Do you need an expensive intercom panel?

No. Many homes only need relays or an existing gate opener, plus the phone app for people who already have access. Virtual intercom features matter more in multi-unit lobbies.

Can you invite a cleaner or delivery without sharing your account?

Yes. Send a time-limited invitation for the doors they need. Guests open from their phone - often without creating an account.

Solutions

OpenApp for private homes and DIY

A few people, a few doors. Open the garage from the driveway, share a guest invitation when someone needs temporary entry, and keep family members in sync.

OpenApp is ingress-only software, not a listed fire or escape-door system. Occupants must be able to exit without a phone or the cloud. Compliance

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At home the job is straightforward: the doors and gates you care about on your phone, temporary access when visitors need it, and a clear view of who opened what. If your house also uses a community or building gate, you can open and invite there the same way - one app experience, not a separate home gadget for every entrance.

Who this affects

Homeowners, families, tinkerers, and DIY enthusiasts who want reliable openers on hardware they choose - including low-cost relays and existing community gates.

Hardware you do not need to replace

Typical deployments use Shelly relays, Home Assistant, PalGate community or parking gates, MQTT gateways, and Tasmota ESP boards flashed from OpenApp. Start with one door and add more as you go.

Product capabilities

Open doors and gates from the phone

OpenApp is one app for the gate, garage, and house doors, instead of several vendor apps for different devices. Household members see and open only what they are allowed to use.

Time-bound access invitations

Invite a cleaner, delivery, or family visit with a link limited to specific doors and a window of time. Guests open from their phone.

No need to replace working hardware you already trust

Use Shelly relays, Home Assistant, PalGate, MQTT gates, a Tasmota/ESP32 board you flash yourself, and similar openers you already own. No need to buy a new proprietary panel for every door.

Affordable and DIY-friendly hardware

Tinkerers, DIY enthusiasts, and homeowners often start with Shelly relays, Home Assistant, a Tasmota ESP32 flash, or similar open hardware - one door first, then more - without a premium proprietary stack.

Native mobile intercom app

Household members who want a native app install OpenApp Intercom. Guest invite links still work from the phone without that install.

Monitoring and audit

See who opened the garage or gate and when. Keep a simple history for household peace of mind.

Technical deep dives

FAQ

Do you need an expensive intercom panel?: No. Many homes only need relays or an existing gate opener, plus the phone app for people who already have access. Virtual intercom features matter more in multi-unit lobbies.
Can you invite a cleaner or delivery without sharing your account?: Yes. Send a time-limited invitation for the doors they need. Guests open from their phone - often without creating an account.