What are the reasons for the WiFi connection failure of the Micadoon dash cam?
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The reasons for the WiFi connection failure of the Micadoon dash cam are as follows: WiFi permission not enabled: Check if the dash cam's WiFi hotspot can be detected in the WLAN settings of your phone's system. If detected and successfully connected, verify through the mobile app whether the WiFi permission is enabled. Car Bluetooth interference: It might be due to interference from the car's Bluetooth with the dash cam's WiFi. In such cases, try turning off the car's Bluetooth first. Once the dash cam's WiFi is successfully connected, you can then enable Bluetooth pairing.
I've encountered the MyCarDVR dash cam failing to connect to WiFi several times, and found there are actually quite a few possible reasons. The most common one is the phone being too far from the dash cam - try moving your phone within one meter. Sometimes the dash cam needs about ten seconds after startup before the WiFi indicator light stabilizes, so wait until then to connect. Entering the wrong password can also cause connection failure; I recommend double-checking the default password, as sometimes the Caps Lock being on leads to incorrect input. Also check your phone's network settings - turn off mobile data and prioritize connecting to the dash cam's WiFi. If the dash cam itself freezes, a long press on the reset button to reboot usually solves the problem. I remember one time my dash cam's firmware was too outdated, but it connected immediately after an update. If none of these work, it's likely a hardware malfunction.
I figured out that the MyCarCam WiFi connection issue probably stems from these aspects: First, confirm if the dashcam is powered on normally and enters WiFi mode—the icon should be flashing to connect. Pay special attention on the phone side: Android devices need to disable the smart WiFi switching feature, and iPhones must turn off VPN if enabled. The signal becomes unstable if the distance exceeds three meters, so it's best to place the phone right next to the dashcam for testing. Sometimes, metalized window films in the driving environment can block signals—testing the connection outside the car can rule out this interference. There's also version compatibility; older phones may glitch with new firmware, so updating the phone's OS or testing with a family member's newer phone can help. The trickiest issue is chip failure, though I've rarely encountered this scenario.
