Volkswagen Jetta Dash Cam Buyer’s Guide-2022

Volkswagen Jetta Dash Cam Buyers Guide

THINKWARE FA200

This Dual dash cam captures video at 1080p Full HD in front and 720p in rear. It uses 2.12MP CMOS Sensor(front) and 1.0MP CMOS Sensor(rear) for a distortion-free, crisp image quality.

Built-in WiFi lets you download and view footage on your smartphone via the official app.

THINKWARE FA200 built with Super Capacitors and Thermal sensor, suitable for extreme temperatures in your Volkswagen Jetta.

Operating Temperature:

  • 14°F – 140°F
  • -10°C – 60°C

Storage Temperature:

  • -4°F – 158°F
  • -20°C – 70°C

Red light camera and speed camera alerts through the TWA-SGM GPS Antenna [optional]

Thinkware’s Anti-File Corruption Technology helps against Data fragmentation and file corruption.

Additional features:

  • Parking surveillance mode
  • impact and motion detection, 
  • energy saving
  • time lapse mode

SD Card and Hardwiring kit is also included in the package to connect the dash cam to your Volkswagen Jetta.

This dash cam is recommended for Volkswagen Jetta users from the USA and CA only.

What’s in the box!

  • Cigarette Power Cable, 
  • THINKWARE 16GB MicroSD Card with SD Card Adapter,
  • Rear View Camera, 
  • CS Information, 
  • FA200 Main Dash Cam Unit, 
  • Rear Cam Quick Start Guide, 
  • Adhesive Cable Clips (3ea), 
  • Rear Cam Cable, 
  • Mount with Extra 3M Adhesive Tape, 
  • Quick Start Guide/Warranty

Pros
  • Discrete dash cam

    SD card failure warning

  • Super capacitors integrated with thermal sensors.
Cons
  • Hardwiring is bit complicated
  • File transfer rate through wifi is average.

NEXTBASE 422GW

Nextbase 422GW is a Great dash cam for your Volkswagen Jetta, 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 Volkswagen Jetta.
  • 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.

BlackVue DR900X- 2CH

  • 4K Ultra HD footage at 1080p resolution.
  • 8 MP front (CMOS sensor) and 2.1 MP rear (Sony Starvis™ sensor), best for low light near your Volkswagen Jetta.
  • 265 High Efficiency Video Coding system compresses video file without compromising quality.
  • With Cloud service you can enjoy live view from your dash cam on the BlackVue mobile app.
  • Native parking mode, without any additional accessories. 
  • Voltage cutoff and timer can be set in the BlackVue App to protect your vehicle’s battery.
  • Impact and motion detection around your Volkswagen Jetta.
  • Operation Temperature: : -20 °C, -4 °F – 70 °C ,158 °F (manufactured with super capacitors).
  • Built-in GPS to visualize your location of your Volkswagen Jetta on map during playback.
  • Built in WiFi helps to download video files instantly into your smartphone/tablet.
  • LTE module(optional) will provide an amazing cloud experience. 

What’s in the box!

  • BlackVue DR900X-2CH (Front Cam + Rear Cam)
  • Power Cord
  • Rear Cam Cable
  • x5 Cable Clips
  • Double-Sided Tape for Mounting Brackets
  • BlackVue 32 GB micro-SD Card
  • micro-SD Card Reader

Pros
  • Ultra-High definition image quality

    H.265 HEVC compression system

    Dual-band WiFi transfers file for up to 3x speed

    Super Discrete

Cons
  • the software needs to be updated freqently

    High priced but totally worth it

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