Actually, you don't need to open the A-pillar to install the cable.



Here is one of the many videos on youtube. It's also how I first I installed my dashcam long long time ago.

Actually, you don't need to open the A-pillar to install the cable.



Here is one of the many videos on youtube. It's also how I first I installed my dashcam long long time ago.

1. Yes. the cam does not know where it is mounted, you may even use it to record inside the vehicle (altho, focal length & FOV may not be ideal).
2. Thus far, to my knowledge (I dont research, as I dont buy cars new) the solution provided by car manufacturers are inferior to established dashcam companies.

How clear the video is is also influenced by the environment in which it is operating in, including but not limited to clarity of windscreen, glare from other light sources, amount of useable light, etc. Just like your phone camera, on a sunny day outdoors it takes great pictures, but not so in dark & backlit or multiple light sources from behind your subject.

App wise, you dont need to monitor them constantly. I have 2 apps on my phone for both my cars which using different makes.

1. Yes you can. You need to consider the extra micro SD card, where to get power for the dashcam.
2. Yes car manufacturer will void your car warranty. But best to know the service center 1st and ask. Certain SC will close 1 eye and some won't. The dashcam from them is just an OEM from China at a high price.

Does not sound like an intended feature, is either:

user accidentally deleted the file
user did not manage to properly locate the file
collision detection turned off or wrong setting
issues with dashcam and/or memory card

I've never had that happen to any 3 of my dashcam since 2014, however I also have no been in such a collision as what you described, and also consumer products may have defects or issues.

At most the user can do now is to try replicate the incident (ofcourse not actual accident, rather impact the cam see if it triggers).

Personlly at times I trigger or press the record button as sanity check to ensure its functioning properly, same like how one would perform regular checks on a safety system.

Recently i got into an accident as well, and I’m surprised that recording was “missing”. In the end, manage to find it in the “event” folder instead of the normal recording folder. Perhaps your friend can check that as well.

https://dashcam.70mai.com/m300/
Isnt the m300 a single cam device?, how could it record both front & rear?
A what is called "2 channel" or "dual channel" or "front & rear" model is required if want to record 2 different views.

Typically, a hardwire would usually mean it has constant recording regardless if the vehicle is turned on, however it all depends on where the source of power is taken. Usually cig lighter is only active when vehicle is turned on (or ACC). But one can still hardwire without 24/7 recording if tap into an ACC source instead of constant/BATT.

I just installed DDPai Z50 GPS with OBD easy plug in hardwire on my old car.

It comes with a set of front and rear camera. The OBD plug in makes it easy to plug in, no need connect to fuse. DDPai OBD plug has a switch there...24 hours and ACC. From my understanding, the ACC setting will cut off power when car engine is off, 24 hours....is just that 24 hours powering. So if don't want app turn off or unsure, can just flip the switch on the OBD (if you can access the OBD port). Better than the cigarette lighter plug in. Some say OBD goes 24hours full power but DDPai OBD can sett directly on the switch. It has low voltage cut off.

The DDpai app can set battery voltage detection. I set DDPai to cut of power if battery goes lower than 12.4, the cut off power to avoid battery cannot start. The parking monitoring can set to either time lapse mode (can set 12, 24 or 48 hours before shutdown), full recording or in my case I set to sleep mode to save battery (not need record unless collision or hard vibration emergency wake). I'm not sure why other says the microphone is bad, for me, its is working ok, clear enuf.

For me, the app is working ok, nothing fancy but bad as other say. Does higher end phone makes a difference?

Also when initially connect app to ddpai, it does cut off phone data. I'm not sure how, but when after I access the live video, if I don't exit, just switch to other app with DDPAi app still running in background, I recovered usage of my data and can choose the running DDPAI app and view live video.

My rear windscreen with VLT 21%... Can see clearly in video. Actually I see no hassle in front and rear, the installer will do it without any damage to car roof. It least mine looks ok.

Actually in hardwire to fuse, it will likely void the ENTIRE car electrical system all the way to your electronic device, etc LCD screen, etc. Nowadays, they especially love to VOID all warranties at the slightest mod that we made, so no mod, no worries. So I rather pay extra for more celup but expensive device from car manufacturer if I must have the item for the new car.

The rear video is useful in rear ended hit and run case to identify car number and cause of accident. It is only about a hundred extra. The power port goes directly to front camera. The front camera powered by a single USB port.

I tot you install on existing car. For new car, I would consider install from car manufacturer if I must have one, else cigarette plug lor. Nowadays cut cost, especially H, a little bit mod also can void warranty. Don't do any electrical mods unless you want to void practically all electrical wiring, fuse, even connected device if they have issue that relate to electrical power...

I heard it won't void car warranty, may I know which car brand