How to Disable In-Car Sound on a Dash Cam?
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Dash cams can be considered the "black boxes" of vehicles. They are installed on the front windshield and use high-definition lenses to record images and sounds during driving. In the event of an accident, they provide immediate evidence to protect the driver's rights. To turn off the sound, first, you need to confirm whether your dash cam can record audio, as most dash cams do not have this capability. If your dash cam can record sound, you can start by checking the user manual. If there is no manual, turn on the dash cam and enter the settings. Press the up button in the recording or standby interface to access the settings. The middle power button toggles between silent and display modes when pressed. Press and hold the power button to turn off the system. In settings or browsing mode, it acts as the confirmation button. The down button is used for normal downward selection. Pressing it in the recording or standby interface enters the album, where you can view recorded files. After entering the settings, press the down button to find the video recording option. Press the power button to turn the recording function on or off.
I've researched this issue before and found that turning off the dash cam's recording function is actually quite simple. First, check if your dash cam has a physical button - some models have a microphone icon button on the side, pressing it until the light goes off will mute it. If there's no such button, you'll need to access the settings menu, usually there's a recording option switch in the video settings that you can turn off. It's even more convenient if you connect to the dash cam via mobile app - I just swipe to turn off sound directly in the app. Remember to save the settings, otherwise it might automatically turn back on during next startup. After disabling recording, the indicator light will change - typically a solid red light indicates silent recording is in progress. Some older models require unplugging the power to reset before the changes take effect.
