How to View the Dash Cam Footage on a Volvo S60?
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To view the dash cam footage on a Volvo S60, simply remove the memory card from the dash cam and view it on a computer or download the dash cam app on your phone, then connect to WiFi to view. Below is an introduction to dash cams: 1. Currently, dash cams on the market can be roughly divided into three categories: hidden, rearview mirror, and card-style. 2. The biggest advantage of hidden dash cams is their compact size, making them easy to conceal. They minimize interference with driving and have a high safety factor. However, since they lack a display screen, footage can only be viewed by exporting the memory card or connecting to a phone, which is slightly less convenient compared to the other two types. 3. Card-style dash cams can be seen as a combination of hidden and rearview mirror types. They are compact and easy to hide, while also featuring a small screen for direct viewing of recorded footage, making them highly recommended. 4. Rearview mirror-style dash cams are typically installed directly over the original rearview mirror, serving as a replacement. They have larger screens and offer more functionalities (some even integrate auxiliary features like lane keeping). However, since the screen's light reflection capability is inferior to the original rearview mirror and it may override the car's anti-glare function, it could potentially impact driving safety.
Hey, when I first got my S60, I also wondered about this and found out that the factory doesn't come with a dash cam, so you have to install one yourself. The one I installed in my car is the type that sticks to the middle of the windshield near the rearview mirror. Checking the recordings is pretty simple: either tap the screen directly when parked and navigate to the file management section in the menu to replay, or more commonly, connect your phone to the dash cam's Wi-Fi hotspot (the initial password is in the manual) and open the app (mine uses DingDingCam). Just click 'Device' in the app to see the live feed and download or save recordings. Videos locked during emergencies won't be automatically overwritten, which is quite handy. Oh, and if you want to check after parking and turning off the engine, make sure the dash cam is connected to constant power or the fuse box, otherwise, it'll be powered off and you won't see anything!
Actually, the operation of dash cams varies between brands, but the general approach is similar. Take my Volvo dealership-installed hidden dash cam as an example—there are basically two ways to view recordings: The first is to remove the memory card (the slot is usually on the side of the dash cam, just pry open the small cover with your fingernail), then insert it into a card reader and connect it to a computer for detailed viewing, which is ideal for organizing long-distance trips or important clips. The second method is to simply tap the car's infotainment screen—after shifting to Park (P), find the dash cam's corresponding icon in the app list. Tapping it will display video clips sorted by time periods; just select the date and time to playback, much like scrolling through short videos. Note: New cars may show a storage error if no card is inserted or the card is full—just address it promptly.
