Dashcam Installation in San Diego

The hardwire kit includes a low-voltage cutoff that shuts the cam off when your battery drops below a safe threshold (usually 12.0 V on standard vehicles, configurable). Parking-mode dashcams pull around 0.3 to 0.5 amps, so a healthy battery handles 1 to 2 days of parked recording with the cutoff in place.

1080p is fine for everyday accident documentation and the lowest file sizes. 2K is a meaningful upgrade for reading license plates at distance (think hit-and-run footage from across an intersection). 4K is the new pro-tier standard, captures the most detail, and uses larger memory cards. We help match resolution to your actual use case.

Front-only is enough for most insurance scenarios. Add a rear cam if you do a lot of highway driving, get rear-ended frequently, or live somewhere with high parking-lot risk. Triple-channel with cabin coverage is the standard setup for Uber and Lyft drivers.

Yes, the 4G/LTE models require a cellular plan, usually $5 to $15 per month depending on the brand. The benefit is real-time alerts and remote live view, useful if your alarm goes off or your vehicle is parked somewhere you can't see it. We'll explain the plan options at quote time.

Use a high-endurance microSD card (rated for continuous-write video, look for the 'high endurance' label or U3 / V30 speed class). Standard photo memory cards burn out in months under dashcam loop-recording. We supply a properly rated card with every install.

Yes, every modern dashcam we install has a Wi-Fi app that lets you review and download clips on the spot, no need to pull the memory card. Cloud-connected models also stream live from anywhere with cell service.

Yes by default, but it can be turned off in the camera settings if you don't want it. California is a one-party consent state, meaning if you're in the vehicle and you consent (it's your car, your dashcam), audio recording is legal. If you want to be safe, disable audio.

Yes when wired in parking mode through the hardwire kit. The cam keeps recording on G-sensor or motion trigger while parked, with the low-voltage cutoff protecting your battery. Without parking mode wiring, the cam shuts off when you turn off the ignition.

Yes, this is one of our most common installs. Triple-channel setups with cabin coverage are standard for Uber and Lyft drivers, the cabin cam protects you against false rider claims and the front + rear protect against insurance disputes. We can also disable the in-cabin audio if state law in your operating areas requires it.