Vantop H612T Mirror Dash Cam Review & Driving Video

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Everybody! Here is my Dash Cam installation video kzbin.info/www/bejne/amW6iYFugq5pbNE My hardwire installation video kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vTamiEl7Ofo68 And how to connect the optional red wire to enable parking assist kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnmqqaqroa6Dm9U Hope this helps and thanks for watching everyone!

[@ahmedzaberkhan775]

Hi can u use dash cam mirror as a rear view mirror wen it is switched off plz thanks

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@ahmedzaberkhan775 Yes that's correct, it can be used as a mirror when the LCD panel is off...

[@mikeheckman4995]

Just ordered one based on your thorough reviews. EDIT: after about six weeks, I'm very happy with the unit. It's a mirror, so don't expect to see any video images during the daytime. Just turn the screen off during the day, and tilt it down at night. Works great. Nice images even in low light. I definitely recommend the hard wire kit. A+

[@AlexAutoFun]

Awesome! I'm sure won't be disappointed scroopit, I can't go back to a regular mirror now! LOL

[@knakamura24]

Great video. Extremely well narrated. I actually have the 610 and now want to upgrade to the 612t. I am a little hesitant, since they will most likely come out with a 4k front and back model like you described at the end of the video. A few things I think are important to mention that wasn't included in the review are: 1. When using the mirror as a mirror (screen off), you lose the ability to adjust the mirror to reduce glare (bright headlights of cars behind you) at night unlike the factory mirror. 2. When you are reviewing saved videos, there is no way to mark the individual clips to "lock" them so they won't be overwritten. I realize that you can hit the lock button to have a similar result, but that only locks a 20 second clip.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Kyle! yeah I can't wait for a dual 4K mirror dashcam, I'm guessing the limitation will be writing so much data to a single SD card, so I think when they do come out they will dual SD cards as well. Will keep you posted if I do review something like it and thanks again for watching!

[@feliciabroomewillie]

Appreciate your review and clear insight with instruction. Received one as a gift and you made it so easy to understand in a short amount of time. You're precise and clear, again thank you!!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Awesome! glad to hear it helped and congrats on your new Mirror!

[@notwrkn2mch]

I clicked on another dash camera about an hour ago and when i seen your video I cancelled it out and bought this one off your link. Great demo by the way

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Joe! I really appreciate that!

[@tonygomez4085]

Greetings: I have the VanTop H610 model installed on one of my two USBs, which I think is incredible. His video and photo captures are both extraordinary, during day same as night. I recently painted the oldest of my SUBs and now I'm going for this model, H612T. The most extraordinary thing about VanTop is the customer service when you get in contact with them. They are super friendly and their interest in making sure that you, as clients, are 100% satisfied knows no limits. Thanks for the video. Very good.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thank you Tony! yeah that's one of the things that sold me in to the Vantop, they actually have a pretty good customer service which is hard to find this days even with well know brands!

[@chuck176]

@@AlexAutoFun guys I have a question, I have a 2016 civic coupe, my windows are tinted could I install the rear camera on the inside and can I always leave it plugged into the a/c adapter in my car

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@chuck176 Hi Chuck! Visibility will be decreased, similar to wearing sunglasses at night, will probably be ok for day but will be extra dark at night. If you have tint I would recommend for the rear camera to be on the outside for the best picture quality (typically by the rear license plate area) Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@chuck176]

@@AlexAutoFun thank you my friend for the great information!

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@chuck176 You're welcome Chuck! and thank you for watching bud!

[@nicholashsiung3282]

This is genuinely a good and informative video

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thank you Nicholas, appreciate that!

[@xavierjones9777]

I like how he put the back camera inside instead of the outside smart idea 💡

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Xavier! yeah I found it easier than having to route it outside toward the license plate area.

[@etfkaurstak2597]

I own something similiar like to toguard mirror, the only issue is when ur driving with split screenis that rear camera is on the right and the front cam is on the left. The better way is have the split screen switch sides for better focus on the road.

[@Day5x]

Just installed this thing. It was quick and easy. Great picture quality and the screen is large. The features are great as well. With the battery life was longer but it comes with a rechargeable battery. All in all a great product.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Awesome Hostile Chicken1! yeah definitely a cool upgrade!

[@ZachAsaD]

Hi, I was wondering how it’s holding up a year later? If it’s worth having?

[@Day5x]

@@ZachAsaD yes. It works just as it did the day I took it out of the box. It works perfect. Great product. Great to have. Ease of mind.

[@bentnickel7487]

You're very good at giving product reviews.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Bent Nickel I appreciate that!

[@bubbajay5077]

So VERY true. Bought 2 of these - 1 for my van & one for my sweetheart (this is SOOO much better than her reg. B/u camera!! Thanks a lot✌🏽

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@bubbajay5077 Awesome! Thanks Bubba Jay!

[@dominicfong6341]

This product is out of this world, thank you dear AutoFun.

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Dominic! glad to hear it helped bud!

[@msgranados22able]

Ok this video helped me decide which one I'm getting! Very thorough review. Day and night plus the mirror comparison 😳 can't believe we settle for such a small view. Thanks so much

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Michelle! glad to hear it helped!

[@cindylim57]

It's definitely the future of in-car mirrors.

[@AlexAutoFun]

I agree with you cindylim57! I can't go back to my regular mirror after this LOL

[@invertedgoose]

Ordered mine today ! Excited to get it, thank you for the review and info 👍

[@AlexAutoFun]

Awesome! thanks Mike! and enjoy your new mirror dashcam!

[@AlexAutoFun]

@9600GTMAN Hi 9600GTMAN! there is a reversing guide line that comes up when putting the car in reverse. However you will need to connect the sensing wire to one of your car's back up lights. This tells the camera when you are in reverse and activates the lines. Thanks for watching bud!

[@bibinkrishnan4483]

What's the price

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi bibin KRISHAN, here is the link for the dashcam amzn.to/3jWdBGS the price can change but this link will always show the most current price bud!

[@bibinkrishnan4483]

@@AlexAutoFun temperory out of stock now

[@mrgcav]

Excellent review. Sold. Exactly what I am looking for. 10:45 You made an excellent point of how stealthy it is and not a potential theft item.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks mrgcav! Yeah few people realize that is dashcam, even when I point it out, they think is just a back up camera lol

[@mommymaddie1813]

I’m a new driver! I’m definitely about to buy this. Thanks for the review!

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Mommy & Maddie! I can't go back to a regular mirror now, you know I wish I had this when I just started driving, it definitely comes in very handy when backing up..

[@jayjay7160]

I install for best buy and we do these quite often. It is one of my favorite dash cams. Only drawback is you cant see video on your phone through an app. But I still give this dash cam 5 stars and recommend it all the time.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Awesome jay! It's definitely also one of my favorite dash cams as well. I can see them adding the feature to connect to a phone via APP on the future too may be next version of it? by the way, not sure if you know but what does Best Buy typically charge for installing this dashcams, some viewers have asked and be nice to have a real number instead of trying to guess LOL

[@jayjay7160]

@@AlexAutoFun $59.99 even. No tax on labor. That's for front and rear cam if it comes with 2nd camera. If not it's still $59.99

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@jayjay7160 WOW man that's actually a great deal IMO thanks for sharing this info will send more of viewers your way!

[@jayjay7160]

@@AlexAutoFun ya it's weird kuz back up cameras are $129.99 for labor🤷🏻‍♂️. You're welcome 👍

[@NerdJohn]

i'd like to also see a cabin camera included, but i'll def check this camera out

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi NerdJohn, a third camera all recording into a single main unit would be neat but I haven't seen one that does that yet. A camera that I think would complement this mirror dashcam is this one that I reviewed recently kzbin.info/www/bejne/nprTp62EdsqspqM the cabin video quality is probably the best I seen so far for both day and night. I plan to run this one along my mirror dashcam for full coverage of pretty much every angle. Thanks for watching and keep us posted on which one you end up getting man!

[@evilpotato112]

Super informative video. I was looking at the H610 because I had some worries about this one, but after this, I think I'll go with the H612T because you addressed all of my concerns with it in once place. Thank you!

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Kevin! glad to hear it was helpful and thank you for watching!

[@arasb3258]

Thanks for the vid (please keep them coming), just ordered it from your link.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Awesome, thank you Aras B!

[@muglandry6978]

Hi, Have you ordered this mirror? If yes, how do you like it so far?

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@muglandry6978 Hi Mug! not sure if this question was for me or Aras B. But mine is working great still, it's going on 1 and a half yrs and I can tell you I can't go back to a regular mirror now, that's how much of a difference it made for me. Check out my channel, I have reviews for several other mirror dashcams in case you want to compare video footage. Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!

[@kramsebas6474]

Just got mines in and installed the same day! Only minor issue for me is the toyota sensor plastic cover that shows in the video other than that this dashcam is awesome!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Nice! Congrats on your new mirror dash cam kram! here is the video I did for the best menu settings in case you need kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWKQhnSKr9CDipI but yeah I had the issue of the big bulky Toyota cover that shows up in the video LOL

[@thedesertpooch9664]

this is one of the best i've seen and would have never found it offline .... thanks for bringing it out

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome TheDesertPooh! glad to hear it helped!

[@AnointedFlow]

I have a Vantop as well. I have the rear cam mounted to the cabin instead of the hatch to keep recording the back no matter if the door is up or down. The rear cam can record in 4k but just not at the same time as the front. You have to switch it in the settings.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi AnointedFlow! nice! good tip! yeah mine is mounted on the hatch so I do loose coverage when I open the hatch, I only get the sky LOL

[@mememuhsheen202]

You should have shown the parking guide. You should be able to hook it into your backup light so it will automatically switch to the rear.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi mememuhsheen! got it! will make a note to show it on future dashcam review videos!

[@mememuhsheen202]

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks!

[@jackofblades6736]

Just ordered it thanks. Needed an upgrade for a long time now.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Awesome! congrats on your new dashcam Jack of Blades! Yeah I can't go back to a regular mirror now lol

[@bokokotarot]

Thank you! I’m ordering mine from Amazon right now!

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Koko! and congrats on your new mirror dashcam!!

[@bokokotarot]

Thank you! I hope the next model comes with WiFi and an app.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@bokokotarot Yes! I think that would really take this dashcam to the next level!

[@akdrumster]

good job presenting the mirror dashcam. I currently have brand x and need to set year/time/day every time I set out. I learned this unit offers GPS function which addresses the issue. I like that since I do not wish to hardwire.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks ASK & AKK! yeah the GPS module definitely helps with not worrying about setting the time up and just letting the dashcam set it automatically..

[@suzsanita86]

Buenas tardes, tengo este mismo mirror, ase dos años y todo de maravilla y desde unos meses atrás cada vez que inicio marcha se reinicia y muchas veces no graba, cómo lo podré solucionar o si le ha pasado?

[@paulpross6039]

Going to order one! Thank you for this awesome review! Liked and subscribed!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Awesome you are going to really like it, I can't go back to a regular mirror now, and a big thank you for the sub!

[@paulpross6039]

@@AlexAutoFun no problem you deserve it!

[@paulw.1494]

Great review! I watched a couple of other reviews on the dash cam but yours answered my questions. Nobody else seemed to show much about the rear cam and I was interested in knowing more about mounting and how it would look. I even ordered the hardwire kit based on your review. Hooked it all up today and I'm quite happy with the purchase!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Glad to hear it was helpful Paul!

[@caldynphillip]

Do you know if it takes a mini or micro connection?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Praise and Worship! It takes a Mini USB connector. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@Daddyshark_dootdootdoo]

Based on your product review, I purchased this camera. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Chris! and congratulations on your new mirror dashcam! I can't go back to a regular mirror now LOL

[@ch0lito]

Where did you find it ?

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@ch0lito Hi DonCesar Blogs! Looks like it's temporarily sold out. However here is a good alternative almost identical kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJzdqaWGmpKYlZo Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@LML1235LM]

Do you feel you can see a substantial difference between recording in 4K vs. 2.5k cameras? Thanks for doing the review.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi M, yes the difference is quite drastic. I notice it whenever I flip the video from the back to the front, while the back camera video looks great, when I switch to front video the image immediately looks much sharper and the amount of details go up quite a bit. At that point the mirror looks looks like one of those really high definition you see in the store.

[@iboremytherapist]

@@AlexAutoFun this video was everything i needed to know before buying this and installing it myself in my car. but since the time change of daylight savings time, it keeps showing the wrong time. i correct it by setting it back an hour appropriately. then the next day i have to correct it again by setting it an hour ahead. do you know how i can fix the time properly, maybe perhaps by getting a mini usb cable and connecting it to my computer?

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@iboremytherapist Hi A minor irritant! Yes I had to adjust my clock as well, instead of manually changing it on the time menu go to the time zone menu and add or subtract time. Mine is currently set to UTC -8 to compensate for the daylight savings adjustment. Hope this helps bud!

[@iboremytherapist]

@@AlexAutoFun why didn't I think of that! Thx

[@12thegod]

Agreed, the digital camera is the way to go. 4K to 8k resolution would be nice, gps integrated, option for mounting side mirrors would be also nice feature, full mounted mirror would be awesome. Once that happens I’ll buy one. Guess I got to wait for 2-3 more years.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi alan! and welcome to the channel! Yeah I definitely see that as the next big leap on technology on this mirrors. In the meantime here is another mirror that is direct mount amzn.to/3fDuzbC and I also have several other LCD mirror dashcams on my channel under the playlist "dash cams" in case you want to compare video quality. Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!

[@Vincente8791]

Just got and installed it. Did not hard wire as I have a back up cam. Not bad. Do get a double image from the mirror when rear cam is showing. Will try to dim it a little to see if that helps. I have a f150 so rear window mount took so doing. Did double sided tape with glue to hold it in place. Would love to see a future version with rear cam mount flat and can articulate the cam head. So far so good

[@AlexAutoFun]

Awesome Vincent! I also installed my rear camera with the included double side tape, which I prefer over drilling holes. I been experimenting with mine and I found that I could eliminate almost all reflection from the rear by pointing the mirror down towards so It reflects the rear seats or interior more than the outside and with the brightness at max (I aim the mirror with the screen off) then when the screen is on I can still see the back but with minimal reflection from the outside light. Maybe that will help my friend!

[@royalcanuck8760]

Hey there! What size is your F-150 Mirror? My F-250 is 10.5" and I'm worried that installation will leave a good 2" showing of the OEM Mirror on the right hand side due to Camera protrusion on the left? What was your experience?

[@Vincente8791]

@@royalcanuck8760 the mirror that comes with it is about 10inches. You need the 12 inch dash cam so the camera has room. It looks fine. As of this post I now have a 2021 F150 lariat and a new dash mirror from kingslim dash cam front and rear. The van top just died. The new one is the same thing. Makes me wonder coming from China it is just a clone. 12 inch will cover your entire mirror. If youngetbsunglare just angle your mirror and move the camera image in the settings. Hope that helps

[@royalcanuck8760]

@@Vincente8791 That's awesome news, I was actaully looking at Kingslim! Thanks mate!

[@chase141c]

Great video. Your video finalized my decision on which cam go get. I installed it on my car. I love it. A few questions tho. I have it hard wired into my fuse box. But it will not turn off when I turn the car off. I have to manually turn it off. And even then sometimes it turns back on. And sometimes times it will just randomly turn off as tho the screen saver is on. I tap the screen and it comes back on. And sometimes the time will randomly be an hour off. Any ideas on why it may do theses things. Thanks. One last thing. It will randomly get that yellow recording line on the bottom.........THANKS

[@AlexAutoFun]

Glad to hear it helped Chase! Regarding the hardwire, I used the Vantop Kit VH9 to connect mine, not sure if you are using this kit? One thing that happens often is switching the power wires, the constant wire (yellow) needs to go to a source of power that is always on and the switched wire (Red) wire needs to go to a source that only has power when the car is on. I would double check with a voltmeter if they are connected to the right fuses as this will confuse the camera and may act strange somewhat like what you are describing. Also double check for a solid connection, it sounds like there may also be a possibility of a intermittent connection, some times the tap a fuses are too short and barely make contact. Hope this helps and please let us know what you find bud!

[@chase141c]

Thank you!!!!! I didn’t use the kit. I had it professionally installed. I didn’t use the kit. So I think they just cut the cigarette lighter plug off. Would the kit make a difference????? I will look into it. Thanks again!!!!

[@JB-ro7kq]

@@chase141c hi Chase, where do you go to get it professionally installed? A local mechanic?

[@deerock8545]

I had a nexar dash cam... Theives broke my window and stole my camera... It stuck out and was noticeable.. This is discreet and the quality is top notch I recommend this to anyone over any camera out right now... If they get a app for it and a cloud like nexar they will rule the market

[@AlexAutoFun]

Oh wow man that sucks but yes I think your right the fact that this thing is so stealthy gives it a huge advantage!

[@dustinkinser3797]

Great reviews!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Dustin! much appreciated!

[@driversteve9345]

I already have the smaller older version of this one, the 2.5k one, and all my passengers LOVE IT!!! I could sell them out of my car like hot cakes in the morning easily for like $200! LoL! Maybe I should?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi DriveSteve! I know what your saying I get the same reaction from the folks who ridden on my corolla, they think is stock and they all want one LOL

[@gnmnvv]

Your video is so informative!!! Learning more with every video :) I'm on the brink of purchasing this. I have a question though. My concern is with the recording when the engine is off and my car is parked somewhere. Lots of car break-ins in my city. Will the cameras continuously record if I go with the hardwire route because of the constant power source? Or is it one of those motion sensor or impact sensor type cameras? I'm hoping to buy a product that has motion sensors that can record if someone is walking past my car without necessarily touching it (to record suspicious activity). I'd really appreciate a response! Thanks again for the great video~

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi viviannos! this one only has impact sensor, however if you want to capture with motion this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXWYcniYh5WZgqs has probably the best parking mode I seen yet out of the dashcams I have tested, take a look and hope this helps!

[@mariusdiaconescu5096]

Thanks for the explanations. You convinced me! I have to buy this camera! 😉✌️💯

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Marius!

[@Ricovette]

Thanks for this upload Alex... Thumbs up and a sub from me... Stay safe... Rico

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Ricovette! and thank you for the sub I really appreciate that my friend!

[@denniseudela411]

No gimmick at all! This is really a must for safety and everything else. A real mirror with it's obvious limitations can still act as back up when something goes wrong with the lighter outlet.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Dennis! yeah I think thats the reason I like that its acts like a regular mirror when the screen is off, definitely a good back up if the lighter outlet fails. It does have the drawback of glare on the screen but small compromise for being able to act as normal mirror as back up. Greetings from California! and thanks for watching bud!

[@denniseudela411]

@@AlexAutoFun I hear yah! From VA with ❤. Thanks for posting!

[@Powersvibes]

Nice review!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!

[@iboremytherapist]

@@AlexAutoFun hi. great video. is the rear facing camera supposed to be a mirror image? the license plates of the other cars are mirrored

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@iboremytherapist Thanks! and good observation! I noticed that too after installing it, the image is mirrored just a like a normal mirror, this at first I thought it was a little strange as why they went out of their way to flip the image. Then I realized that this is likely because some emergency vehicles like police/fire department/ambulance sometimes have letters in the front that identifies them and those letters are mirrored so when they are seen by our rear mirror the letters can be read. I image this is the reason this LCD mirror simulates the real mirror, safety and probably legal purposes, hopes this helps bud!

[@lazerrred]

Hi Alex, I watched your video for the Vantop 612 set up menu and it was a great help to me, so had to check out some of your other content. All looks great and I subbed. 👍. That said in the other vid I mentioned the discrepancy in the real life view of a real mirror and the camera where the standard mirror shows following vehicles much closer, (true distance) and the Vantop shows it as much farther out. I even noticed the difference in this video of the car behind you the mirror showed much closer than the camera. Oh, and ironically, my install is identical to yours with the rear camera @ top of the hatch except my vehicle is a Nissan Xterra. BTW, I mounted my GPS with thicker double sided tape to the back of the mirror, and it works just great on a clear day. I have gotten used to the discrepancy in distance, but I’ve yet to get the voice commands to work. And yes it is set to ON. 😉🥴😁

[@AlexAutoFun]

Awesome! thanks for the sub I really appreciate that. I got a lot of cool content coming and plenty of new dashcams that I'm looking at for review and hopefully I can help you guys pick the best ones out there!

[@lazerrred]

@@AlexAutoFun YaY. 😃 My voice commands do work! I think it was not picking up my Southern accent, lol. Maybe it auto learns, or I’m articulating my words better. Thanks & have a great Easter.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@lazerrred Awesome! that is great to hear! yeah I have a strong accent too, either I adjusted to make it understand me or the camera auto learned LOL Greetings from California!

[@jamesrankin9833]

Good stuff!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks for watching James!

[@ScottALanter]

Very impressive! And, an excellent review, too. Thank you.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thank you kindly Scott I appreciate that!

[@spll3906]

I really like the idea of it going on the mirror just looking for a good one to switch to. Wish manufactures would put them in the car from factory.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Spl L! yeah it hard to go back to a regular mirror after using one of this ones. I did notice the higher end trims of Toyota and Lexus offer them as an option from the factory (the new C8 corvette does also) so I imagine overt time it will trickle down to the rest of their line up, or so I hope!

[@ajw4life11]

Just ordered one love it thanks for your review

[@AlexAutoFun]

Awesome! its definitely a cool upgrade, glad to hear it helped and thank you for watching aj wareham!

[@ashwaqdandehbar4436]

Hi, how much is it?

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@ashwaqdandehbar4436 Hi Ashwaq! take a look here amzn.to/3jWdBGS the price changes every once in a while and sometimes they also have discount coupons available..

[@drevildruid]

I bought this mirror based upon your review. It works really well and the night vision is great. However due to the high heat environment of Arizona I have found (much to my disappointment) that the mirror often malfunctions when the car has sat in the sun for just a few minutes. I even use a heat reflector in the windshield to no avail. I have to disconnect the mirror and place it in front of the AC vents to cool it off if I want to use it. It's rather annoying to have to do this at every startup.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Morgan! Wow you know I heard the sun can be pretty brutal down in Arizona, last time I visited I remember my car's AC was struggling to keep up. Hopefully once the temperatures come down it won't give you as much trouble but in the meantime try running it with the display off and at 2K max resolution (I run mine at 2K) this may not fix the issue but may help keep temperatures down. If I do run into other dashcams that can perform in extreme weather temperatures I will let you know bud!

[@mohammadheneiti1869]

Awesome 👌video 📹👏. But can the back camera be built outside of the car 🚗 🤔 ??

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Mohammad! and yes regarding the rear camera it is waterproof and can be installed outside the car (people typically put it by the rear license plate) Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@davidwood7170]

Update, I gave up on Vantop Mirror cams. I have just went thru the 2nd replacement. same issue, the USB mini power port at the top of the unit warped in the summer heat. Resulting in no power to the unit. It is an issue they have not fixed. Went with a WolfBox unit and well see how it holds up... The G910 Wolfbox unit has a USB-C power port and Caps as opposed to lithium batteries

[@AlexAutoFun]

Yep same here David, and I just had another one failed, different brand but same issue here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYK9n5hrm9iKrZI I'm also now running a Wolfbox now, so far no issues but will update this comment if something changes. And congrats on your new G910 (I haven't tried that model but I may need to add to my list of dash cams to review, list is getting longer by the day! LOL) Cheers!

[@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579]

Great info and review. I'll be getting one for my minivan soon.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks David! Yep specially on Trucks and Minivans that's where it makes a huge difference, the visibility on the normal mirror is very limited sometimes, I'm sure you will like it!

[@lailaninoble5324]

I really appreciate that you showed hide the wires but what does it look like when you plug it into the cigarette lighter. Does it dangle straight down? Can you add that to your video?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Lailani! ahh yes good question, this would depend on the location of you cigarette lighter plug on your car. On my car the plug is inside the middle arm rest compartment, so you can't see the adapter since it's hidden inside the arm rest of the car. There are also two other ways this can be connected to the car, one is using this kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3bOnaBvi5urj6c and the other is using a hardwire kit as shown here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmTEZKpsetmtjtE Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@Jahalang82]

Wow the resolution on that mirror cam is really good. Since this video is already 7months old, I will probably wait till the next model comes up and grab one.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Jajalang82! Yeah it's really impressive specially in real life. And ahh the proverbial will wait for the next model, yep technology changes so fast! The good thing I noticed since I been toying with dashcams is that they don't move as fast as cell phones do. The last big jump I saw was going to 2K a few years ago and then just recently to 4K. So it say about 2-3 years between generations is probably a good estimate. But if I do see something come out that's the next level up I will definitely let you know bud!

[@Jahalang82]

@@AlexAutoFun I really liked suggested idea where the maker has the GPS unit built inside the mirror instead of having it as an extra wire. If a new unit does come out and that feature isnt implemented then the old model will be discounted.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@Jahalang82 Yeah I agree, I really think integrating the GPS antenna is the way to go. I'm assuming reception maybe affected if the mirror too far side the car since GPS needs a clear line of sight to the sky (but I would imagine for most vehicles the mirror is close enough to the windshield) but they can probably do flip out antenna or something similar that will help to simplify the installation further.

[@arvindverma6067]

Nice presentation. Thumbs up but would have been really great seeing more about the reverse views for tight reverse parking situations.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thank you Arvind! Ahh that's actually a good idea, I'm working on a follow up video regarding the ownership experience after one year (I still love it lol) I'll see if I can add some video of reversing in tight parking. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@nick9463]

Awesome pleasant and informative video. Thank you!

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Nick! glad to hear it helped and thank you for watching bud!

[@ephraimcamacho9600]

Nice product!! Going to order mine soon.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Ephraim! yeah I can't go back to a regular mirror after upgrading LOL I do have more mirror dashcam reviews on my channel under the playlist "dashcams" if you like to compare video quality and features. Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!

[@dh-no2ke]

I have an earlier version and a couple of observations about mirror dash cam,s, at least pertaining to my version.. First when driving it is different when looking at mirror, since it is not a reflection, you need to refocus your eyes since your are looking at an image. This takes a little getting use to. Second, at least my version, traffic behind you looks further away then it actually is. So you need to be aware the distance a car is behind you looks deceptively further away then it actually is. You get a truer sense of distance when looking a a mirror then the image on the dash cam. I wish there was a zoom feature so I could adjust the image so it represents the distance more accurately. However, over all it is a quality unit and I am quite pleased with it.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi d h! yeah I think that good way to describe it, it definitely different than the standard mirror. I do really like the idea of being able to zoom because I like the wider view so I can see more behind me but I do know some people would like to be able to zoom in reducing the view more similar to a regular mirror. That may be an easy add via firmware. We'll see! thanks for watching bud!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi d h! someone finally made the dash cam with your zoom feature idea to simulate a glass mirror! I remember you asked about this here is that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5rNYWWLr7aKhZI Cheers!

[@VirgoKetu]

Thanks for your review... I tried installing on Honda pilot.. but ended up into a issue. The double sided tape sucks which comes for rear camera... I am trying to put on the same place where you have installed it in the video.. did you use any special double sided tape or vantop tape only?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Mukul! Yes I installed it inside using the included double sided tape but I have learned a couple tricks to get the tapes to best adhere. I clean both the bracket and the surface I'm sticking it to with alcohol. I apply it on a warm day or I apply some heat to the tape and surface I'm sticking it too with a hair dryer to get the glue to activate better, and finally after sticking the camera I hold it against the surface with some force for about 30 seconds to help it bond, hope this helps bud!

[@ddemier]

Excellent review. By default how do you change it so when you satrt up it defaults to the rear camera not the front.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thank you Dustin! ah yes that should be the Stream Media option. You can see that here and the rest of my recommended settings for this dash cam kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWKQhnSKr9CDipI Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@ddemier]

@@AlexAutoFun my clock cannot stay accurate in mirror cam any tips on how to fix a inacurate clock?

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@ddemier Hi Dustin! sounds like the Time Zone needs to be set to your location (the GPS is moving automatically adjusting the time to the time zone selected even if you manually adjust it) You can see the time zone adjustment on the video I linked earlier. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@sht4brains856]

Nice review. Just got one and had it hardwired. Does it drain my battery when the car is not running if I have Parking Guard on

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Sh*t4brains! If it was hardwired with a hardwire kit that supports low voltage cut off, then it won't drain the battery as the kit turns off when the battery level gets too low. Some kits don't offer that option, here is the kit I used for it amzn.to/37dv3kP Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!

[@sht4brains856]

This thing is way cool. I went and got a potable battery pack to keep it running at all time. Is there a way zoom in? Thing are a lot closer than they appear

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@sht4brains856 Nice! yeah some folks do run theirs on a battery pack, please let us know if it's a big hassle to charge it often or if you think it's worth it. Regarding Zoom, there is no zoom in or zoom out option on any of the mirror dash cams I have tested so far, but I do think that is a good idea, maybe someone will add that function in the future if enough people request it you know...

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi bud! Found one that does have the Zoom Feature! here you go bud kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJKtfpSXq5x5mLc

[@432wheels]

I purchased and had it installed today. So far its great. The voice commands aren’t in the user manual. Do you have a list of voice commands that are possible? FYI the rear camera is only 2K when you use 2K on the front. The other option is 4K front, 1080p rear

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Greg! you can see all the commands on this other video I made where I cover all the menu options here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWKQhnSKr9CDipI Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!

[@leslarson2642]

Good review. I like the rear camera placement in the upper part of the rear window. The only location that may have some advantage may be the bottom of the upper spoiler on a hatch. I do not have a good plan for routing the wire to that location, tho.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Les! Ah yes here is my install video kzbin.info/www/bejne/amW6iYFugq5pbNE showing both the process for mounting the rear camera in the inside of the car and mounted outside of the car. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@leslarson2642]

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks. I am still looking for a video installing the camera on the deflector on a hatch. Expecting I may need to remove the spoiler to add the camera to the bottom of the spoiler.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@leslarson2642 You're welcome Les! Ah I got you, you are looking to install it on the outside, depending on the car some trim may or may not need to be removed. While outside mounting does provide the clearest image (specially if you have window tint) it also has the disadvantage that the camera can get dirty/wet very quickly degrading the image and constantly cleaning the camera (when washing the car) can also induce scratches on the lens which again will affect image over time. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@leslarson2642]

@@AlexAutoFun thanks again. I may try the interior install. It may work in this case. The car is an Ioniq 5, which for whatever reason understood by no one, does not have a rear window washer/wiper. Personally I think this is a safety issue.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@leslarson2642 You're welcome Les! oh man I love the Ioniq 5, very cool car imo, but that is interesting I didn't know its missing a rear wiper, yeah that is was very strange desing decision...

[@Zalagar619]

I finally got around to installing my H612T. I ran the wires for the rear cam to the back of my truck and just temporarily ran the power wire not hidden to test it out. I had to order the Hardwire Kit for mine because my cigarette lighter plug stays powered 24/7 even when the keys off. It should come in tomorrow. Just a heads up for anyone wanting to mount the Rear Camera to their license plate, On Amazon search up "Rearview camera license plate bracket" and you'll find the one that has the 2 brackets in the middle, it was $11. It worked perfectly. As soon as I get the Hardwire kit installed, then I'm going to actually test it out and get it all adjusted perfectly. I'm also going to pick up a new rearview mirror to put this on, Mines 11.5 inches and since this is offset because of the front camera, I have like over 1.5 inches sticking out the right side of the display. I'm looking forward to actually being able to test mine and use it. Thanks for this review.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Awesome! Congrats Dustin! you won't be disappointed, I really like me so far! and thanks for sharing the bracket link!

[@kjd2476]

Hi can you send me the link for the bracket ? I'm looking to do the same thing . Thanks in advance !

[@Zalagar619]

@@kjd2476 link is right above your comment

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@kjd2476 Hi KJD, here is the link amzn.to/397KAVr​

[@kjd2476]

Thanks and this would work with the cam shown in the video ?

[@jamesj.litteriojr.433]

Awesome review Alex. Is it just me or does anyone else think these front and rear cameras should be standard and mandatory on all new vehicles without jacking the price of the vehicle up. They say they want us to be and want to keep us safe but no one has does this yet except Tesla...And a lot people can't afford a $35,000 car. Or want electric. Are You Listening Automakers?!!!!! It ain't Rocket Science...It's Common Sense!!!!!!!!!!!! Just my personal opinion!!!!!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thank you James! and yes I hope we see more of this features standard on new cars...

[@SAkash-hj1jl]

Nicely done review ! Thanks for your efforts. Which brand/model would you recommend for good night-vision rear camera for pitch black conditions? Thanks.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks S. Akash! ah yes regarding night vision, so far we only seen true night vision (infrared) on inside cabin cameras like this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqLHnK2Yl71_fZY However there is a device (video coming on it as well) that has real night vision, it's a heads up display, I have not tested the night vision add on yet but it claims it will let you see in complete darkness here is my video on that HUD kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7QkJiwZ8ZrpZY Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@SAkash-hj1jl]

@@AlexAutoFun Thank you !

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@SAkash-hj1jl You're welcome!

[@vlads.9972]

Very well put together video, thank you. Have you had any issues with overheating or anything like that? 4k recording can put a toll on any device. I'm thinking should I just get the h612?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Vlad! Thanks! ah yes regarding 4K recording, yep it generates lots of heat, you can feel the mirror feels hot, reminds of my GoPro when I record on 4K. I think if you have no need for 4K the H612 should be more than enough. That being said what most people do if you are looking for the highest possible quality, we run the H612T but at 2K resolution. For some reason It seems to have an edge over the H612 for clarity, small though, so I would go for the H612T if price is not an issue or H612 if you don't need that extra fine detail. Hope this helps bud!

[@woolno2000]

This sure beats what I have installed now! Thank you!

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Ken and thank you for watching!

[@woolno2000]

@@AlexAutoFun Does anyone know if the GPS antenna is tough enough for an outside installation? Looking for the best spot for my 2011 F150.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@woolno2000 Hi Ken! no I wouldn't recommend mouting it outside, it's not water proof would probably not last long. I'll check to see if I can find a waterproof one, if I do I will let you know bud, if it helps I just placed mine on the dash, you can see it on the dashcam footage towards the lower passenger side..

[@woolno2000]

And now for the rest of the story, as Paul Harvey would say. The system is now installed and working very well. Almost too well, in fact. My great grand daughter was riding in the back seat with us, and heard me give the command "Turn off screen", the unit said "ok" and turned off the screen. My great grand daughter says loudly from the back seat, "Turn on screen", and sure enough, it turned on. That little game went on the rest of the trip.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@woolno2000 LOL!!! thanks for sharing that story Ken it brought a smile to my face :)

[@jeffstorm]

Nice little video, I'm doing the Hard wire kit, I don't like the plug in lighter adapter. Large mirrors are a little bit of an issue. I have a Ram Truck with Uconnect and the mirror has the microphones so it is as thick as it is wide. I still got it on but it was a pain. However, the ease of access to the fuse block in the Ram makes the Hard wired a natural choice. Again Alex, I liked the Video.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thank you Jeff! Yeah it noticed specially on newer cars how large the mirrors are getting, glad to hear it still worked for you and you had no trouble hardwire wiring. I can't go back to a regular mirror after using this LCD huge difference, thanks for watching bud!

[@rrrrrafaell]

That’s a really good review. I purchased and bout to return to wolf box camera, the glare and also the bad lightning at night is something that really turned me down (the car’s headlights made everything look like a big ball of light). Would you recommend that one for night too?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Just Raph! Ahh that is actually very common with mirror dash cams (which are my favorite type but definitely not for everybody because of this characteristics) I recommend taking a look at the night footage in my mirror dashcam reviews on my channel under the playlist "dashcams" to compare video quality so can see if any of them look better than the current one your are trying before you order the next one. For glare I typically aim my mirror dash cam down towards the seats and some mirror dash cams do come with a glare reducer film that also seems to help (however both solutions assume you will use the LCD panel on all the time, not as a regular mirror). Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@GlitterKicks]

Thank you for your review! Do you know if it records while the car is parked and off, like a security camera? If not, ist there a similar model that does?

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Excellere! regarding recording when parked, yes it support parking monitoring but on most dashcams this means that it will only record after it senses an impact. If you want to record before the impact happened here is one that can do that kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXWYcniYh5WZgqs and if you want it to record continuously like a security camera then this one will do that kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWa6aYugoLGKhtU Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@chinaman925]

Hello great video! I have a question, so is the mirror not recording 24/7? Also how does the memory card work in terms of overwriting?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thank you Andrew! regarding recording, not this dash cam does not record 24/7 (most dash cam do not as it would drain the car battery) Dash cams and most security cameras record in what we call loop recording which means it records until the memory card is full, at that point the older recordings are overwritten (I have a video coming up explaining loop recording in detail) Stay tuned and hope this helps bud!

[@chinaman925]

@@AlexAutoFun Great! Thank you for the reply. I just bought the H612L 4k mirror and wanted to watch some videos before installing. The issue it I have my Bluetooth audio player connected to my cigarette lighter and really don’t want to move it. Do you have any ideas/videos/recommendations on hard wiring the mirror in? Would it be fairly straightforward? Thanks again

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@chinaman925 Ah yes here is my video for the hardwire kit kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXLElZKAdpyesJo and this my video on the actual installation kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vTamiEl7Ofo68 Hope this helps bud!

[@chinaman925]

@@AlexAutoFun Really appreciate the info! Will the wiring kit you linked work for the H612L 4k mirror? I will give it a go and let you know if I run into any issues!

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@chinaman925 You're welcome Andrew! yes either one of this two kits will work kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqipdmRsfcidodE or this kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXLElZKAdpyesJo

[@jawsparkyfourfive]

Excellent video, very informative, TY

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thank you David! Glad to hear it helped!

[@mrmatos9926]

Hi love your video. Have a question... is this dash cam anti glare or video have head light flection

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thank you MR MATOS! Yes there is some reflection or glare, it's not too bad but here are two others with less reflection, this one has a different finish more dark instead of silver mirror kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6u7o4KrgsuipsU or this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/mofGl3mMgaiLmLs which comes with antiglare protector to reduce glare. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@raphaevans]

Hi, really nice review, thanks. I wonder if I can install this and use it wirelessly. Maybe only charging it whenever I want to. Thanks in advance for your response.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Raphael! Ah regarding using it wirelessly, no they don't have a rechargeable version yet. If you want to hide all wires the best way to do so would be with the hardwire kit (which also enables parking monitoring) here is a video I did on that kit kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqipdmRsfcidodE The other way I heard people run it if they don't want to hard wire or use the cigarette lighter plug is with a battery power bank, however, I have not tried to run mine this way, so I can't tell you how long it will run for or how good it will work. Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!

[@slimperry6377]

I love it

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Slim Perry! here is my follow up video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWKQhnSKr9CDipI showing the best settings for this dash cam. Hope this helps, Cheers!

[@hot2warm]

If they have a 3 channel version with in cabin camera, I'm all in for this

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Hot2Warm! you are in luck my friend! there is one that supports 3 cameras take a look here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mofGl3mMgaiLmLs all other mirror dashcams that I have test only support 2. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@hot2warm]

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks for the heads-up on that. I was hoping for this particular product with the voice activation, but I guess that's too much to ask. Maybe they will take that next logical step shortly.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@hot2warm Yep! I think so too, I also imagine that will be the next step!

[@tazmaniandiva7762]

Great video! I have watched a few of your reviews and I was wondering if there is one that has 3 cam views with voice control and bluetooth for gps navigation also rear park assist? I want all the bells and whistles😊

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Tazmanian Diva! and thank you. Regarding your question, unfortunately none of the Mirror Dash Cams I have tested so far have Bluetooth functionality. If I run into one that does support this I will let you know! But here is another alternative kzbin.info/www/bejne/mofGl3mMgaiLmLs that does have 3 cam views, GPS and parking assist. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@tazmaniandiva7762]

@@AlexAutoFun thank you for responding and for the link.

[@NickBDesigns]

How is the brightness adjustment of the lcd screen daylight or night? Is the screen super bright or auto adjust? Great video

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Nicolas! for the brightness you can adjust it by sliding your finger up or down on the right side of the screen but I run mine at max all the time, it doesn't bother me at night. Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!

[@NickBDesigns]

@@AlexAutoFun awesome thanks for the help

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@NickBDesigns You're welcome Nicholas!

[@LocPhamAZ]

Hi Alex! Thanks for the nice review. This dash cam is very hard to find. Any thoughts if the HF612L has the same dimensions? I want to buy the direct mount conversion kit and not sure if this will fit.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Loc! I placed a link to the dash cam in the video description. Regarding the HF612L I have not tested that one so I'm not sure what dimensions it has (may have to add to the list of dash cams to test) In the mean time here are some great alternatives that are newer than the H612T, this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4S1hGmajc5ra68 or this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmOWlaKGfLKobpI both can be converted to direct fit, the G840H is easier to convert but the T27 can also be converted with a few more steps. Hope this helps and cheers!

[@kathleeny899]

Very informative, thank you! Do you find using the rearview cam easier for blindspots and knowing when to switch lanes with cars behind you? I am having trouble with that and wondering if it would help. Thank you!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Kathleen! glad to hear it was helpful! but yes to answer your question it does help with with blind spots, whenever I hop on to another car without an LCD mirror it feels super limiting, hard to go back to a regular mirror after the LCD one. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@ebee2934]

When switching lanes you need a wider angle mirror on your outside mirrors. They stick onto your existing mirror and all auto parts stores have them. They eliminate blind spots of cars next to you and you can even tell how close you are to the curb when parking, so no scuffing your rims! Enjoy!

[@johnkalas4955]

Do you know if this has an internal battery that will allow any recording without using a hardwire kit (thinking of while the car is off and in parking mode)? I have seen some reviews that say it does, but others say it does not. I have seen reviews that say the hardwire kits sometimes drain your car battery b/c they don't always detect the voltage drop correctly, so I'm considering having this one installed w/ the cigarette lighter adapter only, but didnt know what I would be missing if anything by going that route. Also thinking of having it installed without tapping into the reverse lights if it's easy enough to show reverse manually. Thank you for the awesome reviews!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thank you John! Regarding parking mode, yes it does have a built in battery which should be enough to capture a few incidents but to get the best performance from parking mode a hardwire kit is always recommended. Now be careful when selecting a hardwire kit, some only offer overcurrent protection and no low voltage cut off. And some more advanced one offer both and also the ability to select at what voltage level it should cut off at (reviews on this ones coming). About the reversing lines, yeah I didn't connect mines but the only way to get the lines to come up is by connecting the extra wire. I really hope we will see a dashcam in the future where you can bring up the lines manually for the folks that want them you know. Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!

[@drevildruid]

Looks like the Metro Phoenix area (where I'm from). I have the VanTop H610 10" 2.5k model.

[@vladvovchuk1555]

Thanks for a great review :) If i got it correctly , when sliding down the front camera .it can be used as a parking camera as well as a dash cam ?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Vlad! thank you! yep you can use it as both a parking camera and a dashcam, I had mine for over a year now and I can't go back to a regular mirror now lol

[@vladvovchuk1555]

@@AlexAutoFun Thank you for such quick reply ! My new Mazda CX30 does not have parking sensors or camera in front . I thought buying a parking camera will be a nice solution by making parking easier. A dash cam is something i add automaticly after buying a car . If this mirror can do it all , it's a perfect solution for me . I'm not sure i need the rear camera though.

[@scrumhalforegon]

Great video, very helpful! I had a question: what's the gauge of the red trigger wire? I just need to make sure I have the right butt connectors available to finish up my wiring. Thanks!

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks Crazy Horse! regarding the red trigger wire, it's not marked but if I had to eyeball the gauge, I would say it looks like a 22awg or possibly 24awg..

[@scrumhalforegon]

@@AlexAutoFun Thank you sir!

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@scrumhalforegon You're welcome!

[@zahariafelix]

Hi. The camera on your Amazon link is not available anymore. Do you know from were else I can can buy the Vantoph612T dash cam? Very nice an comprehensive review. Thanks for your answer.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Felix, thank you! regarding your question, the link will only work for the countries that Vantop is selling at currently, if you get the not available item notice it means that Amazon is not selling the dashcam there. Try going to Vantop's website directly to see if they will ship to UK. Hope this helps!

[@zahariafelix]

@@AlexAutoFun Hi. Thank you for your reply. I will try their site directly. Keep up the great reviews 👍

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@zahariafelix You're welcome Felix!

[@sajidkalim2554]

Hi, thanks for nice detail video, kindly let us which is latest model of vantop .

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Sajid! and you're welcome! also yes this is the latest Vantop model the H612T. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@sajidkalim2554]

@@AlexAutoFun thanks

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@sajidkalim2554 You're welcome!

[@JohnDoe-jv2we]

I love this camera. It is the absolute best. I just wish I didnt have to use the cigarette lighter charger to charge it. I do not want any wires to be seen. How do I hardwire it to my car? I want to make sure I get the right kit if there is one. Thanks in advance.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi John! yes this has been one of my favorites. Here is the video I did on the hardwire kit kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmTEZKpsetmtjtE hope this helps buddy!

[@synaptik111]

Great review! Does the backup cam include collision avoidance/proximity indication graphics when the car is put in reverse?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks synaptik111 ! ahh yes regarding back up proximity indicators there is an extra wire included that when connected to the reversing tail lights of the car, it enables the reversing guidelines. Since I already have reversing lines on my car from factory, I didn't connect mines. Hope this helps and thanks for watching bud!

[@synaptik111]

Cool - Thanks for the follow-up info @@AlexAutoFun

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@synaptik111 You’re welcome!

[@usatravler1]

I have a similar one with all the same features. It's nice but there is an annoying glare during the day making it hard to see. The rear cam is fantastic.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi usa travler! Yeah the reflectiveness of the screen can take some time getting used to. What I did with mine is that is slightly aimed down so what reflects is the rear seats instead of the rear windows of the car, this helped cut glare tremendously. I recently added window tint to my side windows and it seem to help decrease glare even further. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@ckndude]

They should make it where there's option to store the SD card hidden in your truck or something so that if someone steals your device the video is still safe. there's options for LTE cell signal where you save to cloud but you have to pay monthly service.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Mike! that would be a really cool addition, specially because as you pointed out the LTE ones need a monthly service, and I can't stand paying for subscriptions. Hopefully we will see that option on future models!

[@danielbanatkiewicz9146]

Great video, does an sd card need to be inserted in order for it to work? For example if i just wanted the back camera capabilities without wanting to record and save any videos can i just use it without an sd card?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Daniel! It will work however it will display a pop up alerting you that the card is missing. You could install a very small card like this one for about $7 amzn.to/3sG4xdB to get rid of the popup, in addition you could also stop the recording at point in time. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@yakuzaronin7090]

Something worth mentioning, maybe i have a weird shaped rear view mirror (2008 lexus es350) but the camera runs into the rear view mirror so you have to shift it to the left so that it sits flat. Kind of skews things for using it like a regular mirror and kind of looks sloppy being offset. I might return for next size larger if available, but if you're measuring your rear view mirror and comparing against this model's length...dont forget about the physical camera location...

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi Yakuza Ronin (awesome screen name btw) glad you pointed that out, I have a couple cars I have tested on and haven't ran into that but I can totally see it happening, while the LCD mirror is a good size, an even larger size would be great for odd shape or overly large sized ones..

[@yakuzaronin7090]

@@AlexAutoFun overall i'm happy with it. thanks for the excellent video review!

[@ctsfiddler]

i'm getting one, great review.

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thank you Tom! yeah I can't go back to a regular now after going to an LCD one LOL

[@Queen_Nefertari]

Thanks for sharing. It was not just clear for me how did you connect it to make it turn on and off. Where did you plug it?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi PiNaY _Nurse! it is simply plugged into my cigarette lighter plug. However it can also be hard wired to the car if you do not want to tie up your cigarette adapter plug. Here is my video on the hard wire kit kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmTEZKpsetmtjtE if you want to see what it looks like. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@Queen_Nefertari]

@@AlexAutoFun Thanks for more info.

[@AlexAutoFun]

@@Queen_Nefertari You're welcome!

[@JohnSmith-qo5ql]

As far as I know this mirror can be set in 2 different modes. 4K front + 1080p rear, or 2k front+2k rear. In your review you said that back cam is 2k. Question, your video from the back cam was from 1080p mode or 2k?

[@AlexAutoFun]

Hi John, your are correct on the camera's settings, the video shown of the rear was 1080p, it will be clearer if set to 2k+2k, which is my favorite setting so far, hope that helps bud and thanks for watching!

[@robbabcock_]

Great looking cam!

[@AlexAutoFun]

It sure is! I'm always getting asked about it, most people think it came with the car! LOL

[@dhdamian67]

Thank you for the review, can you give an update how the camera is working till now?

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Daniel! Yes good question, the dash cam is still working great! I have it hardwired using the Vantop Kit if that helps, I heard the ones shipping out got the newer firmware, I'm not sure what it adds but I'm still on the original firmware it came with, haven't seen a reason to mess with it lol

[@davidnclearlaketx]

Great info! Thank you! 👍😁🇺🇲

[@AlexAutoFun]

Thanks davidnclearlaketx I appreciate that!

[@tomsmith3047]

great review, thanks

[@AlexAutoFun]

You're welcome Tom! and thank you for watching bud!