PELSEE P12 Mirror Dash cam. Is it one of the best Dashcam's out there?

[@jamesm2889]

Love when you show results 1st

[@andrewlee88]

i was literally mousing over to skip-to-end when the unboxing of the contents happened, but then you got me - appreciated!

[@717PROJECT]

I've done so many installs of dash cams I wasn't even going to put it in the video. But then you have people who don't know so I figured I'd put it at the end.

[@DevilDolphin734]

I love when I can tell where you you are by looking at where you're driving

[@bettersteps]

I appreciate you considering which order would be best for your viewers but I wouldn't worry about it. We all know how to jump around the video. I think most people will do that regardless of order. Great video. Was considering this dash cam but decided on the Omni 360.

[@Darkk6969]

I have the same mirror but under a different brand name and firmware. The two double sided sticky tapes are for the rear camera in case you didn't want to screw it in. Second tape is a spare.

[@youngsumma]

lmao....that totally blew my socks off when he put the rear cam stickies on the back of the front cam....then proceeded to use the mounting straps in tandem. lol

[@miguelangelhernandez4111]

Can you share the Brand of your mirror? Since Pelsee brand is unavailable anyware. Amazon , alixpress, not direct sell from their website.

[@firebir11]

Your presentation makes much more sense as your given an overview to decide whether or not you like a devise ….or not. Thanks.

[@717PROJECT]

Appreciate that! Thank you 🙏

[@michaelchau5137]

I just got my civic yesterday I'm so excited to start doing stuff to it once I get to know the car more.

[@717PROJECT]

Congrats on the new ride, Michael!

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Excellent, informative video. I liked the way you showed us the mirror in action and then the install. I mean, we could have gone through the install process for you to then say the device was a turkey. Your installation technique was very useful, I have an Hyundai Santa Fe with a top hinged tailgate and I wasn't sure how to run the cable. Many thanks.

[@717PROJECT]

Appreciate it 🙏 Thank you!

[@oldgoldtopgoldtop6039]

I didn't see how you attached the rear camera but i have always used the double sided foam tape to attach the rear camera to the interior top of the rear window. I've used the screws on some rear camera too. Perhaps others have commented.

[@717PROJECT]

For sure. I'm actually glad I used them on the back of the mirror. Not as much vibration.

[@TL-pu7rh]

That's a helluva good job in making this instructional video. Covered it all! Going online now to purchase this mirror dash cam. Thank you!

[@717PROJECT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robraw101]

13:30 those foam sticky pieces are double sided tape for mounting the rear camera, you use 1 on the mount and the other one is an extra one. Notice the cut outs for screws. Not for sticking the screen to tour original mirror. They are even shaped like the rear camera base.

[@stevegrace2134]

I agree, a good cautious driver would not to need the red wire connected. Great video I love the Pelsee, I will try to Source one in Thailand.

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you

[@MonsterPartsRc]

thanks for this info... great video... you say you don't need your wipers because you wax your windows but, you can barely see anything out your windows...LOL 8:27 Also... those "foam sticky things" are what you use to stick the rear camera on... you can see they are the same shape as the metal bracket for the back camera... and the four screws that you didn't know where they went are also for the rear camera... just so you know...

[@717PROJECT]

Appreciate the comment. It was pouring that day plus the trucks being in front of me throwing water. I could see perfectly fine. Not sure if the glare from the dash might have been the problem. Also, you are right about the foam pieces and screws. Glad I used the foam for the front camera anyway, did help with the vibration a bit. And again, I'm not screwing anything into my panels...lol! No need too. Tapes holding up well.

[@BboymaYnard0]

Love how all your videos are always very detailed and cleanliness. Black diamond getting some cool upgrades!!!

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you, brother 😊 🙏

[@yanniefalcon]

I love the style of the way you’ve recorded the video you made everything so easy and simple for a person that’s been watching KZbin videos for a long time I have to applaud you I love it it was straightforward and to the point

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Yannie! Really appreciate it 🙏

[@NordYeti_]

This is definitely one of the accessories I want to add to my brand new Si I just picked up on Friday. The salesman Trevor at Faulkner told me about you :)

[@717PROJECT]

Awesome! Glad you stopped by to check it out! Trevors a good dude! Still waiting for him to tell me when the Type R is coming. Thank you 🙏 😊

[@MadballBaby]

I like it and I’m gonna get 2 of em ,I have a buddy that has been wanting a rear view camera in his vehicle which I have but haven’t got him a monitor yet .Hell with this he will be one happy camper and me I just love electronics this thang is solid.Thanks for sharing,Maryland showing some ❤

[@717PROJECT]

Awesome! Appreciate it, thank you!

[@lilyjohnalexs]

Love the video, Not sure if it was mentioned yet but those two double-sided tape pieces were for the back camera as well as the screws.

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you, really appreciate it. Yep, multiple people have mentioned it. Although, I'm glad I used them on the back of the mirror. Helped with the vibration.

[@Gold-Standard]

CAUTION: Do not store excess cable behind the A panel if you have curtain airbags that deploy from the A panel.

[@naughtysauce4323]

That's why you run the cable behind the airbag

[@maxitoesrgood]

I'm about to Purchase this camera. Thanks!

[@717PROJECT]

Sure thing!

[@appleboy007]

OMG! This truly looks solid, and for the price, it is pretty unbeatable.

[@fastxsam]

For $94 currently you can't go wrong. Definately looks like a solid camera.

[@Nacho_TIME]

Just to let you know, those 4 little screws are for if you want to install a direct fit (like on your factory mirror) witch is a cleaner look, so you wouldn't have to use those rubber band things that clip it to your factory mirror. They sell em on Amazon. Ill see if i can find the link..

[@tbthomps0007]

Great video. I love your attention to details. I gave you a like and will be watching more videos from you. Also, I purchased the dashcam based on your video.

[@717PROJECT]

I really appreciate that! Thank you 🙏 😊

[@gunner8226]

The foam sticky and the 4 little screws are for the rear camera😂❤

[@Rated__GR]

That’s why I put the extra wire in the back … Make sense to start from front to back !!

[@missaneido7417]

This accessory is generally good but has a couple of drawbacks. The built-in battery life is short at best and replacing it is a bit tricky. Ambient light impacts the display quality. On a dark road with no ambient light, snow is what appears from the rear display. On a sunny day, the glare makes the display nearly useless even with a glare filter.

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you! The rear camera in the rain is almost useless. I'm sure I'll see what it looks like in the snow here soon. Appreciate the comment 🙏

[@missaneido7417]

@JG I used a similar mirror/dashcam for about 3 years. The recording feature is ok, and the display is good in the early morning and dusk-night as long as the ambient light is adequate. The built-in battery went dead after 4 months. Finding quality accessories is almost impossible.

[@robbyroopan9339]

I bought the vantop 4k reverse cam. The heat was too intense for it .battery died in 1 year

[@missaneido7417]

@@robbyroopan9339 It may be, but my car is not a daily driver, it is garaged all the time and still lost the battery after a few months. It is just questinable quality cheaply made.

[@JCP_Media]

Always a good time watching your vids! Much ❤ Keep up the hard work!!

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@tangotango256]

A nice feature would be to have a rear facing front camera to keep cops in check when pulled over for your protection

[@717PROJECT]

Great idea!

[@lucasgray2043]

I have a black Si coming in soon and you’ve really helped give me some great ideas! Keep it up bro

[@717PROJECT]

Appreciate it, Lucas! Thank you 🙏

[@butterpuck9997]

got this for my si coupe too. wire route wasnt too bad either

[@joebob6635]

2022 White Civic Sport arriving soon, appreciate the videos!

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@Joe-lj3ir]

Thanks for the review. Great video

[@717PROJECT]

Appreciate that, Joe! Thank you 🙏

[@DevilDolphin734]

Nice, I feel like we have a lot of great car guys in central PA

[@717PROJECT]

I think we do too!

[@seancolon9890]

The record quality is actualy really good!! Compared to that crappy mirror cam they used to sell on TV (I bought it) I think I would have been better off using a Camera off Wish to record on that one

[@donkeykong516]

This is the best I have seen

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@bt5252]

Nice features, but I wish they’d make one with auto dimming at night for when a bro in truck with aftermarket HID headlights come up on your back bumper.

[@717PROJECT]

I agree. Not sure if they have that feature on there 4k more expensive version.

[@jeffgriffith7003]

I got a mention this, I bought a separate mounting bracket drive eventually plan on using to mount the dash cam mirror, separate from my actual rearview mirror. This way, I can use my dimmable factory mirror and use the camera mirror, but tilt it slightly so that the glare doesn’t reach my face when driving at night with people shining headlights behind me.

[@717PROJECT]

@@jeffgriffith7003 💯

[@717PROJECT]

@@jeffgriffith7003 good idea!

[@sabastain68]

I don’t know if you figure it out or did an update video, but those two stickers are for the back camera that’s why their screws in the back It’s not for the front mirror FYI.

[@Kai0261]

King of cable management 🙏🏻 Does the weather liner snap back into place without any issues when you put it back?

[@717PROJECT]

Yep, goes back in fine. A little hump on the hatch because I had to run the wire right over top of the pinch weld.

[@BushyHairedStranger]

OCD-ADD helps making aftermarket installs look factory. Clean & install invisible.

[@nukpruf9501]

Looks like a spin off of the Akaso DL12. Got the Akaso in 2020 I like it better than the one in the video. The Akaso is full rectangle as the one in the video tappers on both sides.

[@717PROJECT]

I'll have to check that one out!

[@rimc4378]

This would work on my wife car but my truck has a utility shell so I need to run the rear camera to back above the door. Not sure if you all the wire needed.

[@717PROJECT]

You would need to extend the red wire if you chose to use it. It's only 3ft or so.

[@jonathangocraxy]

Those stickers were for the camera mount 14:10

[@ron6126]

Good install!

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@paulmoffat9306]

My car turns off the cigarette outlets when off, as I think most cars do today, so I will assume I should use a fuse block tap to get constant power to the unit, for the impact trip (night time bumps/theft attempt).

[@717PROJECT]

I'd agree if you want the parking mode

[@Leoninmiami]

thanks for the great review!!

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you! Really appreciate it 🙏

[@jjacob25101]

Awesome video, Miller. Clean install, and that unit looks pretty good, and probably fit just as good on the HR-V, since it uses lots of Civic parts, EXCEPT the power hookup, since the only 12volt outlet is in the right rear hatch area. I may have to get one of those dual or triple 12volt outlet accessories and hardwire it, maybe mount it under the dashboard, out of site, to the right of the center console. I think I still have one a friend gave my years ago, that I never used in my storage. Or might even be in one of my boxes or bags at here at home. I might have seen it during my house move in February. I know I saw it recently. I'm still going to have to look at this, the other one you made a video of, or the top of the line VanTrue, or even Alpine has a nice one.

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you, brother! For the price $89, which is $30 dollars cheaper than what I thought. Definitely worth looking into!

[@jjacob25101]

@@717PROJECT That's a great price, and looks easy to install, without replacing the OEM mirror. I was looking at the HRV and might put small amber/white LED strobe lights for emergency road assistance, etc above the windshield, and looks light the underside of the rear hatch spoiler would be a perfect place to put the rear ones. Maybe I can find a good dashcam to make video compilations of all the crazy driving and other stuff like people post. 😜

[@717PROJECT]

@@jjacob25101 I actually had a good clip that I totally forgot about and it got over written. I was disappointed in myself for forgetting 🥲

[@garyhelms1163]

I really like that mirror,I would like to know how much and where I can find it Thank you very much

[@717PROJECT]

Appreciate it. Link is in the description.

[@laurence2421]

I just bought this thing, not even thinking that the rear view camera might not work with my convertible lol

[@717PROJECT]

Yea, that will be a problem. you can put it on your trunk under the lip where the liscence plate light is. Might have to drill.

[@Sympatiko85]

@14:25 there you might use those four screws

[@jasonbutler9320]

Sponge adhesive pads are used to attach the rear cam...screws to secure.

[@717PROJECT]

Yep, I'm glad I used them on the back if the mirror tho. A lot less vibration.

[@lowkey8728]

Nice so I see you didn't use the red wire..❤

[@hofferjh]

So did you have to plug in the red wire that's what I was waiting for where did you plug in the red wire or you left alone and it still worked

[@MrsJessieireland]

That is what I wanted to know too

[@scottcampbell4585]

Another great Video

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you, brother!

[@SelitaEbabe86]

Mine arrived DOA. I hope the customer service is just as good as the product could be if it had arrived working.

[@717PROJECT]

Sorry to hear that.

[@alanw5812]

because this unit is add on the old mirror, need to made sure your old mirror huge is strong to hold under the sun heat!

[@717PROJECT]

💯

[@sumw3128]

Thanks for the video.

[@717PROJECT]

😊🙏

[@nickblosser]

Thanks for the vid! Can you use this as your rearview mirror with camera? This may be a dumb ? But I’m not the brightest… thanks again

[@717PROJECT]

Yes sir, thats what it is.

[@george746]

I wonder how well it will capture license plates, night vision, and parking sensors or crash sensors.

[@717PROJECT]

This isn't to bad. There 4k version would probably be better for that.

[@george746]

@@717PROJECT I didn't know there is a 4k version of this device. I take it as this is a good device to buy for a dash cam?

[@717PROJECT]

@@george746 I like it. Still a little vibration but nothing I can't deal with.

[@george746]

@@717PROJECT Is there any way to take the Pelsee brand off of the dash cam and recording?

[@717PROJECT]

@@george746 not that I'm aware of. You can do it when you edit, that's the only way I can think of.

[@BostonPower]

The one thing that I actually care about the parking recording is the one thing you don't bother with..

[@ericjudd3137]

Not bad been looking for one but seen some better for like 20 buck more not sure if this one's for me but thanks for the review

[@717PROJECT]

No problem 👍

[@hofferjh]

When you were looking at your camera part and you were thinking there is double sighted but you use it in the wrong spot you put it in the back of the mirror😅😂😂😂

[@alanoakley3242]

The video didn't show it but I got the impression that, having stowed the excess wire down the A-pillar, you may have then routed it across the top of the pillar under the headlining to the mirror. My advice is to always route the wire down the door side of the A-pillar and then up again on the windshield side in order to avoid the curtain airbag, which on many cars has an anchor point half-way up the A-pillar. If you take the A-pillar trim off, you may find airbag behind the wire's route and its proximity may be reason enough for self-installers to also choose somewhere else to store any excess.

[@717PROJECT]

On the Type R the bag is stuffed up the a pillar. Pretty far. I've had it off before. Thats why I went that route. Would have preferred to put it all in the headliner tho.

[@alanoakley3242]

@@717PROJECT Okay, that makes sense and thanks for the video about what looks like a good choice, especially if it's available here in the UK where conspicuous dashcams are targeted by thieves. But as a general rule, people with curtain airbags need to think about where they route their wires. Personally, unless I can go straight down the middle of the headliner using a guide cable, I favour routing along the door sills but I understand the temptation to go above the doors. Even 'professional' installers who do this don't seem to give airbags a second thought.

[@pinocleen]

@@alanoakley3242 @ 10:07 maybe you missed it, but professional installers don't run wires over bare metal..

[@alanoakley3242]

​@@pinocleen Nor should they but not all professionals are equal. An afternoon watching some of their 'how to' uploads should provide sufficient proof.

[@pinocleen]

@@alanoakley3242 👍

[@bassbintwins]

the two sticky pads are for the reverse camera base not for the screen

[@717PROJECT]

I'm glad I used them where I did. Helped with the vibration a bit.

[@humblebeats3391]

Get the "Tombo 360X pro kit" . Best in class

[@christophermartinez5314]

Great mirror

[@ordnanceant]

Does the main camera attached to the mirror allow for angle adjustment to ensure the lens faces forward compensating for the natural angle of the mirror facing the driver?

[@717PROJECT]

Yes, it's not a crazy adjustment but it's enough.

[@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib]

Excellent. Thanks

[@717PROJECT]

🙏😊

[@Thomas-cityd5_gixitxs]

The idea is perfect, but it needs camera that support license plate recognition software and best low light visibility. Then I would be sold.many add a third camera for front soloing purpose for those two features. 👍 for a higher priced model.

[@717PROJECT]

I'm not sure if they offer that in a pricer model. They do have a 4k model too. This one is $89. Can't beat it for the price! Appreciate the comment 🙏 Thank you!

[@Loso0523]

I would love to see a video on the two front pillars where the tweeters or located on blue I tried to remove it on my hatch and was unable too because there is a plastic clip holding the pillar in place, any idea how to remove them thanks?

[@717PROJECT]

That's the whole reason I hate removing them. A pain to get back in too! They do make a clip tool.

[@arthursmallz8723]

Awesome inform

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@kennywilliams1209]

Hey Man those double sided tape and small screws were for the backup camera not for the back of the mirror,they called backup camera screw mount 😉

[@717PROJECT]

yea, I didn't want to screw it into anything. So far, the double-sided tape has held up nicely.

[@MannyGopaul]

The video quality looks great during the day, but in the evening, the rear camera isn't all that great. It looks like a B&W TV. How do I adjust the setting so that I can read the plate behind me?

[@jackshabani6308]

Good information 👍

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@eddylorenzo5033]

Pretty neat 👌

[@717PROJECT]

Thanks!

[@jbanda896]

Does the camera turn off by itself when the vehicle is not on? My car has continuous power through the cigarette lighter charging port. Usually I would have to disconnect whatever charger is in the cigarette lighter.

[@717PROJECT]

Yep, it turns on and off with the car.

[@baovuha]

I'm lookin on Amazon currently price for pelsee p12 pro 4k is 139.99?

[@fw6500]

Thank you for the video. I am looking for a dash cam for my 11th-generation Civic. After using this mirror dash cam for a year, do you still recommend it?

[@717PROJECT]

I've not had 1 problem with the P12 or the P12 Pro. I highly recommend either one.

[@MrsJessieireland]

​@717PROJECT so did you have to connect the red wire?

[@AbstractDreamz]

What wax re you using for the windows? My 72 Blazer needs this.

[@717PROJECT]

I use Tech shine. Great stuff!

[@mksktube]

Wondering, usually have the mirror angled and tilted a bit. How it affects the recording angle, can I adjust the camera itself enough to see it straight?

[@ShadowDragon-pv2rk]

Can u show how u wired the 11th gen. Assuming u hard wired it. Mine is constantly on causing it to overheat and kill the battery

[@717PROJECT]

I didn't hardwire it. It is plugged into the accessory. You need to find a fuse that isn't constant power if you hardwired it. That's where your issue is.

[@eeeFloww]

is it possible to show your driving speed in the recording?

[@717PROJECT]

I'm pretty sure. Will need to have the GPS plug in.

[@j0hnny483]

LMAO! @1:03, "Now, you can change that to KM's if you're in Canada or...you're in a place where you have KM's.". You mean, like literally anywhere else in the world? LOL I think you meant to say, "You can change that to KM's if you don't live in the US.".

[@717PROJECT]

Very true!

[@monkito69]

Are there any options for one that just records the front and inside the car

[@717PROJECT]

None record inside the car other than audio, at least that I know of. Just don't plug the back one in if you don't want to use it.

[@jaywhite1850]

I’ve installed two different models of this style dash cam mirror and I’ve found that you will suffer at night. The smallest amount of light is too much to give a usable view. The actual footage looks great but using it as a rear view mirror at night isn’t a good experience. Would be nice to see what the driver is going to see and not just footage.

[@717PROJECT]

Actually, I have no issues at night as far as using the mirror goes. I wish it would auto dim but it's not too big of a deal.

[@jaywhite1850]

@@717PROJECT On mine, I think it has something to do with the night vision getting overwhelmed by any light. I’ve had situations where the night vision didn’t activate because there was enough ambient light. It looked great and in color. I live in a rural area.

[@ocalakid55]

I have a 2020 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E ….. How or where would I mount the rear camera ???

[@717PROJECT]

I'm not sure. Let me think about that.

[@ocalakid55]

@@717PROJECT OKAY .... I'll wait for your reply. I have a power slide window in the back that I always use.

[@impulse15]

Japanese. I am watching from Japan😃.

[@717PROJECT]

Awesome! Thank you! Really appreciate it 🙏

[@impulse15]

@@717PROJECT I subscribed to your channel!

[@jesusjimenez5549]

Can I plug a 3rd camera with the same 3.5mm jack into the GPS port? I dont really care about it, Im an uber driver and preffer to film inside my chevy. My old mirror dash cam just died, and it used to have a GPS port, but it came with the 3rd camera instead and they are perfect, just the mirror has broken!

[@choongta]

Do dashcams share similar wiring/cabling ? I already have a dashcam and am interested in trying something new. Can I just get this new dashcam for use with the existing wiring ? Just trying to avoid running wires once again.

[@717PROJECT]

That's exactly what I did. It's USB C I believe.

[@choongta]

@@717PROJECT Ok, good to know. I guess I would need to re-run the power line. Mine is not USB C; it's USB Mini. Maybe the other 2 connections are the same - the rear cam and GPS antenna.

[@717PROJECT]

@@choongta could always try it first before you take it out. Ya never know!

[@kclery]

Question, did the rear camera work without you attaching it to the reverse light?

[@717PROJECT]

Yep

[@kclery]

Awesome!

[@Alex05218]

13:30.... those are for the backup camera lol

[@717PROJECT]

Yea, figured that out. Glad I used them the way I did tho. Helped the vibration on the mirror out a good bit.

[@UncleFjester]

*The entire rear of my FJ is Blackout so my mirror is useless except for air freshners! This would be great!* *Why didn't you show us the ability to read licenses Plates at a distance!, thats the most important thing and you BLEW IT!* 🤦🏻‍♂🤦🏻‍♂🤦🏼‍♂🤦🏼‍♂

[@717PROJECT]

I'm not going to totally disagree with you. I definitely could have mentioned it. The 4k version would definitely be better in that regard. I appreciate the feedback. Thank you!

[@tttuberc]

What camera does it come up as default when you power the car up? I have some other brands of similar product, but it always shows front camera when car powers up which can be very confusing because in my brain, rearview mirror is for rear view not for front windshield view. I dont want to switch to back view manually everytime car is power up

[@717PROJECT]

It shows the front camera first always. After 15-20 seconds it goes away unless you hit the button on the bottom to switch cameras.

[@tttuberc]

@@717PROJECT thanks for replying quickly. So I take it the red wire hooked up to the reverse light so that when we shift gear the rear camera shows up on the mirror?

[@717PROJECT]

@@tttuberc I believe that's how it works. Not 💯 tho.

[@sharpie_Chuck]

My work van does not have a back window, is the camera waterproof?

[@717PROJECT]

I believe so

[@WhosthatFK7]

Brother I missed seeing the type r in action 😭👍

[@satellites407]

Don’t like wipers either,wax the windshield also.

[@thundergun100]

Still solid in 2024 or is there a newer model?

[@tweekr21]

Going to have a possible water leak from running the wire under the hatch seal. Coming from a Honda Associate that has made these repairs at the factory.

[@717PROJECT]

No problem so far. Been in many, many heavy rain & snowstorms.

[@tweekr21]

@@717PROJECT If it leaks it will just show up in your spare tire well. So it can go unnoticed if you haven't pulled your spare tire. Just a heads up.

[@717PROJECT]

@@tweekr21 for sure. Used to check leaks when I first started in the body shop years and years ago. A lot of corvettes...lol!

[@thomasnappo6309]

Love the Video play back right on the mirror...show the cop what happened..

[@717PROJECT]

Thank you 🙏

[@norm8380]

The screws are for the rear camera

[@oliviacolunga1548]

What does the red wire do? What did u connect it to???

[@717PROJECT]

You have to connect it to the reverse wire at the taillight. I chose not too.

[@oliviacolunga1548]

@@717PROJECT so I hooked it up. Concealed all wires it turns on everything looks good but when I add the sd cards and formatted it now doesn’t turn on unless I take the sd cards out. What am I doing wrong??

[@717PROJECT]

@@oliviacolunga1548 That's weird. Try reformatting it again. Or, try a different card.