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SilkySmooth
Member
This is useful. So I live in an area where Sprint doesn't work, so would I just buy any FreedomPop and get the ATT SIM and replace? I did not realize SIMs were user-replaceable in these devices. From reading a few amazon reviews, it appears some are better than others.
Next, how do people power a hotspot in their cars, via a USB port?
You can do that but I had an additional USB outlet installed on my X that stays on all the time
Hotspots have their own battery inside that lasts days so I assume if you just leave it plugged in one of the USBs on the car is suffice to keep it charged.
macd1995
Member
how did you do that? Can you post footage of the front camera at night without your headlights/ Street lamps? That is all i need (smile)
wang5150
Member
I replaced my 650S with the 750S today. The standard mount on the front has to be replaced since the 750S has a bigger radius. I tried using the 650S mount already there and it was too tight to fit properly. Replacing the rear camera was simple. Having the BlackVue previously wired already meant it was a simple replace of the 2 cameras.
Configuration was also simple as per the 650S setup and I was done in less than an hour from replacing the cameras to setup. The GPS locked in very quickly and the streaming of the recording via wifi does seem faster.
It's an incremental improvement to the front and the rear video quality... nothing significantly different except for option to enable the low-light mode but that adds noise to the video.
Last note, the new 750S now prints the default wifi access password on the camera ring near the QR code. I was trying to access it using the default password from the 650S but they no longer do this on the 750S. They mentioned this in the user manual which was the first thing I tossed to the side which I later have to go fetch and read before taking the front camera off the mount to get the password.
Hope this helps!
Configuration was also simple as per the 650S setup and I was done in less than an hour from replacing the cameras to setup. The GPS locked in very quickly and the streaming of the recording via wifi does seem faster.
It's an incremental improvement to the front and the rear video quality... nothing significantly different except for option to enable the low-light mode but that adds noise to the video.
Last note, the new 750S now prints the default wifi access password on the camera ring near the QR code. I was trying to access it using the default password from the 650S but they no longer do this on the 750S. They mentioned this in the user manual which was the first thing I tossed to the side which I later have to go fetch and read before taking the front camera off the mount to get the password.
Hope this helps!
I had it professionally installed when I had the dashcam installed on my X. Will get some footage of that!
Not sure if this helps - my car was parked inside my garage with no light and it's pitch black
JohnnyG
Weee!
Quick answer:
you really truly need to hardware your hotspot.
Detail:
The USB power turns off when the car turns off if you have Energy Saver turned on. Even if you don't have Energy Saver turned on, the USB turns off after 10PM if the car is off.
In cold environments, you will destroy the hotspot battery pretty quickly. In hot environments, along with also destroying the hotspot battery, the heat could potentially cause the cells to expand to the point of explosion or fire.
I personally chose a hotspot that can operate without the battery installed, and leave the battery in a drawer at home. It's the Franklin R850.
If you do choose to leave the battery in it, at least check the specs for the battery charging temperature range (not the unit operating range). On mine the safe battery charging operating range is 5-35 Celsius (41-95 Fahrenheit).
Also, they don't necessarily lasts days on battery. Under ideal conditions (i.e. not your car) mine has 41hr standby with only 8hr use.
I am surprised that 4K isn't very prominent in surveillance it would super beneficial! Even for my home cameras, the Nest Cam's only got till 1080P
Plus HDR.
So don't expect to see any plate clearly if it's not directly in front, stopped.
It really depends on the lighting condition, sunset/sunrise results in glare making it worse!
Hence the need of HDR
I can't just drive during the best lighting condition, you know...
It is not. In fact it's less powered than the cigarette socket in the front console. The 12V stays on for much longer even when the car is off. The mirror is off as soon as I get off the car and close the door.
macd1995
Member
Keeping it always powered is useful when the car is parked. What if someone hits your car or vandalizes it?
CuriousG
Active Member
Does anyone know if 256GB uSD cards work in the 650s or 750s? I know 128GB do but it seems there's an influx of 256GB ones that are at the right price.
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