Automotive Dashcam FAQs General P.1 Operation issues P.2 Product features P.3-4 Micro SD card issues P.5 App connection and usage issues P.
General Question What is FHD? And when it comes to resolution, is it the case of the higher the better? Answer 1080p (1920×1080 pixels; also known as Full HD or FHD) is a set of HDTV highdefinition video modes characterized by 1080 horizontal lines of vertical resolution. No, image quality is not just a case of the higher the resolution the better.
Operation issues Question Why does my Dashcam not start working when the power cable is plugged in? Answer For some cars, the cigarette lighter does not provide power until the engine is on. So please start your car engine first. For some dashcams (ADR810s, ADR900), you must also turn on the power button on the device. If the Dashcam still fails to turn on, please check the power cable is functioning by connecting it to other devices.
Product features Question Is FOV 170 better than 120? Answer A wider angle lens means more of the field of view can be recorded, but it also means that the video resolution will be reduced a little. The final choice depends on your needs as a consumer. For example, you may prefer a wider angle lens if you’re using your Dashcam for parking surveillance, as it will capture more of what happens around your car.
Product features Question What is WaveGuard? How is it different from parking monitoring features in other Dashcams? Answer Many Dashcam claims motion (G-sensor) activated parking monitoring, meaning the recording only starts after motion detected. Most of the time, this is too late as that means the accident already happened. And many lower end Dashcam needs up to 5 seconds to start recording after motion detected.
Micro SD card issues Question Which Micro SD card should be used for the Dashcam? Answer You should choose the highest quality SD card available, as it will be better able to endure strong vibrations and high temperatures. Transfer speed must be of class 10 or above.
App connection and usage issues Question Do all Philips Dashcam models have a Wi-Fi connection? Answer Selected models, like ADR820, have Wi-Fi connection to your smartphone using the GoSure app. Question Once the Philips Dashcam is connected to my phone with Wi-Fi, will it automatically save the videos to the phone? Answer No.
App connection and usage issues Question Do I need to keep my phone on the whole time when the Dashcam is operating? Answer No. The Dashcam is recording onto the SD memory card, so you don’t need to connect it to the app all the time. Connection between your phone and the Dashcam is only needed when you want to use the app, such as live streaming the recording, or to transfer recorded videos over to your phone’s memory.
