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idd commented on How Long Do Your Dashcams Last?
Bought two Blackvue DR750S-2CH fitted in two cars at the same time. One is still working 5+ years, the other started failing in the 2nd/3rd…
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Find a proper installer or someone familiar with the car interior and electronics - unless your mechanic is.
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It is possible - but theres more wiring involved to power both units and also I'd imagine it'll be more fiddly to obtain/sync the front and…
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Correct, you will rarely look at the screen, its pretty redundant. Also, it's actually the opposite there are no screens on the more…
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assarabbiya on AZDOME Wi-Fi GPS 4K Dual Dash Cam 2160P Front 1080P Rear M300S $72 ($67.49 with eBay Plus) Delivered @ Azdome Authorized AU eBay
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Compared to the Azdome? Yes!
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teacherer on Eve MotionBlinds (Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds w/Homekit & Thread) $271.91 Delivered @ Amazon AU
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Haven’t used Aqara, but I’ve had two motionblinds for over just over 6months with 50% and 65% battery left (they’re scheduled to go…
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pinkybrain on Navman MiVue Pro 4K Dash Camera $269 + Delivery (C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
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The 70mai A810 will have buffered parking mode (2s before the event), which is triggered by the g sensor. You’ll have to check the price…
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Sang11 on DDPAI Dash Cam 2160p (4K) 64GB 5Ghz Capacitor Mini 5 New $139.99 Shipped @ DDPAI via Amazon AU
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I have installed a various DDPAI models including this one - so I can only speak to my limited experience of installing and testing them.…
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hashtagbargain on Navman MiVue Pro 4K Dash Camera $269 + Delivery (C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
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Feel free to pm me for dashcam installations if youre in Sydney.
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It is good practice to format the sd card every so often, but it shouldn't compulsory like the reviewer has mentioned - possibly a faulty…
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70mai has improved a lot, so definitely a good alternative to Viofo - but if comparing the two, a big con for me is that the official 70mai…
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If you have the old 2-wire hardwire kit, its should be wired to ground and ACC - not 12V, as it does not have voltage protection. You…
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Blackvue definitely has an 12V and ACC wire, to trigger parking mode. But, it can also use its G sensor to detect if the car hasn’t moved…
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I can definitely see this working - have you tried it? if so, any unexpected complexitites?
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A dashcam that is hardwired with votlage protection (nothing lower than 12V) should prevent the car battery from draining whilst giving you…
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Mregmi on VIOFO A229 Pro 2-Channel 4K Starvis2 Front & Rear Dash Cam US$237.21 (~A$385.27) Delivered @ VIOFO Official Store via AliExpress
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If you're in Sydney, feel free to pm me for a qoute. But, to be honest that qoute is reasonable - especially if the $650 includes supply of…
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justanick on VIOFO A229 Pro 2-Channel 4K Starvis2 Front & Rear Dash Cam US$237.21 (~A$385.27) Delivered @ VIOFO Official Store via AliExpress
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I used to have a DR750S (use a Thinkware U3000 now) so I'm not surprised, which is why I haven't recommend the 1080P Blackvues to any of my…
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JURBA on VIOFO A229 Pro 2-Channel 4K Starvis2 Front & Rear Dash Cam US$237.21 (~A$385.27) Delivered @ VIOFO Official Store via AliExpress
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The Bluetooth remote control, is simply an extra button to lock footage, which is available on the unit itself. It’s usually a waste of…
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justanick on VIOFO A229 Pro 2-Channel 4K Starvis2 Front & Rear Dash Cam US$237.21 (~A$385.27) Delivered @ VIOFO Official Store via AliExpress
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Are you viewing the footage via the app (preview footage) or have you downloaded it on your phone to view, or are viewing it directly via…
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spock on [eBay Plus] Pioneer RCAMAVIC Reversing Camera $15 Delivered @ Automotive Superstore eBay
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I've connected this to an Atoto headunit, it has static parking lanes (no predictive turning lines) - But, I'm not sure if that is a…
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wiring can definately be channelled/secured to compleely avoid airbags. However, I have seen many dashcam installations doing it…
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I don’t think the v3 is comparable to the MINI 2, which is the upgraded version (better hardware and software, arguably better build…
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zebzeb on AZDOME M300S 4K Dual Dash Cam, IR Night Vision, $72.24 ($70.54 for eBay Plus) Delivered @ azdome_direct_au
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Hardwiring will get you parking mode - but it won’t be 24/7.
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OCD Completionist on VIOFO A119 V3 2K Dash Cam $134.99 Delivered @ A1 electric toys Amazon AU
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It is possible depending on your dashcam, most Viofo can. However, it will enter parking mode differently, compared to hardwiring - you…
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BargainHunterJohnnyB on Navman MiVue Pro 4K Dual Dash Camera $383.20 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
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Michael is right. Check out the Viofo A229 Plus, which is a better STARVIS 2, 2K Front and Rear, for ~$80 cheaper or even the Pro, 4K…
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Widget on VIOFO A119 MINI 2 + CPL Attachment $168.01 Delivered (Regular Price $242.88) @ Viofo
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I’d be very surprised if someone is able to short airbags and/or the ECU while installing a dashcam - I would be more concerned about how…
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Same thing happened to me! I didn't even bother contacting, based on previous comments of customer service being poor.
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tommy2209 on REDTIGER F7N Dash Cam 4K $159.90 (after $40 Promo) Delivered @ REDTIGER-AU via Amazon AU
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Out of curiosity, what car do you have?
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idd commented on 50% off Selected Desks + Delivery @ Zen Space Desks
Hi @LBSqrd, I’ve been trying to reach out since your 50% off sale two weeks ago. I’ve made a support ticket, send an email and tried…
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