Best security cameras for car dealerships
Protect high-value inventory across large outdoor lots with long-range PTZ and color night vision cameras.
Quick take
Car dealerships have millions of dollars of inventory sitting outside at night. A standard 4-camera kit won't cut it. You need long-range deterrence and specialized lot coverage.
Recommended Direction
Active Deterrence Cameras
Instead of just recording a theft, use cameras with built-in strobe lights and sirens that trigger when someone enters the lot after hours.
LPR (License Plate Recognition) at exits
If a car is stolen, you need the plate of the getaway vehicle. Dedicate one specialized LPR camera strictly to the exit gate.
Common Mistakes
Trying to cover the whole lot with one PTZ: A PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera is great, but if it's looking left, it misses the theft happening on the right. Always pair PTZs with fixed overview cameras.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cloud storage viable for dealerships?
Rarely. Dealerships often need 16 to 32 high-resolution cameras. Uploading that much video to the cloud will crush your internet connection. A local NVR is mandatory.
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