The Remootio 3 is one of the most popular smart gate openers on the market, and for good reason. It lets you open and close your electric gates from your phone, share access with family members, and monitor gate activity from anywhere. But wiring it up to an existing gate motor can be daunting if you are not familiar with the control panel layout.

In this guide, we walk through the process of connecting a Remootio 3 to a CAME electric gate motor. CAME is one of the most widely installed gate automation brands in the UK, so this is a combination we work with regularly.

Before you start: three important considerations

Before you open up your gate motor control panel, there are three things you need to be aware of.

1. Safety and electrical knowledge

Gate motor wiring installations vary significantly in quality. We have seen everything from beautifully neat, colour-coded installations to absolute wiring nightmares where nothing is labelled and the colour coding bears no relation to the actual function of each wire.

If you are not confident working with electrical connections, or if you open the control panel and the wiring does not match what you expect, stop and seek professional help. Incorrect wiring can damage the Remootio, the gate motor, or both. It can also create a safety hazard.

If you are unsure about any part of this process, contact us at Charged Services or find an approved installer in your area. It is not worth the risk.

2. Terminal configuration on CAME motors

CAME gate motors use a control panel to manage all of the gate’s functions. The Remootio needs to be connected to the same terminals that your wall-mounted push button or keypad uses to trigger the gate.

On most CAME systems, particularly those using the CAME ZA4 control panel (which is the standard reference panel for many CAME installations), the relevant terminals are:

The Remootio’s output relay acts as a dry contact switch, which means it simply bridges the two terminals momentarily, exactly as if someone had pressed the physical button. Connect one wire from the Remootio’s output to Terminal 2 and the other to Terminal 7 (or Terminal 3, depending on your preferred mode).

If you are unsure which terminals your system uses, consult the CAME ZA4 control panel manual or check the wiring of your existing push button to see which terminals it connects to.

3. Power supply recommendations

The Remootio 3 needs a power source to operate. One option is to draw power directly from the CAME control panel’s accessory output, which is typically available on Terminals 10 and 11 (24V AC output).

However, there is an important caveat. The CAME panel’s accessory output provides only 800mA of capacity. This is shared between all connected accessories, including:

If the total power draw of all connected accessories exceeds 800mA, you will experience problems. The Remootio may intermittently disconnect, the app may show the device as offline, or the gate may behave erratically.

Our recommendation: if you have more than one or two accessories already connected to the CAME panel’s 24V output, install a separate dedicated power supply for the Remootio. A small 24V AC or 12–24V DC power adapter (depending on which Remootio model you have) eliminates any power-sharing issues and gives the device a clean, stable supply.

Wiring summary

Here is the simplified wiring overview:

  1. Gate trigger connection: Remootio output terminal 1 to CAME Terminal 2 (Common). Remootio output terminal 2 to CAME Terminal 7 (Button control).
  2. Power supply (option A): Connect to CAME Terminals 10 and 11 (24V AC) if sufficient capacity is available.
  3. Power supply (option B): Use a separate 24V power adapter connected directly to the Remootio’s power input terminals.

Watch the installation

We have put together a YouTube video that demonstrates the complete installation process for connecting a Remootio 3 to an electric gate system. The video covers opening the control panel, identifying the correct terminals, making the connections, and testing the system through the Remootio app.

Watch the video on our YouTube channel for a step-by-step visual walkthrough.

Need help with your installation?

If you would prefer to have the Remootio professionally installed, or if you have started the process and run into problems, we can help. We install Remootio devices across Essex, London, and the South East as part of both new gate installations and retrofits to existing systems.

Give us a call on 01375 886299 or send us a message and we will arrange a visit.