VANTRUEN5 4 Channel WiFi 360° All Sides Dash Cam, STARVIS 2, IR Night Vision, 2.7K+1080P*3 Front Rear Inside Dashcam, Voice Control, GPS, 24 Hours Buffered Parking Mode Dash Camera, Support 512GB Max

The media could not be loaded. TLDWTR: (Too Long Don’t Want To Read): This is a great 4 channel dash cam system. It came well packaged, has high build quality, fantastic image grade, comes from a reputable company, and has a well-built application backing it.Full Review:My Vantrue N5 arrived amazingly quickly and safely packaged. Once I removed it from the shipping materials, I was presented with a smartly packaged camera and the components to make it work.Laying out everything on my kitchen table, I found there to be the following included:- 1 Front camera (with front interior cabin camera)- 1 Rear camera (with rear interior cabin camera)- 1 GPS mount (for the front camera)- 1 USB C 12v adapter (with additional USB A plug for phone charging)- 1 USB C to USB A data cable (for connecting your camera to your computer)- 1 20 ft USB C cable (for power and signal between the rear and front cameras)- 2 Electrostatic sheets (for between your windows and the 3M adhesive of the cameras)- 2 Primer wipes (for prepping the windows)- 2 Protected by Vantrue stickers- Some additional 3M adhesive (should you opt to relocate your cameras or remote)- 1 Plastic prybar/removal tool- 1 Microfiber cloth (for wiping off fingerprints)- 1 Comprehensive manual*You must supply a MicroSD card to complete this setup and a hardwiring kit if you want your system wired to something other than the 12v adapter in your vehicle.The night before my installation, I updated the camera's firmware from the comfort of my kitchen table. I hooked a USB C cable up to a portable battery and installed the Vantrue application on my phone while the camera powered up. With the power on and the app installed, I could start the camera’s configuration. You’ll be prompted to select a language, timezone, and other basic options from the camera at the initial power-on using the buttons on the bottom edge. After turning on the built-in WiFi (2.4 or 5ghz), you can move to your phone for the more advanced configuration.As I selected the camera in the application, it prompted me that there was a firmware update for my new camera and that it could download and install them for me (both front and rear camera units had firmware updates). This process was quick and worked flawlessly. I was ready to dig into the application once the camera had completed the installation and restarted. The application gives you the ability to synchronize the time on your camera from your phone (an excellent quality of life improvement), select resolutions and frame rates for the cameras, disable cameras you might not want to use, configure the information that will or won’t be overlaid on the bottom edge of your recordings (date/time, license plate #, GPS coordinates, speed, and branding), as well as a multitude of other options. With these options set, I was ready to do the installation the next day in my vehicle.I got to the installation on my 2018 F-150 in the afternoon. It took about an hour to get everything installed and all the cables tucked away. As advice for anyone attempting this install, be sure to use those included electrostatic sheets between your windows and the camera’s 3M adhesive. Removing that adhesive a couple of years later is a tough job.I mounted the front camera on the passenger side of my vehicle, up behind my rearview mirror, over just far enough that the front internal cabin-facing camera could see everyone but me, the driver. This location also keeps the camera out of my regular line of sight while driving. The power for this camera comes from an adapter between my rearview mirror and the power feed into it. This camera is bigger than others I have seen due to the addition of the cabin camera.I then ran the USB C cable for the rear camera up and around my windshield, tucked up into the header, and down the passenger side A-pillar (after removing the cover to ensure I didn’t get tangled up with the side curtain airbags). From there, it ran along the door trim sill plate until coming back up along the rear passenger pillar and tucked in behind the soundproofing material on the back of the truck cabin. Coming into the installation, I figured the 20ft of USB C cable would be too much; by this point, I started to get nervous about the length of cable I had left. Luckily, I had just enough, about 8 inches in surplus. Plan when you are choosing your path for cable routing!I mounted the rear camera above the center seatbelt reel on my backseat so that it was out of the way of my sliding rear window (which opens to the passenger side on the Gen13 F-150s). With this location, I could keep it mostly centered on the truck and capture the tailgate of my vehicle and most of the bed and surrounding areas off to the sides. Additionally, thanks to the flexibility of the camera and the application for managing it, I could flip the image since my rear camera is technically upside down.I could start using my new cameras with all the configurations set from the night before. Overall, I am blown away by the quality of the images coming from the front camera. The image sensor is a marked improvement over other cameras I have seen and used in the past. The rear and both cabin cameras are limited to 1080p, so they aren’t the most powerful but should be sufficient for most people’s needs.The application allows real-time viewing of the cameras, cycling between fullscreen views of each camera, and pulling videos and images to your phone for use elsewhere. In its current version, the application works well, finds my camera each time, and moves content quickly. The ability to support multiple cameras (should you have a second car with a Vantrue camera installed) is a great bonus.I've included a sample of the footage from both the front and rear cameras (sorry, not the inside since the kids wanted to ride along).I am exceedingly happy with this purchase and would strongly recommend this product.

We recently had a Vantrue dashcam that was broken after a really bad crash that totaled our car. The footage and proof of the other driver’s negligence was so important that I decided to review that camera’s replacement. This review is for the Vantrue Nexus 5, 4-channel dash cam.I would like to start off my review by saying that I really like Vantrue cameras, because they use the Sony STARVIS 2 image sensors and are chock-full of very useful features. In addition, they have a ton of settings so you can customize your dash cam, giving you the exact set up that you want. My video review got blocked, but nobody the "Arrow" could tell me why.If you’re reading this and wondering if you needed dash cam, you do. You absolutely do! You might not need it today or tomorrow, but there will be a point where it is crucially important that you have video of something either happening to you, your vehicle or another vehicle. Video evidence does not think, it does not misremember, it does not lie. Rather, it accurately shows what happened, devoid of emotion or interpretation. That proved huge with our recent total loss.The Vantrue Nexus 5 dash cam is a solid performer. It’s easy to install. The pictures are great and the app is pretty good as well. What I like about the Vantrue camera is that I can basically set it to however I want. You have the choice of whether or not you want the cabin audio recorded, whether or not you want the GPS tracking/mile-per-hour documented or whether you want the G-Force sensor active. The G-force sensor is something that locks portions of the video from being erased or recorded over if the camera detects a certain type of movement/motion of the vehicle. When I set up my camera, I opted to turn off the GPS/speed monitoring and, in my pickup truck, I found the G-Force sensor to lock portions of the video even if I hit a small pothole. The G-force sensor’s sensitivity is adjustable, but on a heavy-duty pickup truck, the ride is just too stiff for that feature to be useful.Using the app, you have instant access to the video files, but I prefer to take the microSD card out and view the video footage from the dash cam on a computer with a large monitor. Doing so really shows how great the video quality is on this camera. Yep, I bet they all look good on a cell phone, but throw it on a 40, 50 or 60 inch, and you’ll be shocked! The Sony STARVIS 2 image sensor has great resolution, clarity and really, really good low-light performance.I did not set my camera up, nor will I, for parking mode, as I park in areas that have commercial grade surveillance cameras at home and at work. If you choose to use parking mode on your camera, Vantrue sells a hardwire kit that uses fuse taps that attach directly on the fuses in your automobile’s fuse box.As an aside, if you do not need the fourth channel, which is the channel for the rear cabin, you should consider the Vantrue Nexus 4 Pro. The Nexus 4 Pro has a slightly better front facing camera, at 4K max resolution with no rear cabin camera, whereas the Nexus 5 has a 1944P max front camera adds the extra channel for the rear cabin camera. Basically, if you drive a minivan or an SUV with three rows, have kids, dogs or other pets or have precious cargo on the back, the Nexus 5 is the ONLY way to go. The slightly better resolution on the front facing camera for the Nexus 4 Pro is essentially negligible.If you do not plan on using parking mode on your dash cam, this is absolutely something that anybody can wire on their own. It is so simple to run the wire on these and the trim tool that they provide works really great. If you’re even a little bit handy, you shouldn’t have a problem with the Vantrue hardwire kit. It uses fuse taps that just piggyback on your automobile’s fuses.

I recently upgraded to the Vantrue N5 4 Channel WiFi 360° All Sides Dash Cam from my previous Ventura N2, and I couldn't be more impressed with the decision.First and foremost, the installation was straightforward, and the compact design fit seamlessly in my vehicle. The 360-degree coverage is a game changer. Unlike the Ventura N2, which had limited angles, the N5 captures everything around the car, giving me peace of mind during drives.The picture quality is exceptional, thanks to the STARVIS 2 technology. Even during the day, the clarity is sharp, and the colors are vivid. But what really stands out is the IR night vision capability. I took a late-night trip recently and was amazed at how well it recorded in low-light conditions, making sure all important details were captured.Additionally, the WiFi feature is a fantastic addition. I love that I can easily access the footage directly on my phone, which makes it much more convenient for reviewing clips or sharing evidence when needed. The app is user-friendly, which further enhances the experience.The build quality of the N5 feels sturdy and reliable, making me confident in its performance during different driving conditions. Overall, upgrading from the Ventura N2 to the Vantrue N5 has been a significant improvement in terms of functionality, image quality, and ease of use. I highly recommend this dash cam to anyone looking for comprehensive coverage and reliability on the road!