Using AutoVu™ Plate Finder in the Genetec™ Mobile app, you can scan license plates and
match them against permits and hotlists. You can verify if a vehicle has a valid parking permit
for the parking zone. Plate Finder also alerts you if the vehicle is included on a hotlist, for
example, a hotlist for VIP or stolen vehicles.
What you should know
- Plate Finder is only available for systems that use AutoVu™ Managed Services (AMS).
Procedure
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From the Genetec Mobile app, tap (
).
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Tap Plate Finder (
).
NOTE: If requested, grant permission for the application to access
your camera.
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Tap Select a permit or zone.
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Tap the Permits list or Zones list.
NOTE:
- If you only want to scan for vehicles that appear on hotlists, you must still
select any permit. The system automatically matches the plate against available
hotlists.
- Zones in the Genetec Mobile app represent the permit restrictions that are
configured in Security Center.
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Select one of the permit or zone options displayed, or search for a permit or zone by
name.

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Align the camera so that the license plate fits inside the yellow box.
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Click the camera (
) to scan the vehicle.
Results
When you scan a plate, Plate Finder can give the following
results:
- Valid permit
- The vehicle has a valid parking permit for the parking zone.
- No permit
- The vehicle does not have a valid parking permit.
- Hotlist hit
- The vehicle appears on one of the user's hotlists.