How to easily install three wires VIOFO hardwire dash cam kit |Which voltage to select?|
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- This video records the procedure to install the hardwire kit easily using OBD2 connector and fuse tap.
Take note of the connector type. There are three variant- mini, Type C and micro.
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@6:55 push it out, push it in, ah. Lol
Oh ya…. Thanks for your continuous supports .
Yup…I’m taking it to Best Buy & letting them install it.😂 Great video by the way.
You can now understand why they are doing it the way it is.
Very useful video Liew. Well done. Cheers.
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what male connector u used on yellow cable on viofo hardwire kit ?
I have Viofo Hardwire Kit HK-3 and it have wires without any connectors, what male connector will fit into female blue Viofo bypass fuse adapters ?
It is the same kind of 2.5mm male plug just like the others.
Hi, my dash cam comes with only two wires (red and black). I assume the black is earthed. However, do I wire the red wire to the battery or ACC?
Not recommended to use two wire. A high risk of draining your car battery. Check if it comes with auto cut feature. When your car battery gets too low, it will disconnect.
@@CTBLiew Yes, it cuts out at 11.6v, so I assume its the battery connection?
Can you change it to higher than 11.6v? This is the value considered too low for your car to start.
I thought it would be harder, thanks!
Yup. Really direct. Please ensure your vehicle alternator and battery is in good working condition.
I have my Viofo A229 professionally installed in my car last week, yet the parking mode is not working. I went back to the store to have them check it, but they said they did the wiring right. I went home with the parking mode still not working so now I'm on the internet trying to find a solution to fix this. :(
Check if the wire connected to always on wire. You need a DMM. Next will be to check if the parking mode is activated on dash cam.
what is that OBD2 adapter called? Please list items?
It is the black colour trapezium socket.
@@CTBLiew would you have a link of the item?
@@philipthao8527 alternatively you may want to use fuse tap if your vehicle does have constant on fuse line. www.viofo.com/en/accessories/84-viofo-4pcs-2-packs-circuit-fuse-tap-with-atc-ats-micro2-mini-adapter-holder.html
I got a mirror camera and a power bank and it has usb c ..... I want to be able to use parking mode but don't know how to be able to hook it up because I hook it up to my power bank directly with USB C...how can i make some to work ? Plzzzz help
Hi there, I think you still need the hardwire kit. First you need to enable the parking mode from the dash cam. You need to experiment with your unit. The duration how long to record each video while in parking mode. How sensitive is the dash cam to respond to motion. The hardwire helps the dash cam to switch power from cam battery while the vehicle is running to alternative power supply. Be sure the battery is properly insulated to heat. Keep a power bank inside a car can lead to fire hazard.
Can the yellow wire be connected to any other fuse? If you buy right-angled cables for connecting the internal and back camera, they not only make a better cable management but also come with bigger heads such that the protector bracket can lock it like the USB plug. I prefer to keep the OBD connector free as now and then I connect my Bluetooth OBD2 to collect the driving data.
That works too. As long as the fuse has a constant on line. Thanks for sharing.
Hello viofo a139 cameran are you satisfied with this camera does it have a chronic problem?
I think the delay start feature is good to prevent dragging too much current for car to start.
Can this be connected to a separate battery
Perhaps a 12V battery output works.
@@CTBLiew how long u think it will last
I think it lasted for four days max depending of duration of recording and quality of video. The backup battery not the one for the car system needed to be charged as well.
Thanks for the video....But i have a hard time to activate the PARKING MODE .... would be nice to demonstrate how to do it.... i pretty much tried everything .... Thanks again
Have you activate it from the dash cam? Also set sensitivity level to medium for starter and tune to low if draining too much battery.
@@CTBLiew Really appreciate your reply....love the people when they respond ... i subscribed and will let my friends knows about your channel...I did activate it from the APP not the physical camera....i paid someone to install it for me but apparently he couldn't figure it our either.... i provide him the hard wire kit but without any CIRCUIT FUSE TAP ADAPTER HOLDER....he wrapped the end wire to original fuses...looool....however i ordered the ADAPTER HOLDER from the website and will try to connect the wire properly.....hope it will work this time.....and one more question: is there any way i could get phone notification if if someone break in to my car while i am away...? if not with this device what other device would you recommend.. Thanks again for your time bro.
Dash cam that send notification required 4G connection. Thinkware have a few model that comes with 4G connection. It required a SIM card to be installed as well. Try Google for dash came with 4G connection. Normally budget dashcam does not have this feature. You might even need a backup battery for dash cam in order to maintained connection. The best is to install a GPS tracker to your own vehicle. Dashcam can be removed easily.
@@KianourKianmehr Look for dash cam that comes with SIM card slot. You will need a SIM card for the dash cam I order to get notifications. Blackvue for example comes with 4G SIM card slot. Different price range.
Good video but where did you get the sd card protector? Thanks
It is prototype that are about to be launch soon.
It is now available from their official website. www.viofo.com/en/accessories/249-723-a139-screw-mounting-bracket.html#/109-bundle_type-a139_screw_bracket
I couldn’t find the security bracket, can you provide a link ?
Let me check from the sales person and get back to you once they replied. They used to sell it from their official website. Surprisingly, I could not find it at the moment. Let me get back to you once I have received their respond.
I received their replied. They have restocked. Here is the link form their official website. www.viofo.com/en/accessories/249-723-a139-screw-mounting-bracket.html#/109-bundle_type-a139_screw_bracket
how do I know which fuse to use? I looked at it there is about 15 different ones. thanks
Advise to use the one with always on. Use a DMM to test which one would it be. Normally will be the cabin light.
where can i get one of those bracket to prevent from unplugging power?
Their official website does sell the last time I checked.
So when not using this HK3-harness the Viofo cams usually switch to parking-mode (when activated in the Viofo-app) after 5min. With HK3 on the other hand the cameras switch to parking-mode immediately which is, on the input-side of the HK3, done by detecting if the ACC-wire has 12V yes or no. When yes, then camera goes into standard recording mode, when no, camera goes into parking-mode.
BUT: the camera is sitting on the output-side of the HK3, which means on the 5V-side. And the 5V do not change whatever happens on the 12V input-side of the HK3 and there on the input/ACC-wire(s). So how does the camera get to know that ACC-wire is 12V or not? There must be some signal generated in that little box in HK3-harness which is then send into the camera via the usb-power-plug and which somehow tells the camera to switch to parking-mode.
Do you know which wire/contact of the usb-plug is carrying this signal and what this signal looks like? Is this maybe simply done by one contact in the usb-connection switched to active (5V) or non active? Any ideas about that?
Try to watch that video around 2:00 minute. The way how connectors are being placed into socket should provide an insight.
Does anyone know where I can get the ODB2 power connector in the US? I tried looking on Amazon but can't find anything similar to the one sold in shopee? I even checked ebay as well but nothing there that looks like that.
Try Amazon for OBD2 power cable for dash cam.
@@CTBLiew god bless you, bro
@KAAnndrey three wire hardwire cable is the best!
Hi i ordered this camera from Amazon and ordered the recommended hardwire kit but it ended up being not a usb c so it doesn't plug into the camera. Do you have a link to the usb c hard wire kit please I am struggling to find it.
Thanks
George
Hi there, i recommend hardwire kit of the same brand. You may want to get directly from Viofo website under accessories. Not sure if this link could be sent through here.
www.viofo.com/en/accessories/211-323-presale-hk3-c-hardwire-kit-cable-for-a139-2ch3ch-dash-camera-with-type-c-usb-port.html
Thank you for your very knowledgeable videos! from Arlington, Texas USA.
I have a question about the big black box that you used to tap into a box next to the fuse box; what is the name and how do we get it? Thank you Mr. Liew
Woah…. Never imagined my video could reach so far. Thank you for your kind word. May I know in at which minute is the box appeared in the video?
What voltage do you recommend i set it so it won't drain my battery? Last i set it at 12v and battery lasted for about 2 months then it had to be replaced. What voltage do you recommend ????
Does your hardwire allowed to use 12.4V? Check your recording setting if it is too sensitive. You can tell by watching a few of the recording during when you are away. Does all the shadows triggered the dash cam? Try reduce its sensitivities.
Another option will be to have backup battery properly insulated placed at the car boot to be used as hardwire kit battery source. This prevented the draining of car battery.
Which setting is the sensitivity? And which one is the one that triggers a recording to be locked?
@@pimpplayer4ever1 Sensitivity has to be set within the dash cam itself. Which brand of dash cam do you have? Try look under setting and look for keyword like collision or hardwire setting.
I have a Viofo A129 pro duo
Para evitar la descarga de la bateria q seria bueno adaptar?
Podrías considerar una fuente de batería separada diseñada para la cámara de salpicadero. Este paquete de batería es similar al de un teléfono móvil, pero está diseñado para resistir altas temperaturas cuando se coloca en el maletero del automóvil. Tiene un escudo térmico adecuado. Sin embargo, usarlo actualmente resulta costoso. La mejor solución es la siguiente: permitir que el kit de conexión directa se desconecte cuando la fuente de batería esté baja.
What is the OBD2 item called? Cant seem to find it in Shopee or Lazada. I bought 2 fuse tap but cant seem to find which fuse that applies constant 12v. My car model is same as yours (Persona SV)
OBD2 Live wire connector. shopee.com.my/product/145232168/4994006263?smtt=0.145233992-1625811018.9
@@CTBLiewhi I’m just now seeing your video, I was wondering if there was a version of the obd live wire connector for the US. Thank you!
@Initial_Depressed There are two variant. Two wires or the three wires version. I recommend the three wires version. The best is to get a secondary battery to power the dash cam. This is to avoid always draining your only car battery.
@@CTBLiew I have the three wire variant, I just can’t seem to find the obd2 connector that you have here in the us.
hi, may i know the red wire why not direct connect to the fuse which are supply power permament even off engine. why still need use that obd?
Ideally that’s the first thought until I found that not all of them are connected directly to the battery until a key is turn to accessory. I have limited fuse space to place another fuse tap. That’s why ended by using OBD2 socket.
@@CTBLiew actually i got persona elegance, and try install hard wire kit, and i connect red wire to any fuse which are supply permanent power....but fail active the dvr parking mode...untill now i still not understand why canot...do you know what the reason canot? tq
Persona fuse underneath steering require key to be turned to acc only will have 12v. That’s why I use OBD2. The easiest way. You can also get from radio but need to splice wire. How many wires does your hardwire kit has? If there are three wires like the one featured in this video, then the yellow can be connected using fuse tap to fuse. Red wire connect OBD2. Blue to body.
@@CTBLiew oh i see, i thought every car is same, ok, now i understand. my hardwire kit is brand 70mai. three wire= VCC, ACC and GRD. Now i consider buy the obd direct to usb port one and obd body have power on/off switch button one. thanks your info.
Good to know that it helps.
Hi do you have address in Sydney? Can i come to get my hardware kit done
Kindly check if your car insurance allowed this upgrade. Sorry, I’m not from Sydney.
Alternatively, try Google and look for dashcam battery pack for dashcam that’s not available in my country at the moment that might be available in Sydney.
@@CTBLiew i have HK3 hardware kit but don’t know how to install. This is for VIOFOA129
Thanks
I did all steps but
Parking mode didn’t work
What is the problem?
How can I fix it?
You need to activate it from the dashcam as well. Set sensitivity to medium.
@@CTBLiew it works
Thanks
Yay.
Thanks
I have Viofo dash cam
It worked with HK4 before
But now HK4 not working
What is the problem?
Dash cam works with cigarette socket but not working with HK4 Cable
Car better is weak?
what is that OBD2 adapter called?
OBD2 power adapter.
Is that a Singaporean accent i hear?
Does the content helpful?
jesus, why all these skips in the first segment of this video? Just let it go
Thank you for checking in. Try watch it again and I’m certain you will get the whole idea after the second time watching.
Wow. You jumped around so fast and were all over the place. How can anyone follow you? You need to slow down and take it step by step. This was not helpful at all.
Do you have any queries related to the hardwire kit? I can elaborate further over here. This video served as an introduction to a huge topic. I can have a follow up video if you feel that any specific issue related to what highlighted here requires further clarification.
@@CTBLiew No, I watched several and it seems the fuse tap is the way to go. Ordered 2 from Amazon and will have them tomorrow. The only other time I have ever hardwired anything to the fuse box (literally about 35 yrs ago), I just jammed the wire in and shoved the fuse in to pin it. Thanks though.