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LPR · CommunitiesPlate recognition for HOAs and gated communities.
Residents drive in without fobs or remotes, every visitor is logged, and the board can see who came and when.
Free LPR software · one camera free for life · plate recognition included · about 100 MB
Fewer remotes, fewer complaints.
- Residents in automatically — no lost remotes or cloned fobs to replace.
- A visitor log with plate, time and picture for every vehicle.
- Alerts for unknown vehicles, no-plate vehicles, or after-hours arrivals.
- Answers for the board — search any plate and see every visit.
How a community sets it up.
One camera per lane
Low and close at the entrance and exit lanes, where cars stop.
Resident list
Load residents' plates; update when they change cars.
Gate trigger
A camera output or relay opens the gate for listed plates.
Visitors
Logged with a picture; the intercom or guard handles the rest.
Privacy for residents.
- Tell residents what is recorded, why, and for how long.
- Keep the log on a PC the association controls, and limit who can search it.
- Set a retention period and stick to it. Check local rules before you start.
Quick answers.
Can plate recognition replace gate remotes in an HOA?
Yes. Residents' plates open the gate automatically; remotes can stay as a backup for guests or new cars.
What does it cost?
Specialist systems often charge per lane per month. Software on your own cameras is far cheaper: VISEC is free on one camera, with one-time licenses for more.
What about residents' privacy?
Tell residents what is recorded, keep data on a PC the association controls, and set a retention period.