Garmin 47 Dash Cam Review

Quick overview and review of the Garmin 47 Dash Cam.
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[@P5YCHO1192]

So refreshing not to get my eyes attacked by flashy logos & shitty music. Just straight up factual information. Exactly how any unboxing/review video should be. Thanks!

[@knoodlez]

Thanks man! Appreciate the feedback

[@mjbreese]

YES YES this exactly!!! The second the shitty music starts, I'm off to find a different video.

[@orcherdelgado6807]

thanks for the review

[@knoodlez]

Thank you for watching!

[@naturallyaspirated8893]

I wish more reviews were direct and to the point like this one. Great job!

[@knoodlez]

Thanks! I always hate looking up product reviews and finding 15-20-minute videos. I was trying to go for simple and quick. Appreciate your feedback!

[@czarusia5437]

totally agree, I got mine a few weeks ago and i learned more than what I already knew. props

[@czarusia5437]

@@knoodlez any other tips or tricks about this cam ? I have this one do you think I should get the same one for my rear window or maybe get a cheaper mini? I drive a truck so my field of view is great, im not sure if the mini is 180 degree viewing

[@knoodlez]

@@czarusia5437 Hi Quinn - In my opinion, this would work as a rear-facing cam as well but it may be beneficial to look at the mini or something with a little bit wider viewing angle. Let me know what you go with and how it works out!

[@kevinleet3413]

Excellent video! You provided more useful information in 3:38 than some others do in 15 minutes. Well done!

[@knoodlez]

Thanks for watching!

[@thedarkestowl4224]

If this is how you do all of your reviews, you need to start 'teaching classes to the masses.' No stupid flair, no annoying music, to the point and no bullshit. Thank you for saving us so much time!

[@knoodlez]

Thank you!

[@thedarkestowl4224]

@@knoodlez noooooo. Thank YOU!

[@IsaacMorgan1873]

You sir, are a great review maker. Thank you. Getting the camera now.

[@knoodlez]

Thanks Blake!

[@mihirharshe9319]

Awesome review! 10/10 for no BS review

[@sarahboswell5467]

I just got the 47. Thank you for this video! Very helpful

[@joerocha510]

I should have watched this video I fucked up. Thanks for the info bro

[@smallbizok]

I have two cousins who purchased this item so i thought i would but first wanted to see what i just saw in this video - i've used garmin products (GPS) for years primarily solo wilderness hunting. It could be said it saved my life and/or serious injury once.

[@TheMachomaniac]

Had it for a month now. Didn't know it had features like telling you when you are veering onto the shoulder, when stopped at a light and cars start pulling away in front of you, or when you are to close to the car ahead of you. Each one gives a different sound affect. No complaints. I feel like I upgraded my 2014 Ram to a smart car.

[@misrble]

can i disable that

[@TheMachomaniac]

@@misrble I have no idea because disabling the alerts hasn't crossed my mind and the noises don't bother me.

[@juansebastianrubiano2818]

What about video quality, can you see car plates?

[@johnsmall5901]

Thank you for showing the initial mounting and the removal which leaves behind---surprise, surprise--the steel plate which was pre-installed in the mounting base. The user manual is silent on the inclusion of the second plate and doesn't tell you that the first plate is just magnetically, and not permanently, stuck inside the mounting base.

[@knoodlez]

Really happy to hear it helped!

[@PierreMetro]

Thank you for this quick and efficient video. Have a great day

[@knoodlez]

Thanks for watching!

[@asvied]

This is a great, direct to the point review. Not exactly what I was looking for with this model, but I appreciate this kind of video.

[@knoodlez]

Thank you for watching!

[@russ5756]

Wow, that first footage was Mill Ave Bridge lol

[@coachrobwille4176]

Good job. Will this record the whole trip without looping and recording over ? I want to get a big memory card and record my entire trip that could be several hours. Thsnks

[@wb2194]

I plug mine into the back of the rear view mirror. I purchased an adapter from Dongle Technologies that adds a USB powered from the mirror. I didn't have to run wires and the connection is less conspicuous.

[@knoodlez]

That’s an awesome suggestion! I ended up hardwiring mine but probably would’ve gone your route had I known about it. Appreciate the comment.

[@FallahukNews]

@@knoodlez Could you do a video of how you hard wired it? Thanks!!

[@knoodlez]

@@FallahukNews I’ll see if I can reverse-install it then redo it for a video; thanks for the suggestion!

[@caseypq]

awesome review ! look forward to seeing more !

[@jackmehoffer1037]

Why can’t they make a battery only dash cam that turns on with movement. Blink has a camera that runs for 2 yrs on lithium AA Battery’s. You would think they could make a camera that rims 3 months at least.

[@vikingjoebloggs3887]

This is all I wanted to see and hear. Great, quick, to the point review. Cheers mate

[@knoodlez]

Appreciate it!

[@elbrujomaya]

why spend 100 dollars more for a 180 degree camera, if this 140 degree camera is mounted on the mirror it covers the entire windshield from left to right

[@DarrinR.-pq8md]

Always call out the other vehicles license plate numbers because sometimes license plates are unreadable on video.

[@gta5mods798]

Great video I just have one question is the hardwire just so that it’s always on? And if I just use the 12 volt can I just always leave it plugged in all the time? Thanks

[@88Petry]

What's a good camera that uses a suction cup? I drive truck but rotate between multiple trucks. So permanent mounts are not an option.

[@edge2991]

Can I use it without car cable

[@clarksargeant8446]

Answered all my questions, thanks.

[@knoodlez]

Thanks for watching!

[@jackson5116]

Going to install mine now, thanks for the tips!

[@knoodlez]

Good luck, hope you enjoy it! I still have mine and it still works great.

[@thatsnotmyname6591]

Its a piece of shit , had it for less than a month, keeps freezing, app connectivity is awful - super slow app . Returning to best buy today

[@itsmephil2255]

Thanks for the review, just ordered the same dashcam after watching this video👌

[@knoodlez]

Awesome - You won’t be disappointed. I’ve been using it for a few months now and it’s been great.

[@itsmephil2255]

@@knoodlez 👌

[@Richard_K1630]

No help at all. Can't access menu options. Can't sync to my phone.

[@nmp76]

Thanks for the video. Can I leave this in car while parked in hot temperature?

[@knoodlez]

Hi there - I live in Tempe, AZ and have not had any issues. I also read an article that previous models were prone to overheating and that they had addressed this in the new models. You shouldn’t have a problem!

[@jusaguy20]

Brilliant and to the point review, just like what others mentioned here! Your voice is pretty good too! Keep doing more reviews please.

[@knoodlez]

Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate the feedback.

[@scottbieber1731]

How many min/hrs does the SD card hold before it records over the old video?

[@trixiepup3079]

This was a fantastic review! I thank you kindly and hope you get lot of traffic to your channel. Kudos for a great job!

[@knoodlez]

Thank you!

[@Truckerbob1]

Nope I like the old one 30s sux great vid tho

[@Fitmintz]

You’re in Tempe that’s awesome

[@abdulazezibrahim4109]

It handles Arizona heat, good nuff for me lol

[@DavidSmith-nm7un]

Can this be used as a rear camera?

[@knoodlez]

Hi David - Rear view out the back window would be ok if you got a long enough power cable to run it through the car, or hardwired it into the rear electronics. That obviously depends on the vehicle’s setup. For a rear-facing interior camera, you probably could use this, however, I would recommend getting one specifically designed for viewing the interior.

[@azdrone233]

Tempe is fun little town

[@knoodlez]

You know it!

[@RakhiKumari-ok4rd]

Absolutely no nonsense video. Straight up. Thank you.

[@knoodlez]

Thank you!

[@hYpYz]

Great, concise review.

[@knoodlez]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@ChuckRowe]

Hey, Tempe, cool! I'm in Peoria. -- I already have a micro usb power source wired to my fuse box. Does this unit use micro USB, or something else? I'd love to use the existing power that's already wired into the cracks and crevices. Thanks.

[@knoodlez]

Awesome! Yep, this is a micro USB connection. That’s how I ended up hardwiring it into my electronics. Good luck with the install!

[@kr7603]

I had the 45 it worked good I got the 46 and it's a piece of shit steer clear

[@kr7603]

I mostly got it because it tracks your speed and it's nice to have when your trying to keep these cops honest out here on these roads

[@davidishere255]

Simple and to the point, great video

[@knoodlez]

Thanks man!

[@niceperson1383]

@@knoodlez Hi sir, can I set up this camera from settings if it can delete the videos by itself?

[@derrickpittinger4444]

If solid snake got a dash cam.... great review.....I'm buying one

[@knoodlez]

Thanks for watching man!

[@Andrew.Walnuts]

Solid review! Very quick and informative! You also might even help me with my next question since I noticed you also live in AZ; how does the adhesive fare in the AZ summer heat?

[@knoodlez]

Thanks! The adhesive definitely held up fine in the heat. I’ve since moved to the east coast and can say that it works well in the cold, too!

[@fromshadowlands]

Where do you live? You have a cool mountain in your city center.

[@knoodlez]

This was filmed in Tempe, AZ!

[@bobpleau]

nice review. does the dash cam have to be plugged in or willit operate on battery power with charging as needed?

[@knoodlez]

Thanks! It does operate off of battery power. I don’t know the battery life but it is chargeable if you want to use it that way.

[@Bens359pete]

I own 45 and 47. One in my semi truck, one in my wife’s car. With everyone looking at their phones while driving and not looking at the road, these dash cams are self defense.

[@Unominious]

Which one do you use in your semi?

[@83Goldy]

Nice man. Following up on your next video about satisfaction. I would like to see how 1080p catch up license plate numbers.

[@knoodlez]

Will do!

[@ivancastillo9731]

Nice review. Concise and straightforward 👍🏽

[@knoodlez]

Thanks!

[@greasyrails2571]

Thanks

[@stephanie_ong]

Very helpful video. Thanks!

[@knoodlez]

Thanks for watching!

[@Samsungkkim]

How to you disable the speed on the recording?

[@knoodlez]

Hi Sam - On the camera, select Settings>Camera>Data Overlay. Then you can uncheck the ‘Speed’ option.

[@ndragon88]

Hows it going if you still have it? Are you able to see the plates if someone did a hit and run? Also wondering if the gps and speed is worth it over just getting the garmin mini. But also concerned about seeing the plates if ever needed too, the price for anything better resolution is a big increase

[@robertrichard7391]

Thank you , good video !!!...

[@knoodlez]

Thanks!

[@JOCRUZ9163]

Nice and straight to the point

[@knoodlez]

Thanks!

[@juanmangasmochas1533]

I hated programming this camera to my IPhone 13 Promax. I DO NOT recommend it for apple users.

[@eightch1980]

I have been very disappointed with this camera. Where are the long videos? I drive for an hour and I only have a 30 second clip? WTF???

[@elbrujomaya]

why spend 100 dollars more for a 180 degree camera, if this 140 degree camera is mounted on the mirror it covers the entire windshield from left to right

[@farnortheastmovement1127]

Thanks for install and review. I'm planning on getting this.

[@knoodlez]

It’s a great camera. Now that I’ve used it for a couple months I would still highly recommend this one.

[@farnortheastmovement1127]

@@knoodlez I have the Mini and it just went

[@knoodlez]

@@farnortheastmovement1127 This one can handle hot temperatures. It’s very solid too.

[@farnortheastmovement1127]

@@knoodlez I bought and installed in my car. My only question is how did you pair to your app because I had difficulties with mine

[@knoodlez]

@@farnortheastmovement1127 I had no issues with pairing while on a wifi network. Did you do this with wifi?

[@camposjuan2049]

Great Video! Straight to the point!

[@knoodlez]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@leslyv7119]

I bought one and notice when I drive the screen on the camera is off just black doesn’t look like it’s on. Does it still record?

[@ZefTillDeath8878]

I feel like you missed a lot of the features, including voice control, which is why I watched this review in the first place.

[@yuriystasiv8724]

Thanks for the review, very helpful!

[@knoodlez]

Thank you for watching!

[@黃書庭-e8w]

1:47 For my garmin 47, it will always pop up the selection of location and language, before it starts recording. How did you set it up so that this selection won't pop up again?

[@jackiew.747]

How is your connection going since you had it. I have one like this one and I have to connect when I'm in the car . I was under the impression that you can view away from the car with the 24hr mode.

[@BlondieSL]

Does Garmin offer a suction cup option when someone doesn't want to stick something to a window?

[@Sidicas]

What about using one for the front and one for the rear?

[@thomhendricks]

wow you should could use a manicure

[@bestjobieverhad9584]

Yea I'm going to purchase this

[@vincentk8684]

Hey great review. I just got one but couldn't find the SD card that they said they included in the box. Do you have any further information on that or did I just not receive one with it

[@knoodlez]

Thanks for watching! I am pretty sure mine was already in the camera when I opened it but I can’t recall 100%.

[@paulguanco7902]

Hi, good day! Does it record whole video you drive on the whole day? Like if you drive 1 or 2hrs? Thanks

[@knoodlez]

Hi Paul - It definitely can. You can put a larger memory card into it and record as much as it can hold. You can also edit quality if you want to record longer videos at lower quality to save space.

[@marclee2747]

Brilliant review man, thanks for taking the time to do this… can I put in a larger sd card ?

[@knoodlez]

Thanks Marc! Yep, you can definitely put a larger SD card in. I did shortly after I made the video. FYI the camera is still going strong after about a year of daily use.

[@enterprise59]

Is the socket the cam is attached too firm enough so the cam doesn't have to be reposition often?

[@knoodlez]

Hi there - Yes, the camera holds solid in the mount.

[@Peter_Riis_DK]

Thanks - nice walk through. The video seems very yellow in tint - especially daytime. Did you do that in "postproduction"?

[@knoodlez]

Nope - Probably just that bright, Arizona sun!

[@Peter_Riis_DK]

@@knoodlez Thanks. 👍

[@TheStryderPrime]

Excellent review !!!

[@knoodlez]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@sanuttans111]

This camera will record any accident while parking ? Or it need any additional cable to do that ?

[@knoodlez]

Hi Sanoop - The camera is recording the whole time the car is on. If you’re talking about the ‘Parking Guard’ feature, this will start the camera up if the car is touched with enough force to trigger the camera’s sensor (it doesn’t take much force for it to activate). So it won’t record the moment before the impact, just the time immediately after. Hope this helps!

[@sanuttans111]

I need to buy Garmin Parking Mode Cable separately or it not necessary?

[@kheacato5075]

@@sanuttans111 no its all built in

[@1gr8oil]

So does this Dash Cam connect to a ANDROID phone?

[@knoodlez]

Hi Wayne - Yes, this connects to an Android phone.

[@1gr8oil]

@@knoodlez Thank you!

[@hasonlavajunk9774]

Does it record sound as well? If it does, is there an option to turn sound off?

[@knoodlez]

Hi Hason - This camera does record sound. You can also turn the audio recording off.

[@azdrone233]

Did you watch the review at all? Less than 40 seconds and you would have known

[@thewishmastur]

Can you view the video footage from the camera itself? In the event of an accident you need to show it to the police so there is no time to take it home and offload the footage to a computer.

[@knoodlez]

Hi there - You can view it all directly on your phone, immediately. You do not need to be on wifi or have service - The camera connects directly to your phone as a wireless network of its own. It’s very easy. Hope this helps!

[@thewishmastur]

@@knoodlez.....we don't have internet plan on our smartphones so we need to make sure we can view the footage and show to the police officers. can you view the footage from an ipad (no internet service)?

[@knoodlez]

@@thewishmastur I am almost positive you can connect wirelessly without internet. It uses a wifi signal without internet. I will check this out myself and report back!

[@azdrone233]

@@thewishmastur WTF. Are you serious?

[@johnsmall5901]

@@thewishmasturThe DC47 connects with my phone via Bluetooth, not wifi. If I turn bt off then the phone app gives me a warning that bt is off and it will not connect. Also, there is a menu setting in the GarminDriveApp which gives your car's bt audio connections priority over the phone app if you choose. That's good if you prioritize car audio over phone connection the dashcam. Of course the dashcam keeps recording to its chip, etc. Just no phone connection and the fancy stuff (e.g., LiveView) that you would normally be able to do on the phone.

[@pioneer7777777]

Is it possible to set up one for a rear view?

[@knoodlez]

Hi there - If you are looking to set it up for the rear view out the back window, it should be OK. If you are looking to film the interior of the vehicle, I would look into a camera designed specifically for interior view.

[@imblch]

Well done video. I tried watching a DYI guy with a Dutch accent do this install and I nearly went berserk! You did a perfect job ..thanks!

[@Ihatemylegacy]

This was very helpful thank you.

[@knoodlez]

Thanks for watching!