How to Install WiFi in your Vehicle

No video

How to Install WiFi in your Vehicle

Рет қаралды 643,568

4 жыл бұрын

Note: Some people have reported flakiness with the SyncUp Drive. Mine used to be flaky too, but is working well now. Here's another alternative:
4K dashcam: geni.us/DR970X...
LTE module: geni.us/Blackv...
More integrated and easy to use option (LTE built into dashcam): geni.us/DR970X...
Here's the original components I used for this video:
TMobile SyncUp Drive 2: www.t-mobile.c...
USB to OBD II adapter: geni.us/USB-OB... [Amazon]
Cig. lighter splitter: geni.us/LR4Fw [Amazon]
Cellink Neo battery: geni.us/BBMC-C...
Mobile WiFi Hotspots:
AT&T: www.att.com/bu...
Verizon: www.verizon.co...
T-Mobile: www.t-mobile.c...
Dashcams (newest versions):
Blackvue DR970X Plus (4K): geni.us/DR970X...
Blackvue DR770X (1080p): geni.us/Blackv...
Battery Pack: geni.us/PowerC...
Expansion Battery: geni.us/Cellin...
Subscribe to Vortex Radar: www.youtube.co...
Best Radar Detectors: www.vortexrada...
----------
Gear I Shoot Videos With: kit.co/VortexR...
----------
Website: www.VortexRada...
Facebook: / vortexradar
Twitter: / vortexradar
Instagram: / vortexradar
----------
Full disclosure: The purchase links in my videos are typically affiliate links to sites like Amazon and so I may make a commission when you buy. Whether I get paid or not (on some things I don’t), it’s important to me to ensure that I stay objective and unbiased and give you my honest opinion so you can make an educated decision as to what’s best for you. You deserve that and I wouldn’t have it any other way. :)
© 2020 Vortex Radar, LLC. All rights reserved.
#Tutorial #VortexRadar #WiFi #RadarDetectors #RadarDetector #Dashcam

Пікірлер: 512

@user-jd5po8cb8b Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to let you know that your video on getting WI-FI in a vehicle. I was having a problem . I recently had retractable steps on my truck and they also use OBD to make them work. And the my steps started lowering and retracting driving. So after going back to the company that installed them and found out that they installed a spitter to they could install the OBD and my OBD for my T-Mobile wi-fi. So they temporarily disabled my T-Mobile OBD and that seemed to solve the problem..... So I went to the internet and search for how to get WI-FI back in my truck. And the first video I went was this video on how to get WI-FI. As it turned out your video helped solve my dilemma by getting the USB adapter to OBD and now it works great. I subscribed to start watching your video's. Thank's for the great post.

@swifty1969 3 жыл бұрын

I wish providers let you use all of your data via hotspot instead of charging extra. I don't get what difference it makes for them whether you use all your data directly or through hotspot.

@KieranMahoney 11 ай бұрын

Just turn hotspot on and use the data, isn’t that how it works? That’s how it is for me in Australia at least. We only get one data allotment and that’s it, and if you hotspot it very well can suck back all your data. I know it was different in your country (assuming USA)

@NewLife-qj9mx 4 жыл бұрын

I started watching this during my 1st cup of coffee - had to rewind and make a 2nd cup to keep up 😏 Excellent video my friend, thank you 👍

@johnnybwrlr983 4 жыл бұрын

On initial promotion, I put t-mobile's sync up and drive adapters in all 4 of our family cars. At the time there were no cables like you use. That's an excellent idea. My mechanic would not work on my cars with those adapters because of risk. He said it's direct access to the car computers buss, which puts the owner's life at the hands of the adapter maker. It was scary stuff.

@aragureghian724 4 жыл бұрын

I am not a gear head at all! And that is the reason I watch your videos... They amaze me. Might slowly turn around!... The present battle between a V1G2 and JBV1 is enough... [and yes, I am getting a lot of help from your videos and RRForum]

@cruisingdog Жыл бұрын

One thing nobody seems to mention in any of these setup help videos, is temperature. If you plan on full time employment of your car's WiFi access (IOW connected 24/7), you need to consider temperature! Many choices, such as the OBD2 connection, dedicated WiFi hotspot via cell phone or a stick, BUT they all need to be wired to a DC charging asset, AND most if not all of the devices you can consider are affected by a temperature controlled charging. The charge current will drop to zero if the device senses higher or lower temperatures than what its design perimeters allow for. Just leave your cell phone in your car plugged into a 12V DC socket overnight in the cold, and in the morning you will find a message that the phone's battery was too cold to continue charging. Keeping the car battery charged is easy with a small solar voltaic panel, but the temperature inside the car is the biggest pain in the ass......

@tylermcrae1598 5 күн бұрын

would the method shown above work without a car so long as you had the battery and adapter and the device? like could you in theory do this on a side walk? just basically make it portable to move the internet connection inside when weather is too bad out in the car

@awesomesauce8151 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I've wanted to get that adapter but didn't want T-Mobile knowing all the info from my car computer but with that connector I can avoid that

@VortexRadar 4 жыл бұрын

That's a great point as well! Yeah there's some features (like tracking stuff that you may not want) that integrate with their app and some of the features will break when you go this route, but in some ways that's worth it, haha.

@chozen_1309 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I will definitely check this out as well. Thanks

@meismyname 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like the USB connector for your adapter just converts USB back into 12v. You can verify this with a multimeter on the output of the USB adapter. If that's the case, you're probably better off rewiring it so that the OBD2 adapter just runs straight off of 12v. You'll get more runtime without the efficiency loss of going from 12v -> 5v -> 12v.

@iambrian6601 4 жыл бұрын

This was a pretty informative video, thank you!

@Thelnferno 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been touting these benefits for years now. I think I may have even planted the seed for you a while back ;)

@Strawbs1962 3 жыл бұрын

What do you want …a cookie?

@juanayala8957 3 жыл бұрын

very great info with no crap! right on my friend i wish everyone did videos like this . very informational , extremely useful , you are a professional !

@SteveSmith-ng2dv 2 жыл бұрын

Useful info, it's probably worth mentioning, that the OBDII devices unless they have "smart" functionality to read car data, they won't even use (some literally won't have the physical connection) to the data bus in order to represent any real hacking danger. Moreover, OBDII port has constant 12V power, so not quite sure as to why this wouldn't work while the car is off, likely if not possible to enable as functionality, simple mod would solve the issue.

@KieranMahoney 11 ай бұрын

Was about to comment that

@tonycrawford7770 3 ай бұрын

The Harmon spark that I used in my car would disconnect after 10 minutes of the car not running.. I was very happy with that service and they just discontinued it as of April 1st.

@hello15848 Жыл бұрын

Would love an updated video with new technologies recommendations or how the TMobil connection is working currently? .

@hailey526 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative video. Can you further explain the auxiliary battery setup you have in the car? Maybe post links to the setup? Thx!!

@erikkalifornia5182 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, the iPhone also allows for "family sharing" and when this is enabled, and your wife and daughter are registered as "family", then you don't have to manually enable it. In fact, family members can connect to your hotspot, even when your hotspot is turned "off". For me, this saves me the $20 a month of activating my in car wifi hotspot, since my phone works well without me even having to mess with it.

@samuelgrossman1205 4 жыл бұрын

I use the Netgear Unite hotspot powered off of a BlackVue battery pack. ATT $25/mo for 3gb. Hotspot is always on even when parked. I also use Cellink Neo for Parking mode on my Dr900s BlackVue dashcam.

@siddhuv 3 жыл бұрын

Which exact model number of Netgear Unite are you using? I'm planning on building a similar setup as yours. Thanks.

@MageElixer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that idea and way to have wifi in your car. Now I can set things in my car for my future kids to do while I'm driving on a trip

@fredsharron2932 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thank you for getting this info out.

@ajg1915 4 жыл бұрын

I have Verizon Unlimited and teether it to my phone. My Cadillac CTS had 4G wireless but why pay $15 a month when I have it for free through my phone.

@linsoopretty 4 жыл бұрын

my phone could not and not handle it for my needs

@film79 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that doesn't work for me cause i need to access things in my car when i am not there. Plus if my whole family connects to my phones wifi it often ends up getting hot, which is awful for the battery.

@DadPlaysBass 3 жыл бұрын

Not exactly free... If I travel for a a few hours with my two kids and wife using my wifi as a hotspot, my data will drain like a jug of water upside down on a sink

@bernieescalante4033 3 жыл бұрын

I figured if anyone can help me it’s you watch your videos all the time very well done and informative.

@TheEzserg 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, just buy a hot spot and that's it, and forget about buying a lot of extra parts.

@acrossyour5199 3 жыл бұрын

Lol😂

@funxnuggets1268 3 жыл бұрын

The possible security reasons were listed and I think people want their cars

@viktorgonzalez4907 3 жыл бұрын

Hotspot is too expensive 😅😅

@kingcartierjs7022 3 жыл бұрын

I’d rather just have a device living in the car kore than having to keep bringing an extra phone or forgetting it

@frankiebpr 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have been following your expert advise which is very informative at that and I thank you. I have bought BV cameras and installed them mi self. Here is my question: How are you connecting your BV battery without the possibility of draining the car’s core battery? In the past I did buy the battery saver system you recommended and installed it in my former Ford F-250 King ranch and it worked well for a time, but for some reason the Ford Computer shot down my radio and the front and side view cameras.

@victordasilva5255 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, you are the biggest car nerd ! purveyor of polytechnic paraphernalia....love your channel...

@Darrelsweet 3 жыл бұрын

😂 isn’t he awesome 🤩

@blacktornado5212 4 ай бұрын

Of course he loves his channel.

@johnathanpinkhasov480 11 ай бұрын

I have the Thinkware U3000 and the Powercell 8 (hardwired; the u3000 is connected directly to my powercell 8). I got the SyncUp drive, connected it to OBD dongle (which is connected to my powercell) and activated the hotspot. The hotspot does not stay on for long (I know it doesnt since i cannot remote view "live" the camera via the thinkware connected app). How do i fix this issue? What's going on here?

@frankly5171 3 жыл бұрын

You have to be the geekiest geek ever.😎 thanks for all the information.

@VortexRadar 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@predpalina 2 жыл бұрын

Can I connect to wifi when the vehicle isn't running? Will it draw lots power and drain my car battery?

@KidaleSmith Жыл бұрын

This KZfaq video has done more for me in 8 minutes than I've seen seen police do for black citizens in over 100 years

@misirali5848 Жыл бұрын

Hi Watched all your videos just wanted to ask how do ypu connect thinlware dashcam to wifi dongle or do i need a spare mobile to keep it connected to wifi

@KrissowskiM 4 жыл бұрын

Why not simply use a portable hotspot with a battery on board? Some of them last for 8 hours and all of them can be connected to a source in a car with USB cable! In Europe we also have SIM cards with ‚pay as you go’ plans - you pay 2.5 USD per 10 GB. Next 10 GB kicks in and additional 2.5 is changed... no monthly fee!

@KrissowskiM 2 жыл бұрын

@Cuddly Cat well - I get confused all the time when it’s supposed to be a dot and when a comma ;) - a price for being multilingual- a bigger problem is with switching phone’s keyboard between languages when typing :)

@Extra-Salt 3 жыл бұрын

i feel like you could explain anything to me...can you upload a video explaining something god-awful boring to prove me right? i love your enthusiasm

@VortexRadar 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@erichess6647 2 жыл бұрын

you could buy a cradlepoint or a digi. the cradlepoint is often used in retail locations for redundancy. but i have one in my truck for internet.

@lynzxer021 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the blackvue with the built in LTE a month ago and the wifi hot spot has been awful. Very slow. I wish I could replace it with a wifi model dashcam and get the setup you have with the syncup from T-Mobile.

@jamstarent21 4 жыл бұрын

Verizon has the Hum which does live vehicle tracking, speed alerts, wifi, roadside assistance

@dragon692620 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any other way of putting wifi in your vehicle? I want to use cloud feature. Thank you

@shrs.3448 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video - especially I can check where my car is!

@nskgraff 4 жыл бұрын

I got set up my automatic connection via hot spot for my Radar detector as well iPad pro on magnetic mounts in my car

@Celsian 4 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal video, a little more technical explanation of your setup would be cool though. Have a great day and thanks!

@painmm2106 3 жыл бұрын

I o

@painmm2106 3 жыл бұрын

Oheppppo

@ZachNagy 2 жыл бұрын

Is two gbs sufficient for a month of viewing the dash cam away from the car? I have a similar model, considering a wireless hotspot to be able to see it when I'm not around!

@VortexRadar 2 жыл бұрын

Of course that depends on your dashcam, how much data it uses, how many cloud features you use, how often you use it, etc. 2GB is usually good for light usage and maybe 10’ish? uploads per month. For regular usage you’ll likely need more data.

@misterinagap9298 Жыл бұрын

So many questions... so 1) is there a fuse box in the trunk/rear of your vehicle? I'm assuming you don't connect the dashcam battery directly to your car battery. Seems the point is to only recharge when driving (connected on accessory lead, not charging when car is off). 2) with the dashcam battery stored in the back/rear of the vehicle (looks like spare wheel well), does this mean you run power from this area up through the header and to the camera to power it? Is there any special wire or lead you recommend? Standard AWG 16 or something more specific to the dashcam? 3) If there are no fuses toward the back/rear of vehicle, are there any ideas for installing this way -- locating the dashcam battery in the back/rear of the vehicle? Would a lead run from fuse box at the front to the rear, and then the lead from rear (connected to dashcam battery) back to front for powering the dashcam? Seems many of the install guides mention placing the dashcam battery under the front seat though that doesn't seem ideal to me. I can see that being an easy way to do it though I can imagine some issues with it being under the front seat. Thanks...

@misterinagap9298 Жыл бұрын

I'm referring to this point in the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLSGedmkmbzcZ4k.html

@cy0573 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Vortex, I just found your channel and and very impressed with all your reviews. Do you know if I can connect a Thinkware U1000 to the mobile hot spot exactly like you have done with the Blackvue DR900S so that I can "monitor" the camera while it is parked?

@differentbreedp3372 2 жыл бұрын

WiFi in a car so convenient and essential

@viktorgonzalez4907 3 жыл бұрын

AT&T Harman Spark is the best one to get. It turns off when you turn off your vehicle and it connects automatically when you turn it back on. I use it for my Redline 360c and it’s only 15$ a month

@Gooddog1 4 жыл бұрын

You're such a gear head I love it I can relate.

@VortexRadar 4 жыл бұрын

lol

@TexasEmperor 3 жыл бұрын

Do a video about all the stash of wires, devices etc, you have used, stopped using.

@jaysencu937 3 жыл бұрын

I had the T-Mobile SyncUP in my car for 4 yrs and I never had a problems. In fact all fir Honda’s I own has it. The only complain I have now is they’re charging me $27/ month. The units I got all of them for free and just paid $4/month for the 2Gb data. You can see the car in the app even if the car engine is off.

@insomniakim1 3 күн бұрын

What would be a good option for rental cars?

@iannecj 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the recent drive unit based on this review. I think it powers down when communication to vehicle goes dormant. Wakes with car on or car vibration. Since I want this to run wifi when car is parked and off I looked at specilty adapter in this video. Looks like the peralta products adapter mentioned in this video only allows unlimited wifi when parked on older version of drive and not newer version SD7000T. There is note on thisperalta products page that the v2 of adapter simulates vehicle and can avoid shutdown for 30 minutes....So this method wont work I dont believe.

@craigmclaughlin802 3 жыл бұрын

Did you find a solution so it wont time out, looking at this, I like the 10$ data plan

@alwaysrerei Жыл бұрын

@VortexRadar, i followed all the steps you mentioned to hookup the wifi. I'm having a problem. Not sure if its because I have the thinkware ivolt. I have the battery, the syncup drive, the $49 ODB cord, the USB splitter. I connected battery to USB splitter. Then I connected syncup drive to ODB cord and plugged the USB side into the splitter. Will the SyncUp Drive be powered through the USB splitter? It didn't look like that was working and there is no USB port on the Thinkware IVolt battery. So I'm wondering if this is thr way you connected yours or do I need to find another method?

@VortexRadar Жыл бұрын

Right if you don’t have a USB port built into your battery, you’ll need to choose a set of adapters to get power to your OBD device like cig. lighter to USB to OBD.

@alwaysrerei Жыл бұрын

Thank you.. i ended up buying the powercell 8 which has a USB port & a port for camera. Finding an adapter was a little overwhelming for me, not so tech savvy.

@JeffRaney68 2 жыл бұрын

I did the same set up as you did. Have you noticed though that the WiFi tends to randomly turn off? It happens often with mine. Then once I touch it, pick it up, give it a shake, then the WiFi turns back on. Wondering if you get the same thing happening?

@christichristi-veganeater 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this. Though I didn't pull info from the wifi info, the dash camera insight was super clever. I would recommend you re-title this video. Something like, ways to keep your mechanic accountable come to mind. Super love how fast you talk, really cuts down on wasted video time. I subscribed to you and clicked the bell to notify me of future videos simply on this characteristic alone. Namaste, my friend.

@VortexRadar 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Christi and welcome aboard! Namaste. 🙏

@Nurse9five 2 жыл бұрын

Where do I purchase the battery packs that you have in the rear of your car and are they hooked up to your car battery or NO? Thanks

@joeglennaz Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I have a 2017 Hyundai Tucson and I noticed it often says in the setting something about a Wi-Fi hotspot but I’ve never been able to figure out exactly what it is or how it works. Now granted I haven’t put that much effort into it. I just came across your channel by accident. It was in my feed. But I’d really like to know if there’s really such a thing as a radar jammer and then also I’m gonna watch your video about the dash cam 360. A dash cam is definitely something I want my car but I’m not sure if I’m gonna keep this car or not I really like it. I like everything about it except the transmission it’s one of those CV tees and it drives me crazy. It’s so jerky. And I think they use it Because it gets better gas mileage but it drives me nuts. As far as the Hyundai brand I love it five year 50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. There’s no other car that has that to my knowledge these days not even Toyota or Nissan. Thanks again.

@MFC0824 Жыл бұрын

I bought the cable but cannot connect T-Mobile SyncUP to the thinkware when using it

@chantalsaulnier2746 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I’d like to be able to use google maps from my iPhone for a trip. My iPhone is already in the Bluetooth in my car. But I don’t know how to make google maps work. Somehow I don’t have sounds. Of course the volume is turn on on my iPhone and on my car. Can you help me ? 🇨🇦

@observeandreport1283 2 жыл бұрын

Just like any other traditional WiFi network can you password protect your WiFi network? Great content by the way. Thank you.

@VortexRadar 2 жыл бұрын

You bet

@iCeQubeTomato 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for a 4G USB hotspot dongle with 5GHz WiFi band, do they exist?

@Saintly2 3 ай бұрын

Is this still the setup you use? I tried to look for an updated vid but man, you post a lot of vids. 😮‍💨

@VortexRadar 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately the setup has since died on me. kzfaq.info7KDFETYrIM4?feature=share So now I’m using a Blackvue setup for the cloud.

@allthingsgaming2942 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video lots of info 👍🏻

@insomniakim1 3 күн бұрын

Does the sync up drive 2 work with any sim internationally?

@joelongjr.5114 2 жыл бұрын

My 21 Dodge Durango has a built in hot spot. If your device handles the 5 GHz wi-fi band everything is great. My Escort Redline 360c does NOT connect, it only connects on the 2.4 GHz band. The Redline 360c is a new device and you would think it would support 5 GHz.. Guess again....

@francisyusuke6211 4 жыл бұрын

How long does it last when connected on the cell link neo? Thanks for the tips

@VortexRadar 4 жыл бұрын

Depending on settings and if you’re running one camera or two, it’s about 16-24 hours.

@MasterArmedforces 2 жыл бұрын

@@VortexRadar Hi Vortex, I was looking for some gps info & came across this video, sooo this is an unrelated question, but you may know the answer. I dont know if this can be done, but can I power my laptop in my truck and and purchase a GPS USB connected antenna and be able to run a live version of google maps w/o any kind of wifi or hotspot connection? Just getting the coordinates thru my USB port and the GPS antenna? thks.

@MrLew1965 2 жыл бұрын

Dude !! You got more batteries and cables running in that car then Radio Shack !!

@VortexRadar 2 жыл бұрын

Life of a tester/reviewer, lol

@ncboy64 4 жыл бұрын

Love to see actual install.

@VortexRadar 4 жыл бұрын

Like this? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f7yFidB1vbuadok.html

@godzilla964 2 жыл бұрын

I deliver for Favor, so I need constant internet connection. Your video is pretty helpful.

@crossmeister 4 жыл бұрын

Cheap option: Wyze cam ($25) works the same, though I wouldn't recommend it as a replacement for a dashcam due to its encoding optmized for still scenes. Add a power bank with pass-through power to allow the bank to recharge when the car is running and charging the battery. I use a dedicated hotspot with a Mint Sim $15/month 3GB plan, also connected to the same power bank. The draw off the Wyze cam on sentry mode (only record movement or sound) is about 200ma each and the hotspot itself about the same or less so in sunny places, a solar-powered battery pack could be used without requiring a car battery connection.

@crossmeister 4 жыл бұрын

The only issue I have found is to find a logic-based solution to turn off the Wyze cam while the vehicle is in motion and I don't need the "parking mode" to run, otherwise it will keep generating 12s cloud uploads every 5 minutes (Wyze's cool down period between triggered captures).

@1SGBob1 4 жыл бұрын

With all of the installs you do, have you come up with any easy quick change plug system and where do you hide all this gear from prying eyes (in the car)?

@VortexRadar 4 жыл бұрын

I have some extra power plugs and MirrorTaps up by the RVM. I thought about installing some extra cig. lighter plugs again this time, but ultimately just grab a cig. lighter splitter and stuff it next to the passenger seat when I need extra power ports. In the back I have some extra expansion ports and a free cig. lighter plug that makes it easier to wire in new electronics. I've also got some spare cables run from back to front so I can tap in future products like the new Radenso Theia which'll use a USB C port instead of RJ-11.

@SRTNOOK Жыл бұрын

Is your wifi connect to the car ? Meaning like can I update my apps through my car

@rollinwitzig7789 3 жыл бұрын

That's dope great info 👌

@Newzchspy 4 жыл бұрын

Why would you need to keep the 360C continuously connected to wifi?? They rarely update the database nor the firmware. It probably only needs to be connected to wifi about once every few months , if that. The wifi tethering off the iPhone is quite good, but you're a correct, it has to be reconnected each time you want to use it. Sort of a PITA.

@VortexRadar 4 жыл бұрын

For the Escort Live alerts in the cloud. They work better over wifi than through the phone.

@Newzchspy 4 жыл бұрын

Vortex Radar Big A, how so??? The memory stores the database anyway. The Defender database does not change that often. Waze is better for current or recent LEO locations since there's so few actually RD users anyway.

@VortexRadar 4 жыл бұрын

Real-time alerts, not defender database. You’re familiar with Escort Live, right? Waze is great too, but it’s all about layers of protection which is why many run both. WiFi also gives you speed limit info which Bluetooth doesn’t.

@superlight47 6 ай бұрын

I heard this T-MOBILE unit have i built in battery and work when the car is off.

@pinoyuc 2 жыл бұрын

So using wifi hotspot I'm I able to to view live view without sim card when away?

@robertotwell3152 5 ай бұрын

Ariel, is it possible to directly plug in the USB OBD-2 adapter into one of the USB slots in your expansion battery pack and also connect a dashcam (e.g., Thinkware U3000)?

@VortexRadar 5 ай бұрын

Easier approach would be just to hardwire it directly to the battery without having to do anything with OBD II.

@ricktorres1319 Ай бұрын

Hello, does the syncup drive 2 t mobile have 5g wifi connection??

@lionjklwlf 2 жыл бұрын

Since you are running the escort Max 3 I’m surprised you just didn’t go with the escort M2 dash cam. Maybe it wasn’t available at the time of making this vid. Anyway, M2 has built in gps and it’s own WiFi which in turn gives it park mode. I’m able to monitor my car while it’s parked with the M2 plugged into external battery pack since it has a built in USB port also. I’m thinking of getting a second M2 to get backward facing video (towards the driver).

@VortexRadar 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I haven’t run the Max3 in ages. I’ve got an M2 which I still need to test and review. The M2’s parking mode is pretty basic, but I’m glad they’ve added it regardless.

@ROCCityAuditor 3 жыл бұрын

this is very interesting and for what i do on my channel this would be very beneficial so thank you for posting this vid

@chrisgraham8711 3 жыл бұрын

I just order the setup, went with TMobile as you did and ordered a new BlackVue DR900 with OB2 connector you got. I did pass on the battery pack for the moment. I want to see if it affects my battery. I drive a 4X4 F150 so I think my battery should be ok and just need to make sure everything stay on 24/7. Thanks and will report back on how everything goes

@ShowMeTheProof Жыл бұрын

How bad?

@wembley636 4 жыл бұрын

what is a ODB2 device? (or whatever it's called) also not seeing any "How to Install WiFi in your Vehicle" so not got a great title.. vid is just some guy chatting about what he's done with no actual "Install"

@peteherrera1502 3 жыл бұрын

Connect the USB/odb2 cable to the ODB2 t-mobile device and then connect the other end of the USB/ods2 cable to a USB port in the laptop when you want to connect the laptop to the network

@raylegend808 3 жыл бұрын

The way I'm doing it is with t-mobile hotspot device 2gb a month and I take my device with me when I'm home and parked in my garage, when I go out I place my hotspot in car and pair it to my dash cam and able to see live feed on car. I don't Need to leave hotspot all the time in car when home, every so often I charge hotspot and have it fully charge when I go out. Only need it when I'm not home and what to check in on car

@AlphaForgeFitness 3 жыл бұрын

this otroo

@Strawbs1962 3 жыл бұрын

My issue is having to power up the hotspot manually every time I get in the car! Did you ever find out if the nighthawk self powers whenever you turn the car on …or have you found a more simple solution to permanent power for the hotspots with built-in batteries?

@munecito 2 жыл бұрын

I have a solution for permanent powering a 4g modem from a secondary battery in a car. It costs less than $10 to implement it you can use a soldering iron.

@MrDinan5 2 ай бұрын

I wanna know if I can watch movie apps from another device

@briansakers6798 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not technically advanced but I know a little.i bought an aftermarket head unit for a 2009 altima and it won't let me connect to internet ? I've tried everything I messed with my phones Bluetooth and it keeps sayin hfb.hands free Bluetooth is lockki g me out and keeping the internet a C hair away from me and any advise would be great.i bought one of the head units that's a 9 inch tablet basically and the radio works but internet not so much.....Help a desperate man thanks again

@bernie46ful 4 жыл бұрын

Verizon does have a wireless device similar to T-Mobile is called h u m From Verizon and it's has Wi-Fi once you shut the car off or you can set up a time limit on the Verizon hum device so that it'll cut off when you wanted to cut off

@mlugggy 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. You mentioned other ways people connect 4g hotspots. I have a Tesla model 3, do you know of a specific usb stick that works well as an access point. Not a fan of odb2.

@blvckdaniels6742 4 жыл бұрын

This my first time watching a video of such, thought you did a great job. I have Visible ( Baby Verizon ) Unlimited Data which I was gonna use but the signal isn't strong enough , I mean I'm on my laptop in the whip rn watching this video off the hotspot, but I'm trying to imagine the best speed and reliability.

@user-je5og3gx7l 11 ай бұрын

How can you hard wire it to your car?

@blackopsxi3545 4 жыл бұрын

Very intelligent review. 👍

@corvette7444 3 жыл бұрын

Here is my question i was looking at buying a momento m6 or any dual channel cam.I need motion sensor in front and rear cam why you ask.Well if im parked facing frontwards and someone steals everything in my truck bed the front camera is not going to record anything.I cant believe they dont make this standard.So what dual camera setup has motion activated cams to catch a thief stealing everything in the bed of your truck.While im at it if im away from the car will i also need a wifi hotspot installed in the vehicle to bwe notified of someone stealing out of the bed.WIthout the g sensor activating.

@unrockable3 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Well put together! I'm taking a page out of your book sir and im using the exact same set up. Unfortunately, whenever I try to use the bkackvue app for live view, its not highlighted blue so I can use the live view. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Maybe its the wifi turning off and on? Idk. Any suggestions 🤔? It has all the right connections and its getting power. My sync up keeps saying device is unplugged...

@dimples262009 9 ай бұрын

what about wireless battery pack?

@sjf7779 2 жыл бұрын

How do you keep your T-Mobile hotspot from going to sleep? I have tried the same set up you have and I can’t get the hotspot to stay on.

@dijin456 2 жыл бұрын

What use if ur out of range of a signal..if my phone is out of range it reverts to LTE. I dont get it. what use if iam on the highway or away from my router..

@Meli27w 2 жыл бұрын

So this only works if you’re nearby with your phone? This wouldn’t work for my vehicle in a parking lot away from me with no Wi-Fi connection in the building it’s next to? I’m a mail carrier I provide my own vehicle and I have to leave it in the post office parking lot it’s continuously getting gas siphoned and vandalized & I can’t find a system that will work! Help!

@VortexRadar 2 жыл бұрын

The whole point is to install a wifi hotspot in your car so you can access your car from anywhere.

@danielrudilille 2 жыл бұрын

Is it not always power in the OBD2 port? I am using a Nighthawk M1 4G router and if i need always power to it i can connect it to a 24/7 power cigarett lighter in the trunk, and from there i can have power to the dashcam.

@johnl9135 Жыл бұрын

From my research and from expert mechanics, I would never trust to use the OBD2 port for these kind of devices. The reason is, it might ruin your car like make your car not running correctly or something worse. The OBD2 port is use and design for diagnostic purpose only for your car and not design for this kind of devices. I like the way your setup, it is more safer and wifi still available even after vehicle is turned off. Thanks.

@barakathullahiqbal3477 3 жыл бұрын

The T-Mobile sync up drive. When connected to battery pack via usb. Does it monitor battery health in the sync up drive mobile app ?

@go72ko 3 жыл бұрын

How 2 Gb wifi is enough if you record your dash cam videos in the cloud? I am thinking to do this

@VortexRadar 3 жыл бұрын

You only upload selected events to the cloud, not literally every single video while you drive.

@go72ko 3 жыл бұрын

@@VortexRadar So I guess you can do it simple by pressing a button? Like recording directly to cloud is it possible? Maybe in even of a police stop or some event that potentially can compromise the memory card storage...

@Saintathantwinpeaks 8 ай бұрын

Hi VR, What about placing a sticky plastic bumper pad (normally for use under table top glass sheet) on each corner of the middle dashcam battery? This will create an air gap between the three batteries to minimise the (unknown) loss to battery life due to heat not being disappated on four of the six battery sides?

@heedless619 2 жыл бұрын

Any options to have wifi in the car with the T-Mobile sync up drive? I just bought it and learned it will turn off wifi when it is off. I have a ThinkWare U1000 and not a Blackvue.