.
Key takeaways
- DoorVi works alongside MyGate. It doesn't replace your society app.
- The main gate stays exactly as it is; DoorVi covers the "last door" into each tower.
- A small relay on the lobby's existing electromagnetic lock or strike does the unlock.
- Zero setup cost: no intercom panel to buy for each lobby, just a QR code at the door.
- A YashOne society in Pune runs this setup today: MyGate at the main gate, DoorVi at the lobbies.
The problem: the main gate is covered, the lobby isn't
Most large societies have strong main-gate security: MyGate approvals, a guard cabin, vehicle entry. But once a visitor is inside, each tower lobby is another door. Societies either post a guard at every lobby, which multiplies salary costs, or leave the lobby door open, which defeats the point.
How the MyGate + DoorVi setup works
- Main gate (MyGate, unchanged): the guard logs the visitor and the resident approves in MyGate, as today.
- Lobby door (DoorVi): a DoorVi QR code is fixed at the lobby entrance.
- Visitor scans: the visitor scans with their phone camera (no app) and a video call rings the flat.
- Resident unlocks: the resident sees the visitor and taps Unlock in the DoorVi app.
- Door opens: the command reaches a relay wired to the lobby's existing lock, and the door opens.
User journey
Delivery rider
Cleared at the main gate through MyGate, then walks to Tower B. Scans the QR at the lobby, the resident answers on video, and the lobby door clicks open. No waiting for a lobby guard.
Resident
Gets a video call at the lobby stage too, not only a gate approval. Can unlock even when away, for a family member or a known helper. Expected guests can use six-digit guest codes.
Security team
Stays at the main gate. With resident-to-guard calling, residents can still reach the guard when needed.
Committee / facility manager
Adds residents per tower, sees the lobby entry log, and cuts the need for per-lobby guard shifts.
MyGate alone vs MyGate + DoorVi
| MyGate only | MyGate + DoorVi | |
|---|---|---|
| Main gate approvals | ✅ | ✅ (unchanged) |
| Lobby / tower door entry | Guard or open door | QR video call + remote unlock |
| Guard at each lobby | Often needed | Not needed for entry |
| Hardware at lobby | Existing lock | Existing lock + small relay + QR code |
| Lobby setup cost | — | Zero setup cost |
| Change for residents | — | One more app for lobby calls |
When this setup may not fit
- Lobby doors have no electric lock at all. You'll need an electrician to add a strike or maglock first.
- The committee wants one app for everything. Then evaluate whether a single-vendor system covering the lobby exists for your society.
FAQ
Does DoorVi replace MyGate?
No. DoorVi is added at the lobby or tower doors. MyGate continues at the main gate.
What hardware is needed at each lobby?
The existing electric lock, a small relay (ESP32, Sonoff, Tasmota or Waveshare) wired to it, and a DoorVi QR code. See the relay retrofit guide.
Is there a setup cost for DoorVi?
No. DoorVi has zero setup cost: there is no intercom panel to buy for each lobby.
What if the Wi-Fi at the lobby is weak?
Use wired LAN or a dedicated access point near the lobby. Residents' keys or fobs remain the fallback.
Is any society already doing this?
Yes. A YashOne society in Pune uses MyGate at the main gate and DoorVi at the lobby level to open lobby doors.
Can visitors without a smartphone get in?
Add a DoorVi tablet concierge at the lobby, or they can call the resident directly.
By Sachin Gupta, DoorVi. Last updated: 23 Sep 2026. MyGate is a trademark of its owner; DoorVi is not affiliated with MyGate.
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