ButterflyMX License Plate Recognition Access
Automated hands-free vehicle access at gates and garages.
Overview
ButterflyMX now offers License Plate Recognition Access (LPR) through the AI Camera Gateway, enabling seamless, automated vehicle entry for property staff, residents, and authorized guests. Fully integrated into the ButterflyMX ecosystem, LPR Access empowers you to manage all doors, gates, and garages from one place.
Resident features
Hands-free entry
Gates or garages open automatically when a registered vehicle approaches.
Visitor Passes (Available July 2026)
Generate temporary license plate-based Visitor Passes for guests and deliveries.
Vehicle management
Add and manage personal vehicle details directly in the ButterflyMX app.
Property manager features
Vehicle & credential management
Add, edit, or remove vehicle profiles, including plate number, state, make, model, and color. Assign vehicles to tenants or units.
Bulk uploads
Easily upload CSVs of resident and authorized guest vehicles.
Access history & oversight
Search by license plate or view a log of all LPR access events, complete with snapshots, video, timestamps, and access decisions.
Custom configuration
Configure LPR Access settings for tenants, including visitor access and self-management options.
Fast, easy installation
Our LPR Bullet Cameras can be installed in minutes with a single PoE connection, eliminating additional wiring.
How it works
- A vehicle approaches the gate or garage.
- The LPR Bullet Camera reads the license plate and sends the data to the ButterflyMX AI Camera Gateway.
- The system checks the plate against approved credentials for residents, visitors, and deliveries.
- Access is granted or denied within seconds of a successful read.
- Staff and residents can view the event log and administrators can search by license plate to access associated video footage.
Required hardware
Security Camera
Use a ButterflyMX LPR Bullet Camera for best results.
AI Camera Gateway
Enables local LPR processing and event detection.
Access Controller
Receives license plate data and opens the garage or gate if the vehicle is authorized.
Technical highlights
- Speed
- Access decisions made in seconds.
- Processing
- Handled locally by the AI Camera Gateway.
- Scalability
- One Gateway supports up to 10 cameras.
- Reliability
- Swipe-to-Open is always available as a backup access method.
- Security
- End-to-end encryption, secure authentication, and cloud-based video storage.