HD Front & Rear Dashcam installed on 2015+ Mercedes C300 W205
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- Опубліковано 6 січ 2021
- In this video, I install a front and rear HD dashcam on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 W205.
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Great video! I purchased this same dashcam from DMP Car Design in 2021 for my girlfriend's Mercedes C300 Sport. I ran the wiring to the trunk fusebox as shown and set it up to turn on when the car is started. It's still running fine after 2-1/2 years. The 32GB card holds about 6 days of videos based the amount of local driving we do. I have the video quality set to the highest setting, and there has never been a problem with the micro-CD card keeping up (you should use a card like the one shown in the video, which is designed for high speed writing.) If you're on a long trip, however, it fills up in a few hours and then starts overwriting the oldest videos, which is by design. Therefore, if there's a certain video you want to keep while on a road trip, you will need to download the specific video you want to your phone when you take a break from driving. My girlfriend likes that fact that the front camera is built into the rearview mirror housing and can't be detected when you look at the car. The rear camera is not noticeable due to the rear window tint, but it can be seen if you are specifically looking through the glass to see if a camera is there. All told, it's a great dashcam and has held up well, even when the car is closed up and sitting in the hot sun.
Thanks for the review. Mine is still running and has saved my butt several times cause of idiots cutting me off or brake checking me.
Man, you really did a great job providing this informative video on the front and rear camera installation on the 2015+ Mercedez-Benz. Clear and precise instructions. Really appreciate it.
After looking for a few years trying to decide which camera to buy, we just installed this in our 2015 C300 and 2015 GLA250. The dash cameras arrived very quickly (around 5 days) and it took us just about two hours to install both. The hardest part was uninstalling the rain sensor cover 🤦🏽♂️ and figuring out where and how to plug the cables in the GLA (the fuse box is different than the one on this video). We did some research online and done. Image quality is great and everything works perfectly. The App is very user friendly and easy to install and set. Thank you so much for the amazing installation video.
Excellent, I was a little nervous about poking around in my MB because its brand new. Now I'll give it a try. Thanks
Here ya go again. Another amazing video. It looks like the cam came with the car. That’s looks a lot better than other suction sitting on the side where everyone knows you have one . Awesome!
Exactly!
@@TheFlexxGarage
Is this available for 2015 Mercedes-Benz s550 4matic?
Your channel is so helpful! Thanks for posting this video. heading to DMPs website to check this dashcam out.
Always free free to email them. They have tons of parts not on their website for different cars.
@@TheFlexxGarage Thanks for that tip… Just reached out via email to confirm the cam for my car. It appears that yours and mine are the exact same setup with just the rain sensor - aside from mine being a coupe.
Because of a previous video I also bought their Apple CarPlay module with mirror link. Will be using your install video as an installation guide for myself.
Thanks again for sharing your insights.
Love your videos braddah I have a c450 and watched pretty much all of ur vids on ur 300. Keep up the good work. Aloha 🤙
Great video! Quick other question - do you know whether a complete Augmented Reality (U19) Kit for one of the other Mercedes Models (for example GLA, CLA) would be compatible to add to the new Mercedes C Klasse (W206)?
Do you have to have Wi-Fi enabled whenever you get in the car or does it automatically enable and connect?
Great job
Great video Flexx. One question, do you need the Power Magic Pro or any similar device to safely take advantage of the dashcam Parking mode feature?
Hello, the ucam application that manages the camera, can it be configured in Spanish?
Does the Fuse wire hide in the lining of the trunk? Or can you see it in when you open the trunk?
Honestly have you considered exploring with open port 2 obd?
Very helpful
is possiple to use the back dashcam as parking cam ?
I have two cameras on my car where the rear view mirror is because of the auto high beams, would this work ?
Can we install this same dash cam in c400 as well or there will be another module?
Two thumbs up!!
Would you know which fuse slot turn on during remote car start?
You can apply camera filter for bad reflections.
Rest work and good camera
Can a camera be installed in Mercedes 222 facelift 2018 car
still waiting on power mods!! great video
coming soon
What about the curtain airbag?
Great video... what’s your advise for cars with the rear window auto sliding shade? I may have to forget the rear cam. Thanks
dont know..I never dealt with them
hey flex how can i direct the fuse wires in trunk, m stuck , i derect through the behind seats but unable to find the end in the trunk
Hi Flexx, I like the content man. How do order a set for my GLA200 here in South Africa?
My camera is all connected and working but isn’t connecting to live video! Any recommendations to why?
Hey Flexx, I've been wanting to get a 2channel dash setup for a while now, I was wondering if you know with the rear-facing one, do they have any issues with the rear powered sunshade hitting them at all? Thanks for the video!
Hey I have a sunshade and it doesn’t hit it. The sun shade has a gap of like 1.5 inch between it and the glass. I got my camera sitting cozy between it.
Really clear explanation and step by step. I don’t have a car that has a rain sensor. Is there a box made to have a similar install in a Camry or Civic ? My kids and their friends unplug the dashcam. I want a covert install like you demonstrated so it is less obvious.
Sorry. I don’t know. This discreet style dash can in my video is only for Mercedes and Audi.
I have problem with the ground… can’t get any power pls help
Mr. Flexx Alexander, I love watching all your videos.. I decided to buy VİOFO A 139 3 camera camera. I want to use the fuse in the car W205amg C Class sedan 2015.. parking module I want to connect.. Where do I need to connect please help
Love your vids man excellent 👍👍
Great vid as usual Flex! Though I got one question. If you install the app on your car android screen can it still connect to the cameras on WIFI? would be a cool feature to be able to view them on the big screen. 👍
Yes. As long as the screen has cellular service shut off when you connect WiFi to the camera. For some reason, the camera would only connect to the app on my phone if cellular is shut off.
Which size fuse? Mini, micro or standart?
Hi Flexx, love your videos, you make everything look easy! I have a W205 Cabriolet. Two questions: where do I route the cables to get to the trunk, and I assume I will not be able to use the rear camera with a convertible top?
Yeah. Convertible is tough. I’m dealing with how I can use a rear camera on my R8 Spyder. The rear camera is not water proof so it can’t be ran near the rear license plate. I think for your case, it’s probably better if you mount it on the front windshield pointing back so it can capture footage while the top is down. It’s better than nothing.
@@TheFlexxGarage Thank you! That's a great idea. At least with the rear camera on the front windshield I can use it half the time here in New Hampshire! Is the best place to run the hook-up wires along the door sills to get to the trunk area?
I left my car parked behind a bobtail truck. When I came back from work I found out he hit it. I’m def buying.
Wow...
Hi .would I need Wi-Fi in the car for camera to work.I have a dash cam on motorcycle and same thing needs Wi-Fi turned on but obviously I don’t have Wi-Fi on the bike if ygm
Thank you Flex. I just bought a 2015 W205 C300 diesel hybrid, Amg line premium. My wife wants us to get this because of some crazy drivers here in the UK as shes a new driver.
I also would the dashCam turned on even when car is off so it can detect if anything goes wrong. I will like to ask if it is likely going to impact much on my car battery or its health considering the car is Hybrid and they usually starts on the electric/battrey pack rather than the engine. 🙏🏼
When the car is off, the offline mode doesn’t record all the time. It only records when it detects motion around in the viewing area of the camera or it senses an impact jarring the car. And you would set the duration of the recording so it doesn’t stay on all the time. It will only drain the battery if the camera keeps detecting motion (like a cat keeps playing in front of your car for hours and hours). Lol.
I done a similar set up all worked. I have a separate front and rear dash cam. The front dash cam is connected through the cigarette lighter this also has a usb port at the back. The rear dash cam is connected to that. There is USB port inside the compartment storage. I have not connected to those port. However, for some reason the rear dash cam, the date and time always seems to reset. It could be either the power is not too great through the front dash cam cigarette usb connection or I should use the usb in the storage unit instead or the rear dash cam is faulty. It is quite old and basic.
Master, question. Do you think you can connect more than one rear camera using that exact dash cam? Perhaps with a convertor from 2 wires male to 1 wire female? Let me know your thoughts
I don’t think the software will recognize the extra cam
Hey Flexx, I have a 2015 cla 250. do you know if they make a similar system for my car? I like the idea of not adding more equipment to the front windshield, and this system solves that problem. I'll appreciate any suggestions.
Go to the link and put in your cars spec. I bet they have a camera for your car.
I broke the clip, can you tell where I can buy one?
All these extras aren’t draining too much power from your battery? I did ambient lighting and I always have a “stop car leave engine running” sign
You need a new battery or your wiring is not right. Batteries should be changed every 3-5 years.
Anyone know what that rain sensor cover clip is actually called...took mine off today to take photos and one of the clips connector pieces was broken off.
I’d really like to see you do something similar to your Audi!!
coming soon
Is there a dash cam that is wireless?
🔥🔥🔥
Thanks, What is the biggest size the SD card it can support and how many hours does it save before starting the looping?
Not sure. You gotta ask DMP. And loop recording depends on what card size and resolution you are recording on. And if you are recording just video or video+sound
nice!
Hello please tell me the model Daschcam for my Mercedes w213 2016
Hey Flexx!
Long time subscriber here! Just was wondering if you have any update on pros/cons with this kit after two years of use? Was looking to pick this up for the holidays, and would certainly appreciate any recent feedback you may have (if any).
Hope all is well with the move to TX! Definitely looking forward to the continued great content that is on the way. God bless!
It’s still on my car and I love it. Working awesome. No issues at all. No issues in the cold or 100 degree TX Weather.
Never have to really screw around with it. Just set it and forget it. Maybe once every few months, it will alert me to format the memory card so the memory is always in good working condition. I can format it right from the app.
Definitely a must for any car.
Why did you use the fusebox in the trunk when there are 2 fuse boxes inside the car: the driver side on the side of the console and the other one on the passenger side below the glove compartment?
You can use any if it can support the power needs of the camera. The rear fuse box just has more options.
Hey Flexx: Really like this, would it fit a 2014 W204 model? If so, is the wiring generally the same process?
Yes, I already have a video on one installed on the 204. I did it on my wife’s 2013 c300.
@@TheFlexxGarage Thanks, found it!
Whats the name of the camera w205
Hey flexx, I have a 2011 benz e250 w212 cgi and I'm getting problem looking for the front end back shocks, so can you please help with a link or some advice on how to source them I already bust ah front mouth so I can't drive at the moment
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Is the rca yellow plug for the android screen so u can view it on there? I was pondering on getting the dashcam for the w204 but I have the android screen so I was double checking
you don't need to use it. The android screen uses wifi. No point in tearing apart the radio to run that wire. Plus, it's not like you need to look at the screen or your phone all the time. Connecting to the phone or screen is only for setting up the camera...and only if you ever need to review footage if you get into an accident or something.
@@TheFlexxGarage gotcha big bro. Thank you 🙏 the wife wants a w205 so majority of the mods you installed in ur w204 I have in mine already (thank you for that) and ima do the same when I get her w205 keep on keepin on big bro
Do you have any video on the New Mercedes GLC 300e Hybrid install ?
No. I only have videos on the cars I own.
Hey Flexx, I'm looking for a front and rear dash cam for my 2018 Mercedes Benz E 300 4matic. Do you have any recommendations?
Yeah. Contact DMP car design like I suggested in the video.
Are those aftermarket headlights on you car? If so where can you get them?
ua-cam.com/video/PrmIzULU0M8/v-deo.html
I bet you also want to watch how many race offers she gets at stoplights 🤣
This is so awesome
Do you need to have internet in your car to use this dash cam?
No. The WiFi connection from the phone is just only between the phone and the dashcam if you wanna watch videos or download them or delete them. WiFi connection has more bandwidth so video can be transferred.
Do you know how to install a digital dash cluster? Or do you know of someone does it?
Boston mechanics LLC in Norwood MA. That’s the only place I know.
@@TheFlexxGarage i have a contact from England that is selling to me from ovethere but does the place sells them too?
Do you have the link for the 2013 c300 dash cam??
As mentioned in the video, look in the video description.
Good jod
how do you wire it thru the back seat to your trunk?
Fold down the back seat and run the wire
What about a c43? Should be the same, right?
Same
What's about back cam if you have tinted window ?
mine is 20% tint in the back...during the day the camera looks fine. At night, it's slightly darker in the footage but still better than nothing recording from the back.
@@TheFlexxGarage oki i have darker xD that can be problem for me. How you seen day spotlight on front? Some issues? what about temperature after long drive ?
Nice. Can u tell me where u got it off? Or send me a link.
As mentioned in the video, look in the description.
bonjour, votre vidéo est extraordinaire mais je ne comprends pas l'anglais. Avez vous une version française?
Merci pour votre réponse
Sorry. I’m from america and I only make English speaking videos.
where is the front camera connected to
Everything is in the video. It records onto a memory card. Are you expect it to be connect to a larger screen or something?
Will this work on the 2016 e350?
Not sure. Go look in the link if your car model is supported.
So no GPS, no speed recorded?
Go look at the product page on their website. The links in the description
How do you stop it messing up the radio
What are you talking about? It has nothing to do with your radio. It’s a standalone product that used your phone to setup and view videos.
@@TheFlexxGarage Hi when I installed a rear camera it interfered with the car aerial as it is in the rear window. When the camera turned on the radio wouldn't detect any stations. I think it had an interference so I had to remove it and only have the front one
I dont think this will work on my C class. My rain sensor is massive with 2 cameras
Hows yours in English? I bought the same one and it's in Chinese
You can just change the language in the settings or reach out to DMP and ask them.
you can install it outside
How's the recorded video quality? Is it real 1080p or stretched by the firmware? I've had few dash cams that were "1080p" but when you needed the footage you couldn't even read the reg plate of the other car... Nice video though!
everything you asked is already in the video.
Where can I buy it. What’s the name of it
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As mentioned in video, look in the video description.
Flexx, are you still using this, and have you had any issues if so?
This looks really great, but I am hesitant to buy it without an easy return process. If this was on Amazon, it would be more compelling.
Yup. Still on my car and working awesome. No issues. The only thing is DMP just released a better version. I’m planning to make a video soon on it. Suppose to be easier to install without going into the fuse box. And is high resolution.
I bought the same dash cam thanks to you, i set it up just the way how you did, it works perfectly but i have to turn it on and off manually( using the switch button) it doesn't work with me turning the car on or off, what i have to do Flexx?
Thank you in advance
You didn’t wire it up right if you have to manually turn it on and off. If you bought it from DMP then they can walk you through making it work right.
@@TheFlexxGarage i will give them a call and fix it out, thanks again
How has the camera been treating you? Looking into possibly getting this one
Do they still sell this?
Yeah. Go look in the video description. The link is there.
@@TheFlexxGarage Thx!!!!
Hello flexx, thanks for making those videos on mercedes w205, your videos really help me with my car. Can you do a video showing the dashcam you install above on your android10 screen please and how you connect it 😀. And again thanks for all your videos very helpful much appreciated.
You don’t need to wire it. The android screen will just be like a smart phone. Download the app on the android screen and wireless connect to the dashcam.
You don’t need to connect to the dashcam all the time. Just to setup and if you ever wanna download/view the recorded footage. It’s not a camera you wanna look at all the time.
@@TheFlexxGarage thanks you Flexx much appreciated for the advice. I will order this camera in your video soon. Keep making these videos mate 👍 they're always helpful.
Why you didn’t use any fuse? There’s no protection
Go watch it again and look at the 3 wires in the beginning when i explain each part of the kit. And go watch the part of the video where I install the 3 wires and look at my drawing.
I recommend you stop skipping around on the video and pay attention. Hahahha.
The only problem is while recording,you cant use the your mobile phone Internet.
What are you talking about? You don’t need to connect the phone to it until you want to review footage or download it. A dashcam is designed to work on its own. You angle the camera the right way during setup and it auto records when car is on and auto shuts off when the car is off. There’s zero point to have it connected to your phone to see what you’re recording live. Your eyes belong on the road…not a screen.