Best Security Cameras with Vehicle Detection

Security cameras without smart detection algorithms (or AI intelligence) can result in hundreds of false motion notifications. This inevitably leads to the owner disabling notifications which completely defeats the purpose of having motion detection!

Smart vehicle detection is a set of algorithms that can identify cars, vans, and trucks and trigger notifications based on successful recognition. This is useful in a residential setting, to know someone is in your driveway, as well as a commercial setting to monitor car parks or loading bays.

Below are our best picks for security cameras with vehicle detection. There is a mix of battery-powered cameras, Wi-Fi cameras, and PoE cameras.

Best Security Cameras with Vehicle Detection

The Reolink RLC-811A is a smart PoE high-end security camera. Suitable for outdoor installations, it comes with 4K resolution and an integrated spotlight delivering full-color night vision. The motorized lens allows optical zoom of 5x magnification which provides a focal length range of 2.7mm - 13.5mm.

The H.265 compression allows more 4K footage to be stored to the connected hard-disk, delivering up to 25 frames per second video feeds. Footage can be saved to a connected NVR, NAS or FTP server.

The Lorex E892ABW is a 4K PoE camera with an integrated spotlight. It is a mid-range camera suitable for outdoor installations with its high IP67 rating. It can be powered either through PoE or a separate DC power supply. The fixed-focus lens has a 2.8mm focal length with a 1/2.8" image sensor providing a 108-degree horizontal field of view.

The full-color night vision camera has two integrated spotlights and supports two-way audio. An NVR is required for the storage of footage while it is also compatible with Apple TV. On the intelligence front, it has Person, Vehicle, and Face Detection software.

The Arlo Ultra 2 is a fully wireless camera with vehicle detection. By fully wireless, we mean it runs on battery power and communicates over Wi-Fi.

It offers 4K Ultra HD resolution via its 1/2 inch image sensor. It is an ultra-wide-angle lens with a 180-degree horizontal field of view. It comes equipped with an integrated speaker and microphone and you can set off an alarm via the app.

Other than cloud storage, with the addition of the Arlo Smart Hub or Base station, you can also store footage on a microSD card or USB drive.

The biggest drawback of this camera is that some of the features are limited if you do not subscribe to the Arlo monthly subscription plan.

The Amcrest IP8M-VT2879EW-AI is another 4K camera with smart vehicle detection on our list. This high-end turret comes with optical zoom of 5x magnification to get close to subjects. It has ports for connecting an external alarm or microphone and speaker, so is well suited for commercial applications.

The motorized lens provides a 2.7mm-13.5mm focal range with a 138°-36° diagonal field of view, depending on the zoom level.

It offers True WDR, along with 3D DNR for greater image clarity in poor lighting conditions. It doesn't offer full-color night vision or have an integrated spotlight.

The camera can be used with a host of other 3rd party applications (such as Blue Iris) which is a major plus. It has lots of smarts, from person and vehicle detection to tripwire and instruction detection.

Overall, a very solid pick!

The Montavue MTT8108 turret packs a lot of intelligence into its small turret casing. The AISMD stands for "AI smart motion detection" and offers tripwire and intrusion detection alongside human detection, vehicle detection and other event triggers.

This high-end IP camera is powered by PoE or DC with a fixed focal length of 2.8mm, offering a 127-degree diagonal field of view. It offers some nice features for handling low light conditions, such as True WDR and 3D DNR. The integrated spotlight also assists in these conditions, delivering full-color night vision.

It has ONVIF support (Profiles S/G/T) alongside RTSP, CGI, and P2P interoperability. No PTZ features, but it is well built with an aluminum casing and a high IP67 weatherproof rating.

The NC800 is an impressive low-light camera with an integrated spotlight for full-color night vision. The camera is quite flexible with a variety of storage options, power options, and high levels of interoperability such as ONVIF and RTSP support. This is great if you want to integrate with a 3rd party VMS system.

The W282CAD-E is one of the only Wi-Fi cameras on our list with vehicle detection features. It can be hooked up to the Lorex Smart Home security system so you can get notifications to your phone or on screen.

Reolink cameras are pretty feature-rich and the RLC-511WA is no exception. Another Wi-Fi camera, it has integrated human and vehicle detection to reduce false alarms/notifications. It also has integrated spotlights for full-color night vision.

This Amcrest AI camera comes with a wide array of storage options, providing you flexibility when it comes to installation. It comes bundled with person and vehicle detection however lacks the smart home integrations that the rest of the cameras on this list possess.

Conclusion

When it comes to security, smart vehicle detection is a feature that can give you an added layer of comfort. By monitoring for cars or trucks in your driveway or parking lot, this system can send you an alert if someone unauthorized attempts to park in your space.

Whether you’re looking for a new security camera system or just curious about the latest smart detection features available, we hope you found our review helpful.

Do you have a favorite security camera with smart vehicle detection or experience using one? Let us know in the comments below!