Ghost Controls AXZL ZombieLock: Automatically Lock Your Gates for Maximum Security

Henryspapa: We had trouble with the wind blowing the gate around. This locks the hate unless you open the gate with the control. This is automatic when used with ghost gate opener.

United States on Dec 05, 2023

Joshua: Works as described, easy to install. Worth the money.

Canada on Dec 04, 2023

Brett: This lock functions well with the ghost controls opener, but that’s all.

Loses 2 stars for security; The lock does not truly lock; the catch can be pushed back very easily, even with a pencil, with the gate “locked”. I would expect something that is designed to provide security to at least default into a true locked position

Loses another star for the amount of slop in the lock in the latched position. There’s probably 3/4” of back and forth. Also the lock body is not notched to fit around the latch housing, therefore your gates will be out of alignment by a minimum of approximately 1/8”. For the price, I want my gates to align!

Loses another star for installation; a simple paper template would be expected for the cost of the item. Sure would make things a lot easier if you can tape a piece of paper across the gate and the latch area and simply mark and drill the holes and remove the guesswork. I’ve installed countless amounts of commercial door hardware and other hardware, most of which come with a simple paper template.

Overall terrible bang for your buck. Cut your price 75% and this item might be of value. I hope it stands the test of...

Canada on Oct 31, 2023

Expert user: I bought this to use with my new Ghost control gate arm when I was replacing my Mighty Mule opener. The construction of my custom built gate which was made for Mighty Mule's lock and it would take bringing a welder out to remake brackets, so I modified the exiting lock to work, and had to return the Zombie lock

United States on Sep 24, 2023

Leslie: We recently installed solar gate openers and love them. We also have escape artist for dogs. Once this was installed there were no more escapes, heavy wind does not push the gates open and you can lock it. It was easy to install, we did have to modify a bit because of our setup but not an issue.

United States on Sep 14, 2023

W. Avery: Makes my property far more secure. I have the double gates and when the gates closed (without this lock) someone can force the gates apart enough to slip though. In the process, they could damage your gate openers. and/or gates.

I love the fact that it integrates perfectly with my gate controls. I don't even have to think about activating the lock. When I push the button on my remote, the lock opens, then the gates open. When i close the gates, the gate automatically locks, everytime. Makes us feel safe.

United States on Jun 11, 2023

MarkinPcolaMarkinPcola: I added the Zombie Lock to my Ghost Controls gate closer and was surprised how seamlessly it integrated into the system. Truly Plug 'n Play, attach the latch plate and the Zombie Lock, connect 3 wires and GO!!

But every now and then it will mysteriously unlatch itself and the gate will open 2 or 3 feet. Not every time, but maybe 8-10% of the time, no rhyme or reason that I can figure out. I have set the close gate limit many times, and maybe I will have to do it again to solve this problem... Possibly the Ghost Opener safety sensor pressure setting is too sensitive. Anyway, not a game-changer as my gate opener is only to prevent Amazon drivers from zooming up the back driveway and to prevent our daughter's Pittie from getting out while we house-sit the dogs.

Possible improvements might include some "XY" adjustment on the latch plate. i.e. mill a "cross" instead of two single drill holes that would offer a little "XY" adjustment as time and gravity alters the gate's travel.

6 MONTH UPDATE: I had a follow-up gate support call from Ghost Controls which turned out to be a low battery situation which I remedied with a charging session beforehand. I will either...

United States on Dec 06, 2022