Adding a Mirror Dashcam - Where to get Power

I don't think the dome light is switched. I wouldn't worry about the side curtain bags. Just zip tie the wire to the existing wire that is running along the pillar. I ran mine down the passenger side. I bought a new cord that has a USB end on it. It plugs into a 4-way USB port in my glove box which plugs into the 12V outlet. The 4-way USB also powers a router I use to stream videos to my kids tablets. Eventually I'll hard wire the 4-way into the 12V outlet.

If you haven't already ordered, you may want to consider a different dashcam. I don't think the one you are looking at is rated very well. I have the G1W-C that I bought from SpyTech and have been very happy with it: Complete Review of G1W-C CAPACITOR based dash camera NT96650 + AR0330 1080p / 30Fps | DashCamTalk

 

I guess you could run it off the light. You would just need to make sure your headlights are always on. Note that there is a good possibility that the camer is 5V. If it is like mine, the voltage converter is in the plug so you can't just cut and splice. There are voltage converters available. To me the easiest way was to purchase a new cord that plugs into a USB adapter (USB runs 5V).

 

make the harness and have it come down to the fuse boix then tap the fusebox

 

I'm curious about the G1W. I have the non-capacitor version on order by am still expecting to use a cig lighter as the power source, at least initially. Glad to hear you're happy with it.

 

I just order one also for 38 dollars and ya i double check it to make sure it is the latest chipset. But ya i will be tapping mine to the fuse box with the 5v to 12v harness that they sell on ebay

 

it's a little fuzzy, can you focus it?

 

good point, that's a crazy price.

 

I find it ironic that "720 mode" is fuzzy. There's barely any def, much less high def Maybe if you level it out somehow that would at least help. Is the front of the lens clean? Maybe a fingerprint or something on there is making it blurry. I've seen some that include an allen wrench for adjusting focus. Did one come with it? Would be tiny....

 

Hi! I'm planning to buy the G1W-C. Could you share any pics where and how you mounted it in your Prius?

 

I don't have a picture readily available. However it is mounted behind the passenger side mirror. The suction cub bracket that comes with the G1 works ok, but it is somewhat large and can takes a bit of maneuvering to get it to fit right behind the mirror. I will give it credit as the suction cup actually stuck to the dots on the windshield very well.

To give me more space and adjust-ability, I ended up buying some new mounts off ebay. I purchased one each of:

• Bracket mount 3M Car Holder for Car DVR DOD LS300W / DOD LS430W / GT300
  
• Freeship Car DVR Cam Car Rearview Mirror Mount Phone Holder LS300W LS330W LS400W

I ended up using the 3M holder. I didn't like the rearview mirror mount as I would have to hang the camera under the mirror, blocking my view. However, I ended up swapping out the camera mount from the rearview mirror holder as the 3M mount didn't fit the camera right.

 

Thanks for the response! I was wondering if the suction cup would work on those dots on the windshield. I actually ordered the same mirror mount as you did. Thought it was worth a try since it was only a few bucks. Good to know at least it fits the camera.

For power to the camera, did you use the cigarette lighter plug or USB cable?

 

I bought a separate USB cable that is plugged into a multiport USB outlet in my glove box. It is currently plugged into the lighter plug, but will eventually be hardwired.

 

I just realized you already said that in your post above. Sorry, it's been a long day. Thanks again!

 

You may want to consider the A118 instead. I have one in mine and it's quite nice. Got it at SpyCam. Here's a link to my install: Where did you mount the camera? Post your pictures | Page 20 | DashCamTalk