Wi-Fi Dash Cams

Wi-Fi dash cams connect straight to your phone, so you can watch, download and share footage without taking the memory card out. Every camera here has built-in Wi-Fi and a companion app, from compact front cameras to 4K front and rear systems from VIOFO, BlackVue, Thinkware, Nextbase and Pioneer.
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What Wi-Fi does on a dash cam

The camera creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot. Your phone connects to it through the manufacturer's app (VIOFO, BlackVue, Thinkware or MyNextbase Connect), and you can watch a live view, play back recordings, save clips to your phone and change settings. It is the quickest way to get footage to an insurer or the police after an incident.

Wi-Fi is not the same as cloud

Wi-Fi only works when you are standing next to the car. For remote live view and parking alerts while you are away, you need a cloud-connected camera with a mobile data connection, such as BlackVue's cloud models. See cloud connected dash cams.

5GHz vs 2.4GHz

Most current cameras, including the VIOFO A229 and A329 series, use 5GHz Wi-Fi, which downloads 4K files much faster than older 2.4GHz cameras. If you regularly save long clips, a 5GHz or Wi-Fi 6 camera is worth having.

Does Wi-Fi mean no wires?

No. Wi-Fi is only for talking to your phone; the camera still needs power from the 12V socket or a hardwire kit. Our guide to hardwiring a dash cam explains the options.

Wi-Fi Dash Cams FAQs

Q: Do Wi-Fi dash cams need an internet connection?

A: No. The camera makes its own local Wi-Fi network for your phone to join. You only need mobile data for cloud features such as remote live view.

Q: Can I download dash cam footage to my phone?

A: Yes. Every camera in this range has an app that lets you play back recordings and save clips to your phone over Wi-Fi.

Q: Is a Wi-Fi dash cam wireless?

A: Not completely. Wi-Fi handles the connection to your phone, but the camera still needs power, either from the 12V socket or a hardwire kit.

Q: Can CEN fit a Wi-Fi dash cam?

A: Yes. We fit dash cams at our Beeston, Nottingham workshop and set up the app and parking mode before you collect the car.

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