--- title: "ANPR Camera Types: Which One for Your Gate or Car Park? | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/anpr-camera-types-kenya description: "ANPR camera types explained: access-control ANPR, ANPR kits with barriers, long-range traffic ANPR and 4G/solar ANPR, with where each fits in Kenya." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/anpr-camera-types-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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The gate is the first thing a stranger tests. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Access ANPR: one lane, slow vehicles, short range. - ANPR kits bundle camera, barrier logic and display. - Traffic/long-range ANPR: faster vehicles, wider lanes. Quick answer ANPR cameras range from compact access cameras that read plates at a gate or barrier, to complete kits with a barrier and controller, to long-range cameras for roads and multi-lane entrances, and 4G or solar units for sites without power or network. Most estates and offices need access ANPR at each lane. 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Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Access ANPR: one lane, slow vehicles, short range. - ANPR kits bundle camera, barrier logic and display. - Traffic/long-range ANPR: faster vehicles, wider lanes. - 4G/solar ANPR: remote sites without cables. - Match the camera to lane width and vehicle speed. ## The main types | Type | Best for | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Access-control ANPR camera | Estate, office and factory gates | Reads at short range; triggers barrier or gate | | ANPR entrance kit | Car park lanes | Camera with integrated lane control, often with a display | | Long-range / traffic ANPR | Wide entrances, roads | Varifocal lenses, higher speeds | | 4G / solar ANPR | Remote sites | No mains or network cabling needed | ## Choosing - How many lanes, in and out? - Typical vehicle speed at the reading point - Power and network at the gate - Whether you need payment or only allow/deny Compare current models in [ANPR camera and parking system prices](https://qyvea.co.ke/anpr-parking-system-price-in-kenya). ## Frequently asked questions Which ANPR camera is best for an estate gate? An access-control ANPR camera per lane, connected to the barrier or gate motor, suits most estates. Do I need one camera for entry and one for exit? Usually yes, so both directions are logged accurately. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Automatic Gates · Technology Explained How Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Works From the camera to the barrier: how ANPR reads a plate and decides whether to let a vehicle in. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/how-number-plate-recognition-works-kenya)[Automatic Gates · Guide Parking Management Systems in Kenya: Components and Cost What a parking management system includes, the main setups, and what drives the cost. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/parking-management-system-kenya)[Estates & Integration · Guide ANPR Number Plate Recognition for Estates ANPR / LPR number plate recognition for gated estates in Kenya: resident whitelists, visitor plates, blacklist alerts, barrier integration and… 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/anpr-number-plate-recognition-for-estates-kenya) ### Related services [ANPR & Parking Systems](https://qyvea.co.ke/anpr-parking-system-price-in-kenya)[Automatic Gates](https://qyvea.co.ke/automatic-gates) ### Related products [Browse the Qyvea shop](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) ### Related projects [Gate motor pre-installation checks](https://qyvea.co.ke/projects#gate-motor-feature) [Next →**Automatic Gate Stops Halfway**](https://qyvea.co.ke/gate-stops-halfway-kenya) ## Not sure which system you need? 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