How to use Your Smartphone as a Dashcam

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 152

  • @mobilefun
    @mobilefun  5 років тому +9

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    • @markweatherall7437
      @markweatherall7437 7 місяців тому

      Does not fix to windscreen or dash and fell off😢

  • @jonfs2000
    @jonfs2000 4 роки тому +55

    It will be great if we could TURN OFF THE SCREEN while recording to save battery

    • @sersolo3112
      @sersolo3112 Рік тому +7

      There is apps that run in the background and the screen can be turned off

    • @RoadHogMD
      @RoadHogMD Рік тому

      @@sersolo3112 definitely nothing like that for iPhones

    • @idashcam8532
      @idashcam8532 Рік тому +18

      ​@@RoadHogMD always buy android phone..😅

    • @TechnoGravityBhupesh
      @TechnoGravityBhupesh Рік тому

      Yes it happens in Xiaomi redmi phones my personal experience

    • @SebVEVO
      @SebVEVO 8 місяців тому +2

      You can on Android.

  • @spyker603
    @spyker603 4 роки тому +43

    buy a drone that follow you. No one would dare to hit you.

  • @HexlGaming
    @HexlGaming 5 років тому +56

    Thank you so much. This is really good, especially because it's practically free & the quality is even better than most "normal" dashcams! ♥️

  • @moabl2020
    @moabl2020 4 роки тому +95

    How about an app that records with both cameras ,?

    • @Muhammad-qj7lg
      @Muhammad-qj7lg 3 роки тому +11

      Director mode on Samsung s21 records both cameras

    • @splendiddwarf509
      @splendiddwarf509 2 роки тому

      Samsungs have that feature

    • @vasilhs267
      @vasilhs267 Рік тому +2

      But is there any app for Android that record from both cameras?

    • @YTdude562
      @YTdude562 Рік тому

      @@splendiddwarf509 build in? How?

  • @martinpost1115
    @martinpost1115 4 роки тому +16

    I use an "retired" phone. And I have made a free Google Account just for this phone.
    It means that every time I park my car near my house, the phone will automaticly connect to My wifi, and the recorded video is saved in google photos.

    • @02chevyguy
      @02chevyguy 4 роки тому +1

      How did you do that?

    • @RizwanKiyan1
      @RizwanKiyan1 3 роки тому +3

      Very good idea. I’ll do the same when I have spare phone. So basically download google photos and give access to Photos on iPhone. Sync it in such a way that new videos are uploaded to Google Photos when connected to WiFi. When car is parked at home it will be within your WiFi range and start uploading. Once upload is complete you can either set it to delete that video from phone or keep it. Set the video resolution to 1080p for unlimited uploads.

    • @derrickdavis2213
      @derrickdavis2213 2 роки тому

      Love it.

  • @trommelbiel
    @trommelbiel 4 роки тому +19

    This is brilliant. I should have searched youtube before spending money purchasing an expensive dashcam I never used. I am an Engineer but I hate those annoying cables.

  • @pnbps9956
    @pnbps9956 5 років тому +25

    Does this software supports following features
    - vibration reduction
    - automatically overwrite oldest video if storage exceeded
    - recording in background, turn screen off while recording
    ?

  • @JohnJackson-hy7dn
    @JohnJackson-hy7dn 3 роки тому +5

    Why even bother with an app? Just hit record...

  • @blacksheep9772
    @blacksheep9772 4 роки тому +12

    Thanks, this was really helpful. Have paid for 2 dash cams for my two cars, neither work anymore and I cant figure out wth is wrong being a bit tech challenged! 😉 But THIS I can handle. 👍

    • @mobilefun
      @mobilefun  4 роки тому +3

      Glad we could help! 😉

    • @cooleyhall4103
      @cooleyhall4103 4 роки тому +3

      I'm done with dashcams they all go bad and without warning which sucks, if you get in an accident and think you have recorded evidence :-(

  • @childfreesingleandatheist8899
    @childfreesingleandatheist8899 2 роки тому +2

    Why do you need to use an App when all you need to do is press Record on your phone?

  • @thomasraven
    @thomasraven 2 роки тому +13

    Might want to place it out of your field of vision. As shown in the video, the placement puts the phone in your way and could cause you to have an accident.

  • @bigtaco956
    @bigtaco956 2 роки тому +2

    I have been using this product as a dash cam mount for my old iPhone it’s pretty awesome I ordered two extra ones just to have I always catch all kinds of random things on video.

  • @rakeshrocky
    @rakeshrocky 3 роки тому +5

    the only problem is u can use this for short commutes but if you are travelling more than an hour the phone heats up and also gets clogged with full memory.1920 is recommended format

    • @adgeifc
      @adgeifc 2 роки тому

      Well thats your phone problem and your stupid buy a 512 gb 256gb storage phone

    • @adgeifc
      @adgeifc 2 роки тому

      Or an sd card

  • @jordanhkj945
    @jordanhkj945 4 роки тому +4

    I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 that I would like to use as a dashcam in my car.
    To avoid having to run a charging cable, I have attached a power bank to the back of the phone using velcro.
    The total weight of both comes to about 600 grams.
    Dimensions of the power bank is as follows: Length = 13 cm. Width = 7 cm. Thickness = 3 cm.
    The mount will have to grab onto the power bank.
    Will this mount hold such a combination.
    If not, do you have something that will do the job.
    Thanks.

  • @NightShooter87
    @NightShooter87 3 роки тому +4

    The one I use is Droid DashCam, it's quite good.

    • @adgeifc
      @adgeifc 2 роки тому +1

      The word good is a understatement 10/10 practicality is better

  • @Abebil3
    @Abebil3 5 років тому +8

    Great video I do hope that you guys could do more repurposing/lifehack videos for your smartphone just like this one.

  • @cooleyhall4103
    @cooleyhall4103 4 роки тому +2

    yes best app using for awhile now, it records speed time and location much clearer than those ridiculous dashcam that fails after one month. only thing the phone gets hot in summertime and shuts off after awhile if left on guard when away from your car. but i work around that 2 thumps up for this app

  • @mm-np9lt
    @mm-np9lt 2 роки тому +4

    most smartphones have miles better cameras than most expensive dashcams

  • @adugnatesfaye3280
    @adugnatesfaye3280 5 років тому +4

    I just passed the return date of stupud expensive dash cam f8000 over $500. I have s8+ . Impulsive buy! Want to
    Sell it after seeing ur video! That immediate viewing is what I needed and this bs dash cam has a f... Process and that annoying lady speaking each time u start the engine. How I did not think about this is beyond me. Good work eventhough u reminded me my $500 wound!!

    • @tongobong1
      @tongobong1 4 роки тому +1

      Do you still use your smartphone instead of a dash cam? I wonder if specialised dash cams are more appropriate on a long run than smartphones.

  • @roiferreach100
    @roiferreach100 4 роки тому +4

    Capable but not really advisable for your smart phone especially in sunny day, too much exposure in sun light could damage your phone cameraa and some parts of it, heat exposure may cause overheating, battery damages and shorten its life, it may leak, explode or cause accidents. So better to put the right device and avoid hassle or sorry for your smart phone.

    • @hendrikdependrik1891
      @hendrikdependrik1891 3 роки тому

      Just buy a smartphone with active cooling: eu.redmagic.gg/pages/redmagic-5s-specs

  • @pvan3005
    @pvan3005 5 років тому +8

    Does this software allow the phone to be turned off whilst recordings...otherwise will cause damage to phone

  • @akijames2022
    @akijames2022 3 роки тому +2

    I should definitely try using the app. Thank you for the superb video!

  • @Floodland-bn3ol
    @Floodland-bn3ol 4 роки тому +2

    Is there a way to set up a camera in the back of the car on the cheap?

  • @lancefordable
    @lancefordable 3 місяці тому

    Is this still available ? I don't see it on PlayStore...

  • @davidyummus6259
    @davidyummus6259 3 роки тому +1

    Can you record to an SD card & will the card self delete & re start when full ?

  • @RizwanKiyan1
    @RizwanKiyan1 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video... just bought the camera holder... I hope it will work fine 👍🏻😊

  • @sarys73
    @sarys73 2 роки тому +1

    I have an Asus Zenfone 6 that I never use. I have 1tb storage, and the camera is great. Has really sweet specs too. I think I may give this a go. I hate seeing this phone go to waste by only serving as a dust collector.

  • @paulallenMacca
    @paulallenMacca 3 роки тому +1

    I wonder is it possible to get a Mount for the rear window to use my iPhone as a Dash cam.

  • @ljubomirjuretic4538
    @ljubomirjuretic4538 2 роки тому

    Good video, I will use my old s10e as dashcam. It is on factory reset, have lots of memory, good camera.Thanks

  • @randomthingch1970
    @randomthingch1970 4 роки тому +3

    God thanks i have old phone with 4K back camera so yeah second live for my old phone

  • @Xcepticus
    @Xcepticus 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for sharing this helpful video. 🤝 Keep up the excellent work! 👍👍

  • @EDDIEGARAGE
    @EDDIEGARAGE Рік тому

    Thanks, would you know an app for Android, Thanks

  • @casaiphi7776
    @casaiphi7776 5 років тому +7

    I used my S10+ as dashcam and GPS at the same time.

    • @pvan3005
      @pvan3005 5 років тому +2

      How did you achievev this? Using the software suggested?

    • @josej.eduardo6827
      @josej.eduardo6827 4 роки тому

      How?

    • @vikramkarwal7179
      @vikramkarwal7179 4 роки тому +6

      Jose J. Eduardo Samsung phones have a feature in which you can you 2 apps simultaneously on a split screen basis. Gps takes the upper half of the screen, and the dash cam takes the lower half.

  • @eNKa007
    @eNKa007 Рік тому

    DashCam application able to record both cams would be briliant

  • @xylogloss5905
    @xylogloss5905 2 роки тому

    The app you recommended cannot ne found on Apple store.!

  • @sou13ater40
    @sou13ater40 4 роки тому +1

    Could you use an otg adapter to attach a webcam to your phone and then use the app with that instead?

  • @WAGNERMJW
    @WAGNERMJW Рік тому

    What is as important or moreso than recording the video is having the recording live uploaded to the cloud. How do you do that?

    • @Dahoon
      @Dahoon Рік тому

      Google drive.

  • @lisocampos8080
    @lisocampos8080 3 роки тому +1

    If it can only record with both the rear and the front facing camera at the same time

  • @IvanSanchez-fl8uu
    @IvanSanchez-fl8uu 2 роки тому

    Is there a camera that you can see a live dash cam thru your phone while being away from your car & park mod, For instance while being at home?

  • @MrOner07
    @MrOner07 3 роки тому

    does it auto loop record or not?...do i need to free my memory card all the time or does it do it for me?

  • @2012GMCTerrain
    @2012GMCTerrain 3 роки тому

    OMG Thank you for the phone holder car mount😊

  • @enfield7123
    @enfield7123 Рік тому

    Really good helpful video I have a camera mirror but it's to heavy on my car mirror and drops so its frustrating
    So I'll have a look at this idea 👍🇬🇧

  • @brianmorrison9168
    @brianmorrison9168 4 роки тому +3

    Why do you need an app ?
    Could you not just use the video camera on the phone ?

    • @oogalydesignstudio4889
      @oogalydesignstudio4889 4 роки тому +7

      a good app lets you have record of speed - handy if pulled over for speeding and you weren't

    • @Mietas2
      @Mietas2 4 роки тому +1

      You can but you will end up with loooong video and what you want it many short clips, so you don't have to scroll and cut the lengthy video to find the event you're looking for. Plus you need an app to erase old videos otherwise your fill up your memory pretty fast.

    • @1989purry
      @1989purry 4 роки тому

      Video camera oh u phone only work for max 10 mints

  • @mikesch7876
    @mikesch7876 Рік тому

    I need a dashcam app which can record the video in background while I can use the google map and make phone calls and choose podcast I want to listen to. Is there a solution for this???

  • @samman-kd8gc
    @samman-kd8gc Рік тому

    Can we connect this app to car screen via Bluetooth

  • @tahirbayramov8570
    @tahirbayramov8570 2 роки тому

    Is there dashcam app that runs in background or minimized?

  • @jonfs2000
    @jonfs2000 4 роки тому +1

    Night time/low light recording ?

  • @showd300
    @showd300 7 місяців тому

    Well these mobile dash camp apps is truily handay a specialy in an car accident and for insurance purpose really helps

  • @HDitzzDH
    @HDitzzDH 4 роки тому +4

    Only problem is that this will drain the battery empty incredibly quickly.

    • @Edvardas96
      @Edvardas96 4 роки тому +1

      Lowest brightness, connected to car USB to charge. Shouldn't be a problem at all.

    • @tomast9034
      @tomast9034 3 роки тому +1

      @@Edvardas96 the phone will for 99% hot as f..... it want be chargeing fast enough

    • @confusedredditor1660
      @confusedredditor1660 Рік тому

      @@tomast9034 yes, which is why dedicated cameras are better

  • @bfloomis
    @bfloomis 3 роки тому +1

    Can you continue to make calls, listen to iTunes etc?

  • @sytron3912
    @sytron3912 3 роки тому +2

    Now I can catch insurance scammers in the act.

  • @sherrilldean4598
    @sherrilldean4598 Рік тому

    were do you store in your phone ?????????

  • @MrSakamotothecat
    @MrSakamotothecat Рік тому

    If you have 2 old phones sitting somewhere in the house collecting dust, you can use them as dash camera. Of course you have to remember to remove the camera or hide it in a place.

  • @Adeline9418
    @Adeline9418 2 роки тому

    I have one. Works pretty good.

  • @TheJunior1964
    @TheJunior1964 3 роки тому

    If you phone battery was swollen for overcharged for long time?

  • @spartacusferdo1178
    @spartacusferdo1178 4 роки тому

    this is amazing! thank you so much!

  • @thaliahorta7216
    @thaliahorta7216 2 роки тому

    Her: install a dashcamera App the default camera 📷 app on the iPhone 📱 and Android 📱: ima joke to you

  • @realsusan2003
    @realsusan2003 2 роки тому

    Is this available in America

  • @MegzTV
    @MegzTV 4 роки тому

    Thank for the video

  • @waynephotography495
    @waynephotography495 2 роки тому

    Thank you 🙏🏿

  • @jamesbyrnes9670
    @jamesbyrnes9670 Рік тому

    Does this method use a lot of your data?

  • @josespartan7465
    @josespartan7465 2 роки тому

    Thank you..!

  • @DashCamGenovaNCC
    @DashCamGenovaNCC 2 роки тому +1

    You could not believe me but I have the Dashcam and the phone so I'm sure at 10000%!!

  • @raymondconnelly7528
    @raymondconnelly7528 3 роки тому

    great video.

  • @Sithgazmm
    @Sithgazmm 2 роки тому

    Bloody hell good show

  • @stevenkarangwa4021
    @stevenkarangwa4021 2 роки тому

    How can I get dash cam please

  • @Blackdog57
    @Blackdog57 Рік тому

    Can you do this with a old phone that isn't active? 🤔

    • @mobilefun
      @mobilefun  Рік тому

      Yes, providing you can get the app onto your phone, it's managed locally so should work fine

  • @judec.1962
    @judec.1962 4 роки тому +1

    Why would you download camera when you can use your own camera in phone?

    • @1989purry
      @1989purry 4 роки тому

      Ur camera video only record for 10 mints max that is why u need 3r party app to go longer to 1h to 2h ✌

    • @jonfs2000
      @jonfs2000 4 роки тому +1

      I think the app you download records with GPS location, time stamp and speed

    • @kathleeny899
      @kathleeny899 3 роки тому

      And probably light. Without another app, my phone shows nothing but headlights cause of lights. Im downloading this.

  • @IvanZehirov
    @IvanZehirov 11 місяців тому

    Auto boy app crash 10 times today while recording. What a crap app :( I found another one that is working properly . But hey thats great idea using phone as dash cam.

  • @brucehunter2325
    @brucehunter2325 4 роки тому +2

    Its not the same as having dedicated hardware thay you can just fit and forget. You have to manually switch it on every time

  • @Manuqtix.Manuqtix
    @Manuqtix.Manuqtix Рік тому

    My old smart phone’s screen is broken that’s why it’s an old smartphone.
    I wish I can convert it to a dash cam without having to use the screen!
    It must just record when power is on

  • @pedersteenberg2010
    @pedersteenberg2010 3 роки тому

    WHERE CAN I BUY?

  • @zawanahrahman2118
    @zawanahrahman2118 Рік тому

    But there's no speed time after save the video

  • @vijayakrishnannair
    @vijayakrishnannair 2 роки тому

    Nice 👍

  • @user-gp8ww1lx3r
    @user-gp8ww1lx3r 4 роки тому

    The app is not available for downloading

  • @02chevyguy
    @02chevyguy 4 роки тому

    How do I install this app on a phone without a network carrier (older Android phone)??

    • @uramore
      @uramore 4 роки тому

      my guess would be to use wifi to download app and then try using it

    • @trommelbiel
      @trommelbiel 4 роки тому +1

      Man buy a new smartphone. Are you so poor? Sorry to be this rude but everything cannot be free.

  • @Lesterandsons
    @Lesterandsons 3 роки тому

    Good app

  • @DashCamGenovaNCC
    @DashCamGenovaNCC 2 роки тому

    The thing is that some phone holders are moving while driving and that's annoying

  • @kzgameplayz
    @kzgameplayz 3 роки тому

    No need memory card ?

  • @shannon_puckett
    @shannon_puckett 4 роки тому

    Is this legal in the UK

  • @YTdude562
    @YTdude562 Рік тому

    Not in the app store no more

  • @hippo-potamus
    @hippo-potamus 3 роки тому

    The only and biggest drawback is if you have those video apps recording or recording in general you can no longer do anything else on the phone, ie no bluetooth music, etc.

  • @deathmetalweedman3572
    @deathmetalweedman3572 3 роки тому

    THIS IS THE WAY
    curreenttly looking at dash cams and reading reddit dashcams hearing problems in amazon reviews about faulty cams sdcard problems etc , f all that , old cell phone an done

  • @chilliflakes5172
    @chilliflakes5172 5 років тому

    Nice

  • @DS-qg9ck
    @DS-qg9ck 3 роки тому

    will be going this way after giving up on the useless apps for top brand dash cams.I had a thinkware f800 and it was fine initillaly but the app now does not work,read reviews on dash cam apps before spending good money..

  • @williammmmmmmmm
    @williammmmmmmmm 2 роки тому

    Sucks you gotta keep turning it on. With a actual dash cam it turns on and records by itself

  • @franciskersher8576
    @franciskersher8576 3 роки тому

    why wouldn't it be recommended?

  • @godsonsanju4172
    @godsonsanju4172 3 роки тому

    Can we see license plates clearly

  • @huggybear2000hug
    @huggybear2000hug 2 роки тому

    My phone gets very hot
    How can i fix that.

  • @RYNNACHMED
    @RYNNACHMED 10 місяців тому

    NOT PRACTICAL FOR A LONG RUN THO....

  • @v4family551
    @v4family551 3 роки тому

    £500 on dash cam...you must be joking...what about a call during recording? what about sensors on the rear? dash cam normally cost less than £40 I just installed..

    • @victor-oq7dl
      @victor-oq7dl 2 роки тому

      Fair enough , but if you need number plate recognition you may be disappointed .

  • @MegzTV
    @MegzTV 4 роки тому

    Im new friend

  • @Ograws
    @Ograws 4 роки тому +1

    I was going to spend €200 on an actual dash cam until I saw this video 😉

  • @anthony7476
    @anthony7476 4 роки тому

    why dont you just use your existing video recorder already on the phone????

    • @moabl2020
      @moabl2020 4 роки тому +2

      anthony rose not compressed :/

    • @Sci-Mon1
      @Sci-Mon1 4 роки тому +1

      doesnt loop recording, uncompressed, and doenst give relevant information

    • @1989purry
      @1989purry 4 роки тому

      Max 10 mints of recording

  • @edwardsfrank4790
    @edwardsfrank4790 5 років тому

    👍👌

  • @dirceuavila1048
    @dirceuavila1048 2 роки тому

    #ForaTIMcomsuasMusasPropagandas

  • @robertgim8230
    @robertgim8230 5 років тому

    You'll get burn in from using that on your s10 or any phone with oled.

    • @MouseyBusiness
      @MouseyBusiness 4 роки тому +2

      No you wont because only still images cause burn in.