[lambuhere1]

Originally Posted by Swapnil4585

I shifted to the MI Home app in my wife's MI phone. Now, whenever I power up the camera, its display and wife's phone shows the shooting for a couple of seconds and then again shifts to the settings screen, showing a big exclamation mark.

Swapnil,

The big exclamation mark is to show you that the phone is connected to the dashcam through app. Recording always happens in the background. You may want to see the files within the folder. They record for every 2 minutes.

All changeable settings can be modified in the English language on iphone app.

I generally don't change any settings. My screen on dashcam is offline within a minute to prevent energy usage. Time settings are sync with Iphone.

For downloads from dashcam, I use android device.

Mi Home app is in Chinese on Andriod. Will take sometime for you to get used to it

[SPARKled]

Received my Viofo A119 in 2 weeks flat. Really impressed with Aliexpress and the total was about $90 and I was still not charged any customs duty. It will be installed in my Innova Crysta with the ICE install scheduled this week. I have opted for the CPL but am not sure how useful it will be. Any feedback on the CPL usage with the dash cam?

[Klub Class]

Cross posting from Accidents in India thread :

Originally Posted by FORTified

NOTE: I have the video but not sure how to upload it, hence sharing some frames from screen grabs.

The easiest way (to share a video from dashcam) is uploading to YouTube and then sharing the link here

[maverickmano]

I came across a product which powers up the dashcam from OBD2 port(Not sure if this is posted here earlier). The interesting part is, it has got an ACC mode or Surveillance mode.

In ACC mode, the dashcam would be powered off after 5 minutes of switching off the car. In Surveillance mode, dashcam is continuously powered until it detects low car battery(11.6V).

I feel this is easier, cheaper, cleaner and perhaps safer solution than tapping into fuse box for hardwiring. Especially useful when you need to get out of the car after locking it but want the dashcams to be running, just flip the switch to surveillance mode and get out.

Are there any concerns in using OBD2 for powering up dashcams? The load is generally under 10W.

Link to the product(Courtesy amazon.com)

https://www.amazon.com/REARMASTER-Un...=OBD2+acc+mode

[BenjiRoss]

Interesting gadget. The key thing is if 11.6 v is enough to start your car. At least 2 reviewers mentioned their cars had starting trouble after using this.

[Turbopetrol]

Originally Posted by maverickmano

Are there any concerns in using OBD2 for powering up dashcams? The load is generally under 10W.

This is something that I could really use; but I have some apprehensions about it.

My concern is that whether OBD port being a diagnostic/configuration tool is actually meant to tap/draw power from it or not.

Since the port is directly linked to control modules of some vehicles, any short circuit due to a low quality product or connected accessory could destroy the control modules. I have a Polo GT and many features of the vehicle are configured using VCDS which connects to OBD.

[treadmark]

Originally Posted by SPARKled

Received my Viofo A119 in 2 weeks flat. Really impressed with Aliexpress and the total was about $90 and I was still not charged any customs duty. It will be installed in my Innova Crysta with the ICE install scheduled this week. I have opted for the CPL but am not sure how useful it will be. Any feedback on the CPL usage with the dash cam?

I was visiting Aliexpress once in a while for last few weeks, but haven't spotted Viofa A119 for less than 100$, I'm saying this with GPS, CPL, and without a memory card.
Since you have procured recently can you share the link / seller?

Cheers!

[harsh79]

Originally Posted by treadmark

I was visiting Aliexpress once in a while for last few weeks, but haven't spotted Viofa A119 for less than 100$, I'm saying this with GPS, CPL, and without a memory card.

Since you have procured recently can you share the link / seller?



Cheers!

Try Banggood

https://banggood.app.link/px28wI68aK

CPL - https://banggood.app.link/fXe01Kl9aK

I remember getting it for $67 during one of their flash sales.

[suku_patel_22]

I have already installed a Yi Smart Dashcam on my wind shield. I plan to add one at the back.
Keeping in mind that it will block rear visibility, which one would be suggested?

[Swapnil_Alto]

Originally Posted by cataclysm

I need a little help guys.

I have been planning to buy Sjcam for my motorbike. Wanted to know if I can use this as a dashcam for my car as well? Or do I need to purchase another cam for my car?

Also, does the YI Smart cam come with mounts? If I order it from Aliexpress, do I need to order mounts separately?

Thanks!

The SJcam can be used as a dashcam, it has a specific Car mode to be used as one. I recently purchased a SJ6 legend, works great as a dashcam. However, I don't prefer using it as a dashcam as it has a lithium-ion battery and my car gets parked under direct sunlight at times.

[Thilak29]

Here is a new product that i came across. Bit pricier, apparently apple and dropcam ex employees developed this.

https://youtu.be/oYxSKtZjOHo

https://owlcam.com/

[dean5545]

Any idea where I can get this dashcam in India?
It's a genuine accessory for the Fortuner in Thailand. Checked with the dealership guys they don't have it.

[deathwalkr]

Had got myself a viofo a119s v2 from aliexpress with the cpl filter and gps mount. Had to pay Rs.1200 as customs :(

Ah well.

Glad i got the cam. Lovely videos both during the day and at night as well. And it is very unobtrusive compared to my previous g1w. {obviously}

[BenjiRoss]

Originally Posted by deathwalkr

Had got myself a viofo a119s v2 from aliexpress with the cpl filter and gps mount. Had to pay Rs.1200 as customs :(

Ah well.

Glad i got the cam. Lovely videos both during the day and at night as well. And it is very unobtrusive compared to my previous g1w. {obviously}

Well, I still hold the record of paying Rs. 1600 for customs for the viofo. I like the image quality. I've hidden most of the wiring.

[BoneCollector]

Has anyone come across a brand called GoNoise? https://www.gonoise.com/pages/noise-play-action-camera

Any help would be great. I intend to use it as a DashCam as my Blaupunkt is throwing errors every now and then.