Does the dash cam have an automatic deletion function?
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The dash cam has an automatic deletion function. Generally, when the memory is full, it will automatically delete some of the previous information. The following is a related introduction about dash cams: 1. Time options: The loop recording settings of dash cams usually have different time options such as 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes. After recording, it moves to the next segment. 2. Setting the loop time to 3 or 5 minutes is advisable: When setting the loop time for the dash cam, it should not be too short or too long. If the recording time is too short, the video will be divided into more segments, increasing the chance of frame loss. On the other hand, if the time is too long, the number of stored videos will be very few and they will be quickly overwritten. It is recommended to set it to 3 or 5 minutes, which is most suitable.
I've been using a dash cam for several years and found that most models have an auto-delete feature, which is essentially loop recording. It automatically overwrites the oldest videos when the memory card is nearly full, so there's no need to worry about manual deletion. My car has an older rearview mirror-integrated model, and the settings allow adjusting the deletion interval, such as overwriting the previous 15 minutes of footage. This ensures there's always enough space to record new content. In case of an accident or an important scene, pressing the lock button saves the footage from being overwritten. Safe driving is crucial, and without this feature, the dash cam would stop recording when the memory card is full, which is dangerous. I recommend everyone confirm that the brand supports this feature when purchasing and regularly check the memory card's health after installation. In short, auto-delete is a hassle-free and effortless feature, one of my favorites.
