I use a Rove R2, which is set at 1080 resolution at 60 fps. This has a 150 degree field of view which is okay, but having a wider view is better. My previous cam was wider but the battery failed after a few years. The 60 fps is for better night viewing, and not using the higher resolution because it isn't much better on this cam.

I also have a Rexing 4k with 170 degree view, but it's too large to mount for now, however the 4k image is really good and that view angle is good. It also uses a supercapacitor instead of battery should that shouldn't fail over time. I didn't try it at night yet though. I would prefer to use the Rexing if I find a good location for it. My cam use is to put it just on/above the dashboard with the cable running down to my 12v socket. Not clean but not too noticable on my Toyota.

My preference would be to find a high res with wide angle that isn't too big. Need to check the night visibility on it too.

 

Good point about night time visibility. Another thing is that for some cams the footage stores on a little SD-type card, maybe overwrites depending on how much the card can hold. And others say there is cloud based storage. Some pair with a phone (but can they pair with more than one?) -- what if it is paired to one person's phone but their spouse happens to drive. Hmmm. While I really like the idea of a permanently installed tiny cam, there could be advantages to a larger, better performing cam that plugs in when you want/need, and then could stash it in the glove or in the secret tray when not in use.

 

Had the Nissan OEM installed in my 2018 Leaf (Thinkware: front and rear cameras). It came in handy a number of times when reporting other people's accidents and those that happened to me, plus sharing interesting things, like wildlife near the road or weird stuff you see in the city. Consequently, I had the latest similar Nissan OEM installed in my Ariya --also a rebranded Thinkware front and rear cameras. It's nice having visual proof of what happens. I wish that Nissan, like Tesla, provided this service with the cameras that are already part of the car.

 

Using the Ariya's built in cameras for that would require a significant upgrade of the camera hardware. Except for the rear camera (which can replace the rear view mirror) the other cameras are very low resolution - they're only meant to show you that 360 birds eye view. When you look at the moving object detection (MOD) images, its pretty grainy.

Tesla intended their cameras to be used for autonomous driving, so they had to put in much better hardware. The difference in image quality between Tesla and Ariya is dramatic.

 

I have a third-party dashcam setup - same setup for my Leaf and Toyota Corolla. That being said, it would make great sense to me to have an OEM-offered solution, if possible, since you remove risk of such an important add-on by having the manufacturer (Nissan in this case) own and install that option for you. If anything happens, Nissan owns it - vehicle operation, insurance, etc.

 

My improvised dashcam with 360 3-D view and USB-C charging. Going to add a 128GB micro SD and velcro it onto the dashboard.

 

Interesting! I would like to read more details and see more pics when installation is completed!

 

It's the Samsung Gear 360 I got for free with my Galaxy Notes years ago, and still working very well. Recorded videos require some software processing, but have very good quality and you can select different viewing angles - You can look up some sample videos on YT.

 

I ended up ordering this Rexing deal. I'm going to play with this, even though I'd prefer higher res, this price is worth trying out. Front and rear 170 degree cameras in one module.

Rexing V3 Bundle Dual Camera Front and Inside Cabin Full HD 1080p with WiFi and Built-in GPS

Infrared Night Vision | Car Taxi Dash Cam | Supercapacitor | 2.7” LCD Screen | Parking Monitor | Mobile App

www.rexingusa.com

This appears to be the 4K 3 camera deal, $179.99

Rexing V5 Bundle Dash Cam 3-Channel Premium 4K with Wi-Fi and GPS

3840×2160@30fps UHD | Supports up to 3-Channel Simultaneously | Car Camera Recorder | Loop Recording | Parking Monitor | Supercapacitor | Support 256GB Max | Voice Control

www.rexingusa.com

 

Wow that is a good price. Do you plan on DIY for the install? I'm always interested in trying to install things myself, but not sure how involved dash cams can get!

 

I’m interested in seeing how you lay out wiring and all. Would like to try DIY but I’m not very handy..

 

Finally got both my front and rear cameras installed this weekend. Installed a Viofo A139. Running the rear cable wasn't as bad as my wife's car, and I only had to pull out one panel from the body.

 

how are the dashcams powered? Directly to the battery, cigarette lighter, or OBDII?

 

Lol, I wish. Camera doesn't seem to support connecting to a Wifi access point.

 

We have the mDrive Duo dash camera. It works well, but we have not had the ability to connect to the cloud. We have the correct internet connection and password enabled and I know the car hotspot works as I connect to this care hotspot with my phone. The camera will NOT connect to the cloud and we can't find any customer support to help us. Has anyone figured out how to connect to the cloud?

 

Did you try connecting it through your home wifi to see if it works?

 

Unfortunately doesn't look like that. See screenshots and firmware dates

 

I did a google search for Nissan dash cam cloud service and there was an interesting hit on a forum for Nissan Frontier owners, and you are not alone -- they also bemoan the lack of support for this dash cam. However, one of them was able to find some documentation and subsequently jump through a bunch of hoops to make it work!

 

Mechmyday, where on the drivers side is the 10 pin connector? Thank you Dal

 

@fivesecondturbo
If you look at my post with the picture of the camera, the upper part with the pattern on it. This plastic cover sits above the rear view mirror (or Intelligent Mirror if your trim has it). That cover should come off (it has a connector for the airbag lamp for the passenger side). Underneath this is the front camera unit (for the ADAS system, emergency braking, etc). On the drivers side should be the plug. It will have a cable running from driver to the passenger side. This is where I tapped into the ACC and GND lines. Use the pinout I posted to find the right wires, and check using a multimeter.

If you're still having trouble I can get a picture.

 

Anyone get one installed by Blackboxmycar out in Richmond BC Canada? I used them for my Honda CRV, but don't know how experienced they are with EV's. For EV's they suggest getting an external battery pack, can't tell if it's really needed. See What to Consider When Getting a Dash Cam for Your EV

Thanks in advance.

 

I'm also planning to install a dash cam. I would appreciate a few pictures of how you removed the trim cover of the Intelligent Mirror and how you tapped into the couple of wires near the plug mentioned above. Thank you in advance for your help.

 

Anyone know which number is the device I’d?

 

I think the device ID is the "MDRIVEA..." 🤔 geez there's lots of numbers to choose from though...

 

Hey there.
I have the M Drive Recorder in my Ariya.
Check the label printed on your cam. You'll need to dismount it to read it.
When setting up the cam in the app, do the following:
ID = a username
Password = your user password
Device ID = Serial Number (on label; "MDRIVEA000xxxxxx")
Security Key = Security Number (on label)
Email = email addr used for registration
check both boxes
confirm, the confirm the email delivered to the above addr.

Protip: I've never been successful at getting the cam to link to my home WiFi and accessing my vids through the Cloud access. So, I just direct connect to the cam from my phone. You'll need to reset the WiFi on the cam (using a pen) to enable the cam's local hotspot. The SSID will show up as ""MDRIVEA000......" which you can connect your phone to and access/download the stored videos.

Happy DashCaming, mates.

 

Thank you all,
The Qr code leads nowhere.
It is the Serial Number! But it is Case sensitive.
I had tried all numbers The App was asking for a security key and it is labled security number. The device ID is labeled serial number. looks like english is a second language.
thank you all!!!

Im in, now the work begins

 

I think the device ID is the "MDRIVEA..." 🤔 geez there's lots of numbers to choose from though...

S/N (Serial Number) is Device ID..

 

Yes case sensitive
Enjoy it and I hope you never need it, just like seat belts and air bags

 

I installed the Garmin DashCam Mini 2 using the Garmin OBDII power supply that I purchased separately. It was super easy to install. It took me about 15 minutes to install. I recommend using Garmin OBDII power supply because the connector to the dashcam unit is right angle at 45 degrees. The Garmin OBDII power supply goes right into the Ariya OBDII port.

Garmin Dash Cam™ Mini 2 | Dash Cam. I bought his dashcam 2 weeks before AmazonPrime for $109.
Constant Power Cable | Garmin. It was cheaper on Amazon.

 

I installed the Garmin DashCam Mini 2 using the Garmin OBDII power supply that I purchased separately. It was super easy to install. It took me about 15 minutes to install. I recommend using Garmin OBDII power supply because the connector to the dashcam unit is right angle at 45 degrees. The Garmin OBDII power supply goes right into the Ariya OBDII port.

Garmin Dash Cam™ Mini 2 | Dash Cam. I bought his dashcam 2 weeks before AmazonPrime for $109.
Constant Power Cable | Garmin. It was cheaper on Amazon.

@Hank I’ve never installed a dash cam, so have a few questions if you don’t mind.

• Where does the cabling run to get from the OBDII port to the camera?
• Does the OBDII port stay powered on or can the camera stay plugged in without worrying about running down the 12V?
• Where did you mount the camera? I worry about the camera being a distraction in my field of view…

thanks!

 

We purchased the Nissan OEM camera. The application only works for Apple phones. With my Google Pixel 6 I can't download videos and view them. The camera is "supposed to" allow you to upload videos to the cloud, but the Nissan dealer does not know how to enable this and there is no online support for this. Very disappointed that Nissan has not been able to provide support for this device. If anyone has a more positive experience please share the details, especially in how to access the cloud connections.

 

There are several forum members who opted for the OEM dash cam. There are some struggles with the setup, but I think they ended up happy with it -- but could be they have iPhones...

 

Dash cams ... I welcome your thoughts and experiences regarding dash cams.

We've used pricey Nexar products over the years. They have stellar picture quality, include free unlimited cloud storage and have a "sentry mode" that records the surroundings for 20 seconds upon a commotion while the ignition is off. It records even if the parked car was only slightly "disturbed" by something like a thunder clap while parked. Nexar is still NOT anywhere near of my "holy grail" of dash cams that I wish I could find. I would be interested if anyone found a system that would work pretty much as a "set-it-and-forget-it" device, until I need the video footage for an incident. Nexar still requires all too frequent monkeying around with settings and phone connections.

 

Guys, anyone knows if there is an adapter like dongar mirror->usb power for Ariya from different brand? The one they have doesn’t fit Ariya’s mirror connector.

 

I had reached out to the guy on YouTube who sells the dongles but no one currently has one for Ariya.

 

Alternatively, you can use your old smartphone and make it into your own dashcam.

I recommend using a new iCloud account or new Android account so you can have free 5GB cloud storage.

 

It just so happened that the Garmin DashCam Mini II I recommended was ranked Top 10.

The Best Dash Cams You Can Buy in 2023

Get the lowdown on dash cams at a variety of price points with a range of features that can document your vehicle's every move in traffic. Just in case.

www.roadandtrack.com

 

Yes! The Garmin Mini-2 consistently ranks very high.