Vantrue N4 3-Channel COMPLETE Hardwire Walkthrough - Unboxing - Review - N2 Pro Comparison - Footage
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If you look closely at the N4 hardwire kit, there's a slide switch for the under-voltage protection. To the left is marked 12V/24V, to the right is 11.6V/23.2V. Perhaps this is the answer to the criticism that a cutoff of 11.6V is too low? I've read several places that a battery at 11.6 is deep-discharged at best, dead at worst. Does anyone know for sure whether this slide switch is in fact an adjustment of the cutoff voltage?
Great question! I personally used an N2 Pro kit so I don’t have an answer but I’ll pin this.
Just installed the entire kit today (N4 + GPS Mount + N4 Hardwire kit). The Hardwire Kit’s manual does in fact state that the switch adjusts the under voltage threshold. That said, when I hooked it up to my bench power supply I was having trouble getting the unit to do the cutoff. Literally was able to have the N4 powered at 9V on the input. This was something of an artificial test so there may be other factors I’m not accounting for. I did verify that when fully operational, the N4 draws about 300mA, and when powered down, it draws about 65mA. This is enough of a mystery that I may help my son do a YT video as he needs content for the channel he’s about to launch. If anyone has any more hard datapoints I’m sure it would be helpful not only to me, but others who are confused by this seemingly simple issue.
@@davidyon9031 Is battery draining avoidable? I'd like to use parking mode.
@@easilyoffended7772 I honestly don't know. I'm dumbfounded that between two hard-wire kits with cutoff voltages, I could not get either of them to shut down even at ridiculously low voltages. I went ahead and wired a cutout switch into my install, just to be able to easily disable it. Got a decent switch from Amazon that popped into a spare slot on the dash and blends in pretty well with the factory switches. I also have a cig-lighter voltage readout, which so far has been showing the battery at ok levels.
@@davidyon9031 I bought the one with the super capacitor, suppose to be good for the parking feature without using all the power. It was not cheap, especially since it didn’t come with the GPS suction cup. I seen GPS so I figured it came with it, especially for that price. Anyhow had to order the other mounting bracket with GPS.
To clear up confusion among many, NO it does not run continuously when parked. You put it in "parked" mode & it only powers the camera on when it detects motion or collision. Also, the hardwire kit has a low voltage protection to shut the unit down when the power get too low.
Question for you: isn’t the reason you’re hardwiring into the fuse box is so you can leave it plugged in all night without draining your battery? I thought that was the purpose of the hardware kit.
I notice he did not answer your question .........but did so for everyone else who praised him
@@jimilee8979 yep. I guess if you’re not a gearhead, you get no answers. I honestly was looking for help and got none. Still have the same problem. If I don’t drive my car every couple of days the battery dies with the camera plugged in.
Yes, to confirm, I had seen this upload on Thursday last week. It formed part of my decision to purchase the Vantrue N4 from Amazon. Thanks very much for your help. ☺
Very good how to video. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
So I'v had the N4 for a few months now. Yes, my battery drains all the time because of the hard wiring. You should do a video of Dash cam back up battery.
Yeah I'm considering installing one!
@@TroveLessTraveled_ yes, do it please. 😁
One negative is no WiFi. A cabin camera is definitely needed to record any potential police interaction (in case you are ever pulled over). Always record the police! And so many 2-channel dash cams don’t have a swivel mount to point the cabin camera towards the driver’s side window.
The X1 is the only Vantrue camera that has wifi.
Your local auto supply store should have a set of plastic interior trim removal tools. One of these would be much better trying to insert the wires under the trim. Much less chance of damaging the wire or the trim.
I agree 100% I could have gone down that route and I would recommend others do so if they have the ability to!
I don’t want to stick it on my tinted window..what other options do I have for the rear?
Small black zip ties for the rear camera to the mount.
That may work too if you have something to fasten them to!
The inside room Cam can rotate up & Down , but cant turn towards the door to make a video outside the door , as Blueskysea B2W . So please make type of Cam that could make a video inside room as well as outside the front doors too . That can rotate horizontally too instead vertical up & Down .
Great video and extremely helpful in the installation of the hardwiring kit. One of the better videos that I have seen. How long can the 256gb sd card record (when the three cameras are recording the same time) before the unit sets itself in loop mode?
I think it will get you through an entire 12-14hr day if the card is cleared. I can't remember to be honest it may be longer than that.
Hi just got my vantrue n4 dashcam installed into my husband's car but should it be showing constant recording on the screen when the car is switched off or should it be just a blue flashing light ?
I installed mine today. You was to take out the, panels in the tailgate and fish the cord through the rubber sleeve
Good thinking!
@@TroveLessTraveled_ can I send you the video on how I did my installation?
@@TroveLessTraveled_ this is my contact so I can WhatsApp you the video. 18687493703
01:33, Vantrue hardwire kit resolves that issue with its integrated battery power monitoring feature. It automatically ceases power draw once a low voltage threshold is reached, to maintain adequate cranking power (how effective it is at meeting its claim, I don't know).:
www.amazon.co.uk/Vantrue-Hardwire-Circuit-Holders-Protection/dp/B089CP9HKY?ref_=ast_sto_dp
That said, a vehicle's alarm system will eventually drain the battery if it is left sitting for too long, not in use. Vehicles in general don't like sitting for extended periods for all sorts of other reasons besides.
Hi, if I want hardwire N4 for Parking Monitor use, it is still possible and some-how working, that camera turn-on full recording when i start engine? Many thanks! :)
Anytime there is motion it will record, so once you turn the car on it’ll be recording
coulda wrapped the front camera power cable around the swivel once and up the mount that would conceal it a bit. shoulda just pulled those back panels for the rear camera they are meant to be taken off/on. you know damn well that back waring looks janky and you have to look at it every 10 sec
Parking mode delays???
I dig the video, but I wish the camera was Bluetooth.
Completely agree. They’re probably saving that for a later edition
If you car is dying then u need the hardwire kit. When it sense a low voltage it turns camera off. Kit is 18 bucks
Do you think it affects the car battery?
Love this & it would be great for my taxi, where can I buy one in the uk ???????
They only sell them on Amazon the links are in the description. If Amazon doesn't ship to the UK you could have a freight forwarder send it from here?
They’re also available on AliExpress if you’re willing to wait for shipping (usually around a month depending on which shipping company the sender chooses)
Edit: had a quick look and they’re available on amazon for £230
Very frustrating. My rear camera cant stick to my glass. Its like the glue of the stickers are to weak. I may take ordinary tape and duck it to the glass. Dont know how to fix my problem. :/
Yep..i dont have that internal fuse box in my jeep
Yeah it may be a little trickier on cars that don't feature a fuse box on the inside of the car.
Plz help me decide, does the camera lenses turn side to side a little, cause i didnt want it mounted right in the middle of the winshield?
You can absolutely rotate the entire unit, I just prefer it right in the middle to be able to get good coverage of the inside of the car.
@@TroveLessTraveled_ just to Clarify I mean can you mount the camera over The steering wheel and still angle the camera to get the passenger Rear seat
I would rather use the lighter than hardwire. I garage my car. Also if you don’t use it much, just get a battery tender. They also sell power banks on Amazon that can jump a truck and charge your phone or iPad.
Yeah in the video I talk about the stanley fatmax that can jump the car dozens of times and charge, etc. I like the option of being able to leave the camera on when I park in a shopping center or street park, but if you don't deal with this, then the lighter works just fine. One day I'll have a garage lol
Can you use the GPS module without hardwiring the entire unit?
Yes!
My mechanic has been putting me on the back burner this week. I wired the cord throughout the car and he told me not to mess with the fuses since I could start a fire. Is he blowing smoke up my ass? I haven't seen a single video or comment that mentions the possibility of a fire.
Makes no sense... I’m no mechanic but fuses are designs to blow if there is a surge so there are no problems elsewhere. Fuses cost pennies not even dollars to replace. I’ve wired 4 cars now and never had an issue, or even a blown fuse. Best of luck!
Is there an app for android, so I can watch my video?
No there is not. At least not at this time. the Vantrue X1 does have wifi though.
You can buy it from their website I just did it :-)
Awesome, looks like they added it. I'm happy with the affiliate link from Amazon though :)
I don't know if anyone mentioned but see those rubber hoses connecting your trunk and your car? You can actually slide your camera cable through one of them, that way your rear cam cable will be completely invisible.
You’re probably right, I was going for a risk free approach. That cord is only visible if you lift the trunk though, but good idea!
How is the audio from the camera? is usable to record a vlogging?
Honestly it's amazing. I've been recording DoorDash vlogs on it for the past few weeks. You can check the audio from my recent videos. I didn't increase it at all making the videos. The daytime video quality is roughly the same as the N2 Pro, but the nighttime display on the N4 is much improved!
I just tested audio unfortunately not very good when driving or even when the car is running for me a lot of interferences
No, audio isn't that good
@@TroveLessTraveled_ hello!..I just got the N4 Vantrue, I got it hardwired. But I think the company that hardwired it for me took the Type C USB cable. I’m not sure, cause they told me that the installed everything according to the user guide. So please, what is the work or use of the Type C USB cable that comes with the N4 dash cam?…again, since the car is hardwired, should there be a constant flash red light on my car dash board when the car isn’t in use?…thanks.
I've been wanting this dash cam for a while, but just didn't want to spend the money. I just happen to be watching a bunch of reviews of it today and the Everyday Reviews channel had a 20% off code for Vantrue's online store. I finally order my N4 today, with the hard wire kit all for $223.98 shipped. If you take advantage of the discount, be sure to give his video a like.
Also the N4 supposedly has a voltage monitoring feature that will shut the camera off before draining your battery.
Just installed the N4 on my 2013 Audi A5. Was kinda easy
That's awesome! I'm assuming it couldn't have been more difficult than the Prius!
Hi Eric, regarding the cam draining your battery. I have had the N2 Pro hard wired for a year now and have never turned my cam off and never had a problem. The hard wire kit has protection built in so if the voltage of your car battery drops to 11.6V or 23.5V the regulator will cut off the power to the cam leaving you with enough power to start your car so this won't drain your battery. I keep my cam on even when parked at home which allowed me to capture the license plate numbers of 2 vehicles that turned around in my driveway in the middle of the night after they attempted to break into my neighbors house which helped the police to catch the suspects. Also the Vantrue N2 Pro has 1.5 amp output on the hard wire kit whereas the N4 hard wire kit has 2 amp output (more cameras need more power). If the power supply has less amps than what is required the charger will fail to charge or charge slowly as it can’t get enough current (or power) to charge the capacitor so I'm thinking this maybe why you may have had a problem with your battery draining.
I thought everyone said the hardwiring wouldn't drain the battery. I read connecting to the OBD definitely drained the battery.
Yes! It will definitely drain the battery. How could it not? The newer hardwire kit they offer has a shut down mechanism when the battery gets low. Not sure what the long term effects of that are on the battery. I always take it out when I return home or arrive at work. It’s nice to leave it running though if I head into the store for 30 minutes to an hour just in case something happens though.
@@TroveLessTraveled_ I thought it only turned on when motion was detected? If that is the case, then it might not be on at all if you live in a quiet neighborhood. :)
I couldn't find where the hardwire plug went. I didn't have the GPS suction cup on the camera yet.
It’s below the steering column :) keep looking it’s a little hidden!
You can buy a voltage protector bro. It shuts the camera off at a certain voltage to stop your battery from draining.
Send me a link. Take my money!
You mentioned the camera drains the battery life of your car, how does that factor in with 24h parking surveillance? My neighbors are kinda sketch an having this in my car would be ideal.
Also, I was looking for videos on this product, an nothing on installation until I came across this one. Great video, keep up the good work 😗👌
Will be buying through the links that uve provided :)
So, I haven’t done it to my car personally, but there are external batteries I left links to that will keep continuous power to your camera without draining your 12V car battery. They are a few hundred dollars, but could prove invaluable if you park outside. They wire to your 12V battery and charge while driving and take only 30 minutes to fully charge. Could be a solution for you. If you check out the links to those and then UA-cam those batteries there are a few videos that talk about the pros and cons of each.
In the video he recommends unplugging the camera or removing honestly for that just connect it to a wire that will only have power when the car is running ... just a thought
Thanks for the great video. Just wanted to point out that you warned about the dash cam potentially draining your battery if hardwired and recommended carrying a battery booster (which I think is a good idea regardless). But if you look at the hardwire kit sold by Vantrue it states one of its features is "Low voltage protection"
(i.e. it has a smart low voltage protection system that will automatically shut off the power to your dash cam when the battery voltage drops to 11.6V or 22.8V thus preventing it draining the battery). I think in the video you said you chose not to purchase that new hardwire kit because you already had one for the previous model. I'm assuming the kit you actually used did not provide low voltage protection.
I’ll have to look into an updated one they make because I purchased 2 Vantrue branded hardwire kits and both of my cars had subsequent battery issues
@@TroveLessTraveled_ yeah, I've seen that also and friends have had battery drains. I just ordered my N4 to update from my two separate (int/ext) dash cams, and ordered the hardwire kit they recommend. I found the PDF for the Hardwire kit, linked below:
Page 4 - vantrue.net/Support/download/id/138.html
My Vantrue NS4 popped off the windshield - how do I re attach it. How do I reset the suction cup mount lever?
You should just have to pull the suction arm to the left to release and then push it back to vertical to suction again. Happens from time to time in hot weather.
@@TroveLessTraveled_ The problem is - It (the suction cup/GPS antenna) simply will not turn back to the left. It is firmly locked in the upright position and will not turn back to the left so that it can be remounted. Is there a release to allow it to be turned back to the left? So it can then be remounted by twisting it back to the right (the full upright position)?
Does this dash cam works if you have dark tint ?
Yes! The Prius is factory tinted slightly on the lower back window and the camera has no problem with it.
I think if you attach USB-C magnetic adapter, it will be easy to turn it on/off manually
Amazing idea thanks!
Does the cam not turn off with the ignition? Why does it drain the battery while on? I thought the motion sensor/gravity portion uses a little power for 20s but the camera is mostly off?
Then don't hardwire your dashcam?
The camera by default is only on when the car is on. If you want continuous recording you hardwire it like in this video.
@@brandonepyk8093 It seems to be on when motion is involved. I'm still trying to figure it out but it actually does seem to be working.
Thank you for trying to answer my questions with a question.
David, if you're concerned about the battery drainage, just follow this rule of thumb: parked at home or at work, unplug it. Parked on the street or elsewhere let it record.
instead of this monster jump starter look at the Noco's much smaller and crazy power have one in each car and saved quite a few car
Yeah there are definitely other solutions, I just love the battery life on the Fatmax. You can charge it and forget about it.
@@TroveLessTraveled_ same with Noco in y car for over a year used a few times yet needs to be recharged, any good Lithium will do that.
Thank you so much for doing this! Extremely helpful! This is by far the best video on the N4 on UA-cam! I hope that vantrue realize how lucky they are to have this video on UA-cam, I bought the dashcam solely based on your review! Even though I watched other reviews! Yours is the most relatable and your style of presentation and enthusiasm is attention grabbing! Well done brother, keep up the great work!
Thanks so much for watching. After using this camera for a year now I can definitely say it was worth the upgrade and it's done it's job extremely well! Wish you the best of luck with yours!
can I use the camera with a powerbank instead? and if I buy a 20 000 mA powerbank, how long will it record? Do I need to turn park mode on just like on the vantrue n2 or does it get activated automatically? And does it have a cloud feature or something similar (in case the car gets stolen)?
I'm not sure how long it will stay recording with a 20000 mAh bank but it will work. It activates Park Mode automatically. There isn't a cloud feature for the Vantrue N4, but the X1 does have a WiFi feature.
I don't think hardwiring will drain your batt if you do it right. The entire reason for doing so is to leave the camera on....lol G sensor parking mode... I mean otherwise you'd use a USB.
I have installed the n4 properly, but i believe the sd-card slot is different or the card i bought new is broken. When insert the sd-card and start the cam, the cam syas "no SD-card installed". The card is a intenso hc u1 32gb card. Could it be that the card is to slow for the cam or broken after formating it? Or could the sd-card-slot be broken? Please help me! Which card do you have in your N4?
Vantrue N4 Dash Camera , Vantrue N4 Hardwire Kit , Vantrue brand 256gb MicroSD Card am i missing anything ? i dont need GPS
That's all you need! It'll change your life!
Not a bad job of installing, just a couple of critiques. 1st, when you inserted the fuse tap, you didn't verify which direction to plug the tap. The simplest way is to remove the 5 amp fuse that came with the tap and verify that the dash cam has lost power. If you don't loose power to the cam, that means you need to unplug the tap, flip it and plug it in the other way and retest. It's a fire hazard if done wrong. 2nd, when you ran the rear cam wire, you should have used the factory gromet to run the wire inside of for a cleaner install, especially since the panel exposing access to it popped off.
Thank you, your video and information was extremely helpful and I purchase both the unit and gps adapter. I also purchased the charging unit, all through Amazon. It all makes sense. I'm retired and driving for Uber and already have a front and rear camera but needed the 3 way set up. I came here because of recommendations from other Uber drivers and you made a very good impression of the products I purchase. I'll pay the extra and have an audio sound company who installed my other camera do the install on this one. Hey, maybe I'll get lucky and some of the wiring will be similar. Again, thank you.
Jerry thanks for the support! You will not regret having this in your car. The N4 already saved us in an accident with an uninsured motorist. I hope it's not necessary again, but the peace of mind is worth every cent!
Get your self the Thinkware u1000
While that is a great camera for recording crashes in front of you, it doesn’t have an interior cabin camera or a rear camera. This is still the best three camera system out there
CAMERA WON'T STAY ON!!!!!! CYLES ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY!!!!!!! BUYER BEWARE!!!!! AND YES I DID USE THE VANTRUE MEMORY CARD....STILL WON'T WORK!!!
When i hardwired my N4 besides just wiring it to an always on fuse .... i used another pigtail to also wire it to an acsessory fuse ....withba switch between both so normally leave it on acsessory then if im out and going to park somewhere you just flip the switch up and boom ur in parking mode ...then you get home and switch back to accsessorie .
If you wanna do it get a single pole double throw rocker switch ..... run the red wire from the hardwire kit to the center post of the switch ... then run a wire from one of the other poles up to the fuse box and into an always on fuse .... then run another wire from the last pole on the switch to an acsessory fuse .... then the black wire from the kit to a bolt lile normal
My understanding is that you have to use the same amp fuse when you "piggyback" with the hardwire kit. Is this correct?
That’s correct. You can use a fuse that can handle more amps but not less. Better to use an equivalent
Great video, walkthrough, and detailed explanation... there are a bunch of videos that show the angles/views/footage/etc but loved the walkthrough.
I don't chime in on chat forums but I would like to add a couple things. For the average person this setup is perfect, however on your back panel area when the trim piece came off, you can actually run your cable through the rubber "hose" down below to keep it protected from the elements. Most importantly, on the front (and along the top side area) when running the cables, especially the rear cable... be mindful that the SRS and airbags are running along the pillars. You can run the cable underneath them, and a few ways to avoid issues but keep in mind that you likely don't want any cables directly in the way of the airbags.
Keep up the great videos, thank you so much!!!
Just installed this. Almost good enough but not good at all in low light situations. Software applies too much noise reduction which blurs much of the detail. Good luck reading a license plate when you need it! Sending it back.
This camera is a good deal, off course it’s 3 channel and video quality wise its really good. However, let me educate everyone here. The front cam has only 155 degrees angle. Now this angle is not enough to record a full size video in the front. You are missing a big portion on the right side and a big portion on the left side. Your fenders are not fully covered. Even the dash, if you see in the video is not fully in the frame. I would rate this cam 7/10 for that. We need something which had at least 170 Degrees in the front. Here the thing, the more you complicate things the less features you get.
I mean, you may be right, there are other cameras that have 170 degree viewing angle, but until there is a camera that offers the features this camera does, it will be the top dog for awhile. It's user friendly and has every feature except wifi/bluetooth. But, you're right there is always room for improvement!
California Driver Well thats my opinion about the Dashcam. Secondly, it comes with the USB-C power connector which is great. However, its hard to find a USB-C to Mini. I am glad that you found it. Its not even on Amazon nor anywhere else. So I ordered a new Vantrue hardwire with USB-C to Mini from Amazon and again spent $22. The hardwire I have is not good for it because thats a mini, easy to find and 99.9% Dashcams uses it. In my opinion, they should send it with the Dashcam. They don’t do that, because then who will buy their hardwire.
This camera is over CAD $350. So I think, price wise also its really expensive.
Ah I found the piece I needed on eBay, but you’re right, it was hard to find!
excellent review, I want to ask you if there is a possibility that the dash cam also records in parking mode always?
If you have an external power source it will otherwise you will run the risk of your car battery dying.
2 Qs: 1- When you change the up/down angle of the interior cabin camera, does it change the angle of the dash camera or are they on independent swivels? 2- Could you run the rear camera wire down through the rubber housing that goes down the middle of the rear hatch door? I assume there are other wires & hoses to rear wiper in there.
To answer your first question, there is a separate pivot for the interior cabin and a ball joint for the front-facing camera so all three are adjustable. The second question, honestly I just felt the way I did it was the easiest way to recess as much wiring as possible. Definitely not the easiest to install, but I would not change a thing in the way I installed this. There are definitely other ways to do it that are just as effective for getting the camera up and running though. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the video Eric, as always you are an inspiration to us drivers out here. I’m looking to get a dashcam as there are too many reckless drivers out on the roads these days.
Thanks for the kind words Joanne! If you’re looking for a more budget friendly option to N2 Pro is a great one.
Thank you for the awesome video which was super detailed! Just wondering I have two new N4’s that I’ll put in two vehicles. It’ll be the first time having dash cameras. Any info on how to format the Samsung EVO plus 256GB cards? Thank you!
To format it takes about 5 seconds just click through the features and click format card and it does it automatically. I do it every time I put the card back in the car after making a video because it also clears the entire memory card off.
@@TroveLessTraveled_ most sdcards (under 32gb in size) use a mere fat32 - the standard, for larger especially 256gb it's exfat aka fat64 ( windows PC's support this type out of the box and Linux and Mac support with a mere driver install. (Assuming you wish to format outside the camera.
Several reviews recently have found that this cam has glitches,not least that there’s no true 4K on any of the three channels
I just use a USB C cable instead of the accessory plug that came with the Vantrue and when i need to use parking mode I plug it to an external battery
That's a great idea!
USB-C to USB-C with a portable battery pack? Like the external battery to charge your phone?
How long does your camera run before the battery drains and the camera shuts off?
Hi, loved your micro, but you used the Sandisk. I heard they were not good for The venture 4N. Is that true and if not, what Ram should I get. I drive for Uber. I’m not Favorable with wires. Could I get someone to do it for me instead? Thank you and I will get this because of your video🙏🏾
I have had no issue with SanDisk. Used their microsd cards in 4 different cars now and haven’t had an issue! Thanks for the question
I ordered the Vantrue n4 along with the Power Magic Pro by Blackvue with the cig outlet. I don't know if it will work, but I like how it can set a limit on the low voltage and time the dash cam is on parking mode.
Keep me updated on how well it works and your experience!
What is the power magic pro
What kind of micro as did you use
256gb samsung. link is in the description thanks!
Can someone anyone help me with two questions (1) I have the N4 and the hard wire link provided in this video is for a wire that connects into the OBD is there always power coming from a OBD ? (2) while your away from the car and motion detection or if my car is hit while parked once the camera turns on when will it shut itself off ?
So, regardless of what Vantrue says, the camera is always running if it is hardwired. There are a few solutions and some 3rd party options, but my rule of thumb: if I'm parked at work or home I unplug it, if I'm parked somewhere else I let it run. That will save you from a dead battery.
I can only answer the 1st part to your question. Yes there is always power flowing through the OBD port because I currently have the OWL DASHCAM and it’s connected to the OBD port, so even when the car is off it’s still connected. The reason I’m currently watching this video is because OWL is becoming to pricey now. After paying $350 for the dash cam they had a month to month payment plan because it uses LTE service and all the recording go directly to the cloud and you can view the footage from an app on your phone. July 2020 that just passed OWL changed their LTE plan to a yearly plan of $227 a year. I’m like really ??? So that’s why I’m looking to buy a vantrue N4 where I make one solid purchase and I don’t have to pay anything for the years to come
@sellandbuy,. That is usually determined by your record timeout set for normal operation.
I bought 1 one but I don’t see the gps? No speed notification? Help..
The GPS mount is a separate purchase. Link is in the description, around $20 on amazon.
I have a lot of cord leftover for the rear camera. Where did you put it? You said something about tucking it behind this wing I think. I don’t know what you mean. I have a basic sedan, not a hatchback. Please suggest where to put the excess rear camera wire.
Hmm, I’m not exactly sure what would be best for you. Do you run it under the carpet at all? Maybe that would be better for you
Another Great video thanks man!! I have the n2 . . . . . But I'm thinking about upgrading to the N4. . . . . my question is: Does the N4 come with the REAR Camera??? I looked on Amazon and it doesn't look like it comes with another camera, just the main one you install on the front windshield. . . . I'd appreciate any feedback if you can. Thanks again for the upload. 👍🏽💯🙌
Yes it includes the 3rd camera for the rear of the car. It's an awesome feature! I absolutely recommend the N4. Aesthetically it looks much nicer with that big screen it's an amazing upgrade from the N2 Pro which was a great camera in and of itself.
So if someone breaks into your car and takes your dash cam you will never know who it was. They should have the videos connected to your phone.
The Vantrue X3 has this feature but it’s only a single camera. I’m sure a camera like that is in the works but it would require a SIM card and a subscription to be able to send to a cloud server
The Blackvue camera has cloud service. Blackvue cameras are like $500 though.
This is a surprisingly clear and thorough how-to video. Thanks a lot for the effort!
Thank you for the support! It was tough to film!
Any advice on hooking up the fatmax as a backup power supply for parking mode? Thanks in advance
That is an excellent idea actually and one I have never thought of. As of now I don't know if I have a good idea for that, but certainly something I'll look into!
every time use the fatmax with a magnetic usb c adapter for quicker swapping during parking mode and regular mode. I’m planning on using the 12V lighter adapter with a magnetic usb c adapter at the end for easy swapping and to prevent 12v battery drain for my setup. Any other ideas?
Or a usb c splitter connected to the fatmax and the 12V lighter plug could work as well
@7:35 I bet if you had a micro SD slot on your smart phone you could show footage that way as well.
Yeah I didn’t think about that! I have an iPhone and they don’t want you to have control of your storage, but with an Android you would be able to use your phone on the spot!
I bought an SD card reader for my android. I then bought 2 SD cards. One I keep in phone. One I use for the N4. That way I can keep an SD in my phone and have it dedicated (plus it's a hassle taking out / putting in the SD into / out of phone.
It’s super clear and I’m thinking about purchasing one but I’m only concerned about a parking monitor for vandalism. So I’ll have to see
Maybe the Vantrue X3 is what you’re looking for. It has WiFi as well
You can record you're speed with N2 what about 4?
You can record speed only if you have the GPS mount. They offer it for N2 & N4 but the connector isn’t one size fits all. You have to buy the GPS mount for N4. I left a link in the description
I have a convertible this will be fun to mount at the rear window!
Hahahah! Good luck! I think you'll be fine but you'll have to run under the carpet which could be a be tricky!
@@TroveLessTraveled_ I will be using this camera for racing so i can live with 2 front cameras. rear will be used only sometimes so i can live with cable in a salon.
@@ironbull2003 the rear is basically for the purpose of catching an accident if someone hits you form behind. Haven't found another purpose for it yet!
Okay. So I’m a bit confuse at what point does it actually drain your battery. You just said it will drain your battery if you sit in your driveway. What do you mean by that? Also if I buy the hardware kit with the OBD port plug, can I just plug it straight to the OBD port or do I need to do it onto the fuse?
If you leave it plugged in for 24-48 hours without driving it'd be no different that leaving the lights on in the car. You can absolutely use the OBD plug if you prefer. My rule of thumb: if I am parked at the house or at work I unplug, I leave it plugged in on the streets and at stores.
@@TroveLessTraveled_ FYI the hard wire kit has a smart low voltage protection system that will automatically shut off the power to your dash cam when the battery voltage drops to 11.6V or 22.8V, thus preventing it draining the battery. I have left my camera plugged in 24 hours a day for a year now and have never had my battery drained. It defeats the purpose of having a parking monitor when you are unplugging the cam. I also noticed the N2 Pro hard wire mount puts out 1.5 amps to the cam where the n4 hard wire kit puts out 2 amps to the cam. Since you are using the N2 Pro hard wire kit (1.5 amps) with an adapter maybe that is why your battery died? The power supply isn't providing enough power to fully charge the capacitor? I know if I get the N4 I will be buying the N4 hard wire kit and remove my existing N2 Pro hard wire kit due to the amp difference. Just a thought.
The website says not to you scandisk sd cards-why?
Not sure, mine formatted just fine, but there may be some version that don’t format properly. Plus I’m sure they love making money on the SD cards too :)
SanDisk is known to be crap for ALL dashcam,. This is due to the fact SanDisk sdcards are NOT made of the proper name flash that handles full card writes as is common place with dashcam, and they quickly corrupt footage without repair.
Great video. Could you also mount it on your dash or just above the dash. Thinking it might be easier to run wire. Thanks.
I think it would be possible to mount on the dash but you would need to create or find your own suction holder as the standard one can’t be placed on the bottom.
How does this parking mode work?So I hardwired my car but anytime I turnoff my car, The dash cam goes off. Is that how it works cause I taught hardwiring it suppose to keep the camera on while the car is off. And I have set the parking mode to collision and motion detection.
you have to use a fuse slot that has continuous power.
Make sure you're using a fuse that gives continuous power to the car, other than that you did great!
Vantrue states their hardwire kit will avoid the car battery from dieing, its not true?
I have found this claim to be false.
@@TroveLessTraveled_ thanks alot man
Is the rear camera water proof I wanna mount mine on the outside of my truck
Ooh... I'm not sure if it's waterproof. I would probably say no, but I would check the website to be sure. You might be surprised!
Is there a phone app for the venture n4
As far as I know, there is not. The X3 does have wifi capability though, so it's probably in the works.
just because u have a giants hat i might have to hook u up. i need one of this for uber anyway
No bias at all, it’s way nicer than the N2 Pro. I just had my car hit so I’m back to driving the car with the N2 Pro for a few way and the screen is so dang small on it! Anyways, SF Giants for life. Another even year this year!
I have the vantrue N2 pro dual I just got a 2020 Toyota Camry so I hope the third camera fits in the back window since I just ordered the N4 today I hope I like it also Samsung genuine select ev SD card I got as well all coming from Amazon Sunday
Hey you can buy OBD 2 hardwire cable for n4 on amazon. It protects your battery and use parking mode and simple installation
This is awesome! Can you send me a link to it?
Vantrue 10ft Type C USB OBD...
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Using the obd can mess up us ecu.
I hardwired my kit as well but I am curious to know if parking monitor feature is working. I ran a test by putting my girlfriends next to my car and did a beep with the horn which was obviously loud and my camera did not capture it. I also noticed when I turn off my car the camera shuts off . isn't suppose to stay on for a couple of secs or mins? if you can pls do a video of the parking feature . any ideas? what fuse did you connect it to?
When In parked mode supposedly it only turns on when sensing motion based on G force. If it’s not hardwired are you able to enable park mode and use a cheaper battery pack made for phones and plug it into the cam. The battery pack although will be a lower mah it should last a while since it’s not continuously powering the cam only when motion occurs.
Will it only show after you download it on the computer?
Did you buy the GPS mount? It works without any programming just make sure put the power supply in the GPS mount
great video
Thank you for your video. I have a question can we switch off the cabin camera of this? I just need front and rear camera only
Doesn't the Hardwire Kit measure the voltage of your battery and stop the connection to the dashcam if it's too low?
If it records a violation when the vehicle is parked does it give you an audio or visual warning to review what it recorded?
How Does the rear camera works on tinted glass?
Actually surprisingly well!
After I watched your video I am prone to Not hard wire, how is that different as far as the wires?
Notice the new mount is too tight to remove the camera? The n2 was better.
I haven’t noticed. I haven’t taken the camera out I just unplug from the top every night when I come home. Are you finding it difficult to pull the camera off entirely?
@@TroveLessTraveled_ good point I can take the whole mount off entirely. Yes if you notice the button is smaller to eject it. I live in San Diego and that cam will go bye bye if I leave it on the street.
I’m gonna flex a little here, Just got the N4 on an Amazon flash sale for $190 shipped/tax. So excited! Thanks for the install video.
Same