IRO Dashcam for AP1 doubts and questions

[gaswhat]

Would the IRO dashcam work on Tesla AP0 (pre-AP)? I only see 2 versions: AP1 and AP2, but no words on older cars compatibility

 

[treowx]

Would the IRO dashcam work on Tesla AP0 (pre-AP)? I only see 2 versions: AP1 and AP2, but no words on older cars compatibility

No it would not. Mirror area has a different trim piece for AP1 and AP2.

 

[shieldsbrown]

Based on these comments, I ordered an IRO for my AP1. No problems until I tried to mount the camera unit to the mirror assembly. I could not get it to insert. Tried for 20+ minutes with no luck. I gave up and replaced the original housing (which just snapped into place as it should). IRO does not give refunds, so I am out $200+

 

[Jamesus]

Based on these comments, I ordered an IRO for my AP1. No problems until I tried to mount the camera unit to the mirror assembly. I could not get it to insert. Tried for 20+ minutes with no luck. I gave up and replaced the original housing (which just snapped into place as it should). IRO does not give refunds, so I am out $200+

Mounting the unit to the mirror assembly is a PITA. It may seem like your going to break the tabs off, but you really have to push it in.

 

[Mhoepfin]

Based on these comments, I ordered an IRO for my AP1. No problems until I tried to mount the camera unit to the mirror assembly. I could not get it to insert. Tried for 20+ minutes with no luck. I gave up and replaced the original housing (which just snapped into place as it should). IRO does not give refunds, so I am out $200+

Trial and error with the wires, eventually it will snap in fine when the wires are out of the way enough.

 

[Piotr12]

What's the voltage there? 5V?

 

[IslandHydro]

Trial and error with the wires, eventually it will snap in fine when the wires are out of the way enough.

Fact.
I had some trouble getting it back together, but after monkeying with the wires to tuck them out of the way, it snapped right in and has been solid ever since (maybe a year?)

 

[Davies]

Trial and error with the wires, eventually it will snap in fine when the wires are out of the way enough.

I installed the AP1 Tesla S IRO Cam with a hard push upward until the unit clicked into place. The only problem is that I mis-typed the password and now cannot access the WIFI to employ the iPhone app. I have pushed the reset button numerous times as well as re-installing the app several times and rebooting the phone. Never a WIFI connection and no password request. City racer has been great to work with, but they have no solution at this time. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Kamm145]

I installed the AP1 Tesla S IRO Cam with a hard push upward until the unit clicked into place. The only problem is that I mis-typed the password and now cannot access the WIFI to employ the iPhone app. I have pushed the reset button numerous times as well as re-installing the app several times and rebooting the phone. Never a WIFI connection and no password request. City racer has been great to work with, but they have no solution at this time. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

This may be underestimating your problem, but have you tried password: 12345678?

 

[Rascoe]

I have the same dashcam. Did you push the reset button and hold for several seconds? Do you see the IRO camera in the Wi-Fi settings on the phone? If yes, have you tried forgetting the IRO network on the phone? Doing that should prompt the phone to ask for the password.

 

[HalvorHjelde]

Hi

Im about to order the same IRO cam, but I was thinking to mount a small battery to the camera.

Is it 12v or 5v input to the two pins?

 

[IslandHydro]

Hi

Im about to order the same IRO cam, but I was thinking to mount a small battery to the camera.

Is it 12v or 5v input to the two pins?

12

 

[MDK42]

Does anyone know where I can get the instructions on how to configure this Dashcam?

 

[MDK42]

Does anyone know where I can get the instructions on how to configure this Dashcam?

Sorry, here is the Dashcam in question.

IRO Dashcam for Tesla Model S AP1​

 

[Mhoepfin]

I have this Dashcam but it has been forever since I’ve connected to it to review video. I believe it is configured through the app. Also you may be able to google the install docs online. Great Dashcam.

 

[Rascoe]

Sorry, here is the Dashcam in question.

IRO Dashcam for Tesla Model S AP1​

You can get it here: IRO Dashcam for Tesla Model S AP1

 

[BrokerDon]

Sorry, here is the Dashcam in question.

IRO Dashcam for Tesla Model S AP1​

I just installed an IRO Dashcam for Tesla Model S AP1 in my 2015 P85D and wrote up my installation challenges / tips here: 2 minutes ago

 

[larry996]

Anyone have any 12v battery issues with it wires constant? My 2016 AP1 battery just lasted 11 months. Wondering if the “always” on dash am caused premature failure?

 

[vcor]

Definitely wire your dashcam to always-on power. It takes so little power, if there were no other loads (or battery leakage) it would run for years. It takes very little power relative to the rest of the system. My 12v battery lasted 5 years and 1 month, with my BlackVue dashcam on 100% of the time. There are lots of warnings with Dashcams to not do this because they are all thinking about ICE cars, which will run the 12v battery down. Tesla recharges the 12v battery automatically. It's really nice to have video while parked, especially if something happens (break-ins or vandalism). I caught a break-in on a friend's BMW that was parked in front of my car. Gave the police the video.

Here's more on using always-on power, along with install suggestions and videos: Ultimate Tesla Dashcam Guide – TeslaTap

 

[Saydanik]

I'm looking for a trustworthy shop in Los Angeles that can wire up a constant on, and an on/off power for my mirror display dashcam. It's for a late 2016 Model S (refresh). So simple, but a bit frustrating to find someone reliable. Any names out there that you guys recommend?