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Internet and Cameras for Parking Lots and Garages in Detroit

Parking lot and garage internet in Detroit that keeps pay stations, gates, cameras and call boxes online, with solar and 5G options for lots without power or wiring.

Built for parking

Connectivity for Every Pay Station, Gate and Camera

Surface lots and parking garages run on more technology than most people notice. Pay stations and kiosks process cards, gate arms and ticket machines talk to the parking system, cameras watch entrances and stairwells, and call boxes connect drivers to help. When the connection drops, payments fail, gates stick and revenue walks away.

Cronus connects parking facilities across Detroit over our own fixed wireless network, 5G and fiber, with an automatic backup so payments keep working. For lots with no power or wiring at all, our solar poles carry cameras and connectivity on their own.

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24/7monitoring of every device
5Gbackup for payments
Solaroptions for unpowered lots
Since 2008building Detroit’s network

What you get

Everything a Parking Facility Runs On

One provider for payments, gates, cameras and safety.

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Pay Stations and Kiosks

Reliable, secure connections for pay stations, kiosks and pay-by-plate systems, with automatic backup.

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Gates and Ticket Machines

Keep gate arms, ticket dispensers and access control talking to your parking system.

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Security Cameras

Cloud-recorded cameras for entrances, exits, stairwells and every level, watched 24/7.

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Project Green Light

Cameras can stream live to the Detroit Police Real Time Crime Center through Project Green Light.

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Call Boxes and Elevators

Replace copper lines for emergency call boxes, intercoms, garage elevators and fire panels.

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Vehicle and People Counts

Count vehicles in and out, spot busy times and get alerts for loitering in stairwells and lots.

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Garages

Coverage on Every Level

Concrete parking structures block signals, so cellular coverage on lower levels and in stairwells is often poor. Cronus designs networks that reach every level, connecting pay stations, gate equipment and cameras throughout the structure, and adds Wi-Fi where operators or customers need it.

  • Pay stations and gates on every level
  • Cameras in stairwells and elevator lobbies
  • Elevator and fire alarm line replacement
  • Managed Wi-Fi for staff and customers
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Surface lots

Lots With No Power or Wiring

Many surface lots have no electrical service and no network at all. Cronus solar poles carry security cameras and a 5G or fixed wireless connection on their own, so a lot can be monitored and connected without trenching or new electrical service.

  • Solar-powered camera and connectivity poles
  • 5G or fixed wireless links
  • No trenching or new electrical service
  • Ideal for event and overflow lots
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Revenue and safety

Protect Revenue and Keep Drivers Safe

A pay station that cannot reach the internet is a lot that cannot collect. With automatic failover to 5G, payments keep processing if the main line drops. Monitored cameras, Project Green Light streaming and working call boxes help drivers feel safe parking with you, day and night.

  • Automatic failover keeps payments online
  • Alerts when a device goes offline
  • Searchable cloud video for incidents
  • Vehicle counts for occupancy and planning

How it works

Getting Your Facility Connected

1. Walk the facility

We survey your lot or garage, its pay stations, gates, cameras and call boxes, and where power and wiring exist.

2. Design and install

Cronus connects the site over fixed wireless, 5G or fiber, adds solar poles where needed, and installs cameras and equipment.

3. Monitor and support

We watch every device 24/7 and alert you the moment something goes offline.

In depth

A Guide to Parking Lot and Garage Internet in Detroit

Why parking needs reliable internet

Modern parking is almost entirely digital. Drivers pay by card or phone, enforcement relies on license plates and online permits, and owners track revenue in cloud software. Every one of those depends on a connection that works all day, every day. A few hours offline can mean lost revenue, frustrated drivers and gates that have to be opened by hand.

Garages versus surface lots

Parking garages usually have power and some wiring but poor wireless coverage inside the concrete. Surface lots often have open sky and great coverage but no power or network at all. Cronus designs for both, using wired backbones and in-building coverage for garages, and solar poles with 5G or fixed wireless for open lots.

What it costs

Costs depend on the size of the facility, how many devices need to connect and whether power is available. A lot with a single pay station can often be connected affordably over 5G, while a large garage with cameras on every level needs a fuller design. Cronus provides a clear proposal after a site walk.

Areas we serve

Cronus provides parking lot and garage connectivity across Detroit and Metro Detroit, including Dearborn, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Ferndale, Warren, Livonia, the Grosse Pointes and St. Clair Shores, with service available throughout Michigan for larger operators.

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Questions

Parking Facility FAQ

What internet does a parking lot need?

Most lots need a reliable connection for pay stations or kiosks, plus cameras and sometimes gates or call boxes. Cronus provides fixed wireless, 5G or fiber with an automatic backup so payments keep working.

Can you connect a parking lot with no power?

Yes. Cronus solar poles carry security cameras and a 5G or fixed wireless connection without any electrical service or trenching.

Do you install security cameras for parking garages?

Yes. Cronus installs cloud-recorded cameras for entrances, exits, stairwells and every level, monitored 24/7, and can connect them to Project Green Light Detroit.

Can you replace phone lines for call boxes and elevators?

Yes. Cronus replaces copper phone lines for emergency call boxes, intercoms, garage elevators and fire alarm panels with managed cellular service.

Can you count vehicles entering and leaving?

Yes. Zone Monitor uses your cameras to count vehicles and people, show busy times and alert you to loitering, without facial recognition.

Do you serve parking facilities near me?

Cronus serves Detroit and Metro Detroit, including Dearborn, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Ferndale, Warren, Livonia, the Grosse Pointes and St. Clair Shores.

Connect Your Lot or Garage

Talk to a local Cronus expert about pay stations, cameras, gates and call boxes for your parking facility.