A dash camera has become a must-have for any vehicle on the road. The video evidence they collect is crucial in preventing fraud and identifying blame in a collision. Likewise, the “I can’t believe that just happened” moments are perfect to share on social media. Extreme Audio in Mechanicsville and Midlothian has a dash camera solution for every make and model of vehicle on the road.
Why You Need a Dash Camera?
A dash cam is one of the most valuable tools a vehicle owner can add for everyday protection and peace of mind. It provides clear video evidence in the event of an accident, helping to determine fault and protecting you from false claims. Many modern systems can also capture hit-and-run incidents or parking lot damage while your vehicle is unattended. Dash cams are great for monitoring teen drivers or anyone borrowing your car, giving you insight into driving habits and behavior. They can record scenic routes and unexpected moments. Overall, a dash cam is a small investment that offers major benefits in safety, security and accountability.
Improve Driving Behavior
Another scenario where the simple presence of a dash cam reduces the chance of an accident is in company vehicles or when the kids borrow a family vehicle. Many studies have shown that drivers are much more cautious and take fewer risks when they know a camera is recording everything they are doing. Information from an onboard accelerometer can show how abruptly they brake, corner and accelerate. Further, most of our solutions include a GPS receiver to store the vehicle’s location and speed with video. Each manufacturer has viewing software that allows you to replay the videos and look at the vehicle locations on Google Maps.
Camera Options for Every Vehicle
Extreme Audio carries a wide selection of dash cam solutions from Momento, DroneMobile, Thinkware and Alpine. These cameras have high-resolution image sensors up to 4k (2160p) resolution to capture details like license plates. Most dash camera kits have a secondary camera. We can install this camera to monitor the area behind your vehicle or point it into the interior.
Some models have provisions for a third infrared camera designed specifically to record what happens inside the vehicle. This is a perfect solution for taxi, limousine and rideshare applications. Thinkware has a camera splitter module that allows up to five cameras to record at once for complete vehicle coverage.
Our camera solutions start recording automatically when you start your vehicle, ensuring you never miss anything while driving. Videos are stored on a microSD card. Events like an impact or sudden braking result in a video stored in a special folder that’s not overwritten when the card gets full. With most of our solutions, you can connect your smartphone to download the videos you want to watch.
24/7 Protection
All of our premium dash camera solutions include parking mode operation. Once your vehicle is parked and the ignition is off, the camera switches to a low-power mode that only records impact or motion. Some dash camera solutions use short-range radar to detect motion. Compared to video-based motion detection, radar dramatically reduces the power the camera draws, so its draws less energy from the vehicle battery.
Connected Dash Camera Solution
The Drone XC and Thinkware U3000 PRO dashcams include LTE connectivity solutions. As the cameras are connected to the Internet, you can see what the camera sees from anywhere. If your car alarm is triggered at night, you can look at what’s happening around the vehicle in real-time. You don’t have to be near the car or truck. In fact, you can be almost anywhere on the planet, so long as you have an Internet connection.
Expert Installation by Trained and Experienced Professionals
While installing a dash camera seems simple, doing it properly takes some planning. First, we will discuss where you want the front and rear cameras mounted. Next, our team takes the time to ensure every wire and cable is routed to be safe. We ensure nothing will interfere with airbags in the roof and A-pillar or safety cameras in the windshield. Wiring to the rear hatch is always routed through the factory grommets to ensure it’s hidden and protected. We finish by ensuring the cameras are aimed to provide the most coverage and that the settings are correct for how you want to use the system.
Protect Yourself with a Dash Camera from Extreme Audio
Whether you simply want to make fun of people who drive poorly on social media or are concerned about false accusations, a dash camera from Extreme Audio in Midlothian or Mechanicsville is an excellent investment. Please drop by our nearest location and discuss your concerns with a team member. They will create a solution to give you the information and peace of mind you seek. If you can’t visit one of our locations during regular business hours, call us or use the contact form to send an e-mail.