Wolfbox G850 Mirror Dash Cam Review (4K, 2K, HD, GPS, Park Mode, Time Lapse, Park Assist, 12")
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- This LCD Digital Mirror Dashcam supports 4K, 2.5K, UHD, FHD, Parking Mode & Parking Assist.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Unboxing
1:55 Accessories
3:20 Main Features
5:44 Reverse Guidelines
6:20 Menu Options & Settings
8:25 Test Drive & Final Thoughts
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Hi Everybody! Here is my Dash Cam installation video ua-cam.com/video/v4VAunz2yE4/v-deo.html
My hardwire installation video ua-cam.com/video/uZp95NbNlmM/v-deo.html
And how to connect the optional red wire to enable parking assist ua-cam.com/video/LHGxwulIPes/v-deo.html Hope this helps and thanks for watching everyone!
Can u access all the videos on your iPhone? Also do u have to use the cigarette lighter plug? How about 24 hour recording even when parked ?
@@kingkresenda Hi Kresenda! This dash cam does not support Wifi to connect to your phone. Wifi and APP support on mirror dash cams is a rare option, however here is one that supports it ua-cam.com/video/bLeXLaiJq0o/v-deo.html Regarding using the cigarette lighter plug, that is optional, the dash cam can also be powered with the hardwire kit here ua-cam.com/video/0KwoF1ZVnsc/v-deo.html (which also enables parking monitoring) Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun great. Thanks. I’m referring to the videos being backed up on a cloud via data where I can access it from my phone anytime
@Kresenda Hi Kresenda! Ah yes here is a cloud enabled dash cam ua-cam.com/video/BAEH4f2ulEs/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun saw that 1. But this 12 inch touch screen 4K dash cam is what I’m about to purchase. That’s why I’m commenting under it. Thanks for your quick responses also
Great video. Very well and a straightforward explanation. Good job.
Thank you Miguel! I really appreciate that, Cheers!
Thanks good info. Just got mine, time to install it on my next day off
You're welcome Dan!
Excellent and very concise videos. One of the reason I bought this unit. Only issue I had was when I used the hard wire kit, I couldn't figure out why the mirror would constantly stay on and not turn off.
Thanks Greg! ah yes regarding the hardwire kit it sounds like the dash cam is staying on all the time instead of going into park mode when the car is turned off. Here is the video for the hardwire kit showing the connections ua-cam.com/video/K2iKXj82354/v-deo.html If I had to guess, it possible that ACC and BAT have been reversed or ACC was hooked to a fuse spot that never turns off (this will make the hardwire kit think the car is running and will keep the dash cam on continuously potentially draining the battery, I seen both cases, very common for either of these scenarios to happen during the install). Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun what do we need to do to make it turnoff when car is off when installed with hardwire kit?
@@SanthiratanMandyam Hi Santhiratan! Assuming the hardwire kit was installed correctly, you don't have to do anything, the dash cam will turn off when the car is turned off and will turn on automatically when the car is turned on. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Great review . This is a great choice not many dash cam allow you to against the parking lines
Thanks Ricardo! Yep exactly! Cheers!
Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated. Really Disappointed already purchased from third part reseller 😂. Thanks again
You're welcome!
Cool man! Thanks for the video!
You're welcome Travis!
Another brilliant video
I ordered a android reversing camera for my Vauxhall mokka 😱
Its terrible have massive problems with the seller will not fix it so now I ordered one of the mirror camera like this
Thank you Enfield! thanks for the tip on the Vauxhall one I have not tested it yet so it's helpful to know what your experience with it was. And congrats on your new mirror dash cam, Cheers bud!
Thanks it was very helpful
You're welcome Don, Glad to hear it helped, Cheers!
Love the video very informative been thinking about getting one just wondering what set you think is best for the rear camera mounting it inside or out
Thank you B B! I yes, I mount my cameras inside the car for ease of install, however if you have window tint you will have better performance if installed outside. Here is my install video ua-cam.com/video/44WXN8MI66o/v-deo.html 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!
Love your videos! I tried a few rear view cameras to increase visibility but the images have been super washed up and pale looking. Do you have a recommendation for the best color and image quality combo?
Thank you Robojobot! the highest level in video quality I seen on back up cameras is this one ua-cam.com/video/4p5f4md2Ro4/v-deo.html or this one if you want the Hydrophobic glass ua-cam.com/video/gSzX5CNX6e0/v-deo.html (Wireless versions with true night vision). This one is also a good option if you don't need HD video but want to have a super easy installation ua-cam.com/video/Ht9Q-0HlKMY/v-deo.html and I have more rear view cameras on my playlist "Backup Cameras" if you like to compare video quality. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Good job sir!
Thank you 黄金男 ! Cheers!
Excellent! Thanks.
You're welcome Luiz!
Hi, thanks for the amazing videos.
In your opinion is the G900 significantly better than the G850 so as to warrant the huge price difference?
You're welcome and thank you eseoghenealaboru! Ah yes the G900 is Wolfbox's flagship product where the G850 is one level below it. So if you need best image quality and budget is not a concern then the G900 is going to be the way to go. And if you have a set budget or don't need the highest picture quality, the G850 may be more than sufficient. And here is my full review for the G850 V2 ua-cam.com/video/7UbJk32_k5Y/v-deo.html so you can see the rest of its features and compare it against the G900 (the G850 show on this video is V1). Cheers!
Thanks for the great video and I just purchased one. Do you think I can attach the rear view cam on the left window instead to view the left side when I change lane?
Hi Ky! Yep you can definitely install the camera on a different location instead of the center of the windshield. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Hello, Great review :) Is there any lag between the video and the real world when viewing the reverse camera?
Hi Nicholas! and thank you! good question too, I'm sure there has to be a delay (all signals have a delay of some sort, it cannot arrive immediately as a signal has to travel) the good thing is that so far on all the mirror dash cams I have not detected (or felt) any significant delay. I'm sure it's there but it must be so small is undetectable to most people. The easiest way to experience an LCD mirror before buying one and check for lag would be to test drive a new C8 or a new Toyota/ Lexus, the higher end models come standard with an LCD mirror. I use my as a rear view mirror all of the time, however you can also turn off the screen and use it as regular mirror while still recording. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Nice review!
Thank you Viajero69!
@@AlexAutoFun I just picked one up on Amazon. Looking forward to testing it out!
@@Viajero69 nice! Congrats on your new mirror dash cam! I can't go back to a regular mirror now LOL Cheers bud!
Nice reviews, can you show us where did you installed the rear camera in your car please?
Thank you Gerardo! ah yes here you go ua-cam.com/video/44WXN8MI66o/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
Alex i dont see parking monitor menu on dashcam like on Vantop H612T. I need haedwire kit and then it will be enabled in menu? I will have options like G sensor sensitivity? Also i dont know is this kit have two fuses on one wire like Vantop kit. I mean if i dont have free slot on my fuse box i need to have 2 fuses on one wire. 2 on red wire and 2 on yellow wire. How to solve this problem if this kit does not have this option?
Informative video thank you. I like the product, but can it be fit to a furrion plsted which has been wired into back of my caravan?
Hi Phil! You likely won't need an adapter plate for mounting the rear camera. The rear camera has high strength double side tape to be able to attach it or it can be screwed into place (however I don't like drilling holes so I prefer the double sided tape method. Here is my full install video if you want to see how it mounts ua-cam.com/video/44WXN8MI66o/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
Excelente video, what is the different between the g850 and g900 ?
Thank you Tony! Ah regarding the G900 unfortunately I have not tested the G900 so I can't compare them but if I do add a review for it I will let you know, Cheers!
Hey my man, I ran the hardwire kit for this 950 and do you suggest I use “mini add a fuse taps” in the interior fuse panel ? Or would you punch through the firewall and wire to main fuse box? I don’t see how the mini fuse box would close with the mini add a fuse.. thanks love the videos. Luke.
Hi Luke and thank you! ah for the hardwire kit, this depends, on some cars I can find the ACC and BATT in their inside fuse box and others I have to use the fuse box located outside of the car (in the engine compartment or in the trunk of the car) Here is my hardwire install video ua-cam.com/video/uZp95NbNlmM/v-deo.html and here is my fuse taps video showing how I find ACC and BATT ua-cam.com/video/K2iKXj82354/v-deo.html Cheers!
Amazing video. Thanks for all the facts and heads up. I was wondering if you knew why whenever I drive the dash cam tends to lock a file without me touching it like I’ll turn the desk him off that way I can see through my rearview mirror and I’ll hear a noise and I’ll click on the screen and it says a Files like it doesn’t record anything else do you by any chance know why?
Thanks Jaren! Ah sounds like your G-sensor setting is set too high (locking too many files of non-crashes) You may want to try a lower setting, and here is another video that may also help where I explain the most common dash cam settings ua-cam.com/video/i3lppZ0uqbI/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
Hey, I was wondering if the Rearmaster universal OBD2 would work with the Wolfbox g900. It is USB-C and not sure if I power the car off, the dash cameras will keep recording without having to hardwire the cameras. Even though the car ignition is off, will it still send power to the cameras?
Hi NX BEAM YT! I usually don't recommend running mirror dash cams off the OBD adapter as most can only provide 2A out of the 2.5-3A that most mirror dash cams require. There is a high power version of the OBD2 adapter here amzn.to/3epnu1O but I have not tested it myself, If you do order it and if it works well with your mirror dash cam please let us know (the OBD2 adapter will not enable true parking mode like a hardwire kit does, here is the video where I cover this on more detail ua-cam.com/video/YEklm9V6xYE/v-deo.html ) Hope this helps, Cheers
Hello auto fun, you're doing a very good job with your videos, I hope you can help me, I just got the wolfbox g850 and I installed with the hardwire on my car but I'm having problems because the mirror doesn't start when I turn on my car and doesn't turn of when my car is off, it's always on, do I missing something in the set ups or o connecting something wrong??
Thank you daniel! ah yes sounds like the dash cam is staying on all the time instead of going into park mode when the car is turned off. Here is the video for the hardwire kit showing the connections ua-cam.com/video/K2iKXj82354/v-deo.html If I had to guess, it possible that ACC and BAT have been reversed or ACC was hooked to a fuse spot that never turns off (this will make the hardwire kit think the car is running and will keep the dash cam on continuously potentially draining the battery, I seen both cases, very common for either of this scenarios to happen). Cheers!
👍 thank you
You're welcome a johnson! 😀
Hello Nice review! I have a question: is it possible with the GPS monitoring the car in the maps if I am in the office and the vehicle is with the driver?
Hi Gourmet Market By La Carniceria and thank you! Ah regarding tracking, nope for that you will need a cloud enabled dash cam like this one ua-cam.com/video/BAEH4f2ulEs/v-deo.html It can give you not only location but also send direct notifications to your phone and live video from the vehicle. And I have more dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash cams" if you like to compare them. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Nice well-presented video, thank you. There is just one area that I would have liked more info, this would be for the mounting of the rear camera. You do mention a bracket for angling the camera, I drive a Camaro where the rear window is at a low angle, since I'd expect to stitch the camera module to the window, I have a feeling the camera is going to be looking up to the sky more than straight back. I'm sure this would be the case for many sport-style cars, so I'm guessing it's accommodated already. Can you comment, please?
Thank you Adventure to Share! ah yes I have very detailed install video here ua-cam.com/video/44WXN8MI66o/v-deo.html showing both the process for mounting the rear camera in the inside of the car (and you can see how it looks when mounted inside the rear window) and mounted outside of the car. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Given the quality of your videos I should have known you'd do a thorough job in capturing the complete installation process. I am still a little confused regarding the rear camera, since you were installing it on the inside of the glass of a fast-back sports car, wasn't the camera oriented down the line of the glass?
@@adventuretoshare lol thanks! typically the brackets allow for adjustment to compensate for the a steep window. In my Shelby GT350 the camera sits level (inside the car, top part of rear windshield) You can still adjust the angle further up or down but typically the things have a very wide angle so as long as it's pointed out roughly level it will do the trick. Hope this helps! (I'll try to post pictures in the channel showing the rear camera on the GT350, stay tuned friend)
hello I like your content which one do you recommend I have doubts and I want to buy the right one which model do you recommend and for the g840h or the g850
Hi gionandri! Ah good question, I think you can't go wrong with either one but here are the key differences. The G840H has been out for some time now so we know is reliable. The G850 has just been released so it's too early to know how long it will last (hopefully the same as G840H considering they are both Wolfbox) The G840H records at 125kbps while the G850 records at 39kbps (higher bit rate normally means more quality as the compression is not as heavy) The G840H records in MP4 while the G850 uses the TS format (you would want to check your device where you plan to download the videos to see which format it can playback) And finally the G840H has a direct mount kit available for it, the G850 can also be converted but currently there is no kit available, it requires the modification shown here ua-cam.com/video/fveZiDofnxg/v-deo.html to get it to to be able to mount. And here is the full review for the G840H so you can compare the rest of it's features ua-cam.com/video/qSRS6dXi85M/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
Hey Alex ! Love ur channel ! Went and bought the G850 and hardwire kit along with the bracket to make it a permanent mod on my truck ! Only issue I’m having is that I want to install myself and keep wondering how I am going to get constant power to the rear cam , I see that you’re able to use both or a single camera while driving . If I wire the rear cam to the reverse light , I’m worried it will only work while the car is in reverse . Any words of wisdom ? Thanks again !
Thank you Nabil! ah regarding the rear camera, it does not need it's own power source, it get's it from the main camera, here is the full install video so you can see how the connections are made ua-cam.com/video/44WXN8MI66o/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
Got it , so the red cable in the rear camera is just for the signal that the car is in reverse, not for power ?
@Nabil Romero Hi Nabil! Correct, the red wire is only needed if you want to enable the park assist feature (reverse guidelines) Here is my video showing how I make that connection ua-cam.com/video/LHGxwulIPes/v-deo.html Cheers Bud!
Rear camera installation inside the vehicle? I just read the manual and says to keep outside vehicle.. thanks, I ordered an 850 thanks to your videos.
Hi Luke! yes the camera can be placed outside (I prefer inside both for ease of installation and also to keep the camera clean) here is the install video ua-cam.com/video/44WXN8MI66o/v-deo.html showing both the process for mounting the rear camera in the inside of the car and mounted outside of the car. Hope this helps and Congrats on your new dash cam, Cheers!
Is there a way to wire it to the car wires? Bec i need the cigarette port for my fm transmitter
Hi B! Yes, here you go ua-cam.com/video/0KwoF1ZVnsc/v-deo.html Cheers!
Is it necessary to connect that red wire on the reverse cam? Or will the camera still operate if it is just plugged into the AC adapter? I'm trying to find a camera I can use that I won't have to splice any wires
Hi Matthew! nope it's not necessary to connect the red wire, the dash cam will turn on if it's just plugged into the cigarette lighter port. The optional red trigger wire is only needed if you want to activate the reversing guidelines. Hope this helps, Cheers.
Hi!! Which one do you recommend between wolfbox G850 and Redtiger T700. Price are same. Also in this price I also can get Redtiger F7N with CPL. Suggest me one that has best video quality among these 3...
Hi Thanil! Unfortunately I have not tested the T700 so I can't comment on it's performance. However here is the review for the RedTiger T27 ua-cam.com/video/823doPGMu80/v-deo.html if you want to compare it's features against the G850 and here is the review for the F7N ua-cam.com/video/tWanKbCxS1M/v-deo.html so you can compare it's video quality against the G850 and T27. Cheers!
Please help me with the reverse lines I cannot get them right for my 98 Chevy Blazer. They are too narrow and since my install is under the licence, lower bumper (under) difficult to see the real space and all. But in Blazer I do not know how to install the rear cam in the inside and where... thanks !!
Hi A! As shown on the video, the parking lines are fully adjustable. I would recommend contacting your installer if you need help adjusting them or you also contact Wolfbox for tech support if needed. Cheers!
Hello Alex,
I was wondering if you have or will do a review on the G900
Hi Paolo Mendoza! ah yes I may need to add the G900 to the list of dash cams to test (the list is getting longer by the day!) stay tuned friend, Cheers!
Hi
You have another video for the new version
How do we know the difference between them?
It doesn't say version 2
Hi Don! Currently Wolfbox only sells the one on this video, but there was a prior version what I call V1 you can see it here ua-cam.com/video/-ij02UzQWO0/v-deo.html it's quite different from the V2 currently sold (V1 has the rare Zoom feature) Hope this helps, Cheers!
Can you also include the convert direct mount for this mirror cam please
Hi Glen! Here you go amzn.to/3vR80cU Cheers!
Nice just got that mirror! Funny those buses in your videos i work on them , Omnitrans any videos for installation?
Hi! Ah yes here you go ua-cam.com/video/44WXN8MI66o/v-deo.html and congrats on your new mirror dash cam! I can't go back to a regular mirror after upgrading. Cheers!
Thanks and nice job!!
Thank you!
Hi Would the camera angle be okay for a Right hand side drive car for this camera? thanks
Hi Dr 420 Blazing! the view angle would change very little if the camera was positioned on the right hand ride instead of the left hand side (since the camera is roughly in the middle of the windshield) so I would say it will work about the same for both Right hand drive cars and Left Hand Drive cars. However if you want to have full control over camera placement here is a good alternative with detached cameras ua-cam.com/video/zEvk-2z_zQY/v-deo.html And I have more mirror dash cam reviews on my channel under the playlist "Dash cams" if you like to compare them. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Do u know what the difference is between the g840s vs g850? I tried to compare the 2 and I believe it may only be just the 4k uhd g840s vs real 4k g850.
Hi ItzNiinjaa! Nope unfortunately I don't since I have not reviewed the G840S. But if I do add a review for it, I will update this come. Cheers!
My car has a louver on my rear window. Do you have any thoughts on if this would be an issue with the rear-view camera?
Hi L4D SP4RT4N! the camera may have to be installed outside if you want to have a completely clear view of the rear (one my cars has louvers but I don't mind the limited visibility LOL) here is the install video ua-cam.com/video/44WXN8MI66o/v-deo.html showing both the process for mounting the rear camera in the inside and mounted on the outside. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Looks like the Akasio DL12. Different interface. Looking to upgrade from 2.5 to 4k.
Hi John! I have not tested the Akaso DL12 but I may have to add it to the list of dash cams to test. Probably be neat to compare against the G850. Cheers bud!
I got this but the rear camera most of the time getting darker, i need to restart the device while driving? 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ what seems to be the problem?
Hi Jay! That is strange, it shouldn't do that. I would recommend contacting your installer to confirm everything is working and connected ok and you can also contact Wolfbox directly, they maybe able to walk you thru some troubleshooting steps. Cheers!
Would u recommend wolf way mirror cams or volway mirrors cam ?
Hi Big Bone Bhabon! I have not tested Wolfway dashcams, I'm not sure but I think you mean Wolfbox? If so I have only tested one Volway mirror dash cam where on Wolfbox I have tested several, so I think I need to test more Volway dashcams to be able to fairly compare them to Wolfbox dash cams. The Wolfbox brand has been out longer so my experience has been that their dash cams have proven to be reliable, Volway is a newer brand so we won't know how well their dash cams will last until we had them for some time and we get more feedback from buyers (same as with a new product, it takes time to build a reputation) Hope this helps, Cheers!
Has anybody tried the gku m12 pro? It has 2.5k rear camera and has wifi/app which a lot of these others don’t. Can’t seem to find a review for the gku m12
Hi @squashrat9431! Unfortunately I have not reviewed the GKU M12 Pro Dash Cam, GKU seems to be either not a very common brand yet or fairly new to the market. But here is a good alternative that does have WIFI ua-cam.com/video/bLeXLaiJq0o/v-deo.html and if you need 4K + 2.5K here is one that has it ua-cam.com/video/823doPGMu80/v-deo.html And I have more mirror dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash Cams Reviews" if you like to compare them. Hope this helps, Cheers!
You sir have a fine mustache.
Thank you Sir!
Are you grabbing the video from the wolfbox player? I am viewing my footage after installing it and the video quality looks fine but its lagging? My question is why and if yours is not in the youtube video then why is mine?
Hi AlansMine! nope I copy the contents of the memory card into my PC and play them using the media player that came with windows (VLC is also a great player if you want to do advanced things like zoom or slow motion). Hope this helps, Cheers!
Can we turn off either bootup animation or sound, date and time?
Hi Santhiratan! Nope you cannot turn off the boot up screen or the date and time but the boot up sound can be turned off. And I have more mirror dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash cams" if you like to compare them. Hope this helps, Cheers!
If I don't want to use the mirror as a screen, just a mirror, does it have a dimming function for night?
Hi Tim current mirror dashcams do not support IRVM (auto dimming) however if the light from the screen bothers you at night the brightness can be manually adjusted or you can turn off the LCD screen and use it as a normal mirror (the dash cam will continue recording) And here is another mirror that supports auto screen brightness ua-cam.com/video/vUEsIYEBVck/v-deo.html And I have more mirror dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash Cams Reviews" if you like to compare them. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Hey, wanting advice on weather to purchase this unit or the red tiger t700. Need to know which is better asap. Cheers
Hi S! Unfortunately I have not tested the T700 so I can't comment on how it's performance or how it compares to the G850. I will see if we can add it to the list of to review (list is getting longer by the day! LOL) Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun sorry, I meant the t27*
HI S! Ah yes the T27, here is the full review for it ua-cam.com/video/823doPGMu80/v-deo.html so you can compare it's features against the G850 Cheers!
Hello, would you recommend this one over the G840s model? Currently on sale at Amazon and I'm wondering which of the two models to pick up.
Hi Brayna! ah good question, here are the key differences. The G840H has been out for some time now so we know is reliable. The G850 has just been released so it's too early to know how long it will last (hopefully the same as G840 considering they are both Wolfbox) The G840H records at 125kbps while the G850 records at 39kbps (higher bit rate normally means more quality as the compression is not as heavy) The G840H records in MP4 while the G850 uses the TS format (you would want to check your device where you plan to download the videos to see which format it can playback) And finally the G840H has a direct mount kit available for it, the G850 can also be converted but currently there is no kit available, it requires modifying a kit of a different size (via drilling) to get it to to be able to mount. Hope this helps, Cheers!
I just bought the G900 ...👍😁😁😁
@@jackman2865 Nice! congrats on you new mirror dash cam! I can't go back to a regular mirror since I went digital LOL
Damnit. I bought the G840S
Nice video’s where can I get adaptor a mirror adaptor for g 850
Hi Jeff! thank you! an yes here you go amzn.to/3vR80cU Hope this helps, Cheers!
Camera is cool but sir , that moustache is Amazing!
Thank you FoulFumes!
@@AlexAutoFun not a problem, all jokes aside the review was great I am now about to purchase one off these thank you!
You're welcome FoulFumes, I personally can't go back to a regular mirror after upgrading. Cheers!
How do I download the Vids to my iMac? The msg I get is: The disk you inserted is not readable by this computer. If I reformat it by the Mac, it is not usable by the dash cam.
Hi Nick! I'm not familiar with Mac but the memory card can be read by a PC (I believe it's standard FAT32 until you get past 32GB after that it should be NTFS) So I would check to see if your Mac is able to read either one of those file systems or if the Mac needs additional software to be able to read them. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Thank you my friend, I will try that and let you know how I get on.
You're welcome!@@Nickztx100
Anyone know a way to conceal the wires coming from the top? For a more factory look
Hi! It's normally not possible to hide the wires without modifying the dash cam internally to have the cables come out of it like this ones ua-cam.com/video/vUEsIYEBVck/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/Yk2EEacXZ7g/v-deo.html The closest thing you can get to an OEM look for dash cams with cables that exit from the top is the direct mount conversion shown here ua-cam.com/video/TtjZ7rC_ncY/v-deo.html Cheers!
Hi, Do any of the Wolfbox cameras have the dynamic moving parking lines ?
I have found this really helpful in a Campervan. Thanks
Hi Kev! nope so far mirror dash cams do not supporting moving parking lines. There is quite a bit complexity involved integrating that function into a car after it has being built (but not impossible) I'm sure at some point a system will come out that will support some type of interface between the steering rack and the reverse lines, we just have to wait and see =) Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Thanks very much for the quick reply... I really like the G850 but i'm torn between that and the ThiEYE carview 3. Whats your opinion of the Thieye ?
Thanks
@@mrbond1964 You're welcome Kev! Ah unfortunately I have not tested the ThiEYE Carview 3 so I can't compare them, may have to add the ThiEye to the list of dash cams to review. In the meantime I have more mirror dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash Cams Reviews" if you like to compare them. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Hi Kev! I ended up running into a product with active guidelines and I remember you were asking about this, here you go amzn.to/3IoxTpt in case you want to check them out. Hope this helps, Cheers!
About how many hours of video will fit on the SD card?
Hi Erik! The amount of time will be determined by the size of memory card you use, what resolution you run the dash cam at, what recording mode being used (standard or time lapse) and also by how many "locked" files are in the memory card (these are the video files the dashcam locks when it think it has detected an accident, those require manual deletion) So this amount can vary tremendously. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Hi Alex. Hey its January 2024. How come I haven't seen any new 4K Rear View Dash Cam products or reviews? Are they no longer popular or have we reached maximum advances? What 4K Rear View Mirror would be a great one to purchase today? Why haven't these manufacturers incorporated the GPS module into the mirror? Looking to buy one YESTERDAY. Please recommend.
Hi Naroot! Ah yes there are no true 4K rear view dash cams in the market yet. There are various reasons including technical limitations (which could be overcome) and also part of a perceived lack of demand for a dash cam capable of 4K for the rear view. I actually have a a video on the works where I cover this in great detail (not many people have asked me about this topic but I think it is an interesting one to cover). Regarding built in GPS antennas yes it has already been done but again I think there may not be much demand for this feature. I reviewed one that has it integrated but made no mention of this in the review (purposely to see if anyone would notice this rare feature) and so far only one person mentioned noticing the integrated GPS feature. So while it is possible to have it integrated, it's likely other manufacturers will be slow in adopting this if there is no perceived market advantage to do so. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Alex thanks for your reply. Maybe I worded it wrong. I meant 4K Front, 2K Rear View Mirror like the Wolfbox G900. Would you recommend it? Maybe you can add some more Recommend 4K Mirror Dashcams LINKS on the Details below section so I can purchase from your link. Yes too bad they can't integrate the GPS in the Mirror. It would eliminate an extra device you have to plug in to the mirror. I wish the Manufacturers would also design a mirror that the plugs were in the back of the mirror and NOT the top. The plugs are an eye sore.
You're welcome Naroot! Ah yes I really like my G900 still going strong (but I will update this comment if something changes) And yes here is what you are looking for ua-cam.com/video/OiqMW1RKCYU/v-deo.html GPS antenna is integrated and wires come out the back. Here is another option ua-cam.com/video/vUEsIYEBVck/v-deo.html if budget allows. And I have more mirror dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash Cams Reviews" if you like to compare them. Cheers! Cheers!
How does it know when you switch to reverse?
Hi CG XIII! Ah good question, parking assist is enabled by connecting the optional red wire on the rear camera extension. Here is the video showing how that process looks ua-cam.com/video/LHGxwulIPes/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
Using the hardware kit, can I just use the acc wire and just leave the bat wire hanging if i dont want the continuous recording when my car is off?
I tried to just use the acc wire but the wolfbox is not turning on. It only works using the cig lighter port. Thanks!
Hi Bryan! Most dash cams that use a 3 lead hardwire kit require all 3 leads to be connected in order to function (ACC, BAT & GND). Hope this helps, Cheers!
@AutoFun thank you! Your videos are awesome and easy to understand!
You're welcome Bryan and thank you!
Hi mate. My rear view camera has been installed near the licence plate. Like a factory camera. However everything seems closer than it actually is. For example it shows my bumper is touching the bumper of the car behind however there is still half a meter space when I go outside to check. Please help!
Hi Hashreen! That is strange, normally mirror dash cams have the opposite effect of making things appear farther (due to the wide angle view they provide over normal mirrors). I would have the installer confirm that everything has been installed correctly (and that the correct components where installed, I seen cases where installers have mixed up components by accident). The other possibility but very small, is that there was an extremely rare version of the G850 that supported zoom in and zoom out, here is the video for it ua-cam.com/video/-ij02UzQWO0/v-deo.html If you happen to be lucky enough to have scored a G850 V1 then you possibly have mirror zoom enabled bringing the image very close. However to this day only two people are confirmed to have a G850 V1 their possession (myself and another viewer). Cheers!
Thanks for your reply. What could be installed wrong do you think?
I have the same problem too, the object behind too close than what actually is, I need help to fix the problem...
I recently purchased a G840s on the marketplace but the SD card was missing. I cant install until spring so my question is do I need really need the SD card as I have no interest in recording anyway so will everything else work as should?
Hi Mike! Unfortunately I have not reviewed the G840S yet so I can't confirm. However some dash cams will let you use them without a SD card but some will give you some type of notification that the memory card is missing (sometimes the pop up or sound can be dismissed and sometimes it can't be dismissed) Please let us know if you G840S will let you use it without a card and/or if you got a pop up alert for the missing card. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Thanks for the reply!. I contacted Wolfbox and they said dont need the SD card to make the rest of things work but just today I did a temp hookup to make sure it works as I cant hook it up until spring and yep it wont turn on! Unhooked backup even GPS nothing! Got power too. Got an email going to Wolfbox now..
@@mikegranger2598 Hi Mike! Oh wow, that is strange, yeah since I haven't tested the G840S I can't say much about it, but please keep us posted on your findings. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Contacted Wolfbox and after a couple of emails it was obvious all I was going to get is the run around. I was fortunate to have an honest seller and she took it back and fully refunded me. I have since bought a Pelsee P12 pro. It's the same as the Wolfbox. I choose it for 2 reasons, price and it has a USB port built into the charger, now I dont have the inconvenience of loosing that important item.
What’s the difference between this and the G840 line?
Hi Jonny! There are many differences including resolution (the G850 is higher in the Wolfbox tier tree than the G840H), here is the full review for the G840H so you can see those differences ua-cam.com/video/qSRS6dXi85M/v-deo.html Cheers!
Hey Alex! I just recently bought one of these dash cams but can’t get the park mode feature to work. Do you think it’s because I’m not using a wolf box hardwiring kit(instead I’m using the rove 3 usb c hardwiring kit) or because my acc isn’t the recommended 15A-25A as said in the manual. Thanks in advance!
Hi Jeffrey! correct, the Rove hardwire does not have enough power for mirror dash cams. I usually recommend sticking to the matching hard wire for the dash cam (brand matching) which I cover in more detail on this video ua-cam.com/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/v-deo.html And I put a link to the matching hard wire kit for this dash in the video description. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun thank you so much! Haha I’ve been watching all your hardwire videos and reviews on different dash cams an have been so helpful. Thanks again 🥰🫡
@@jeffreyyip1111 You're welcome Jeffrey! glad to hear they helped! 🍻
@@AlexAutoFun Sorry Alex I just have 1 more question haha. I saw the hardwire kit you put in the description for the G850, although my car takes mini fuses instead of the one shown in the Wolfbox hardwire kit. Does it come with multiple fuses like the Rove hardwire kit, or would I just not be able to use the hardwire kit/camera at all since my car takes mini fuses(Honda accord 2021). Thanks in advance again haha, the customer service doesn't really respond ugh.
@@jeffreyyip1111 Hi Jeffrey! I had several viewers tell me that they come with replaceable fuse taps now instead of the molded ones, however here is the process to swap them out if needed it ua-cam.com/video/Qzw9yUYN7zo/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
You seen/used the Wolfbox G900? I think it’s 2.5K rear and was wondering if it’s worth the extra cost.
Hi Dard ed! Yes I saw that it just came out, may have to add it to my list of dash cams to review (list is getting longer by the day! LOL) Stay tuned for that video, Cheers!
I would like to see it reviewed as well. I wonder if it's as good as the Redtiger t27
I got the g900 for the 2.5k back camera . However the biggest upgrades still lacking even in the g900 is a better screen (current display is just ok) as well as getting 60frames per second video (24 to 30 frames per second is choppy)These two are the biggest upgrades still lacking even from the g900. Lastly all manufacturers are still using outdated sensors for night vision which is a bummer as using better sensors can drastically improve night video. I wouldn’t mind even paying $500 for a better screen, better night Vision and 60 fps but there is no option in the market for that.
Hi Sedan Admad! Correct, so far I have not found any mirror dash cams with high frame rate. However here are two good alternatives that do support high FPS (non mirror style) ua-cam.com/video/FukYO3I8D1Y/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/ct4AUXNGvQk/v-deo.html Regarding sensor, when you say outdated sensors and looking for a newer one, are you looking for a specific sensor model? let me know and I might be able to point you in the right direction (IMX415, IMX335, IMX334, IMX307, etc. However remember that a bigger number here doesn't always mean it's newer or better with Sony's naming nomenclature for Starvis sensors strangely enough LOL) Hope this helps, Cheers!
Would u say to get g900 over the g850 then? I’m just asking because I’m planning on putting in my Jaguar.
@@Kingstur Hi David! unfortunately I have not reviewed the G900 yet to be able to compare it to the G850 (May have to add to the list of dash cams to test, list is getting longer by the day LOL) stay tuned bud!
@@AlexAutoFun yes please. I will like a g900 review
@@AlexAutoFun Do you think the extra 100 bucks from G850 to the G900 is worth it?
Hi. I got the G850 like you but interface look different than your. It might need update firmware 🧐
Hi Khong! Ah yes here you go ua-cam.com/video/P_r-6PN1hn0/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
Pusiste la cámara trasera dentro del auto?
Hola Victor! Correcto, pero tambien se puede installar afuera, aqui esta mi video ensenando los dos metodos ua-cam.com/video/wlj9aa6L_Wg/v-deo.html Saludos!
What do you think about the G900?
Hi Hector Arias! ah yes the G900, I have reviewed that one yet, I may need to add the G900 to the list of dash cams to test (the list is getting longer by the day!) stay tuned friend, Cheers!
Mine came a few days back with a 64gb SD card, not 32gb. Not sure if Wolfbox upped it.
Awesome, thanks for the update Nick, I will add a note to the video to let viewers know. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFunI have 2 G850s now. One in my Toyota Hilux 4x4 twin cab, one in the wife's BMW X1. It was sourced locally in South Africa. We have no hard wire kit yet, I can't find these in SA, will have to bring in via Amazon or E-Bay. I'm really pleased with them. Thanks again for the review. Re the last bit of the vid, the rear cam wire bundled, now includes a red wire to T off the positive wire on the reverse light. This to trigger the display of parking lines and display mode. So no need to order this separately.
You're welcome Nick and congrats on your new G850s! I personally can't go back to a regular mirror now. Yes the wire to enable parking assist is included with the rear camera extension (it's part of the extension) The cable I mentioned at the end of the video is the hardwire kit to enable parking mode (contact Wolfbox, they may just sent you the hardwire kit for free, I had some other viewers mentioned to me that they some times do that, maybe they can save you some money, but you didn't hear it from me LOL) Cheers! @@nickgood8166
What do you do if you have a older car and only have 1 cigarette lighter port? How do you charge your phone if you need, if the port is always in use ? That's my only concern! Thanks in advance!
Hi VitmoreZ! ah yes a cigarette lighter port a splitter like this one amzn.to/39zWZnT can be used to add more places to plug in a charger, alternatively, the dash cam can be hardwire with this kit amzn.to/3vEeXgZ to eliminate the cigarette plug all together. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Awesome! Thanks so much that's exactly what I was looking for!! 😊
@@vitmorez2384 You're welcome!
Hi, does the camera position makes a difference for left hand drive and right hand drive? Can I use a US purchased rearview mirror dashcam purchased in India or UK?
Thank you.
Hi Puneet! the view angle would change very little if the camera was positioned on the right hand ride instead of the left hand side (since the camera is roughly in the middle of the windshield) so I would say it will work about the same for both Right hand drive cars and Left Hand Drive cars. However if you want to have full control over camera placement here is a good alternative with detached cameras ua-cam.com/video/zEvk-2z_zQY/v-deo.html And I have more mirror dash cam reviews on my channel under the playlist "Dash cams" if you like to compare them. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun thanks for the prompt reply and providing the information. I have one more question- is the hardware kit with dashcam a universal kit (applicable to all car model across world) or we need to buy separately for each model?
You're welcome Punnet! Ah regarding using a different kit, I usually recommend sticking to the matching hard wire for the dash cam (brand matching) which I cover in more detail on this video ua-cam.com/video/Yky9_tTvwMc/v-deo.html to ensure that there are no functional issues or issues with warranty coverage. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun does this mean suppose if I buy a wolfbox t10 plus or g700 in US with the company provided hardware kit, I can use the same hardware kit for my car in India?
@@puneetsrivastava7551 Hi Puneet! the hardwire is an universal kit for cars, so it's not car specific or region specific (just make sure you confirm if you car is 12V or 224V some hardwire kits only support 12V) Hope this helps, Cheers!
thanks for the review
will you be doing a review on g900 anytime soon
You're welcome DRBaathman! ah yes the G900, I may need to add it to the list of dash cams to test (the list is getting longer by the day!) stay tuned friend, Cheers
@@AlexAutoFun ok .do you if there is any difference apart from the 2.5k rear camera in the newer model in comparision with the 1080 in g850?
And in real life is there in deffernce between 2.5 and 1080 or slight difference
Do I opt for the new resolution or save money and get the 1080
@@DRBaathman Hi BRBaatham! 2.5K (2560 x 1440) is only slightly larger than full HD (1920X1080) so the jump is not as dramatic as going to 4K. I don't think most people would notice but even then I seen people who also can't see the difference when I show then 4K vs a regular DVD (1920X108) LOL which is massive difference lol
@@AlexAutoFun ok so what are you saying Is better I save money
I only want this mirror for the reverse .I don't want to buy something for recording or sight seeing
If there is a mirror with just 4k rear camera only and even no front camera with good price I will buy it.just give me those parking lines with it :)
@@DRBaathman Ah got you, yeah for reverse, anything more than HD is overkill as mirror dash cams will only show 1920x320 (The highest I seen is 1920X480 which is still way short of the full HD 1980x1080) I would recommend looking at a reverse system better, you will save money and also won't get an annoying warning that there is no memory card in the dash cam (save $ here too by not running a memory card) and also most back up system include the hardwire kit so more savings. Here is one of the coolest one I tried because of it's full color night vision ua-cam.com/video/4bufdIcH8Bk/v-deo.html And I have more backup systems on my channel in the playlist "Backup Cameras" if you like to compare them. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Do you know why my back up camera is super zoomed in? When I have it on split screen it's fine. But when it's only only rear camera or I'm in reverse, the camera is zoomed in way too much. Thanks
Hi Andy! Remember the shape of the mirror is very wide, which means that the aspect ratio for video cannot fit inside of it without compressing it and distorting the image. This is the reason why mirror dash cam show a "cropped" view of the video, so the video can show without compression or distortion (and allowing you to slide up or down so you can select what part of the video you want to see). When you are in split view, since the screen is showing two videos in normal aspect ratio (close to a square) your are able to see in this view a complete overview of the image being captured. That being said, there was an extremely rare version of the G850 that supported zoom in and zoom out, here is the video for it ua-cam.com/video/-ij02UzQWO0/v-deo.html However to this day only two people are confirmed to have it their possession (myself and another viewer) Hope this helps, Cheers!
@AutoFun thank you! I appreciate your response! My brother actually figured it out! I tried zooming out but that didn't work. I then slid my finger up and down and that did it! 👍
@@andycamooch7848 You’re welcome! And here my follow up video for the G850 showing you all the menu features and best settings for it ua-cam.com/video/P_r-6PN1hn0/v-deo.html if you want learn how to use it to its full potential. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@AutoFun thank you! I've actually watched that video a few times! :) firbsome reason my reverse lines do not save when I set them and exit out if it. Do you know why this could be?
@@andycamooch7848 I have the same problem, the reversing image was zoomed out. The objects look closer than they appear, Im gonna try your method to fix the problem, thanks
Alex, your instructional videos are the best. We have a 2016 BMW Z4 and don't think I could install the Wolfbox 850 properly. Is there an install place in the Jacksonville Florida area that you'd recommend? I'm actually in Yulee, near the Georgia border.
Thank you David! Ah regarding a local installer, unfortunately I don't know any since I do all my all installs but I would recommend getting a few quotes to compare both price and warranty when you start looking for one (and preferably licensed and insured). Hope this helps, Cheers!
Does it have any app to directly connect the mobile with dashcam and download/access the videos using the mobile? I am confused between this and Redtiger.
Hi Gulsahn Kamboj! nope this dash cam does not have an APP, but here is one that does have Wi-Fi and App ua-cam.com/video/ZUUZIcKD_mg/v-deo.html And I have more mirror dash cam reviews on my channel under the playlist "Dash cams" if you like to compare them. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Thanks for the quick reply. I am actually from India and here I have 3 available options.
@@AlexAutoFun I can only choose from 1. Redtiger T700. 2. WOLFBOX G850 or 3. WOLFBOX G840H. Which one would you recommend?
You're welcome!
Hi Gulshan Kamboj! I have not tested the T700 so I'm not familiar with it but regarding the G840 and G850 I think you can't go wrong with either one but here are the key differences. The G840H has been out for some time now so we know is reliable. The G850 has just been released so it's too early to know how long it will last (hopefully the same as G840 considering they are both Wolfbox) The G840H records at 125kbps while the G850 records at 39kbps (higher bit rate normally means more quality as the compression is not as heavy) The G840H records in MP4 while the G850 uses the TS format (you would want to check your device where you plan to download the videos to see which format it can playback) And finally the G840H has a direct mount kit available for it, the G850 can also be converted but currently there is no kit available, it requires the modification shown here ua-cam.com/video/fveZiDofnxg/v-deo.html to get it to to be able to mount. Hope this helps, Cheers!
When I use it as a rearview mirror, it vibrates a lot when driving, does the same thing happen to you? When I have active the camera does not happen
Hi Fernando! No mine doesn't vibrate a lot (it has about the same vibration as my normal car mirror) However I seen what you are describing on other cars. It comes down to your car's harmonics and suspension. So I see vibrations vary quite a bit from vehicle to vehicle, some have really smooth idle and acceleration and some don't. Same with suspension (including tire setup) some cars are set for comfort and vibrations are minimal but some cars are tuned to be sportier and vibrations are more pronounced in the interior of the vehicle (specially in bumpy roads). You can try a direct mount conversion, sometimes that will help reduce the vibrations here is the video for that ua-cam.com/video/TtjZ7rC_ncY/v-deo.html But remember the main source of those will still be the vehicle the dash cam is being used on. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Thanks
@@chelito1986 You're welcome!
Please ...how to add Lat-Long display in G850
Hi Narendra Joshi! not sure what you mean, do you mean how to show the latitude and longitude information? that information, is shown on the video on the left hand corner as seen on the test drive footage (assuming your GPS antenna has been plugged in and has acquired a good lock on the GPS satellites). Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Yes
Hola hermano!!...hace meses me orientaste sobre la G850, esta genial esa Dashcam, pero que crees?? A la fecha es que la imagen en ocasiones se torna amarilla y oscura, WolfBox me repuso cámara trasera sin costo, pero aun así sigue la falla. Espero me hagan cambio físico
Hola Amigo! Ah si eso no suena normal, espero te lo corrigan, esta extraño a ver que encuentran. Saludos!
@@AlexAutoFun espero que si me resuelvan, por cierto, acabo de ver tu vieron de la G890 y esta genial esa Dashcam.....veré si me mandan esa y pago la diferencia.
@@marasalas6656 Si la G890 tiene muchas opciones muy interesantes y buen la tercer cameras tambien. Que tengas buen fin de semana!
@@AlexAutoFun gracias e igualmente!!
@@AlexAutoFun Hola de nuevo hermano!! Ya me respondieron en WolfBox y me van a enviar una Dashcam totalmente nueva y probablemente pague diferencia para que me en envíen la G890, pero quiero pregúntarte, independientemente de la cámara de cabina, es mejor la G890 que la G850?? Help me!
Can I turn off the chime so I don’t hear it everytime I start vehicle?
Hi Deathvice! Yes you can turn off the start up chime (my preferred way of running this) Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun awesome! Gonna order the g850 right now, thanks for the quick answer
@Deathvice You're welcome! And don't forget to use my discount coupon in the video description. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun will the 32gb card be enough?
@@TheDeathvice187 Hi Deathvice! ah depends on how much video hours you want to hold at a given time, I have used 32gb cards in plenty of my dash cams but the price of 128gb is so cheap now thats my new default, here is the one I use amzn.to/3QpiGao Hope this helps, Cheers!
Is this 4k 2k rear camara
Hi Angel! Correct the front will record at 4K however the rear can only be selected up to 1080p. Here is a good alternative that does allow you to select 2K for the rear ua-cam.com/video/823doPGMu80/v-deo.html And I have more mirror dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash Cams Reviews" if you like to compare them. Hope this helps, Cheers!
I bought g850 and installed it. Does this have parking mode? If yes, will it drain the battery?
Hi Dedstory! Yes the G850 has parking mode but it does require the hardwire kit to enable it. The hardwire kit I linked in the description has a low voltage cut off to prevent the battery from getting too low. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun thank you so much for your reply. I wasnt aware so i had it hook up to regular cigarette outlet. Would this be ok though? I know it wont give me an option for parking mode… but.
@@azn8282 Hi Debstory! correct, if you don't need parking mode you can use it with the normal cigarette lighter adapter plug. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun thank you so much for your advise sir!
@@azn8282 You're welcome!
Does it have a wifi?
Hi Jay! Ah yes Wifi and APP support on mirror dash cams is a rare option, however Wolfbox has just added Wifi to their T10 here is the review for it ua-cam.com/video/v_1mCaEtbck/v-deo.html And I have more dash cam reviews on my channel in the playlist "Dash Cams Reviews" if you like to compare them. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Does it still record during reverse when you use the guidelines?
Hi Ban! Yes it does. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun do you think its worth the extra to buy the g900 or go with the g850
Hi Ban! Ah great question, I think if you need to have the latest of the latest and budget is not an issue then yes I would upgrade (the video quality alone on the G900 exceeds that of the G850) However if you don't need to have the latest model and prefer to wait in between generations to obtain the best bang for your buck when you finally upgrade, then I would stay with the G850. Hope this helps, Cheers!@@bigkaki000
@@AlexAutoFun your opinion is great as always, thank you!
You're welcome friend!@@bigkaki000
Does this have a mobile app
Hi Christo! Ah the G850 does not support Wi-Fi. If you need Wifi & App support to connect it to your phone then you will want to go for the Wolfbox T10 or the G840H, here is the review for both of them ua-cam.com/video/Jt4ZvczqRi4/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/2XQFw-C8f88/v-deo.html Cheers!
so is this the best cam to get for cars? i need 247 surveillance while driving and parked, and also!!!!!!! i would love to buy this with warrenty
Hi Keynny! I think the best dash cam for your car depends on what you are looking for in a dash cam. I run different ones on my cars so what I usually tell people looking for the right dash cam for them is to start by picking the style of dash cam (Mirror or classic stick). Then how many cameras does it need to have (1, 2 or 3). Now that you have narrowed your selections, consider how much you want to spend on one, that will narrow your choices even further. Then consider any special features you are looking for such as 360° video, Side Camera, Wi-Fi, Parking monitor without hardwire, cloud support, High Frame Rate. Finally you would want to compare video quality (I have several dashcam reviews on my channel under the playlist "dashcams" if you like to compare). I would say that if the priority is to record 24/7 then a stick dash cam will likely be better for you, mirror dash cams are limited on their parking monitoring features where stick dash cam have advanced more there. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun thanks im on research and hunt for finding somthing like stick cams then but i reallty prefer the mirror cameras T_T
@@AlexAutoFun would you recommend a stick dash camera best brand? cuz im not scared to spend some money :D
@@kennygarcia102 Hi Kenny! same here! once I tried one, I was hooked, they have their weaknesses but I honestly can't go back to a regular mirror now LOL
@@AlexAutoFun also im on the wolfbox website and it says their mirro cameras are 24hour surveillance , so is that the same as a stick dash cam? i mean lol right?
G880+HARDWIRE KIT+33 FEET CABLE +128GB CARD
My car got hit over night. Can this dash cam record through the whole night with the vehicle off?
I answered my own question. Yes it has a parking mode that will record for 24hrs
Hi Pancake Eater! excellent, you beat me to it lol here is the hardwire video too if you want to see that process ua-cam.com/video/uZp95NbNlmM/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
Alex, are there any mirror dashcams that also have motion detection? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
Hi Michael! nope, unfortunately so far I have not found a mirror dash cam with motion detection but if I do find one I will let you know bud!
Do you know if it supports 60 hertz at 4k?
Hi MyNicePC! unfortunately Wolfbox does not specify if it's running at 50Hz or 60Hz, however since the dash cam appears to be customized for use in North America and the lack of excessive flicker (which can happen when using a dash cam set to 50hz instead of 60Hz in North America) It leads me to believe it's likely set at 60hz. If you are in Europe I would recommend you look for one that can be switched to 50Hz otherwise you will experience flickering if using a dash cam that is locked at 60Hz. Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun thanks Alex,
I just want a camera that can record clear in a fast moving city such as here in Washington DC. It appears license plates in daytime/night time look clear. So I might purchase one...
@@TigerOscar78 You're welcome! ah for that you want to check out a dash cam with high frame rate, here is good one that can go as high as 60fps ua-cam.com/video/FukYO3I8D1Y/v-deo.html and this one that is capable of an insane 120fps ua-cam.com/video/ct4AUXNGvQk/v-deo.html Hope this helps man!
@@AlexAutoFun thanks Alex, you are the best!
@@TigerOscar78 You're welcome friend!
I love my g840h and was excited to get the 850 but I am rather disappointed in the fact it takes 10 seconds to start up. As someone who is constantly driving around in a vehicle without rear windows, waiting 10 seconds to reverse is a deal breaker. Also not sure why there is no option to change the reverse lines. I can move them in and out but I cant adjust the tops or bottoms of the lines which are super helpful in the 840. I already bought it though so I'm stuck with it. Hope they update the start time at least
Hi The Poi Mechanic! yep that sounds correct (you can see the boot time when I start the dash cam demo) and if you compare this to my G840H video here ua-cam.com/video/qSRS6dXi85M/v-deo.html showing the start up process is just a fraction of what the G850 takes) Which goes to show that newer is not always better LOL I remember I had a gentleman get really upset at me when I said I really liked my G840h (he was asking about a dash cam recommendation) and proceeded to blast me saying how that dash cam was feature less and outdated, how could I said that LOL but I digress yeah hopefully they can bring that time down in their next firmware release. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Not sure why anyone would get upset about the 840h, best damn dash camera Ive ever used. One thing I wish I would do would be to startup right away on the reverse screen instead of the dash view first then auto to the rear. Just not as seamless as I would like but other than that it has been amazing. Thanks so much for your reviews, definitly helped me get the g840h. I have the v1 of the 850 so it was before you had done any review
You're welcome The Poi Mechanic! and thank you! but yeah I learned my lesson on trying to make a recommendation haha! Oh I just posted a comparison on my IG stories to let people know about the startup time on the G850 vs the G840H hopefully it will help with those in the market for one. Cheers!
Hi The Poi Mechanic! Just wanted to say thank for bringing attention the start up time. The more I think about it, it make sense to time this (while it may not be a deal breaker for some, I think for me I like my dash cam to be ready as soon as possible) You can see the start up test with timer on my last two dash cams reviews and should be there going forward on this reviews, hopefully this bring attention to the start up time difference in dash cams. Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun excellent work man!
You remind me of rollie fingers with your mustache 😅
LOL!
Very nice 👌
❤️❤️🙏🙏U.K.
Thanks friend! 😎🍻
Hi, what is your opinion on Wolfbox G700. Can you do the review.
Hi Rejeth Tom George! I got you covered! Here you go ua-cam.com/video/zEvk-2z_zQY/v-deo.html Cheers!
Can I use this on a EV car ?
Hi Blaise! Yes as long as your EV car has a cigarette lighter port. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Manufacturer recommends unplug and re-plug the cigarette plug back in every time you operate the vehicle. Have you try leaving it plugged and will it drained your batter by doing so?
Hi Hau! That recommendation only applies if your auxiliary power socket is always "On" even when the car is off (most vehicles will turn off power to the cigarette lighter port when the vehicle is turned off). For those cases this is what I use amzn.to/3BofzJI to control the lighter port manually or the dash cam can also be hardwired with this kit ua-cam.com/video/0KwoF1ZVnsc/v-deo.html Cheers!
How does it know your in reverse??
Hi Corrosion4803! ah good question, the parking assist functions (parking guidelines) is enabled by connecting a wire to the reversing tail light of the car, here is my video showing what that looks like ua-cam.com/video/LHGxwulIPes/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Thanks!
@@Road2Rally You're welcome bud!
@@AlexAutoFun Hi. I know that the reverse mode (with line) works when I put my car in reverse. However, for some reason, it doesn’t want to show reverse mode anymore. I checked the wire connected to the reverse light and it’s connected and tight. I’m running out of ideas on what else could be the issue. My guess is that maybe there’s an issue with the firmware update available on their website. I did update the firmware. Just wondering if you are aware of this issue? Thanks.
@@HK-bt4ex Hi H K! that is interesting, If it worked before something has changed. I would check the connection to the tail light by probing it with a voltmeter to see if power is making it down to the end of the extension (there are several pins in the rear camera extension, one of them is for the trigger wire) that way I would rule out if it's a connection issue or software issue (also the dash cam probably went back to default settings when the firmware was updated, some dash cams let you turn off the trigger wire in their menu, not sure if the new G850 firmware has that option) . If there is power at the end of the extension (when car is in reverse) I would recommend contacting Wolfbox for tech support, I'm sure they can walk you thru some troubleshooting steps. Hope this helps, Cheers!
Request for G900 review please... Subscribe already 👍👍👍👍
Hi Jackman! Hi! welcome aboard the channel! ah yes the G900, I may need to add it to the list of dash cams to test (the list is getting longer by the day!) stay tuned friend, Cheers!
Is it just me or is this product way too dim in the daylight and a little hard to see? Brightness is maxxed out
Hi Los! I use mine at day without issue, however what you are describing is something that is true about mirror dash cams, because of the silver portion on top of the screen there is some level of glare that can make the screen appear to be hard to see. This is one of the reasons why I think mirror dash cams are not for everyone since unfortunately all mirror dash cams are plagued by this to an extent (is just part of the nature of a screen also being used as a mirror when the LCD panel is off). However here is what I found works good to reduce it. 1st is window tint (sides windows only not on the rear if camera is mounted inside the car). 2nd I aim my mirror dash cam down towards the rear seats so I don't get the reflection of the bright outside (this assumes your are using the dash cam with the screen on) 3rd is that some mirror dash cams do come with glare reducers like this one ua-cam.com/video/ZUUZIcKD_mg/v-deo.html or this one ua-cam.com/video/dVcfFVLCXbY/v-deo.html So far there are no universal ones since most of mirror dash cams have custom shapes and sizes. However I had other viewers mentions they cut large screen glare reducers for tablets down to shape for those cases. Hope this helps, Cheers!
I just got this but am very disappointed it’s mounted with two elastic bands. It would be a projectile in an accident
Hi NASTYVIDS! Here is a direct mount one that does not require straps ua-cam.com/video/Yk2EEacXZ7g/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun Thanks but that's a different mirror all together
@NASTYVIDS Hi NASTYVIDS! Ah I got you, you want to keep the G850, ok I got you covered, here is my direct fit conversion video to eliminate the straps ua-cam.com/video/TtjZ7rC_ncY/v-deo.html Hope this helps, Cheers!
@@AlexAutoFun wow you’re the best.
@NASTYVIDS You're welcome bud! And thanks man 🍻