The McGrath Ascot is a smart lock for outside gates. It is double sided, with two independent smart locks, one on each side of the gate, and both are rated IP66. It opens by PIN code, RFID card or tag, the McGrath app over Bluetooth, or a backup key. WiFi is not built in, so remote access needs a McGrath gateway. Locksmiths Perth 24/7 supplies and fits it anywhere in Perth, Western Australia.
Ascot at a glance
- Type: Double sided gate lock, two independent smart locks on a tubular latch
- Opens with: PIN code, RFID card or tag, phone app (Bluetooth eKeys) and a backup key
- WiFi: Not built in. Remote access needs a McGrath gateway, sold separately
- Door: Outside gates, homes and light commercial
- Weather: IP66 on both sides
- Power: 4 AAA batteries in each handle, plus a USB C port for emergency power
- Finishes: Black or satin chrome
- Warranty: 24 months, as listed by McGrath
- Fitted by: Locksmiths Perth 24/7, a licensed mobile locksmith, anywhere in Perth
Who the Ascot suits
A gate lives outside in the sun and the rain, and people need to get through it from both sides. The Ascot handles both. Each side has its own keypad and card reader, so you can let someone in from the street and out from the yard without a key.
It suits a side gate where the kids come and go, a pool or yard gate that tradies need to get through, or a light commercial gate where staff and deliveries get their own codes.
What we check before we fit it
- The gate frame. McGrath does not publish a gate thickness range, so we look at your gate and the post before you order.
- The latch. It comes with an adjustable tubular latch. We check the gate lines up with the post and closes on its own weight without dragging.
- Sag and gaps. Gates drop over time. If yours has, we tell you before the lock goes on, because a latch that misses the strike will stop the lock doing its job.
- Bluetooth reach. If you want a gateway for remote access, we check where it can go so it reaches the gate.
Living with the Ascot
- Weather. Both sides are rated IP66, the right rating for a gate out in the open.
- Batteries. Each handle takes four AAA. The battery covers use a triangle screwdriver, so keep it somewhere you can find it.
- Flat batteries. A power bank in the USB C port and your code, or the backup key.
- Passage mode. Leaves the gate open for a party or a delivery day.
- Codes. Extra digits around your code, and a lockout after 5 wrong tries.
- Records. The app keeps a log of each opening. McGrath says the lock is tested to 300,000 cycles.
Other McGrath locks we fit
- A210
- A210D
- A231
- A231HEX
- A231HEX-S
- A236
- Albion
- Ashgrove
- Bardon
- Bowen
- Grange
- Hamilton
- Kedron
- NX1
- NX5
- NX6
- NX6W
- SJ8015
- Stafford
- Ultra-Secua
- Windsor
- X3
- All McGrath locks
Not sure which one suits your door? Compare all the digital locks we fit, or if your current keypad lock has stopped working, see digital lock not working.
What customers say
“Lost my keys in Duncraig and needed an urgent unlock and replacement. Came straight away and got it sorted. Highly recommend! Thank you!”
“On time and efficient! Highly recommend if you’re around the Kingsley area or anywhere in Perth.”
“Amazing service very prompt and professional would use again”
Common questions
Can a smart lock go on an outside gate?
Yes. The McGrath Ascot is made for outside gates and is rated IP66 on both sides. Send us a photo of the gate and the post and we will check it.
Does the McGrath Ascot work from both sides of the gate?
Yes. It is two independent smart locks, one on each side, so you can use a code, card or the app to get through from the street or the yard.
Can I open the Ascot gate lock from my phone when I am out?
Yes, with a McGrath gateway, sold separately. Without one the app works by Bluetooth when you are near the gate.
What batteries does the McGrath Ascot take?
Four AAA alkaline batteries in each handle. If they go flat, a power bank in the USB C port and your code opens it, or use the backup key.
Can you fit a McGrath Ascot anywhere in Perth?
Yes. We supply and fit the Ascot on gates anywhere in Perth, Western Australia, and we agree the price with you before we start. Call 0427 580 823.
Get a McGrath Ascot fitted
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