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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent product for the money
Reviewed in Canada on November 28, 2023
For the money this is a solid product. The picture and sound quality are excellent.
I knew going in based on other Amazon reviews that transferring files between the device and a cell phone wasn't worth doing. That is very true and the only negative, and really for me just a very minor negative not even enough of an issue to lower my rating. Why the app wants to connect to the device via Wi-Fi is a mystery since it's a pointless means of connecting such devices. There is no Wi-Fi connection while driving, even in your laneway a home Wi-Fi connection is horrible.
If you purchase a small SD microSD card reader with USB C connector ($10 to $20 on Amazon). Which is what I did, you can pop the microSD out of the Dash cam and view the videos right there on your cell phone.
I downloaded the app created my id, stuck the device on the windshield plugged it in, the device synced with the app and did an update. I closed the app, you don't need it running, the device begins recording once plugged in. I'm not bothering with their paid subscription stuff, I don't see any need.
The device records and creates a video file on it's own in 1 minute increments and writes onto the inserted microSD card. You want a video clip from 10 minutes ago it's right there on the microSD in a nice small size to copy, move, delete or share.
Since the app uses Wi-Fi to communicate with the device, you won't be watching live views or transferring clips using the app. Unless you like punishment! Bluetooth would be no better so just buy a microSD card reader and enjoy. I will be buying another for the wife's car.