At the bottom of the driveway, the entry gate can be accessed through the Control4 automation system or the Cisco IP (Internet protocol) phone system. When someone buzzes at the call box, alerts are sent to every Control4 touchpanel in the home, and a snapshot from one of the 11 surveillance cameras is taken and transmitted. The owners can then pick up a phone and talk to the visitor on the intercom or simply press a button on the touchpanel to let him in. The gate can also open and close at preset times for hassle-free entry by gardeners and such.