4 Channel Dashcam Setup: 360 Degree Recording

Here's a look at how I built my 4 channel dash camera setup.
Dashcam Buyer's Guide: www.vortexradar.com/best-dash...
Equipment I'd use to build this setup today:
4K dashcam: geni.us/DR970X2CHPlus
1080p dashcam: geni.us/BlackvueDR770X2CH
LTE data connection: geni.us/BlackvueCM100GLTE
Battery: geni.us/PowerCell8
Equipment (now discontinued) mentioned in the video:
Dashcams:
Blackvue DR900X-2CH: geni.us/DR900X-2CH
Viofo A129 Pro: geni.us/ViofoA129Pro
Blackvue DR900S-2CH: geni.us/Blackvue-DR900S-2CH
Blackvue DR750S-2CH: geni.us/DR750S2CH
Blueseasky B2W Dashcam on Amazon: geni.us/BlueskyseaB2W
Batteries:
Blackvue B-124x Battery: geni.us/B124x
Blackvue B-124e Expansion: geni.us/B124e
Batteries for non-Blackvue Dashcams:
Cellink Neo: geni.us/CellinkNeo
Cellink Neo Expansion: geni.us/CellinkNeoExpansion
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0:00 Intro
0:29 Current Setup
0:59 Side Facing Dashcams
2:02 Recording Police Encounters
3:21 Separate Standalone Dashcams
5:33 Power & WiFi
6:01 Thoughts on Setup
6:22 Blackvue DR900X
7:27 Thinkware U1000
8:48 Viofo A129 Pro
10:18 Future Upgrades
11:03 Conclusion
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[@TheIntendedOutcome]

This man is the dash cam extraordinaire. I came here researching a good set of side cameras and now I want that awesome 4 channel setup.

[@peterjenkins886]

thank you bro! love this setup! i've always been curious about 360 degree protection dumbasses come from all directions

[@JUDGEME5150]

It sucks cuz it’s just costs a lot to make this happen

[@talkwithtiffanychannel]

Omg! This perfect. We just had a women walk in front of my car in a parking lot, forcing us to stop. As we turn to leave, I watch her from the passenger mirror having a hunch, sure enough, she actually pushed the shopping cart into the back end of my car! When we confronted her about it, like a switch, she put on a face of “who me”? Seriously! We called her out for hitting my car and how rude she was. Nothing. Completely played it off like she did nothing! Buying this today!! Thank you so much.

[@KahanisGoldenBytes]

Extremely helpful ! Yes - Extremely ! Watching it from India where one does not get some of the products you mention but even so, brings such clarity in trying to work with things that would be available locally. Watched it a few times...saved it for future reference. Again, Thanks much !

[@danielloveson5507]

Thanks for the vid! I was waiting awhile for this

[@portraitonetelo1897]

Great setup and good pointers. To remove the confusion of which sd-card to remove, I'll just keep the original setup. So front/rear in one sd-card and for the sides in another sd-card.

[@kylek29]

Great breakdown of your setup. What I would suggest for wiring is to just run some wire to the cars headliner in the various camera locations (like you currently have) but then crimp/solder in your own connectors (something widely available). This would allow you to quickly make an adapter out of the wire the camera provides, you won't be tied to their proprietary plug and having to re-run cable every time.

[@VortexRadar]

That woulda been a great idea. :)

[@SteveFlanigan]

I have the DR750 LTE - 2 CH and the DR900S-2 CH. Currently, I have two front facing, (the main cams) and two rear facing, (the smaller cams.) I have been thinking about doing exactly what you have done here, and now that I am motivated, I'll check to see that I have enough replacement 3M adhesive pads and get to work on this next week. Thanks for giving me the push to do it.

[@mikeprice8307]

Do you think those adhesive pads can be completely removed from interior panels?

[@derbagger22]

I remember about 15 years ago, or so, a company trying to sell a product called the DIVA. It was a recording unit that could accept multiple camera inputs and you could tailor how you wanted to record. I think it was mostly marketed to track day enthusiasts who would want to record track footage. I remember being very excited about it but then never saw anything about it. It looks like what many trucking companies use for multiple camera setups today. It's about time the consumer market got some more comprehensive systems besides simple 2 channel and suction cup multi channel dash units.

[@NyCigarVenturer]

Love your setup! Can you also recommend the best interior cabin cam for police interactions?

[@Randy-qq8lr]

Very neat setup. Love the videos and especially the radar videos. Everyone should have a dashcam. Especially if you drive SR405 LOL

[@italianskygod111]

Just love all of your videos (radars / dashcams). Here's a good question. I can be parked for several days (maybe weeks) in a condo garage. Is it possible to connect the batteries to an electrical outlet (which is next to my car) in order to maintain the integrity of the recordings in parking mode... as I would plug in a blocker heater for example? By doing so, my dashcams will always be on guard even if I didn't start my car for weeks.

[@dannyphamous]

Just noticed you had a NC miata nice! Your equipment setup was insane and great. Any suggestions for a new Dashcam for my ND Miata? I have a A119 front cam only but would like to have parking cams and a wide cabin cam so can see everything in interior and behind car when top down.

[@barakathullahiqbal3477]

I’m planning to do a similar setup on my car. Based on your experience with the setup so far. What do you recommend for the battery pack setup. Do I need to use 3 pack or just 2 pack should be sufficient ?

[@SamukangeNcomo]

Can you do a video on how you have the batteries set up for the dashcams?

[@stefanosstamatiadis740]

That is one sick setup.

[@waynestephenson684]

Question, I have a 2019 X5 and I have the BMW Car Eye 2.0 and I’m considering getting another dash cam that covers the interior and driver side view. Can you recommend a good dash cam and if I should install a cellink battery pack?

[@KahanisGoldenBytes]

Your channel and videos really did help me with a ton of information and helped me decide on a dashcam. Don't have Blackvue in India (where I am based) but wondered how you would have handled such a situation. I got a 129. Apart from all the good things and short comings covered in your channel, I felt a couple of things were missing and which were important for me. I wanted to have a 4 side coverage like you have shown so well here. Since there aren't any 4 camera dashcams around yet, I decided to go for 2 dashcams with a dual (front & rear) cameras like you did here. So in all 4 different views from 2 different dashcams (front & rear twice). Here is where I ran into a couple of issues that were important for me. 1.I cannot connect 2 different Viofo Dashcams to my Viofo App on my mobile app simultaneously. This is the case even if both were Viofo Dashcams. I will have to decide which of the two I want to connect my mobile to. Alternatively, I will have to buy myself another mobile phone connection and then have both the Dashcam recordings in two separate mobiles. 2. The second is that I cannot connect a single A 129 to two different mobiles simultaneously. Say if I were to loose my mobile, my 2nd mobile would have all the recordings (even though the loss of my mobile would be bad, my loss of the recordings may just save the day). Imaginary/ Hypothetical ? Not really. I actually have this on a GPS tracker that I use. 2 different devices (like 2 different dashcams). Their mobile App can store (and therefore track) multiple devices to a single app. Additionally, I have this on 2 different mobiles (not sure if it can be added on more…did not need it on more). Not that I am in any way connected to it nor am I being sponsored to say so, but OneLap Go is one such (there could be more)….So I am speaking from the experience of using multiple trackers on a single mobile app and the use of tracking on different set of mobiles simultaneously. My plan is to travel a lot across different regions that speak different languages and under different governments…hence…. So now I have to decide how I wish to go about the 2nd Dashcam to ensure 4 side coverage - any dashcam other than a Viofo or to live with 2 mobiles each capturing one set of dashcams.

[@seekfactsnotfiction9056]

This is the best set up! T-bone evidence is as important, in some cases more important than front or back! I also prefer Viofo 4K quality compared to others, but if it doesn't have cloud then, that is a minus

[@user-qz6ix7od3b]

the cams with the cloud option, do these stream and save directly to the cloud? meaning for example in case of a car accident where even the camera got destroyed, does the footage get to be persisted in cloud to the very last second of the crash ?

[@bneyens]

You could add some extra adhesive padding to the camera mount to allow you to change your angle. That way you could film your drivers door.

[@ericjones363]

That's a great idea. Do you which dash cams are good to buy since I get pulled over by the police often😥?

[@user-qz6ix7od3b]

thank you for the info and also image comparison, i could not have imagined such a huge difference between a $250 camera and a $450 where the winner is actually the cheaper one :O go figure...

[@faridmaruf3102]

To help identify the pairs of dash cam rapidly, put a small color tape or stickers on the cameras (e.g. red for left and front... etc)

[@banginzaza]

Yeah I started thinking that as I watched the video.

[@christopherozarks6285]

Hey thanks for putting this video together! I was just wondering if you could talk a little about the data side of this. When you just pop in to view your cameras if they are connected to a wifi hotspot - theoretically that’s all the data it should use is right then right? I’d like to add six cameras but no one sells a data plan with enough data to cover that if I were say to stream them to my tv and watch them. Do these cameras use the data continually or just when you actually get into the app to look at them? Thanks for putting together a great video - this is one of the best that I’ve seen as far as content quality and amount of it hah.

[@NisSubieTechA]

Interesting setup with those cams. I'm interested in your experience with radio interference with all the power cables being routed along both sides of the car.

[@mar1video]

Very informative video. Thank you ! I am looking for a 4 channel car DVR and don’t want to spend a lot of money on it, but would like to have a good quality video. Recording to SSD or removable media with GPS, parking mode , etc. Any recommendation?

[@MrX-rb1zx]

I have 2 sets of DR590W-2ch with the rear cameras on the fixed rear windows exactly like you have! If the VIOFO A139 turns out to be good I may purchase 2 of these, or maybe 1 to cover the rear and sides and a a129 4k for the front

[@musclee-mac8768]

Me: i need a dashcam Me (1 day later): hmmm... maybe having a dashcam that sees behind me as well is good. Me (2 days later): well, actually, seeing on the sides of my vehicle is good too. Me (3 days later): screw it. Buy a 50 channel dashcam!

[@JohnDoe-ex8gf]

Same here: I need a dashcam. But what if someone does something from the rear? Duo it is. But what if someone rams their door against my side door? Quad it is. But what if a drone crashes on my car from above?.....

[@musclee-mac8768]

@@JohnDoe-ex8gf Lol. PENTA IT IS!!!

[@bobbybarnes1652]

@@musclee-mac8768 What if a groundhog burrows up BELOW the vehicle and causes damage? HEXA IT IS !!

[@just4therecord]

I was thinking of getting 2 sets of Viofo A139 dual channels. Hook one main cam in the front. Hook the next 2K main cam in the rear and the two small 1080 cams on both sides to the rear main cam. The A139 can work as 2ch or 3ch. I wonder if it will drain my car battery? And if it is really necessary for the two side cam

[@GamingAlliance1]

You have the dream setup

[@Ultrajamz]

Do any of these have a mode where it will only record when parked and car is off (for hit and run while im parked) or will only save data if I tell it to (a save last 5 minutes button)? Dont want my own recording used against me in court if I’m going 10 over or something.

[@cypherian9821]

Wondering if you have recommendations for front and rear cams on Pick ups specifically with a cap on the bed?

[@Everything_Lincolnshire]

i run the Viofo A129 Pro and am thinking about doing the same as you,running a second system so i can do the rear cameras as side view ones.

[@edrsa]

What kind of power packs do you have? Are you not worried about heat building up in your car? I picked my cameras specifically so they don't contain LiPo or similar :)

[@MrRaimosha]

Hi, can you explain how you connected both cameras to the batteries??

[@fumiyama165]

do you have a video on how you install the battery pack?

[@tabathacrexach]

I’m a cab in NYC with two black view 750 S unit Bozeman cameras face out front and back and see smaller cameras face in front and back. Right now I’m using the B1 12 battery for parking mode with one set of cameras I’d like to switching to the B1 24S with expandable batteries, fat I’m not sure how to handle the power set up.I was thinking slice the power cords for phones to channel cameras together to connect to the OBD two port. I’m just wondering does the OBD port provide sufficient amperage for for channels to be connected to port?

[@loweofthed]

Thanks for this great info. Slightly off topic. You have mentioned in another video (adding WiFi for dashcam Cloud connection) and, showing the setup again here, that you run both the Blackvue B-124 and Cellink Neo and an extender and I am wondering if we can get more details on that setup. I run a Thinkware U1000 to a Cellink Neo but want to add the SyncUp drive, so, I need a USB port. I am ordering the Blackvue B-124x for this but wondering if I can connect both the Cellink Neo and Blackvue B-124x main units together like a Main+Extender. Also, the OBDII to USB you linked in the previous video I mentioned is not on Amazon, so, do you have any other recommendations (others I have researched seam to disconnect after a short period). Thanks

[@VortexRadar]

You can’t do that, but you can mix and match main batteries and extenders. I have the Cellink Neo expansion plugged into the B124, for example. As for OBDII adapters, I’m not aware of any others, sorry.

[@markbajek2541]

Have you looked at the garmin 46-66 series of cams and maybe the minis they supposedly sync video for up to 4 1080p/1440p cameras

[@tylerjohnson1553]

What’s a better 3 channel dash cam VIOFO A139 or Zenfox T3 3 channel dash cam

[@braveheart6207]

Great video, what are your thoughts about 4 channel dashcam setup with the Viofo A129 dual dashcams ?? as an alternative for whose are on Budget and it is their first time to have dashcams in their cars.

[@VortexRadar]

That’d be a great way to go. Maybe consider the A129 Plus (1440p instead of 1080p) which is similarly priced and will be replacing the A129. geni.us/A129PlusDuo

[@makingmoney8405]

Thanks , this is excellent

[@tunneloflight]

Do you have a recommendation for left (and right facing) cameras and displays to see street traffic to left and right without having to turn your head? Perhaps grill mounted water proof?

[@djblanton]

Could you possibly post a comment about the wiring setup for the 3-battery pack? Curious how the two Blackvue main units are connected / powered. Did you have to splice the second cam into the cable that goes to the main 124x battery? thank you.

[@jayhoody121]

Bump

[@Dino10or]

There are usually fuseboxes both in the trunk and in the glovebox for you to fusetap the ACC fuses to charge the batteries

[@norcalbmxican562]

Where would you recommend mounting the side cameras on a vehicle with no fixed side windows?

[@italianskygod111]

Hi Vortex. First, please tell me which dashcam do you suggest between the 2-Channel Blackvue 900x Plus vs the Thinkware U1000 would fit best in a BMW 850i xDrive? Second, since I live in Quebec, how would you conceal and where would you concel it... a Radenso M Edition? BTW, I'm a long time fan of your channel. Mario

[@DivinelyLyra]

Oh yea I need this today!

[@Dav1d_Fi5h]

I didn't know there was a dash cam that had the ability to look out the sides with 2 small cameras like that one that sticks to the windshield. I've been wondering if there was a less complicated way to record video while the car is parked besides running 2 blackvue 2ch setups. I really need something that can protect my car for over 12 hrs per day in high resolution while parked more than anything else. It's what I'm not around to see with my own eyes that concerns me.

[@JUDGEME5150]

I’m in your same shoes. I have a male with female genes messing with my car and I need a 360 type of thing recording any motion that get close to my car.

[@bertrunner8386]

1.5 hours worth of info in 12 minutes grab a note pad. This was great info I watched it multiple times. I wish you would get with the manufacturers and make a system with your WiFi hotspot and 360 cameras and battery backup and build it into one unit. Thanks

[@bobbybarnes1652]

How on God's green earth are you going to put a battery backup in the unit? It would be the size of a brick.

[@magnus1liljeqvist]

Any news 1year later about a 360 system? I was thinking of maybe doing some D.I.Y with maybe a raspberry pi or a extra phone to get 2 extra channels (sides). Think i put 2 cameras under side mirrors close to the carbody or mayby 3d-print a new mount for the turn indicators to hold both camera and indicators to get pictures if someone slams their own car door into my car or so. I have an old insta 360 one x. If I could put one lense on each side I would cover all that a front+back dashcam would miss. Lot of fun stuff to think about but a seperat 2channel side dvr I can buy would fit me best.

[@bravohjb4099]

I have a 4 channel in my car, although it's different, I have forward and rear facing external cameras then I have a front overhead (rear edge of the sunroof) that captures the front passenger area and a little out the front side windows and then one that sits above the RVM facing rear that shows the rear passenger area. Did this partially in case of a break in or for any encounters with police/road rangers where my behavior might be called into question. As well as capturing some good JTK action with ALP. I am planning to add a couple more cheaper cameras for side view too... Probably will be a 6 channel setup when done.

[@VortexRadar]

Nice

[@JK-wn1dm]

I'm new to setting up dash cam. Could you explain how you set up your 4 channel system? Including what dash cams

[@metrofordlincoln]

What are your thoughts on adding a 360 camera on an external stick and using your front dash cam for sound, speed, and GPS?

[@WamusBootCamp2886]

Great video, great and thorough info. I like the battery set in the wheel well, I'll be incorporating that into my set up as well. THNX BRO!!! Also, I'm interested in your battery back up system. What or how do you have it connected so it recharges while you drive?

[@VortexRadar]

I have it wired into my car’s electrical system. You can plug it into your cig lighters but it is cleaner and charges faster to hardwire.

[@WamusBootCamp2886]

@@VortexRadar ok, last question. Why not use a yeti or jackery portable gen? They'll serve the same purpose, more versatile and also provide some additional benefits. Or can they not be hard wired? Thnx again!

[@WamusBootCamp2886]

@@VortexRadar it SUCKS that the U1000 can't live update 😡😡😡 I struggled in choosing between the two

[@WamusBootCamp2886]

@@VortexRadar also, do you know of a 360 dash cam thats comparable to the A129 pro? I like the live updates but I'd prefer (if possible) a fuller view for security purposes 👌🏿

[@ub00313]

is there an exterior camera that can record 360? like a small hexagonal 'R2-D2' head that can sit atop a vehicle? Something that could be used on a convertible that has no fixed windows?

[@banginzaza]

Is it possible to mount 2 more? One on each side. Where the door opens up. That corner panel area.

[@R2X2Z]

This is great! I'm thinking of copying your set-up for my Class B van (RV). Run 2 x 2 channel dash cams to get 360 coverage, constant recording, but main feature I'm looking for is the parking mode, remote live view access and notifications if something happens on my van while I'm away. I do have a question on the cloud plans, will the free plan allow you to still access all 4 cameras? Or you would have to get the Smart plan for that?

[@VortexRadar]

You’ll need the paid plan for more than one cam

[@R2X2Z]

@@VortexRadar did you get the paid plan? or just use free plan on the front camera? I'm ready to buy Blackvue but their customer support isn't responsive, no answer on the phone (need some questions answered on plans). I'm guessing I could also just get 4 x Garmin Mini Dash 2, also have live view and impact detection on parking mode and have gotten questions answered through customer support.

[@h7opolo]

11:20 since you asked, i currently use a single cell phone held by a phone holder suctioned to my sunroof. I can rotate it 360 degrees easily and transfer the video files very easily. This was a cheap alternative method to a dedicated dashcam system which is exorbitantly priced. My cell phone cost only $50. I have multiple smart phones and multiple phone holders for simultaneous multiple angles. The drawback is that i cant control the recording function of all of them while driving, so I only use the one up front that I can manually rotate and operate from the driver's seat. It's fun.

[@kfs4869]

Hey bro, question. Can you turn the rear camera forward on the Blackvue DR900x to record the inside of a car? If so, will it flip the recording?

[@VortexRadar]

Yeah if you wanna do that, pick up the DR900X-2CH IR instead. geni.us/BBMC-DR900X-2CH-IR Same idea, but the interior cam has IR LEDs to light up your cabin at night and it has a shorter front/rear cable. You can always flip the recording in the app if the cam is mounted upside down. That's straightforward. :)

[@AnantMall]

Nicely explained! how do you feel about having the sidecams on the top of the B-pillar?

[@JUDGEME5150]

He gave you sack for a reply

[@R1S0.]

Nice vid, thanks, however i was expecting something more detailed... the best pro of blackvue cameras is their small size.... more compact than all the other alternatives mentioned in this video. How is your camera setup paired with those 3 back up batteries? Do you have those batteries connected as "one big battery"....? Or is it 2+1 setup something like 2 batteries for the front+left and 1 battery for the rear+right... they are all paired with that wifi module right? how is that module powered? ive been thinking about 4x single channel 4k blackvues with 4 back up batteries, but that means i would need to use four fuse box positions since there is no way to pair two cam units together... and i thinks that is not doable.

[@VortexRadar]

It’s a 2+1. The WiFi stuff I’ve already covered in detail in another video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH-5d6mpaburbbc

[@R1S0.]

@@VortexRadar Oh, thanks.

[@silverfox1234]

Sorry, for someone completely new to this, what is the radar module used for again?

[@conservovirtus5796]

Anyone know if a good single camera that can be used far side view?

[@jimmybaldwin737]

I’m definitely getting this. I just recently bought a 18 plate bmw 320 msport. And a red van hit the side. While I was parked up. The whole left side is ruined. Luckily the Neighbours have cctv. So might be ok. But I’m definitely getting these

[@sherry866]

Good thing you explained within the first minute or so that you're using 2 Seperate cams, so that I need not waste anymore time. Thanks ! I'm looking for a 4 way camera for my vehicle only. Not looking to purchase 2 seperate cameras for God's sake lol. Thx bye

[@VortexRadar]

That’s cool. Options like that exist now that when I made this video, though those have tradeoffs too. Good luck with your search.

[@Tesla.Channel2024.]

Most problems are the bumpers keep on hitting so low and the side clearance getting scratches

[@DJWORKWELL]

Hello do you have another video the show running hotspot on your card you using T-Mobile sync up drive I want to get the cable to run power all the time from the battery but the link you have doesn’t work where can I buy the OBD two USB cable ? Thank @vortexradar

[@VortexRadar]

Yep. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH-5d6mpaburbbc It looks like they stopped selling that cable for some reason, but they still sell what looks to be the exact same cable, just for the comparable Sprint OBD II device. I updated the link for that cable. It should work exactly the same. geni.us/USB-OBD2-adapter

[@greyphantome2617]

Can you come t on the long term reliability between thinkware u1000 and BlackVue 750 or 900 ?

[@formetoknow540]

Truly the ultimate set up was thinking my self grab a second A129 pro for the rear

[@W44F]

can you connect 2 dashcams of the same brand to one app or would you need 2 wifi sources

[@rmp5s]

Hmm...I'm thinking maybe I'd do front, rear, interior and...roof...or something. Love having visibility, especially while parked.

[@LJM2stepspain]

So crazy to see other people also nerd out about this stuff. Such a great set-up with the 4-way video on 2 separate systems. Redundancy is always great. Redundancy is always great. (lol... get it?) Between the radar detectors, dash cams, cellphone mount & built-in GPS you have a whole command center there. Always a great feeling. I gotta look into some of those backup batteries so I can take advantage of parking-modes. I Can definitely fit one in a similar compartment to yours.

[@AztecWarrior69]

This is NOT nerding out. 2 duel channel systems is nothing compared to the 16 ch duel drive cam system I have in my truck.

[@JK-wn1dm]

@@AztecWarrior69 16??

[@JUDGEME5150]

You need to get some nahgin and relax you no limit soldier.

[@formetoknow540]

​@@AztecWarrior69you fuck legend 16 camera go on lad

[@enriquemuniz3078]

Can it run when the car is off to recording movement ?

[@dave8173]

Hey vortex this is kinda off topic, what do you think of a 4k ir dashcam facing outside instead of inside the cabin to catch license plate at night? Because I was thinking the ir would reduce the light glare on license plate at night which would give you better details??

[@VortexRadar]

The IR LED's are very weak and are only meant for lighting up people inside a dark cabin. They're not going to be powerful enough to light up things outside.

[@dave8173]

@@VortexRadar okay understood

[@brianrickard8059]

I have a 2010 Chevy Express 3500 LT. I travel alot. We are a vendor at fla markets and I drive the Old world Amish around also. I like to have a similar setup with front, back and side cameras. Can you tell tell me what I need to purchase (parts list) for a basic 4 cam set up.

[@460EFI]

Professional truck driver, here. I'm looking for a setup, likely a three channel, that has rugged cameras that can be permanently affixed to the exterior of my truck. The forward facing camera isn't super important, as it'll likely be mounted to the windshield, but I need the two on the sides to be able to see all the way down both sides of my trailer, with a wide enough viewing angle to overlap with the view from the front facing camera. Do you have any recommendations?

[@mahadeepdoe9196]

same.

[@gjsthreefoursevinoneone8945]

I need a 8 channel so I can catch those parking lot door opening clowns: grab their license plates

[@FirstLastOne]

You mean those bloody ding-bats?

[@yukia.8188]

Gad i need it too

[@banginzaza]

Same here!

[@Daimenion]

What products have you found so far

[@mikeprice8307]

Wow that's a ton of cameras 😅

[@bradhaughton6698]

Can't you get it from the blackvue cloud ?

[@lwdcourt]

Seen a number of people install two sets of front and rear dashcams.. and they all seem to install the two rear cameras in the same place as in this video... fixed rear quarter light looking out. I'm wondering if, car dependent, it wouldn't be better to install the side cameras inside the car but looking across the inside like maybe the pillar above headrest. I know the down side would be less view range but the coverage / angle would be better.

[@sammyholaso7229]

I use two dash camera’s Thinkware for exterior use only from and rear, and Samomo for the interior’s facing towards the driver’s and the rear facing towards the front of the car interior. I have this set up because Uber and Lfty driver’s get accused of false statements. It I’m looking for side impact dash camper’s for insurance false claims. I am interested on which Wi-Fi set up is best for cellphone use.

[@conman20000]

When do you need to get an external battery? I want to get a 5 channel thinkware system going.

[@gamepad3173]

currently my dad runs a Rexing V1P+ duel dash cam setup for a 1995 Nissan Quest Minivan. lets just say that I wanted to get him a late birthday present along with a duel cigarette lighter USB converter. suffice to say it takes a bit to get it going but it does work, it does 1080p up front and 720p in the rear. So far we've done a few tests in the park and so far it's worked for a trip down to Monterrey (I had to advise him on how to get it to record plus ordering a USB card reader just to get the footage off the card and onto the computer to be edited.) Now for my setup I'm going to be running 4 Rexing V1P+ Duel Dash cam's for the front, rear and the use the rear cam's as left and right in a 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 (converted to electric). I already have the Rexing connect app already installed on my phone.

[@akathlawless2272]

I like your content. Will you be doing a step by step batter back up installation someday? Thank you 😊

[@VortexRadar]

What’s a batter backup installation?

[@johndrg1132]

Can you have live feed to your smartphone from all the cameras? I want to use 4 dash cams as 360 parking cameras.

[@VortexRadar]

That's not optimal, but yes you can do that.

[@TheKfields19]

Heyyyyy guy are there any covert 360 dash cams on the market that backs up to the cloud on the market ???

[@JoeyBaby47]

I've been wanting a 4 camera dash cam setup for years with them recording to a SSD since it can be written to faster and more reliable, but the only thing I can find are some pretty expensive NVRs, but it has been difficult to find one that records GPS.

[@Testsubject0011]

Unfortunately all I've found are commercial grade dashcams which are usually bulky. But they don't look too bad on SUVs. Like for example look at the GNET GT700.

[@JoeyBaby47]

@@Testsubject0011 1080p, 2x 720p, and a 480p camera. I want 4k cameras all around.

[@thejimfix3945]

Came here from the BlackVue site. Good review, but was hoping to see BlackVue come up with a front, rear and 2 adjustable interior cameras. Seems like only this unknown (to me) brand "Pruveeo D90-4CH" has that capability? Come on BlackVue

[@DOW876]

Is there a camera setup for inside the car 360?

[@Omar.Montero]

I have a question,in this case you install 4 cameras ,can all camera be viewed in the app? and can all data (4cam) be stored in the same cloud??

[@SnakePliskinXX]

Thanks for the video. Do you use the blackvue battery packs pt other brand? How do you set up your battery packs to charge automatically while driving?

[@VortexRadar]

I use a mix of Blackvue, Cellink, and BBMC batteries. There’s lots of great options. They all wire into my car’s alternator to charge while driving.

[@SnakePliskinXX]

Thanks. Any video or help how to connect batteries to charge directly. Thanks

[@robertshunter]

I've been thinking about doing this with a pair of A129 Pro Duo systems.

[@WamusBootCamp2886]

Hey, have you done it yet? If so, whats your set up and how does it work for you? I'm exploring a few options and almost have my choices narrowed down

[@alexklein455]

Viofo is unreliable trash

[@user-qz6ix7od3b]

@@alexklein455 your comment has actually ZERO worth without an explanation

[@alexklein455]

@@user-qz6ix7od3b do some research. These units overheat easily.

[@TheLifeOnHigh]

I’m looking for something similar to the Tesla style side mirror cams that can catch a jerk denting and keying the side of my car.

[@GacktSama1992]

Same man!!

[@Tarasaurus13]

Have you found anything?

[@TheLifeOnHigh]

@@Tarasaurus13 unfortunately not. If there is a solution it may require extensive modifications by a skilled tech.

[@Tarasaurus13]

@@TheLifeOnHigh dang this sucks. I was trying to find something my bf could use on his 18wheeler similar to tesla cams. I know fleet companies can buy them for trucks, but idk how to get one for just him as an individual

[@TheLifeOnHigh]

@@Tarasaurus13 truckers tend to have lots of camera mods on their rigs (as they should). It’s worth the hassle and investment if you’re an over the road trucker. Possibly 4 channels of cams may be needed for the desired 360 view.

[@highrev90homemechanic67]

VERY Informative. Mahalo

[@kenlyn2208]

Have you thought about mounting solar power banks and run the cams that way. Less wire for sure. I’m going to try it but would appreciate your thoughts especially if you’ve tried it

[@VortexRadar]

I’ve tried two different solar configurations and didn’t like it. It didn’t always work well, plus it was a pain to put the panels up and down and switch power sources.

[@kenshey3912]

@@VortexRadar I’ll let you know how my experiment goes. The bank has a built in panel and mounts well. Just waiting on cams.

[@hanj31]

Which dash cam are you using for the infrared one that records on the inside?

[@VortexRadar]

I’m not. I’m not a fan of those which is why I didn’t install one.

[@abdullah.k.t4101]

Front /Rear. As well as , is it possible to make a video outside both the Front doors Left & Right windows , both side outside scenes ??? By rotating both Lens on each front door side of the car ??? Sure it could make inside of car too ....

[@georgyporgy7051]

Can the camera catch someone keying and denting the side of your car. I notice it catches the act but not his hand actually touching the car.

[@1mw4tch1ng]

is there 20 channel dash cam? I want to cover every inch of my Datsun B210

[@VortexRadar]

🤣

[@rino75214]

Do you plan on reviewing the tmg a 15 with the new vpr head? RDF has shown some major improvements but I trust ur non biased reviews....

[@VortexRadar]

There's already plenty of test results out there so I don't feel the need to call in favors once again to get guns and then devote a ton of time and energy to testing.

[@rino75214]

@@VortexRadar Understood.

[@SilentGuardia]

What sim prepaid plan do you recommend in terms of memory usage? 16GB or 5g hotspot with unlimited with ATT. Not sure what you run

[@VortexRadar]

I use a prepaid T-Mobile SIM card. It's $10/mo for effectively unlimited data. (Technically 2 gigs of 5G and then unlimited 4G LTE, but since the dashcams only use LTE, it's basically unlimited.)

[@Listcoma]

Hi, this is bizzare.... only yesterday I decided that I would use 2 x 2 channel dash cams in my car, and set them up with the 4k "Front" cams front and rear, and the 1080P "Rear" cams on the sides (exactly how you did it in your car), and then today, I saw your video...!!! :) I like the battery backup system that you have, and I will look into doing something similar... thank you :)

[@VortexRadar]

haha GMTA!

[@Listcoma]

@@VortexRadar Hahahahaha definitely :)

[@akagicandy2070]

The blackvue free plan only allow one camera added, do you using different account for each camera?

[@VortexRadar]

I am, yeah