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Reddit mentions of Spy Tec - Dash Cam Hardwire Fuse Kit, Black
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 6
We found 6 Reddit mentions of Spy Tec - Dash Cam Hardwire Fuse Kit, Black. Here are the top ones.
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24 Hours Power Supply: The Dash Cam Hardwire Fuse Kit with Mini USB Bundle has everything you need to hardwire a dash camera to your car’s battery. It creates a new circuit in your fuse box that you can use to power your mini recorder 24 hrs a day.Battery Drain Protection System: The Dash Cam Hardwire Kit Mini USB is designed to protect your car battery. It will stop charging your dashcam if your car battery gets too low.Keeps Car Organized: It keeps the interior of your car organized. You can string the wires on top of your dashboard, keeping the installation clean and professional. It is also useful to Protect the car against theft when it’s in the parking lot.Keeps 12v Outlet Free: The Dashcam Hardware Kit keeps your 12V outlet free, so you can keep your phone charged and power your recorder at the same time. It also means that there’s less RF interference or static when you’re listening to the radio.Easy Installation: Just slip on the Add-A-Circuit Fuse Holder to add a new circuit to your fuse box. Then you can wire the new circuit directly to your dash cameras using the mini USB adapter. Also keeping the original wiring intact.
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 4.1 Inches |
| Length | 5.7 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Width | 1.5 Inches |
I did it myself. I got a tap-a-fuse:
E Support 12v Car Add-a-circuit Fuse TAP Adapter Mini ATM APM Blade Fuse Holder Pack of 5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SUTYYS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Nk8KybFW6GK5Q
And a hardwired usb power supply:
Spy Tec Dash Camera Vehicle Hard Wire Kit - Micro USB Compatible with Mini 0806, Mini 0806 and Mini 0803 | Car DVR Camera Recorder Dashboard Dashcam | Black Box Video Recorder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S73FE8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wm8KybPX7XQXZ
Then I put it under the paneling inside the car. I just pulled off the plastic that is on the left side of the windshield, and tucked it above the headliner above the windshield.
There is an interior fuse panel inside the cabin of the car, typically on the lower left below the steering wheel or behind the glove box.
This is actually a very easy DIY that you can do yourself with very few tools and little knowledge. Simple googling can get you all you need, without knowing technical terms.
Instead, get a cheap usb cable for the camera and one of those multi usb chargers. If you need get a cable for the phone too. This is what I did.
You can also purchase a hardwire kit instead.
Thanks! I've seen that before, but it doesn't get very good reviews on Amazon so I think I might go for one like this
https://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-Dash-Camera-Vehicle/dp/B00S73FE8A/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&dpID=41aOAJ6%2BE5L&dpPl=1&psc=1&refRID=X2D7M7ZJE81Q3BM9XX29&ref_=pd_aw_sbs_147_2
A cheap hardwire kit like this one would allows a dashcam to stay on when you turned off your engine without killing your car battery.
No need to modify anything, hardwire kits make it easy. These are intended to be installed exactly as you describe.
Spy Tec G1WH. Capable of wide angle, and 1080p/30fps recording. The way it works is that it records in 5 minute blocks - once it runs out of room in the memory card, it overwrites the oldest block. The caveat is that it doesn't play well with Class 10 micro sd cards, so I use a 32GB Class 6. I believe I have an 8-10 hour window of current 1080p footage, which should be more than sufficient.
I also purchased a dashcam hard-wire kit, in conjunction with an add-a-fuse kit. It might sound daunting to a layman, but it was actually incredibly simple to wire up. With it, the dashcam turns on when I turn the car on (I wired it in to the car stereo), and turns off when I turn the car off. This was necessary for me because one alternative, using a power adapter plugged into the cigarette lighter, wouldn't work due to my cigarette lighter always being powered, even when the truck is turned off. Also, my install is clean as hell - the only things visible are the cam itself, and about four inches of power wire running up to the headliner.
Here are the specific items I purchased, on Amazon:
Dashcam, $53 Prime
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KZ0J452
Hardwire kit, $15 shipped
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S73FE8A
Add-A-Fuse, $11 Prime
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GKEXK2
Rearview mirror mount, $9 Prime
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JWGC29U
Class 6 32GB MicroSDHC + adapter if you don't already have one, $16 Prime
www.amazon.com/dp/B00IVPU7DQ
Running total for everything above, to your door, about $105. Install takes about ten-fifteen minutes by yourself. You can probably get a local shop to do it if you prefer, for a cost. Hell, I'd even lend a hand if you wanted, so long as you promise you aren't a total fucking weirdo.
Edit to answer your second question: Yeah, I like it. For $100, it's probably the best quality you'll find. With it installed, I often forget it's even there; it's tucked away behind my mirror. The peace of mind that it adds, should I ever need it myself, is great. Also, catching stuff like what's in the video is a huge bonus!