BMW 4 Series Dash Cam Buying Guide

BMW 4 SERIES Dash Cam Buyers Guide

BlackVue DR750X 2CH

Front and rear camera record at 4k, 60 fps Full HD.

View angles –

    • Front :
      1. Diagonal 139°,
      2. Horizontal 116°,
      3. Vertical 61°.
    • Rear :
      1. Diagonal 139°,
      2. Horizontal 116°,
      3. Vertical 61°

Sony STARVIS™ image sensors for night / low light condition.

Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, you can visualize the location and speed of your CAR during playback(can be turned off).

Native parking mode,helps to not drain your car battery.

Built in motion and impact detection automatically tags the video files seperately as Normal, Event, Parking mode motion or time lapse. This immensly helps you to eaily navigate and sort the videos.

You adjust the sensitivity of the impact detection sensors in the BlackVue app.

Micro-SD card alerts, in case if it ceases to function. so you can peacefully without the fear of not capturing essential footage.

With the free BlackVue Cloud service, you can check on your car from anywhere, anytime.

What’s in the box!

·         Camera

·         Cables

·         16 GB micro-SD card ( supports up to 128 GB Micro SD).

Pros
  • super stealthy, keep thieves at bay

    Ultra high build and image quality with Sony stravis image sensor

    Micro SD card alerts

    Adjust the sensitivity of impact/motion detection.

Cons
  • Need to buy power magic pro, power magic battery pack additionally

    Constant updates on the BlackVue app

FAQs;

Do i need internet connection to use the cloud feature?

YES, you need to have an internet connection in your car to use the cloud functionality but it is optional.

Does it record audio?

YES, BlackVue dash cam records audio inside your clearly. 

How long is the cable? will I be able to connect the rear camera in my CAR with that?

The cable provided is  6 meters(19.68 ft) long. I think it would be plenty enough to attach the rear cam in your car.

Garmin Dash Cam Tandem

Garmin tandem is an ultra light Dash camera that records in tandem with two 180-degree lenses and provides complete 360 degree coverage around you and your CAR.

1440p Garmin Clarity HDR records crisp video details; 720p interior-facing lens with night vision featuring our exclusive NightGlo technology captures clear video of all passengers inside your BMW even at night

Go Hands-FREE! in your 4 SERIES, This Pocket-size dash camera can be controlled with Voice commands (available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Swedish).

Garmin Drive uses the built-in GPS to automatically capture the location and time of events, while its built-in Wi-Fi allows you to view and share videos on your smartphone via the Garmin Drive mobile app.

Also The app allows you to control and view live footage from up to 4 dash cameras in synchronized mode on your smartphone

A charger with an extra USB port is included in the package, so drivers can charge their phone or another device while on the move

In parking mode, You can automatically record motion outside and inside your BMW when parked and turned off (may require cable, sold separately)

A 16 GB micro SD™ card is included, so you can start using the camera right out of the box

what’s in the box!

  • Garmin Dash Cam Tandem;
  • MicroSD™ card;
  • Low-profile magnetic mount;
  • 4 m power cable;
  • 1.5 m USB cable;
  • Dual USB power adapter;
  • Documentation

Pros
  • 360-degree coverage from two 180-degree lenses on your vehicle and around you.

    Discrete dash cam

    NightGlo technology at night is capable of capturing clear video of passengers

    Voice controlled

Cons
  • Driver alerts are not available on the Dash Cam Tandem

    Even though the Garmin tandem has a capacitor instead of a battery, it may get hot

Don’t get mislead by old reviews;
When first released in 2019, the Garmin dash cam Tandem and its app had lots of bugs, but over the years they have improved and solved all the issues through software and firmware updates.

NEXTBASE 422GW

Nextbase 422GW is a Great dash cam for your BMW 4 SERIES, apart from parking mode, night vision, and g sensors, it is also Alexa enabled and has SOS emergency alerts which is a bargain considering the quality and the price of this model. know more about the Nextbase dash cam below.

  • 140° wide-angle view at 1440p, 30fps with night mode, giving you an amazing image quality.
  • Parking mode (high sensitive G sensors) suitable so that the nextbase422w dash cam can record and save any bumps or unusual movement when you are away from your CAR.
  • Alexa integrated, you can take calls, play your favorite music while driving with a peaceful mind.
  • 10 Hz GPS module with SOS alerts, to alert emergency services to your location in case of an accident.
  • Touch screen is provided.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for you to view the footage on the go. very helpful in the if you need to show it to the cops.
  • Easy to remove the dash cam from Magnetic Mount whenever you please.

Pros
  • Built in ALEXA to take calls, play music via Voice commands

    Easy to install and remove fro the magnetic mount

    Emergency SOS alerts using the 10Hz GPS module

Cons
  • You need to buy extra addons like  rear/cabin view camera,SD Cards

    Discreteness of dash cam is lost due to the touch screen which may invite unwanted attention

FAQs

Does the Nextbase 422GW work with ODB2 Cable?

Nextbase 422gw dash cam comes with a 12V adapter for power and not for the ODB2 You can buy a hardwire kit that will piggyback into your fuse box.

Can the Nextbase dash cam be hard wired?

YES! it can be connected to the battery through fuse box using a hard-wiring kit[Nextbase kit is recommended].

Can Alexa be permanently disabled?

sure, you can always disable Alexa. It is an optional feature.

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