Can the car recorder see inside the car?
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Dual-lens dash cams can record the interior of the car, while single-lens dash cams cannot. Here are the specific steps to use a dash cam: 1. Insert the memory card: Insert the memory card while the dash cam is turned off, then restart it. 2. Install the app: Install the app on your phone by scanning the QR code provided by the seller or following the software name indicated in the manual. 3. Connect via password: Before opening the app, go to the WiFi settings interface and select the dash cam's WiFi (the WiFi name is usually specified in the manual and often appears at the top of the WiFi list). Enter the password to connect. After entering the app, you can modify the WiFi access password—proceed with caution. 4. Successful connection: Once connected, you can perform real-time functions such as recording, taking photos, playback, downloading, sharing, and system settings on your phone. This method applies to all Android and iOS devices.
During my last road trip, I specifically researched the shooting angle of dash cams. Most single-lens dash cams are installed facing the windshield, primarily capturing the road conditions outside the vehicle. However, if you choose a wide-angle lens version, especially the 170-degree ultra-wide-angle one, it can actually capture the front passenger seat and part of the center console. But it's basically impossible to capture the back seat. Some high-end models come with an interior camera, like Tesla's Sentry Mode, which can monitor through the in-car camera. Important reminder: When using such devices, you should attach a privacy notice sticker, as filming passengers without consent may be illegal in many places. Nighttime shooting performance depends on the infrared fill light, but most dash cams' interior infrared lights are not very powerful.
