Where should you put your dash cam?
Your new dash cam includes either suction or semi-permanent adhesive mount. If it's suction, you can try different camera placements until you find the most convenient one. If you're dealing with tricky situations, think twice—you'll probably only have one or two chances.
If your Dash Cam
Installer Blaenavon has an integrated inside the camera, the higher the resolution,
the more it will be able to capture the interior, particularly the back seat.
You must also ensure that the rear-view mirror does not obstruct the internal
camera or the surrounding infrared lights.
Installing a front/interior camera was fine,
only to realize that the rear-view mirror obstructed infrared to the driver's
side. It would help if you positioned the dash cam roughly below the rear-view
mirror.
The dash was aligned with the horizon.
If you're using a magnetic mount, you may
skip this step and continue trying till it's perfect. If you're using a sticky
mount, ensure the camera is as level as possible, specifically if it's flush
against the windscreen like the Viejo A139 in the photo above. Fine positioning
isn't as necessary if the sticky mount is only the foundation for a standard
articulating mount.
If you don't have access to modern tools like a phone or onboard
assistance, you could go old-school with a carpentry level and slightly
adhesive painter's tape. Place the painter's tape edge to the level, carefully
align it, orient it.

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