How to Install and Set Up Your Road Angel Dash Cam in Minutes
Installing a dash cam is one of the best methods of being road-safe, and now, thanks to Road Angel dash cams, it is a piece of cake. If it is your wish to protect your-self in case of accidents, or just record your trip, your Road Angel dash cam is a hassle-free device, which is all completed in a matter of minutes.
In this guide, we take you through, in a step-by-step guide, how quickly and precisely set your Road Angel dash cam so that you can drive away in confidence.
What You'll Be Requiring for Installation
Before starting, have on hand the following:
Your Road Angel dash cam.
Power cable (supplied along with the dash cam)
Adhesive mount, suction cup mount.
MicroSD card, unless it is included.
Smartphone (for app launch, when appropriate)
Step 1: The Best Place for Your Dash Camera
The best place for mounting your dash cam is directly in your rear view mirror position on your passenger windshield. This is ideal for your road view and won't obstruct.
Make sure:
The camera is trained on the windscreen.
The view is unblocked by window shades, window tint, et al.
The camera captures an unobstructed, wide shot of in-front road.
Step 2: Installing The Dash Camera
Depending on your Road Angel device, your device is mounted using an adhesive mount or a suction cup mount.
Adhesive Mount: Clean down the windscreen using a cloth, pull off the sticky strip, and press it on.
Suction Cup Mounting: Stick suction cup on the windshield and secure it in place by rotating it.
Once mounted, secure your dash cam in position.
Step 3: Inserting power cord
Plug the power cord of your dash cam in and along your edge of your windscreen, down your side pillar, and in via your car's 12V power point (cigarette lighter).
For a more streamlined setup, it is ideal using a hardwiring kit, which hardwires your car fuse box. This automatically turns your dash cam on and off when your vehicle is started.
Step 4: Inserting microSD Card
Most Road Angel dash cams have a MicroSD card for recording. Insert a card in a slot on the back of, or on, your camera. Refer to your user guide for which size and type of card is needed.
Step 5: Download Road Angel App (if needed)
Many Road Angel dash cams have Wi-Fi functionality and an accompanying app. Download Road Angel on App Store or Google Play in an effort to:
Configure settings.
View live videos.
Download and play back recorded videos.
Update firmware.
Follow the in-app directions in your app for Wi-Fi syncing your dash cam.
Step 6: Adjustment of Camera Settings
Using the in-application buttons or on-camera, set primary parameters such as:
Video resolution (Full HD, 4K, depending on your device)
Parking mode sensitivity
Audio recording preferences
GPS and speeding surveillance
Loop recording time
Step 7: Test Your Dash Cam
Before heading off, start your vehicle and have your dash cam set so it automatically captures. Ensure your camera is on and recording a visible image of in-front of it. Make a short test drive and examine it on your screen via the app or screen.
Bonus Tip: Enable Parking Mode for 24/7 Protection
If your Road Angel can support Parking Mode, have it enabled in your preferences. This automatically captures when there is a motion or bump sensed when your vehicle is in a static location, which provides constant security.
Final Thoughts
Installing and getting your Road Angel dash cam is a straightforward process which can take a matter of minutes. With crystal clear record, park mode, and location via GPS, Road Angel dash cams provide UK drivers with critical security.
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