CellGate Launches New Watchman® W452 Advanced Telephone Entry Model with One-Step Internet VPN Connectivity

The W452 is Designed for Single-Family and Commercial Properties with a Single Call Group Where External Cameras Are Not Required.

CARROLLTON, Texas, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CellGate, a leader in cellular and internet-based visitor management and access control solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the new Watchman W452 model this week.  Purpose-built with one-step internet VPN connectivity and live streaming video, the Watchman W452 delivers a simple yet powerful telephone entry solution.

The W452 is ideal for single-family residences or businesses that utilize a single call group—a set of phone numbers dialed sequentially until someone answers. With its built-in internal camera and streamlined design, the W452 is the perfect choice for properties that do not require external camera integration.

The Watchman W452 expands upon CellGate's highly popular Watchman W450 series. While the W450 offers cellular LTE connectivity through AT&T or Verizon, it did not provide an internet-based option. The W452 was developed to meet demand from customers who prefer leveraging an existing wired internet connection, especially in areas where cellular coverage may not be ideal.

For installers, the Watchman W452 provides exceptional ease of setup. Its one-step internet VPN connectivity allows quick installation and reliable performance.  Aside from connectivity differences and the exclusion of external camera support, the W452 delivers all the robust functionality of the W450.

Key Features of the Watchman W452 include:

• Live streaming video telephone entry
• Internal camera for capturing photos during visitor access attempts, telephone entry, and on-demand
• Customer Self-Activation for simplified onboarding
• Calls up to 6 video app contacts and 3 voice-only numbers
• Prop-open notification if a gate is left open longer than 3 minutes
• Voicemail Intelligence (VMI): Recognizes voicemail and automatically dials the next call group number
• Access control via one native 26-bit Wiegand expansion panel

Through the CellGate app, Watchman W452 owners can view live video of visitors, open or close their gate, check gate status, and more. Administrators can easily configure users and system settings via CellGate's cloud-based management platform, TrueCloud Connect™.

Ken Shaw, CellGate's Executive Vice President, emphasized the strong demand for an internet-enabled counterpart to the W450:

"Cellular technology has been the foundation of CellGate's expertise in visitor management and access control, and it's where we first built our reputation. But our experience has also shown us that connectivity needs vary by property. Sometimes cellular is best; other times a wired internet connection is inherently better. We want CellGate technology to be the preferred solution in either case. That's why we're thrilled to introduce the Watchman W452 with one-step internet VPN connectivity. Our distributor and dealer partners have been requesting this model for some time, and we're confident it will be rapidly adopted nationwide."

The new Watchman W452 is available now through CellGate's authorized distributor network.

About CellGate

CellGate is the industry leader in cloud-based Total Property Security Access solutions. Since 2006, we've been delivering innovative security technologies that evolve with the needs of our customers. Today, our integrated systems include live video telephone entry, wired and wireless access control, reader and camera applications—powered by both cellular and internet networks. At the core is our TrueCloud Connect platform, enabling seamless remote management and real-time visibility across any property.

Built on Microsoft Azure, TrueCloud Connect powers the entire CellGate ecosystem—including Watchman live video telephone entry, Entría wired & wireless access controllers, OmniPoint multipoint wireless access, CG Readers, and external camera solutions. The platform offers a unified administrative portal for property managers and delivers a seamless mobile experience through the CellGate App - making security smarter and more accessible than ever.  Learn more at www.cell-gate.com.

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